antenna mast
with out guy wires!!!
In this website you will find information
regarding how to construct a sturdy
durable mast for your scanner antenna!!!
Before we get into the nitty gritty,
you must select a location for your
scanner antenna.
And before that, you must select
a suitable antenna.
I would recommend the 20-176 from
Radio Shack. It's about 20" tall and wide
and easy to mount.
And it has very favorable ratings
when compared to more expensive models.
At a cost of around $20, it's pretty darn good.
Also, you will need to select a suitable co-ax cable.
I recommend RG8/U. It's affordable and works
very well compared to more expensive kinds
of co-ax.
about 7 years ago
and to my knowledge
it's stands to this day.
Built another one
recently and my scanner
pics up base and
repeater stations
80-120 miles away.
Mobiles 20-30 miles.
You will need some materials:
1) 10' 5" white pvc pipe
1) 10' 4" white pvc pipe
1) 10' 3" white pvc pipe
1) 10' 2" white pvc pipe
1) 10' 1and 1/2"pvc pipe NOTE;
The pvc pipe
should be coextruted
cellular core for strength
and durability.
You will also need some kind of bolts and nuts
and washers 1/4" width, of corresponding length
Slightly longer than the width of each pipe.
You will need a drill with a 6" or greater x 1/4" bit.
One roll of duct tape.
That's right duct tape.
Also a good set of wrenches, pliers,
wire cutters,crimpers, saw, and a healthy friend.
NOTE: Width of pvc pipe can be varied but,
they should be incremently smaller;
Big, smaller, smaller, yet smaller....
Assembly instructions
So you bought a scanner.
You could be a girl about it and settle for the dinky
excuse of an antenna that came with the scanner
or you could be a man about it and get a real rig up.
This setup is $50 or less (not including antenna).