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I'm starting to gather the bits I need to put my next 2m system together. Out of necessity, I need to keep the whole thing as light and compact/uncomplicated as possible with the lowest "visual impact" I can achieve. My plan, for the moment, is to run a pair of 2+ wavelength yagis, stacked horizontally. Ideally I'd like to run a single fibreglass cross boom to avoid the added complication and visual impact of vertical spacers.

I've done a bit of searching, but haven't been able to locate suitable fibreglass pole/s available in Australia. I even thought about trying to source a pole vaulting pole, but the cost is prohibitive (>$1200), unless somebody has an association with an athletics organisation where they might be able to source broken or old ones???

So, I wonder if anybody here can suggest a possible supplier in Australia, preferably Melbourne?

Thanks in anticipation.

Alan,

Don't know if they still carry it, but Quador at 16-18 Queen St, Nunawading used to carry fibreglass profiles; rod, angle and tube. It was a while ago, but I did buy a metre or two of 25 mm OD fibreglass tube from them, to use in a similar situation to yours. It had 3 mm wall, iirc.

Phone number is 9874-7388. Worth a call...

73,
Barry
VK3BJM

Contact RFI or ZCG Scalar. They have F/glass stays for yagi support. Have used a few over the years for various jobs. Various lengths are available.

Thanks for the quick responses fellas! I'll follow up these early next week.

Edit: Fibreglass products try Corrosion Technology 9706-0099. From VK3HAH (For easy reference for me at work).

hi there
if you are only after some thin rod you could try electric fince pole or if you need them to be a bit longer horse whips could be used i made a nice 2.5 meter high moble antenna out of one for my fwd and i have not been able to brake it yet

VK3FKRK wrote:hi there
if you are only after some thin rod you could try electric fince pole or if you need them to be a bit longer horse whips could be used i made a nice 2.5 meter high moble antenna out of one for my fwd and i have not been able to brake it yet

Thanks. No I need something at least 25mm OD as it'll be support the weight of 2 yagis.