Want to build..

[popnokick]

Come to think of it, the last time I was in a Home Depot looking for TV mast the rack where it was kept was empty. So yeah... on to DoItBest, Ace, TrueValue, or Lowes. I've read where people use chain link fence cross poles for TV mast, but that seems like very heavy stuff and overkill for a relatively lightweight antenna. I was thinking you'd use RG6 with pre-attached F connectors, but that advantage of putting on your own connectors is that you can run the coax through all the small holes / places first, then attach the connectors. 500 ft??? I sure hope not. You want to keep the run as short as possible... hopefully under 100 ft (even better under 50). Use a good grade of quad shield RG6 meant for satellite or CATV... you'll appreciate already having good coax whether with the antenna you have or something in the future.

 

[PhotoGuyNJ]

Come to think of it, the last time I was in a Home Depot looking for TV mast the rack where it was kept was empty. So yeah... on to DoItBest, Ace, TrueValue, or Lowes. I've read where people use chain link fence cross poles for TV mast, but that seems like very heavy stuff and overkill for a relatively lightweight antenna. I was thinking you'd use RG6 with pre-attached F connectors, but that advantage of putting on your own connectors is that you can run the coax through all the small holes / places first, then attach the connectors. 500 ft??? I sure hope not. You want to keep the run as short as possible... hopefully under 100 ft (even better under 50). Use a good grade of quad shield RG6 meant for satellite or CATV... you'll appreciate already having good coax whether with the antenna you have or something in the future.

Yes , its under 50ft, I am looking at the big roll so I can put in The gang box & run extra cables.. Ok so I don't have the mast yet, actually thinking bout 1inch galv.. ?

Here are some links to what I found on amazon..http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ARBPDOA...TF8&colid=1RQ58RBYCS325&coliid=I38UK5M7JDEKB1

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NQ9E4Y...TF8&colid=1RQ58RBYCS325&coliid=I1K0DPHYENXRLF

http://www.amazon.com/Southwire-569...id=1432149166&sr=8-2&keywords=rg-6+coax+cable

Amazon.com: Cable Matters® 50-Pack, Gold Plated Coaxial F-Type Compression Connector for RG6: Electronics


Amazon.com: PPC EX6XLPLUS RG-6 Quad Seal Outdoor/Indoor Compression Connector, (Pack of 50) + Qty 5: F-81 F-Type PPC CF81GHZC 3GHZ Coax Barrels Coupler: Electronics

Will be Updating later !!

 

[PhotoGuyNJ]

Yes , its under 50ft, I am looking at the big roll so I can put in The gang box & run extra cables.. Ok so I don't have the mast yet, actually thinking bout 1inch galv.. ?

Here are some links to what I found on amazon..Amazon.com: 10 Pcs Replacement BNC Male to F Female Plug Metal Adapter Connectors: Electronics

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NQ9E4Y...TF8&colid=1RQ58RBYCS325&coliid=I1K0DPHYENXRLF

http://www.amazon.com/Southwire-569...id=1432149166&sr=8-2&keywords=rg-6+coax+cable

Amazon.com: Cable Matters® 50-Pack, Gold Plated Coaxial F-Type Compression Connector for RG6: Electronics


Amazon.com: PPC EX6XLPLUS RG-6 Quad Seal Outdoor/Indoor Compression Connector, (Pack of 50) + Qty 5: F-81 F-Type PPC CF81GHZC 3GHZ Coax Barrels Coupler: Electronics

Will be Updating later !!

OK, @ popno kick.. cant belive no one carries antenna mast around here, I am about to use a 10ft 1inch round galv.. as for all the other stuff I have listed how is the wire.. ?? Have a great memorial day weekend..

 

[popnokick]

The neighborhood associations in your area probably all got together to persuade the hardware stores to stop selling plain 'ol lightweight TV mast..... in hopes that no one would put up anymore antennas. Your cable is perfect for what you need to do. Have you gotten an adapter yet to match the F connector (to BNC, I think) on your scanner?

 

[doublescan]

tv mast

Photoguy, try going into the Lowes and pick up a section of EMT (electrical conduit), if that isn't what you already mentioned. I use it all the time on antenna projects, it's stiff enough for most homebuilt antennas and tv antennas, and easy enough to cut with a hacksaw if you want to shorten it. I get 1 1/4" pipe for less than ten bucks, or maybe it's inch and a half, either one is strong enough to hold a tv antenna and 6 fat doves or pigeons. You might even find a "mast standoff" in the same store. The radio shacks are coming and going, but they did sell those brackets too. If you go onto the roof, be careful not to stand too close to the edge!

 

[PhotoGuyNJ]

Thank You Everyone.. @ popnokick, I ordered the roll, plus if you check out the links I posted, the fittings & everything is there on Amazon.. maybe Admin would like to add links into a sticky for refrence..

@doublescan, yes I will be heading to lowes to pick up EMT.. then I will track down proper Brackets, I will have to take a pick of where she will be mounted then you all will see what I got

Hope you all are having A Great Memorial day weekend.. Let Us Never Forget who gave the Ultimate sacrifice.. !!

 

[PhotoGuyNJ]

UPDATE.......... Ok, haven't got the mast yet, been having some family issues with mom& dad not doing well.. hopefully this week mast & get her up..

I was thinking bout testing before the final approach,
@ popnokick, do I get a 75-300 or is it 300-75..?? little confused, everything else is here.. Ok.. Thanks, I did order the one from amazon, 75-300 with boot protector(weather)..