Got the new Wellbrook ALA 1530S+ up and installed in its set location. It's about 40ft from the house and right in-between other backyards -- so it should be fairly quiet. I'm using a RCA (Channel Master OEM) rotator. Delivery time for the loop was 8 days -- which is great from the UK.
The coax is RG-213. I just can't bring myself to use RG-58. :lol:
I'm using 10ft 1.25" EMT conduit for the mast. The loop mast is 5ft 1" white PVC that has been painted matte black with bumper spray. I'm using an 8" gray, threaded nipple and slip-on thread adapter to mate the loop. The Wellbrook has a .748" aluminum mast that is about 6" and it fits with the 3/4 nipple very tight. There's zero movement there. Just to be safe I wrapped that end with a few turns of electrical tape.
The PVC mast, coax and loop was heavier than I thought when it was finally raised -- but the rotator seems fine and there's no struggle. Total height is about 15 ft to the center of the loop.
Everything is working great so far!
Pictures:
The coax is RG-213. I just can't bring myself to use RG-58. :lol:
I'm using 10ft 1.25" EMT conduit for the mast. The loop mast is 5ft 1" white PVC that has been painted matte black with bumper spray. I'm using an 8" gray, threaded nipple and slip-on thread adapter to mate the loop. The Wellbrook has a .748" aluminum mast that is about 6" and it fits with the 3/4 nipple very tight. There's zero movement there. Just to be safe I wrapped that end with a few turns of electrical tape.
The PVC mast, coax and loop was heavier than I thought when it was finally raised -- but the rotator seems fine and there's no struggle. Total height is about 15 ft to the center of the loop.
Everything is working great so far!
Pictures:
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