Antenna Purchase

[okccsi]

Been out for so long, that I don't know where I can purchase 2inch OD antenna mast. Anywhere from 8-10ft. Poles you get at Lowes or HD aren't a true 2 inch.

Regards,
Don Manning
KE5LJO

 

[mmckenna]

1 1/2" RIGID conduit will get you 1.90" outside diameter. That's about as close as you'll get with that.
If you want true 2.00" tubing, you'll need to order it specifically from a dealer that specializes in bulk steel products.

Not cheap, but: Rohn Products, LLC - 2" OD x 120" Long - Plain End Pipe - M200H - Tessco

Check locally for a welding/metal shop, they may have what you need a lot cheaper.

 

[okccsi]

That is an absolutely horrible price!!!! I ran across a company in Odessa called Industrial Communications that offers 2" OD much much cheaper than that, and it is expandable. I just don't need the expansion. Guess I will stick with them. I wanted to keep business local to me though.

 

[mmckenna]

That is an absolutely horrible price!!!! I ran across a company in Odessa called Industrial Communications that offers 2" OD much much cheaper than that, and it is expandable. I just don't need the expansion. Guess I will stick with them. I wanted to keep business local to me though.

Yeah, that Rohn stuff is designed for tower top use with a heavy antenna.
Your local shop is probably your best option. Odessa should have no shortage of industrial supply places that would get you 2" OD tubing, but it's probably going to be heavy wall stuff that'll be expensive.