HOW TO EASILY RAISE AN ANTENNA TO 50+FT

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  • @kg4hlz
    @kg4hlz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Simple and elegant solution to a real world problem. The definition of good engineering. Great job!!!!!

    • @TOTALLYRELAXED
      @TOTALLYRELAXED 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey there Daniel! Although I was very impressed with your antenna setup I wouldn’t be able to buy one. I was barely fortunate enough to be allowed to put up a 21’ pole and GMRS antenna on our property where I reside. Also, after retiring in 2015 from 38 years of cross country trucking I’ll be going back on the road soon to see all the things I didn’t get to see while trucking…so, that’s another reason [even if I ‘was’ allowed to put up such an elaborate system like yours]. I’ll be traveling more than I’ll be at home. Have a great day and stay safe! Best regards!

  • @KO4HYC
    @KO4HYC ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This antenna system is so easy to set-up that I was raising each section using the manual winch by myself. At 60+ and a female thats saying alot. Also, I want our amateur radio club to help install antennas for our club members with the separating version. What an innovative idea. Ann KO4HYC

  • @mikeramsey9747
    @mikeramsey9747 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are definitely the "MAD SCIENTIST KING" of antenna mast raising. That is a neat unique system that looks to be a very safe system to raising an antenna to a nice workable height.

  • @gotman4409
    @gotman4409 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The way you attach more poles is perfect for me. I love fabrication. I've had to make some stuff I didn't have to build antennas and I've even thought about melting plastic to make blocks for mounting elements on a beam. I made some from wood and painted them, but of course they didn't last too long. Antenna worked great. LOL

  • @nw7us
    @nw7us ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Cool. Reminds me of some of the antenna mast raising kits we used in the US Army Signal Corps for very tall supports for our many different wire antenna deployments we used out in the tactical work... or for our microwave dish raising on tall mast kits. Very good job! I really like how you tension up the guys. Very smart.
    73 de NW7US

    • @TallTexasGMan
      @TallTexasGMan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I own an AB-577/GRC. Wish I had the extension kit or it's big brother too.

  • @kk4jbq313
    @kk4jbq313 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for the "heads-up" Chad. This salutation to every Ham's height challenge is like nothing I've seen ! A rugged, well conceived antenna support system that gets the RF workhorse "61 feet in the air". Great job. Excellent design and machining throughout ! Larry KK4JBQ 73 😊

    • @williampeacock9473
      @williampeacock9473 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What does it cost for one of them? That looks pretty interesting. 73 AE4OY William Peacock EM-81UF Blackshear, GA

    • @HightowerFabrication
      @HightowerFabrication  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Larry!

    • @HightowerFabrication
      @HightowerFabrication  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ⁠@@williampeacock9473Hey! Prices are dependent on the tripod and accessories you purchase! email us at hightowerfabrication@gmail.com

    • @jamesabc372
      @jamesabc372 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@HightowerFabricationis the mast sections aluminum? And the tripod?

  • @TOTALLYRELAXED
    @TOTALLYRELAXED 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m not an amateur radio operator but I am deeply involved with GMRS though (WRXY695). I’ve watched a lot of ‘antenna raising’ videos over the years but have NEVER seen one as ingenious as yours is! Absolutely fantastic! Great video! 73s! ~Jim in Houston,Texas~

    • @OfficialTEG
      @OfficialTEG 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello Jim, this is Daniel WSCE729. I’m interested to see what your needs, concerns and questions are regarding this product are. Also, let’s say you were to buy one for yourself or for your radio club, what would you be willing to pay for the ability to get this kind of height out of an antenna this easily?

  • @richlevenson6605
    @richlevenson6605 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Talk about having your act together, you guys are truly amazing. I live in an HOA community but do have an approved vertical. I could watch you all day - this is more than impressive! Best 73 and keep these videos coming - W2FKN

  • @turinskiboy
    @turinskiboy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With that system, the sky's the limit, if you've got the poles. Thanks for sharing

  • @rodneywhitfield5754
    @rodneywhitfield5754 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats Chad! Glad to have you in the community. I’m KC5DZH in Dallas Tx.

    • @HightowerFabrication
      @HightowerFabrication  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! KO4NUE in Campobello SC

    • @rlewis1946
      @rlewis1946 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll second that, Rodney!
      I’m not a HAM, but my Father, Silent Key WB9KZH, Merrill Lewis, was very active in Winnebago County, Wisconsin years ago, as an Emergency Coordinator.
      Dad would have loved this and your good work, Chad and family!
      I wish you and Hightower Fabrication every success in Raising Amateur Radio Signals to a Higher Level !!
      Roy Lewis
      Buffalo, NY 🇺🇸

  • @davidbinkowski4825
    @davidbinkowski4825 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Kinda like an oil drilling rig, but goes up instrad of down. Love it.

  • @gotman4409
    @gotman4409 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is genius to the highest degree. Do you have the plans on line anywhere?

  • @RandyMoe
    @RandyMoe ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Got it. Great idea, execution and video. Thank you!😊

  • @gotman4409
    @gotman4409 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It don't matter what time of day I try to raise and antenna , the sun is always in my eye too.

  • @dgsj2011
    @dgsj2011 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Chad, what a perfect name for your work. This is one of the best setups I have seen. I will definitely look into your mast rig when I return to the States. My wife and I are currently missionaries in Cambodia. Best. 73s. Dan AB3RQ

  • @51504lyf
    @51504lyf ปีที่แล้ว

    I was in the army and we used a similar set up for a 30M mast.....nice work buddy!

  • @johnkemas7344
    @johnkemas7344 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great idea, a reverse drilling rig- upside down. Certainly too heavy for POTA or SOTA though, and I never met a fellow ham that would rent anything ham related! Did you happen to meet the only one in the world?? How well does it do in a wind storm??

    • @SKYGUY1
      @SKYGUY1 ปีที่แล้ว

      That same thought... inverted drilling operation... hit me immediately. Great minds think alike! K4KID

  • @KenTenTen
    @KenTenTen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done! Great concept for a club to own. KB3JA Fascinating that his name is Hightower. 73

  • @apburner
    @apburner ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is brilliant. Great idea.

  • @stevewuelfing6326
    @stevewuelfing6326 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent work Chad. Very impressive.

  • @narquattslagg9708
    @narquattslagg9708 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely GENIUS! My hat's off to you my good man!

  • @fubarsnafu4994
    @fubarsnafu4994 ปีที่แล้ว

    GENIUS ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Have no doubt I'll be seeing your product on the market soon.
    Great stuff ! 73

  • @andrewgeorgelang
    @andrewgeorgelang ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great idea guys. Thanks for sharing

  • @paulbarrett9298
    @paulbarrett9298 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done. Very impressive design!

  • @BBaldwin
    @BBaldwin 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How to raise a tower high, by Hightower!
    😂😂😂😂😂😂
    Great video!

    • @OfficialTEG
      @OfficialTEG 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s why we’re going to preface the product name with “Hightower” I mean, it only makes sense

  • @gizmothewytchdoktor
    @gizmothewytchdoktor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that's slick brother. helluva setup!

  • @ipodbuff
    @ipodbuff 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very cool 😎 is it possible to put this on top of roof of a row house??

    • @OfficialTEG
      @OfficialTEG 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For sure! Let’s say you purchased one right? What would it be worth to you to be able to do that?

    • @marciuschester3683
      @marciuschester3683 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This is awesome.
      How much does one of these cost?
      Will it hold a 4-element horizontal beam antenna?

  • @SKYGUY1
    @SKYGUY1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Chad... I would say 73 feet is a pretty "Hightower". That ought to get your RF over those Carolina Loblolly Pines.

  • @ehayes5217
    @ehayes5217 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You should package the design (with detailed instructions) & market it online; I'd be a customer!😃🇺🇸

    • @HightowerFabrication
      @HightowerFabrication  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Email us at hightowerfabrication@gmail.com and we can set you up!

    • @randyhill5282
      @randyhill5282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is slicker than, you know what ! I love it.

  • @russbush7405
    @russbush7405 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. Looks very similar to the BlueSky Mast System I use.

  • @DIYDSP
    @DIYDSP หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whole thing is clever but 10:50 is awesome

  • @tlcgolden
    @tlcgolden ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will it hold my three element TA 33 at 60 feet? . I like the ease of use. Renting it out for use among the ham community is a winner for all sure beats mass production . 73's WC4FM

  • @adriancressy8363
    @adriancressy8363 ปีที่แล้ว

    There USED to be government surplus mast systems that needed 3 people to raise a mast 50 feet in the air. Guying along the way. It was a step-by-step procedure. I think the nomenclature was AB577 GRC...Ontario Surplus. I do not think they are offering this system anymore. But this video will help the ham op to get something up and running. 25 feet don't cut it.

  • @WH6FQE
    @WH6FQE 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Outstanding. I wish you werre in Hawaii, I would like to rent one of those, or purchase one myself.

    • @OfficialTEG
      @OfficialTEG 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are looking to start distributing these no matter where you are. What do you think this product is worth to your and/or your club ?

  • @michaelmcghie
    @michaelmcghie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was a great idea. You should put a patent on that contraption. I love it.

    • @OfficialTEG
      @OfficialTEG 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Already have, looking to distribute this product

  • @RayBecker
    @RayBecker 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh, this is good! Going to have to buy this

    • @OfficialTEG
      @OfficialTEG 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I see, what would you be willing to pay for a product that allows you to reach such a tall height so easily?

  • @TallTexasGMan
    @TallTexasGMan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pretty slick. It really needs more guy points at that height though. Minimum of four to be strong enough for any sort of wind gust.

  • @djc7039
    @djc7039 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So why not zip tie the coax to the mast as you go up? Do you just leave it hanging 60'? Thanks for the video

  • @eremoshomestead7406
    @eremoshomestead7406 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Chad how does this work in windy conditions? What is the highest wind rating you have experience with this?

    • @HightowerFabrication
      @HightowerFabrication  ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn’t give you an exact MPH Rating yet, but we had it set up for a solid 2 months in our lot (with no tripod just guys and masting) and it never fell or moved. so i’d say it’s pretty wind/weather resistant.

  • @billmoore770
    @billmoore770 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great. If you can make this work the other direction, you can come to Texas and start pumping oil.

  • @franciscolopez3229
    @franciscolopez3229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should get a pattent for it sir. Nice piece of work by the way.

  • @K4SRF
    @K4SRF ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great idea.

  • @thebluefish177
    @thebluefish177 ปีที่แล้ว

    This system is a civilian version of the AL2 or AL3 Lift from blue sky mast.

  • @XPFTP
    @XPFTP ปีที่แล้ว

    same idea as the army temp towers with the what 7ft cage for the what he is use as the tripod. nice i like it.

  • @applepie2775
    @applepie2775 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent!

  • @billloveless6869
    @billloveless6869 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Are you going to market this? Mike KC3QFI

    • @HightowerFabrication
      @HightowerFabrication  ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely! email us at hightowerfabrication@gmail.com or follow us to learn more!

  • @randydinglehopper62
    @randydinglehopper62 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful content and good editing. Nice. Thanks!!

  • @esincl52
    @esincl52 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have heard you on the Spartanburg repeater or the Camp croft repeater. I probably have spoken to you before also

  • @lenny0272
    @lenny0272 ปีที่แล้ว

    where can i buy that setup? Very nice

  • @RadioHamGuy
    @RadioHamGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job, I just subscribed to your channel.

  • @MadGoat
    @MadGoat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Couldn't those locking straps be better replaced with either a screw in joint, or a single locking pin? Might take a second longer to align the holes(or make it so a pole can only be inserted one way so the holes line up), but less tools and hardware needed. 1, 2 inch pin with a lock is smaller than those straps.

  • @celtjim994
    @celtjim994 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It reminds me of watching drilling roughnecks handle drill pipe, but going up instead. Great concept.

  • @marlomontanaro3233
    @marlomontanaro3233 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you selling these? I could see one in my future if you did. My club would probably buy a couple of them also as we have two masts we use on Field Day that are "assemble and tilt/raise" style. We do have a 3rd that is very similar to this, military surplus, that cranks up all the sections at the same time (they are attached with straps internally inside a larger tube). However, it is a monster and only goes up 30 feet or so.

  • @JamesHalfHorse
    @JamesHalfHorse 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Think you got a winner here.

  • @DXBJ4
    @DXBJ4 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    amazing. great engineering.

  • @nc4tn
    @nc4tn ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice setup!

  • @GreyGhost-r4z
    @GreyGhost-r4z 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome design !!❤

  • @UDX-21
    @UDX-21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't forget about us lo life CBers LOL Good Job

  • @cjespers
    @cjespers ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. Good stuff!

  • @robertmiller8210
    @robertmiller8210 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    TRUELY IMPRESSIVE!

  • @jimmycake7143
    @jimmycake7143 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The oil drillers rig. Nice

  • @geon1naz
    @geon1naz ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you call the guy rope clamp/release items that you used?

  • @ejllorca7758
    @ejllorca7758 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great, Thank you!

  • @KarlWitsman
    @KarlWitsman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genius system!

  • @andrewfisher1051
    @andrewfisher1051 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is awesome!!

  • @vleis2543
    @vleis2543 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea. Thank you.

  • @TheRdeanpeek
    @TheRdeanpeek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful

  • @stoikiymuzhik_high-schoole1057
    @stoikiymuzhik_high-schoole1057 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Video ! Thanks for sharing

  • @ko4mz
    @ko4mz ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking good!

  • @tutopi3423
    @tutopi3423 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing with us

  • @vetinger
    @vetinger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!

  • @TurtleWaxed
    @TurtleWaxed ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the specs for windload? Got any charts?

  • @edwardutter6975
    @edwardutter6975 ปีที่แล้ว

    No middle guys needed ? isnt there any hula hoop movement in the middle of the mast in some wind ?

  • @panchopistola8298
    @panchopistola8298 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool I can use this for my overpowered CB radio .

  • @KeithWinkler
    @KeithWinkler 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant. Wish there was one in AU VK7KW

    • @OfficialTEG
      @OfficialTEG 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There always can be! What would you be willing to pay for a brilliant product such as this?

  • @waydwnbama-way3089
    @waydwnbama-way3089 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tha'ts just cool as Heck, thumbs up

  • @Dbigpinoy
    @Dbigpinoy ปีที่แล้ว

    I think we talked to each other before on the BRARS machine before

  • @mewrongwayKOCXF
    @mewrongwayKOCXF ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if neither your brain or body works? Got a cure for that? lol Awesome product! I want one!

  • @justin9605
    @justin9605 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @chasson321
    @chasson321 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see multiple applications other than HAM radio. Easy to operate. 11:17

  • @evanjones2539
    @evanjones2539 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very much like the old Clark 73...

  • @juanfgonzalez2039
    @juanfgonzalez2039 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much is a 40 foot one

  • @radiotracer
    @radiotracer ปีที่แล้ว

    Someday Your antenna can touch the moon.

  • @dalestearns802
    @dalestearns802 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Blanket Texas.

  • @gotman4409
    @gotman4409 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder how wind resistant this is .

  • @MadGoat
    @MadGoat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It looks like an oil drill, but in reverse.

  • @GhostinAI
    @GhostinAI 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fire

  • @DavidLopez-bz4rj
    @DavidLopez-bz4rj 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You cant do a video about a mast with all those tall trees in the background 😂 I would use them
    anytime. Nice job though

    • @OfficialTEG
      @OfficialTEG 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you gonna climb that tree or you gonna let this mast do all that work for you?

    • @DavidLopez-bz4rj
      @DavidLopez-bz4rj 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@OfficialTEG I made a BIG slingshot, no need to climb and really fun to shoot. Bad thing about trees is swaying in the wind. I use both, trees and masts.

  • @PsRohrbaugh
    @PsRohrbaugh ปีที่แล้ว

    Curious what the cost is

  • @Zach-K7FC
    @Zach-K7FC ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello 160m inverted V.

  • @ehayes5217
    @ehayes5217 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info & thanks for posting!😃🇺🇸

  • @Aimsport-video
    @Aimsport-video ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait… your last name is Hightower? Seriously?

  • @williammartin9332
    @williammartin9332 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good from my house....73's ...

  • @royw73
    @royw73 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clarck t70 series does the samen .. its not a new concept

  • @josephwhite9218
    @josephwhite9218 ปีที่แล้ว

    why don't you answer your e-mails?

  • @jameslashley3970
    @jameslashley3970 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @zxeng6064
    @zxeng6064 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got confused with the easy part

  • @Thefreakyfreek
    @Thefreakyfreek ปีที่แล้ว

    Its like an oil rig but reversed

  • @ffighter1491
    @ffighter1491 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks like an accident waiting to happen

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 ปีที่แล้ว

    What it lacks in details is made for with an abundance of ambiguity.