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Jjk9
New member
Username: Jjk9
Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 2:00 pm: | 
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I am having trouble finding a chimney mount system or even a tripod roof mount for an Imax 2000 antenna. I tried the local Radio Shack this morning; I have one of their Chimney Mts up from 12 years ago (scanner antenna)and it's held up fine; problem is the one they currently have seems extremely light duty; nothing like the old one. I've tried my local Home Depot, Lowes, and 1 local "Just Do-It" Center with no kind of luck. Can anyone offer any suggestions? Thanks in advance |
Tech237
Moderator
Username: Tech237
Post Number: 943
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 4:53 pm: |
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Try clamping it to a metal vent pipe. That's how my three verticals are put up at home..
Check satelitte installers - they often have tripods..
Simon
Tech237
N7AUS
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Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 4107
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 5:35 pm: |
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my maco v5/8 with a bit more windload then the i2k is temporarily chimney mounted using 2 of radio shacks 'extremely light duty' chimney mount kits-just in case. it has withstood 65 mph winds on a couple occasions. my 6/2/432 stacked loops are on a 3' tripod i got from radio shack. several of my local stores still have the mount & tripods IN STOCK. several local home depots also have both in stock. go to any of the BIG ham radio distributors, most have rohn tripods & i've seen chimney mounts listed as well. |
Bridge_man
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Username: Bridge_man
Post Number: 71
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2008 - 10:34 pm: |
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most Radio Shacks have chimney mounts.Also try Ace hardware.I have a A99 on a 25' mast on a very cheap looking chimney mount.its been there for some time now through alot of strong winds and its still there.I put a 2x4 block on the shingle roof and let the weight of the mast sit on it to take some of the pressure off. |
Starface
Senior Member
Username: Starface
Post Number: 1991
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2008 - 11:50 pm: |
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you could make one of your own, try a mobile home supply store and ask for the trailor tie down straps, they work great and are very strong, have to be to hold down a mobile home in strong winds.
George
CEF#Ø476
KI4NBE Amateur Extra
HAM#Ø181
CVC#ØØ14
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