A Little About The Telescopic Masts

The masts may be obtained with three, four or five 10-foot sections, and come complete with guying rings and a means of locking the sections in place after they have been extended.These masts are stronger than the nontelescoping type because the diameters of the sections increase toward the bottom of the mast.For instance, the top section of a 50-foot mast is 1� inches diameter, and the bottom section is 2� inches diameter.Guy rings are provided at 10-foot intervals, but guys may not be required at every point.Guying is essential at the top and at least one place near the center of the mast.If the mast has any tendeney to whip in the wind, or to bow under the stress of the antenna, additional guys should be added at the appropriate points.

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