I decided I wanted to test out Guying solutions for portable use and more importantly, for the upcoming Field Day. There is a possibility I will be able to participate this year and if I do, I want to be prepared. Additionally, it gives me the opportunity to continue testing and building off the new GigaDude25.
For this practice setup, I used the GigaDude25 carbon fiber mast, a JPC-7 Dipole, a homemade guy plate, and a DX Engineering Guy Plate, a custom made Topper for my Carbon Fiber Mast, 550 cord from Menards, and 3D printed tensioners.
UPDATE: Ultimately, Jody VE5SAR, was able to help me locate a smaller clamp for the top from Mastrant : [ Ссылка ] ACM1310 - 3 way Mast clamp 15mm-102mm
Thanks
During this process, there are a few key take aways which I want to stress (but did not in the video):
1. If you are guying for a more permanent solution or want the correct way to do things check out Mastrant - [ Ссылка ]
This was actually a very well done article which I didn't find until after I made this video on guying masts for ham radio.
2. I am very happy with two Guy points on my setup, as the wind picks up, I may change my mind and decide it would have been better to add a third guy plate in between plates 1 and 2.
3. Thinking about the location of the guy plate towards the top, I liked the quick solution. In the future, I probably can make guy plates to fit better (smaller ID), as the one I used was really meant for the actually top mast section (22mm)
4. Yes it was windy and I should correct that.
5. It is your responsibility to test out what is going to work out for your. Keep safety in mind, experiment, make changes, experiment again, and ultimately, find the option that works most efficiently and safely for you. speaking of safety. If you're going to put tent spikes into the ground, it's your responsibilities you ensure you are not going to spike into something like a gas line or underground burial. although this is unlikely, it's possible.
6. Ultimately, I like how I laid out Guy wires put them in place, then brought the mast up to see how it was. Finally, brining the mast back up with the antenna on it.
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Other Related videos: [ Ссылка ]
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Links:
1. Thingiverse file for guy plate printed at 60 percent infill with PETG - [ Ссылка ]
2. GIGADUDE 25, Ham Radio Carbon Fiber Mast: [ Ссылка ]
3. @DXEngineering DXE-MSG30-55M-MC Mastrant Mast Clamps [ Ссылка ]
4. Rope Tensioner with Handle - [ Ссылка ]
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I will be conducting more testing with the mast, interaction of antennas, etc, in the future.
