How strong is your chimney? --J.B.
John Moore wrote:
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> IIRC Dennis had a picture of his roof top antenna on one of his web
> pictorials so I figure you guys might have some experience with
> outdoor antennas. I've had a 10 foot mast with my outdoor antenna for
> almost 20 years without issue. Now I'm replacing with a new antenna
> as my reception has atrophied. I'm going to install a 20' telescoping
> mast, 2x10 foot sections. Channel master says anything over 10 feet
> should have guy wires. I'm using a Chimney strap mount that's been on
> my existing antenna which has never had guy wires as they haven't been
> needed. It's at the edge of the house so the standard 3 guy wires
> isn't possible. Given the first couple of feet of the mast are up
> against the chimney can I go the full 20 feet? I figure I might keep
> the mast set to 12 feet for starters and see how the reception is but
> I'm curious if anyone has any experience in this area. Heck if it
> falls it will probably hit the neighbors house anyways. ;-(
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