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| Reviews Summary for Penninger Specialized Antenna Hardware and Aluminum Tubing |
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Reviews: 7
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $(missing—add MSRP)
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Description: Tripods, Mast clamps, Tipping bases, Roof mounts, Tire mounts, Accessories, Side arm brackets, Mast tubing, Aluminum rounds & flats, Post mount brackets and Long sleeves.
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More info: http://www.PenningerRadio.com
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NQ5T
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 13, 2009 09:24
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First rate products
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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In looking for guy rings that can support mast guys for a rotatable fiberglass mast I found Penninger through a link on the Max-Gain website.
The 2" diameter slip-ring guy rings and associated hardware and bushings (to fit mast section diameters under 2") are beautifully machined. The slip ring itself rotates against a large (nylon or teflon??) bearing surface that also extends through the center hole, so there is no rotating metal directly in contact with the mast.
These are not your local hardware store's variety of guy rings. The ring itself is machined from a 3/16" aluminum plate. Just what the doctor ordered for a rotating guyed mast with no risk of gouging the fiberglass, and virtually no added rotational resistance.
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KC9BGT
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 14, 2008 05:56
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COOL !! {*,_,*}
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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COOL…
Charles is a professional machinist and builds all kinds of specialty parts with exacting detail and precision.
On my last visit to his shop, I left in such aw of his alacrity and craftsmanship he spent on my specialty piece.
I am pleased not only with his price but also with his calm and friendly demeanor.
This not only encouraged me to write a Great review but also entices me to go back when I need something else.
This is my 2nd review. This time I needed specialty piece for a coil for my mobile antenna for 40 meters. (Hand-Crafted by N9ZV)
My experience this time was enjoyable, and was much like my first visit. I was in and out, with a minimum discussion of what I needed.
I feel as I received a great piece (being it was a specialty piece) at a more then fair price.
I highly recommend and have no qualms with advocating Charles for all your and all your friends antenna specialty items needs.
Again, thank you Charles.
http://www.penninger.com
630-336-7641
WK9P
Jimbo
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KC9BGT
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 24, 2007 19:19
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all I can say is WOW
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I needed a special part for my Mobile antenna's mast and mount.
Charles, was able to machine exactly what I needed within 30 min.
Fantastic Job!! Thanks Charles.
I would recommend him in a heart-beat.
WK9P
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KC7KZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 20, 2007 19:54
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Exceptional Craftsmanship
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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During a tower installation, I found myself in need of a one of a kind bushing to mate a mast to a thrust bearing that had a two set screw non-centering design. Sounds like an easy problem to solve. Well, turned out not so easy around my QTH. I was unsuccessful in finding someone with a simple machine tool lathe and 3" aluminum stock that was willing to manufacture the bushing. Then, I found Charles Penninger. He advertises custom machining services to manufacture that special plate, bracket, bushing, or whatever. All he needs is a drawing to work with. One quick call, a simple diagram and a fax, and a few days later I was provided a custom machined bushing that perfectly mated the mast to the thrust bearing. The cost was very very reasonable as well. If you got something you need made to put your system together, I most highly recommend Charles. Hams helping Hams is a very good thing.
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N8DDW
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 11, 2007 08:56
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Excellent Products for building an Ant. Farm Fast!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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OK, where has this guys stuff been my whole life? If you are looking for a nice grouping of products that are light, strong, easy to assemble (by yourself) and can quickly and easily get you up in the air fast, you found the right stuff! I'm an engineer, so I appreciate the quality. Its aluminum, so its light and easy to handle. I have several sections of the 2" x 6' x 1/8" "snap mast" using the "snap tube" joiners which I mounted to a 4x4 base using the less expensive "post mounts" (there are many versions of bases but I went with the most economical). Bada Bing, in no time at all a single individual who isn't impaired can have a vertical or small beam 20 to 30 feet in the air in absolutely no time. In my case, its a Hustler 6 BTV up 20'. Ok, this stuff isn't cheap (relatively speaking in comparison to steel) but guys, wake up, Aluminum has been the way to go for me for decades... I like being able to tilt up, tilt down, work on the ground, lift it all myself with no help needed. If you start using Penniger's stuff, you'll not only get hooked on it, you'll have antennas sprouting up all over the place! A fine product engineered and made right here in America... I challenge anyone to find an easier solution to your antenna erecting needs!
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K2YT
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 8, 2007 14:12
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Perfectly done
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I have two "Roof Mount Tippers" from Penninger. At the moment I have 36 feet of 2" diameter 1/8" mast on each one, with guys and a backstay on each one. They support a dipole perfectly. I'm going up to 48 feet soon. These are beautifully engineered products. Nicely done and worth every penny.
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K5UJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 25, 2006 15:35
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High quality / reasonable price
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Penninger Radio
619 S. 9th Avenue
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
radio@penningerradio.com
630-584-7641 office & fax
630-336-7641 CELL
I have the good fortune to live about 4 blocks away from Charles Penninger's business, so when I needed unguyed supports for my horizontal loop wire antenna, I went over there to see if I could use anything he had.
About the business
Charles Penninger is a mechanical engineer who has been employed professionally in metalworking for many years. He is building a line of high quality specialized hardware solutions for hams. One look at his website and you will know that you won't find these type of products at Home Depot or Lowe's. Using thick aluminum stock and contract extrusions he makes a lot of his hardware in his shop and he cares about quality. You won't find holes drilled out unevenly, or any other sloppyness.
My purchase
I needed to replace a 24' fiberglass pole that had been in service 3 years, meaning that I had a hunch it would fail within the next year or two due to weather fatigue. It was located near the front of my house. I wound up with one of Penninger's 24 foot aluminum pipes, 1/8" wall, 2.25" OD that I could bracket to the soffit of my house and anchor to the ground. I painted it a flat light blue to work a bit better aesthetically. It's clean straight round aluminum and took paint fine. No warps, out of round or imperfections. It's fine unguyed--I can tell that if I ever worry about it coming down, I'm going to have much more important things to worry about, like my house blowing away.
The original plan was to use the aluminum mast at the top of a short Rohn 25 tower farther back from the street to get the middle of the loop up to 50 feet. That's still the plan, but the mast worked so well at the front of my house that I'll have to go back and get another 24 footer for the original job.
Charles Penninger has a wide variety of aluminum tubing and hardware, all high quality, and although I don't give 5s much, in this case, the products and customer service all deserve it.
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