I have just purchased the Icon 9700 and for the first time I have to install the appropriate antennas for the 2metre , 70cm and 23cm bands. I have ordered a Diamond X7000 vertical tribander , a dual 2/70 band with separate feeds and a 23cm . The 2/70 and 23cm are for side band use. I would appreciate any advice on the following couple of question:
I have been advised to use a non metallic pole especially for the 23cm antenna and I have access to some GRP 50mm scaffolding poles which I think is glass fibre reinforced plastic used as scaffolding poles. Would it be safe to use a 4 metre length of this to mount the three antenna?
Obviously the vertical tribander will be at the top of the pole but in what order should the other 2 antenna be and what would be a safe separation for the three antenna?
Sorry for my ignorance but I’m anxious to gain as much information for safe and reliable installation before I commence work.
Thanks
David EI3ECB/ G7KNW
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Topic: Advice on installing vertical stacking 2/70 and 23cm antennas (Read 61 times)