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Review Summary For : GoVertical Affordable Mast Kits and accessories
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Quality Made in USA portable mast kits and accessories.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.GoVerticalUSA.com
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N8AUC Rating: 2019-06-12
Good stuff! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
These folks appear at Hamvention from time to time, which is where I found them. I use the 4' green fiberglass mast sections for antenna support at Field Day. They work great, and the cost is reasonable. The tripod adapters make an extremely stable support, and are highly recommended. Those tripod adapters are built like a tank. The guy rings are excellent too. These are probably a bit too heavy for backpackers though.

I had one up at 24' one Field Day, with the tripod adapter at the base, and guy ropes made of cheap nylon clothesline from Walmart. (After all, it only has to stay up for 24 hours at Field Day.) On Sunday morning we had a storm blow through with 60 knot winds that trashed my tent. But the mast and the antennas held up perfectly.

The only caveat with these is don't go too high with them. I never go up higher than 24', which is plenty for a dipole at Field Day. I've seen people go up 36' with careful erection of the mast with no problem. I've also seen people try to exceed 40', and break a mast section. The moral of that story is, don't try to go up too high with these, because they can break.

I even attach a small dual band VHF/UHF vertical at the top above where the dipole is attached.

Bottom line, don't be stupid, and these work like a champ. For a temporary antenna support, you just can't beat these. Plus, they are good people to deal with. They've always treated me right. I highly recommend these.

N2RRA Rating: 2015-06-23
Extremely pleased and the way to go. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I'm sure you've seen this type of portable tower mast kit else where like I have. For one I like new complete sets and when looking for this in other places you don't find a complete set. Not to mention their used, stressed out from over use and not very good quality.

Look no further! Made in the USA extreme quality product.

Received mine today and owning similar in the past I can see this kit is staying in my arsenal of goods. John (owner) was a pleasure to speak with and deal with. All was promised in the kit and I'm stoked about my future portable adventures. I won't have to worry about how long it's gonna stay up on a DXexpedition, QRP, SOTA, or disaster relief situation.

73!