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Reviews For: Silcom GLV-05 Galvanized telescopic mast

Category: Towers, masts, accessories, climbing & safety gear

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Review Summary For : Silcom GLV-05 Galvanized telescopic mast
	Reviews: 2	MSRP: 400-700 EUR
	Description: Hang 'em high, easy and secure, with SILCOM Telescopic masts
	Product is in production
More Info: http://www.silcom-ant.gr
# last 180 days	Avg. Rating last 180 days	Total reviews	Avg. overall rating
0	0	2	5

M0KYR	Rating:	2023-06-02
Excellent product, great aftersales support			Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I recently had the pleasure of acquiring the GLV-05 Mast from SILCOM Antennas for my holiday QTH setup, and I must say, it has exceeded all my expectations. The mast, paired with a Yaesu G-450 rotator and the lightweight DX-pedition version Hexbeam by Ant MWØJZE, has transformed my holiday radio experience. One of the standout qualities of the GLV-05 Mast is its excellent build quality and durability. Crafted with precision and utilizing high-quality materials, this mast exhibits robustness that ensures it can withstand the test of time and harsh windy conditions on the island. Ease of use is another area where the GLV-05 Mast truly excels. With a collapsed height of 2.4 meters, this mast is incredibly convenient to work with, especially during installation or maintenance. The user-friendly design allows for effortless extension, quickly reaching a height of 9 meters within seconds. This feature is a game-changer for me, eliminating the need for complex and time-consuming assembly procedures. Even when visiting for just a few days, I am very quickly up and running, but also quick to collapse, pack away and don't optically disturb the neighbours when I am not there :) Furthermore, the ability to directly mount the Yaesu G-450 rotator on the mast adds to its convenience. This streamlines the installation process. Most importantly, I cannot praise Sotiris from SILCOM Antennas enough for his exceptional support throughout the entire process. From helping me select the appropriate model to guiding me through the installation, he provided second-to-none assistance. His dedication was evident through video calls, where he patiently walked me through each step, ensuring a smooth and successful setup. Sotiris's knowledge and commitment to customer satisfaction truly set SILCOM's service apart. Another noteworthy addition to the GLV-05 Mast is the T-shaped extension at the top, which facilitates the installation of wire antennas. This practical design feature enables easy installation of wire antennas, expanding the versatility of the mast. To sum things up, excellent build quality, remarkable durability, and world class client service. I am very happy with my choice.

SV1DPI	Rating:	2018-08-26
Very good			Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Our club station SZ1A bought one 9m Telescopic mast (model GLV-05) since 2 years ago directly from Sotiris SV1BDO, owner of SILCOM Telescopic Masts & Antennas. We wanted a portable & telescopic tower-mast for our IOTA and Field Day operations and also something as a temporary support when servicing our antennas or trying a new antenna. We knew very well his high quality of workmanship, as he has built for us in the past almost all the monbander yagis that we use in SZ1A, based in YU7EF designs. His masts are very popular here in Greece, as many fellow hams use them since 10 years, instead of heavy and expensive towers. Some Greek hams have posted videos with their SILCOM masts under 100Km/h wind storms without problems. The mast arrived well packed. It is very easy to install by 2 people in less than 30 min. Retracted length is about 2,4m, and weight is 40 Kgr, so is possible to carry it on field on the roof bars of our car. All you have to do is to find the suitable place, secure the base on the ground and then properly guy and level the main body of the mast. Then using the hand winch our antennas stands on the maximum height in less than a minute. The installation completes when you tighten the guying ropes of the upper 2 levels. We are using a Yaesu G-800 Antenna rotor with the optional GC-038 pipe clamp, that fits into the upper section. An adaptor with 4 rings is placed exactly bellow the antenna rotor for the upper level of guying ropes. At 9m height, we are using a 5m radius for the guying ropes. Eventhough our antenna (Cushcaft A3s +40m kit) is big enough, the mast is always stable and stiif. We have never the feeling that something will go wrong. The complete mast is hot dip galvanized and wire ropes are INOX, so there is no issue with rust corrosion. As a final word, I recommend the SILCOM mast for its high quality, good performance and reasonable price.

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Silcom GLV-05 Galvanized telescopic mast

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