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Review Summary For : Spiderbeam 12m Heavy Duty Telescopic Fibreglass Pole
Reviews: 22MSRP: 92
Description:
Heavy duty 12m (40 ft) telescopic fibreglass pole. Wall thickness up to 2mm. Telescopes to 1.18m for easy transport. Weight 3.3 kg (7 lbs).
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.spiderbeam.net/
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N6JSC Rating: 2009-10-13
A super product!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I recently ordered the 12m version from Rick at the U.S. distributor for Spiderbeam.( www.spiderbeam.us) The telescoping pole was shipped on the order date and arrived quickly and very well packaged. The pole is extremely well made and solid as a rock. The 12 nested segments can be easily and very quickly raised by one person. A very slight twist locks each segment into the next lower piece. I use a Par Electronics 10-20-40m "End-Fedz" dipole suspended from the 12m(40') pole. The dipole is 39' in length so this combination is perfect. I live in a 2 story townhouse in Tampa, Fl. I have the collapsed pole permanently affixed with wire ties to my 2nd floor balcony. At night I raise the pole and have a really effective vertical antenna. They also have an 18m version and a brand new 26m version.(85feet). I'm afraid my condo association might balk at an 85 foot antenna. Oh well, I can dream.
AC0DS Rating: 2009-05-29
Great value Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I also use the SpiderBeam mast as a 43 ft wire vertical fed with a CG-3000 remote tuner. High quality construction, and I feel secure that it can stand up to any wind under 40 mph with the mast only secured at the 5 ft. level. I like the fact that it can easily be walked up and down fully extended if the base has something to rest and push against.

This is only true as a vertical. If you have a heavier antenna at the top of the mast you may need to extend the mast after it is vertical as well as provide guying. If you are looking for 40 feet with light antennas such as a vertical this is your best choice. With more substantial antennas, check out the MaxGain mast offerings.
SV1EEX Rating: 2009-05-29
Definately suggested for vertical antenna solution Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
The moment you get your hands on this fiberglass pole you realise that the constructor company did a really good job. Took me only a while to put this baby up on my roof with a two level tier rope support. Put up a wire rounded up on it and tuned it with the CG-3000 coupler right away. Well, this solution tuned fine from 160-10m without any problems. One dx came after the other and it helped me work dxccs that I have never heard before from my area.
A definite must for anyone with limited space restrictions and a very good solution for the money compared to the 18m model (that I have also worked during the sx8f dxpedition that left the same excellent impressions) Works ufb either in portable or permanent qth.

On the contrary, keep away from the 10m MFJ pole unless you are operating at a place of total lack of wind. It is more expensive, has poor contruction quality compared to the Spiderbeam and mine broke within days...

73 to all.
W7NWH Rating: 2006-12-07
Great value, excellent construction Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Just got two of the 40' fiberglass poles, exactly what I need for my smaller lot! They need to be guyed and you don't get clamps for the price, but the best $$$ I've spent in awhile! Lightweight, sturdy and flexible. I'm using hose clamps wrapped in building underseal material to protect the fiberglass pieces. Top portion a little too flexible, so I'm running mine at about 35 feet for a dipole support. I like the fact I can take them down in two minutes and change my antenna setup. I also like I can throw them into my compact car trunk and use for FD or emergencies.
WD4MBE Rating: 2006-10-17
Great Product Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
It's almost impossible to get a "5.0" out of me, but the Spiderbeam pole rates the top rating.

I'm using probably 20 feet of the pole for a non-conductive support on a corner post of a chain link fence to terminate one end of an 80m antenna.

I have concluded the product is of "top quality" with available support from the manufacturer, should you need help.

I recommend USA hams buy the pole direct from the Wireman who is a distributor. You will need to call the Wireman on the telephone to place an order as no mention of it is on the Wireman's website.
W9OY Rating: 2006-10-17
The basis for my 80M vert Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I put one of these on top of about 20ft of aluminum and made a self supporting 80M vertical. The antenna is also close to resonant on 30 as a 5/8 wave vertical. It tunes easily with a tuner) and I also put a 40M element on it. It's a fantastic bargain for a multi-band vertical. The fiberglass makes the vertical so light that it can be raised and lowered by one man, yet it has the strength to withstand the wind no problem.

(see the details at http://w9oy.painloss.com/SSvert/SSvert.htm.) It's been up for close to 3 years in various iterations with no problem.

My buddy has 4 of these up for his 80M 4 square.

Conn at Spiderbeam has given us a winner!!

73
F5TIL Rating: 2006-10-17
very good product. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This fibreglass telescopic pole is perfect to realize all type of antennas ( vertical, dipole, delta loop ...etc ...)
I used this pole in portable opération (TK/F5TIL in eu-014,F5TIL/P in eu-032, field day contest ...) and i can say that he very solid !!
Thank you in Con DF4SA for this good product.

Best 73's.

Stefan, F5TIL
M3SKF Rating: 2006-09-29
POLE POSITION Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
PURCHASE THIS POLE FOR A /MM VERTICAL ANTENNA.THE SERVICE FROM THIS COMPANY IS THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD,2 DAYS DELV..FROM THEM TO ME IN THE UK & GOOD COMS VIA NET.THE POLE IS WELL MADE & DOES A GREAT JOB.
M0MRR Rating: 2006-09-23
40ft pole is a winner! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I have owned this pole since ordering it new direct from Spiderbeam in Germany – it arrived well packed in only a few days after ordering it. It’s a bit heavier and bulkier than first thought – weighing in at over 3kgs and a collapsed length of 1.2 meters. Its definitely not a fishing pole – the top section is 8mm with a wall thickness of 1.2mm. This is a heavy duty fibreglass push up pole and at 40 feet is not a small height.

I have used this pole as a support for a vertical antenna matched by my SGC smarttuner and I am very impressed with the results. With a 40ft piece of vertical wire and a single long counterpoise (zig-zaged in small back garden) it tunes from 160m up. I have had brilliant reports on all bands, this pole certainly gives me a very stealthy vertical antenna that is easy to put up and take down. At night, with the pole being black in colour it is pretty well invisible. I have it fixed to the side of my shed with some rope to keep it in place, it does blow a bit when windy, but it’s very strong. In comparison to past experience with Hustler verticals, this set up is infinitely more flexible and easier to use.

For all you antenna tinkerers this 40 foot pole is a winner!
N3OX Rating: 2006-09-18
Great vertical for a small backyard Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This pole is very sturdily built and extremely easy to put up. It's a great way to get a tall HF vertical in a small (and treeless!) residential backyard. It's slim and light enough that guying only the bottom section seems to be quite sufficient to keep it upright for good-weather operation. I haven't left it up in any harsh weather because it's just so easy to drop it and stow it inside. It's good for neighbor relations, the antenna goes up at dusk and down early in the morning... no one has to look at it during the day! I'd recommend it thoroughly. Get the clamps for permanent installation, though. You don't want the thing crashing down into itself, and I've noticed that in the morning when the sun hits one side, it develops quite a curve as the hot side expands... that cycling day to day could certainly cause the friction fit to slip over time.