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Reviews For: Penninger Specialized Antenna Hardware and Aluminum Tubing

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

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Review Summary For : Penninger Specialized Antenna Hardware and Aluminum Tubing
Reviews: 14MSRP:
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.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.PenningerRadio.com
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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KC9BGT Rating: 2008-02-14
COOL !! {*,_,*} Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
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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Earlier 5-star review posted by KC9BGT on 2007-10-24

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



KC7KZ Rating: 2007-10-20
Exceptional Craftsmanship Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
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.
N8DDW Rating: 2007-08-11
Excellent Products for building an Ant. Farm Fast! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
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!
K2YT Rating: 2007-04-08
Perfectly done Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
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.