Cheap Tilt-Over Antenna Base - Why Didn't I Think of This?

Cheapest Tilt-Over mechanism you can find. Strong, brilliant and available anywhere in the world! If you went down this route, the hinge point needs to be slightly higher off the ground so that when your antenna, (say DX Commander) is layed down, the ground and driven plates (SO239 etc) have some room. So ideally, block it up by say 100mm / 4-inches off the ground with with long bolts or a lump of wood. Love it! 73, Callum.

Searching in your country? Look firstly for "Key Clamp" then afterwards, "Scaffolding Connectors" or "Hand Rail" connectors.

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[JReed]

That gift from Theresa just put a smile one my face. How cool is that!

[PatAutrey]

Before long the DX Commander will build itself, tune itself, guy itself, turn on your radio, And make your breakfast! It is awesome to see all of these improvements keep rocking buddy!

[brentjohnson]

Nice! This works with DX Commander and a weather station. Kills 2 birds with one stone! All the best from north Texas! 73 de KI5HXM

[ryanjones]

Always tinkering, always messing with what this hobby is supposed to be about. Good show!

[acestudioscouk-Ace-GACE]

That's a great idea for a tilt over! Very useful when you are solo operating and no help is on hand.
So kind of Theresa to make and send the cross stitch for you, must have taken her hours and shows you are loved all round the world. That can't be bad! 😁

[youngwolf]

Thank you, I have been trying to find a custom setup to go in the hitch of my SUV and what you showed helped me out a lot.

[jest.SSI]

Heii Call! Nice one ageine 👍👏 Regrads from Slovenia 🇸🇮

[DukeDave]

Thank-you Callum. Another good video thank-you.

[TheCrunchbird]

Great idea for a tall tilt over vertical. N2SN in sunny Florida (ex G4FEB) from Feltham, Greater London.

[bassmanjr]

Dude, another accessory for your antennas. You should put together a kit that you know works and sell it. People are short on time and will happily pay for convenience. Best Regards!!!

[ylthreezadwtrz]

Thanks for the mention Our Amazing Cal 🎉... Happy weekend! 👍 Mabuhay 73!

[douglasvamateurradioandmore]

I'm going to do do this at the ranch in texas to take down the mast in a storm, preferably before. I'm mounting it like I did on my shack in AZ, a few minor differences, but similar.

[MountainRaven]

I made a cheap tilt-over for my Hustler 6-BTV. Made from two 42mm gal-steel pipes. One pipe is concreted into the ground, the other holds the antenna making sure that the antenna is as far at the top of the pipe/end cap as possible. Both are bolted together. When I need to lower it, just remove the bottom bolt, and the top bolt acts as the pivot. It’s cheap, effective, and strong as. Simple and elegant.

[KYVY]

I was 👍 #450 and I approve genius cheap ideas like this!

[mikeoswald]

Great idea, just when I'm putting up my DX Commander in my new Florida QTH. Thank you Cal! AA7MO

[edkretchmer]

For lighter masts, the J mount DirecTV and Dish mount your satellite dish on work too. And free

[CrittendenIV]

You rule! Thanks Callum and team. :)
Sincerely, KJ7NUX

[Soggytiri]

Thank you! Exactly what I wanted to see…

[kevinkconohelijeepworld]

Scaffolding stuff is great for making towers too makes climbing a ton easier too maybe supports more wind loading, looks can be a factor ☺️

[Yankw-vjds]

Thank you for the suggestion. If the pipe is smaller than the swivel you can sleeve the pipe to fit in the swivel 73s all Happy Friday all