Explorer POTA20 Portable Handheld 20 ft Telescopic Carbon Fiber POTA Mast
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Overall
5
Awesome POTA/SOTA Mast
Review by
SB
I wanted something as small as possible, and this mast does not disappoint! I was very impressed with the quality from the first time I extended the mast. Sturdy enough to be basically flat with nothing on it while held horizontally. Adding some type of 'ground rod' or 'ground spike' is an ESSENTIAL bit of kit you will want to include with this mast. HamRadioDude on Etsy sells a very mechanically sound version. I'd avoid the 2-inch spikes you see on other stores, just so you don't run into too much leverage/pressure on the bottom segment.
Anyway, I was worried my EFHW would be too 'NVIS" with only 20-feet of height, but that's simply not true. I can smash Europe on 5 watts with a 67 foot EFHW running as an inverted-V. I use tent-stakes to keep the ends of the wire in place.
Super light-weight portable option here. Highly recommend. It's expensive, but well-made.
Anyway, I was worried my EFHW would be too 'NVIS" with only 20-feet of height, but that's simply not true. I can smash Europe on 5 watts with a 67 foot EFHW running as an inverted-V. I use tent-stakes to keep the ends of the wire in place.
Super light-weight portable option here. Highly recommend. It's expensive, but well-made.
Overall
2
Great Idea, but disappointing.
Review by
KA5TXN
The tip came off, third time out. Nothing broke, the adhesive just gave. I can easily glue it back but it’s disappointing for the price of it.
Overall
5
Very compact and convenient mast
Review by
N4QD
This mast is the perfect size and weight for SOTA activations, before I was using either a 33' fiberglass telescoping mast which was very awkward carrying in my backpack or cheap telescoping fishing poles which kept breaking. This mast is a perfect combination of compactness vs total length and very quality made also.
Overall
5
Lightweight and Sturdy 6.1 Meter Mast
Review by
Carlos E
I have a lightweight OCF Dipole antenna and wanted a reliable, lightweight collapsible mast I could put in my pack. When I saw that K8MRD talk about it I was intrigued and put down a deposit. Glad I did! EXCELLENT quality and handles the antenna easily. I may also get the longer version but for now, this one is perfect! Highly recommended!!!
Overall
5
Great
Review by
Red KD9VUL
I pre-ordered this, and I'm glad I did. It's lightweight and has a small footprint. I'm very happy with this purchase!
Overall
5
Great mast!!
Review by
yancey1000
Strong, light weight and very sturdy. Can be deployed in a matter of seconds and is very portable. A must have for when a little height is needed. It was the best $79.99 I've ever spent.
Overall
5
Great mast!!
Review by
yancey1000
Strong, light weight and very sturdy. Can be deployed in a matter of seconds and is very portable. A must have for when a little height is needed. It was the best $79.99 I've ever spent.
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