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The London Hackspace | The London Hackspace '''had''' a 12 metre SCAM-12 dismountable mast. It's the easier, smaller radio-centric of its bigger older sibling, the [[Project:Mast Trailer|Clark 63/100Trailer Mast]]. | ||
(this page work in progress - JJ) | ''(this page work in progress - JJ)'' | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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|Model | |Model | ||
|[http: | |[http://www.clarkmasts.com/products/military-masts/scam-mast/ SCAM-12 Mast] | ||
[http://www.clarkmasts.com/products/general-masts/wt-series/ Modern Commercial Variant is the WT 12-8 TP] | |||
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|Age | |Age | ||
|Manufactured during the | |Manufactured during the 1980s/90s | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Extended Height | |Extended Height | ||
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|Antenna Attachment | |Antenna Attachment | ||
| | | 40mm socket | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Maximum Recommended Headload | |Maximum Recommended Headload | ||
| | |35 kgs | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Maximum Safe Windspeed | |Maximum Safe Windspeed | ||
| | | 144 km/hr if guyed | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Picket Radius | |Picket Radius | ||
| | |6.9 metres | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Time to Extend | |Time to Extend | ||
| | | 180 seconds with no headload | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Time to Retract | |Time to Retract | ||
| | | 75 seconds | ||
| | |} | ||
} | |||
== Work Required == | == Work Required == | ||
''' | '''As at Sep 2015''' | ||
''Things to procure'' | ''Things to procure'' | ||
* | * 8 x Fischer Bolts for 4 mounting legs - 12mm (14?) [also for base] | ||
* Stub for top of mast (39 inner perhaps 40, 57 outer) | |||
* 20+ metres of feeder cable (UHF and HF feeders) | |||
* Post-level (bubble indicator) | |||
* LED strips and Swarovski crystals for decorations | |||
* Pneumatic stuff: | |||
** hoses | ** hoses | ||
** connectors | ** connectors | ||
** electric compressor | ** electric compressor | ||
''Things to do'' | ''Things to do'' | ||
* Fit legs to mast and fit bolts to ground | |||
* Balance mast for easy erection | |||
* run cable between mast top (fully erect) and shack | * run cable between mast top (fully erect) and shack | ||
== References / External Links == | == References / External Links == | ||
* [http://www.paul.sladen.org/toys/clark/scam-mast.html Paul Sladen's SCAM mast info website] | * [http://www.paul.sladen.org/toys/clark/scam-mast.html Paul Sladen's SCAM mast info website] | ||
* [http://www.dave.2e0ijk.talktalk.net/scam12repair.htm 2E0IJK's SCAM12 Repair Site] - Mast refurbishment notes plus a piston reassembly video | * [http://www.dave.2e0ijk.talktalk.net/scam12repair.htm 2E0IJK's SCAM12 Repair Site] - Mast refurbishment notes plus a piston reassembly video | ||
* [http://www.clarkmasts.net.au Clark Masts Historical site] | * [http://www.clarkmasts.net.au Clark Masts Historical site] | ||
* [http://www.clarkmasts.com Clark Masts Official Website] | * [http://www.clarkmasts.com Clark Masts Official Website] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HsQPmlZmHo SV2GWY's SCAM12 antenna setup] - He shows how to apply the air pressure, lock/unlock tower segments, etc. | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HsQPmlZmHo SV2GWY's SCAM12 antenna setup] - He shows how to apply the air pressure, lock/unlock tower segments, etc. | ||
* [[Media:SCAM_12_User's_Handbook.pdf|SCAM 12 Mast Users Handbook]] | |||
* [[Media:SCAM_12_Base_Repair.pdf|SCAM 12 Mast Repair Manual]] | |||
[[Category:Amateur Radio]] | [[Category:Amateur Radio]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:16, 26 May 2021
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The London Hackspace had a 12 metre SCAM-12 dismountable mast. It's the easier, smaller radio-centric of its bigger older sibling, the Clark 63/100Trailer Mast.
(this page work in progress - JJ)
Specifications
| Clark SCAM-12 Mast Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Make | Clark Masts |
| Model | SCAM-12 Mast |
| Age | Manufactured during the 1980s/90s |
| Extended Height | 12m (36') |
| Antenna Attachment | 40mm socket |
| Maximum Recommended Headload | 35 kgs |
| Maximum Safe Windspeed | 144 km/hr if guyed |
| Picket Radius | 6.9 metres |
| Time to Extend | 180 seconds with no headload |
| Time to Retract | 75 seconds |
Work Required
As at Sep 2015
Things to procure
- 8 x Fischer Bolts for 4 mounting legs - 12mm (14?) [also for base]
- Stub for top of mast (39 inner perhaps 40, 57 outer)
- 20+ metres of feeder cable (UHF and HF feeders)
- Post-level (bubble indicator)
- LED strips and Swarovski crystals for decorations
- Pneumatic stuff:
- hoses
- connectors
- electric compressor
Things to do
- Fit legs to mast and fit bolts to ground
- Balance mast for easy erection
- run cable between mast top (fully erect) and shack
References / External Links
- Paul Sladen's SCAM mast info website
- 2E0IJK's SCAM12 Repair Site - Mast refurbishment notes plus a piston reassembly video
- Clark Masts Historical site
- Clark Masts Official Website
- SV2GWY's SCAM12 antenna setup - He shows how to apply the air pressure, lock/unlock tower segments, etc.
- SCAM 12 Mast Users Handbook
- SCAM 12 Mast Repair Manual
