Project:Mast SCAM-12: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 19:07, 27 September 2015

The London Hackspace has a 12 metre SCAM-12 dismountable mast currently living in the yard.

(this page work in progress - JJ)

Updated Sep 2015

Things to procure

Things to do

Paul Sladen's SCAM mast info website - Note that the SCAM mast is a cousin of our WT8 mast in the Clark 63/100 trailer assembly.
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.

Clark SCAM-12 Mast Specifications
Make	Clark Masts
Model	[http:?????? SCAM-12 Mast]
Age	Manufactured during the 19??s
Extended Height	12m (36')
Antenna Attachment	(unknown)
Maximum Recommended Headload	tbc
Maximum Safe Windspeed	tbc tbc
Picket Radius	tbc
Time to Extend	tbc
Time to Retract	tbc

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 ''Things to procure''
-* Need proper pressure gauge (new one was wrong fitting)
 * Need pneumatic bits
 ** hoses
 ** connectors
 ** electric compressor
-* Need ladder
-* Need more paint
-* Need mast-turning handles (wood brittle)
-* Need jack handle (missing wood)
-* <strike>Buy some WD-40?</strike>
-* Buy trailer electrics
 * Buy a post-level (bubble indicator)
 * Buy LED strips and Swarovski crystals for decorations
-* Buy 30 metres of feeder cable (UHF and HF feeders)
+* Buy 12+ metres of feeder cable (UHF and HF feeders)
 ''Things to do''
-* Painting the remaining blue bits
-* Cleaning and refitting the collars
-* <strike>Lubricate the moving parts (legs, axels, screw threads, etc)</strike>
-* Mount the wheel arches
-* Refurbish the guy rope box
-* Repair/remount the engine box hinges
-* Sort through the plastic gubbins box
-* Review road-worthiness (including the following but not limited to:)
-** Brakes
-** Wheel hubs
-** Tightness of bolts
 * run cable between mast top (fully erect) and shack