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* | * 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 | ||
Revision as of 19:40, 27 September 2015
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The London Hackspace has a 12 metre SCAM-12 dismountable mast currently living in the yard.
(this page work in progress - JJ)
Specifications
Clark SCAM-12 Mast Specifications | |
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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 |
Picket Radius | tbc |
Time to Extend | tbc |
Time to Retract | tbc |
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 - 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.