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Mounting Pipe
DX Engineering has a galvanized Chromoly Steel mounting mast available - Part
Number
DXE-VGMT-3CG
is 3 inches OD, Chrome-Moly 4130 Steel Tubing,
100K PSI Min. Yield, 3 in. OD, 0.250 in. Wall, 7 ft. Length,
This mounting pipe must be permanently mounted in the
ground, preferably in a concrete base 2 feet by 2 feet by 4
feet deep (with gravel below for drainage). The antenna
system requires this type of mounting to help withstand
the lateral forces present on the antenna during wind
conditions and when operating the pivot function. Make
the hole deep enough to accommodate at least 4 feet of
pipe and 4 to 6 inches of gravel at the bottom for
drainage. Set the mounting pipe on the gravel, use the
concrete to fill around the pipe per the concrete
instructions. Fill the hole until the concrete is level with
the ground around it. Use a level on the mounting pipe as
you fill the hole to be sure the mounting pipe is vertically
straight.
Your location, landscape and ground conditions may
require different mounting solutions in order to have
the steel mounting pipe and the vertical antenna in a
secure position.
Coaxial Cable to Mounting Pipe
The coaxial cable should be routed to the base of the antenna system and be buried below the radial
system. PVC Conduit pipe may be used to house the coaxial cable. Bury the cable 6" to 12" below
ground level.
