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Mounting Pipe
DX Engineering has a 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.
Note: Galvanized steel, rather than aluminum, is
much more suitable for mounting in concrete.
Aluminum will quickly corrode due to
incompatibility with the materials used to make
concrete.
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.
