AU9 Monopole Question

[M.Wong]

I would like a supplemental brace for my AU9 Slimline pole-mounted dish. I have the 8' pole about 3' into the ground with concrete, but at the top, it rocks a little in the wind. Not enough to lose a signal, but enough to make me want to secure it better. I already tried filling it with concrete and it didn't seem to help much. If I could find a monopole-like product that is longer, I could brace the pole near the top to my fence.

Would it be a problem to take a standard 19-31" monopole, cut it, and add a metal or aluminum rod to make it about one foot longer? (I have not yet seen one in person to figure out if this is possible.)

Thanks!

[litzdog911]

That should work. Or secure the top of the pole with guy wires.

[M.Wong]

Or secure the top of the pole with guy wires.
I did try that... eye bolts, galvanized wire, turnbuckles so I could tighten them. I anchored each end so the wire was in a straight line and even at high tension, the pole still moved. I tried a lesser angle and it pulled the pole out of plum. :(

[CalmWind]

Do you need an 8 foot pole or could you shorten it?

If it is close to your fence, you might check if you can find a fence post standoff you could use, something normally used to attach the fence supports to the poles. I use one attached to the eve of my house for a 12 foot pole. (I didn't want holes in my roof..)

You might also check the standoffs you can get for use with the normal dish installation. 2 long ones might do it if they would reach the fence.

http://www.thesatelliteshop.net/hypercart/pictureframe.asp?Sku=slimlinebrace&categoryID=108

[M.Wong]

Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately, that tall of a pole is necessary. I was lucky to find the signal from anywhere on my property now that I have the 5LNB. I have a small area, maybe a circle 5' in diameter, where I can see between the neighbors' houses.

I ordered the long monopole and I will see about some modifications. If that doesn't work, I might check out a fence company for some accessory/connector like you describe.

Thanks again for the input!

[bigbw]

you could always buy some 1" steel conduit, flatten the ends and drill holes in them and you have braces what ever length you need..

[M.Wong]

you could always buy some 1" steel conduit, flatten the ends and drill holes in them and you have braces what ever length you need..

I think that will be my next step if this doesn't work. Thanks!