material extending outwards beyond each hole. Finally, cut
downward forming a long rectangular hexagon that will
slide over both the support
pipe and antenna. Then,
test fit each tying bracket,
further adapting them with
a knife or file as necessary.
Once you are satisfied with
their look and fit, both the
antenna and tying brackets
can be removed for paint-
ing. When the paint has
dried, permanently reinstall
them to complete the long
omni-directional antenna
atop the tower.
Add the small
antennas
While the large whip
antenna may be the most
dominant feature of a base
station tower, it is also com-
mon for a tower to carry
multiple smaller antennas
as well.
Often referred to as yagis,
these smaller directional
antennas have the look of
an older style television
antenna and are easy to
replicate using Gold Medal
Radio base station - 6
11 - 12: The brackets that
tie the support pipe and
antenna together are made
from .015" styrene strip.
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