20 Foot Portable PVC Tower

Presents a practical approach to constructing a portable, lightweight antenna support structure, ideal for field operations or temporary installations. The design utilizes readily available PVC pipe sections, allowing for a total height of 20 feet and a transportable weight of 25 lbs. Detailed material lists specify various PVC pipe diameters and lengths, along with couplers, tees, and elbows, facilitating a modular assembly that can be easily disassembled for transport.

Accompanying the tower design, the resource also outlines the construction of a MicroVert antenna, including formulas for radiator length, capacitance, and inductance. It provides guidance on creating a current balun using ferrite beads or a coax coil, and calculating counterpoise length for optimal performance. The antenna section includes a schematic diagram illustrating the connection of the SO-239 connector and counterpoise.