[amsat-bb] tripod recommendations

[John LeVous, KW4CR]

I'm using a Manfrotto 055 with a 3-way head.

It's the only tripod that I've found that is stable and strong enough to
be reliable.

John, KW4CR


On Mon, January 11, 2016 3:34 pm, zach hillerson via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I'm wondering if anyone can give me the name/model of the tripod they are
> successfully using with their Arrow antenna? Â I would like to get back
> into the satellite world but need a tripod due to shoulder issues. Â I've
> ordered 2 from Amazon and neither has been able to hold the weight of the
> Arrow. Â 
> After several days of searching through the house for my old tripod my
> wife finally admitted selling it at a yardsale :-( Thanks for any
> recommendations, Zach N4ERZÂ 
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John LeVous, KW4CR