[amsat-bb] Home Satellite Station - Antenna Mounting Question

[John Brier]

I actually am in the process of building a station with the same M2
LEO Pack and G-5500. It's a popular combo. I ordered this 5 foot
tripod:

https://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=sky6030

A lot of people use tripods like these for a simple satellite setup
like we're talking about here.

You'll also need these sealant pitch pads to go between the feet and
the roof to keep water out:
https://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=ezp10

Ideally you want to NOT use the screws that come with the pitch pad
and instead use bolts and nuts to go all the way through the roof. On
the attic side attach plywood that the bolts and nuts will secure too.

Someone said you can use the screws provided they go into the roof
support beams but I'd prefer the bolts.

I was told to get a sturdy mast of these specs and this is what I ordered:
5 foot 1.75” outside diameter and  0.25” wall thickness aluminum tube
https://www.penningerradio.com/detail.asp?id=414&cc=

I am documenting the process I'm taking to build this station on my
YouTube channel. Here is my first video on the process:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hz4bWVByDw

73, John Brier KG4AKV

On Mon, Jan 14, 2019 at 11:37 AM Paul Overn via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I will be moving to a new QTH, and have the opportunity to set up a nice satellite home station, but I'm running into some issues in finding information:
> So far I know I want the "M2 Leo Pack antenna system", with a Yaesu 5500 Elv / Az Rotator. This setup will be mounted directly on the roof of my house. At this time a tower install is out.
> The issue is: What is the best system for mounting this on the roof? Is there a tripod? or will I need to custom make something? Any help would be appreciated. I have contacted M2 and DX engineering, but each tell me to talk to the other, so not much help there.
> Also, I still need to buy the rotator and antenna system, so if someone know of these for sale, let me know.
> Thanks!!!!
>
> Paul Overn
> KE0PBR
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