Antenna Mast/Pole Hitch Receiver Mount
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This is a hitch mount for an antenna mast or pole. This has been really helpful for me when doing things like POTA.
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If you don't have a printer, I do sell them(velcro included) on my site for cheap with free shipping for those in the USA. https://shop.ke9bos.com/
This is something I made for my ham radio adventures. This has been really helpful for me when doing things like Parks on the Air. You can install this into a 2" hitch receiver and use a mast up to about 2.75" in diameter with it.
Holds securely with 4 1" wide velcro straps. I use these - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XMVVRH8
Thanks to recent feedback(Thanks K8MRD) There is now a V3!
V2
A little shorter in the hitch receiver channel, only two pin holes. supports masts up to 2.25" in diameter well.
V3 small mast(up to 2.25" diameter)
V3 large mast(2.25" - 2.75" diameter, likely even larger ones)
Both V3 models are 0.5" longer in the hitch receiver channel, to clear most bumpers a little better. Also added a third hole, which in theory will give you even more than an additional 0.5" of clearance if you use it in the furthest hole setting.
PRINTING SUGGESTIONS:
Use PETG or something that can handle the weather you will subject it to. Also needs to be a bit stronger than PLA can typically manage. I use PETG and have not had any issues when testing this so far.
Print it on its side. You may need to use supports for the overhangs.
Here's how I printed it:
0.2mm Layer Height
6 wall perimeters
35% triangular infill
Please leave me some feedback on your experience using this, I would love to iterate on it more and make it even better! Happy to adjust this as needed for your mast or vehicle situation if needed. I may make one for the smaller size receiver that cars sometimes have if some folks ask for it.