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Jackite 31 ft Telescoping Fiberglass Pole
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Bands
| Frequency | n/a (antenna support mast) |
| Power | A non-conducting fiberglass support pole. No RF of its own. |
| Modes | n/a |
Connectors
| none | Support pole - wires/antennas attach mechanically |
| power req | None (passive support pole). |
31 ft extended in ten telescoping sections
Collapses to 45.5 in for storage/transport
Twist-to-lock sections need no hardware
2.125 in base tapering to a ~0.195 in tip
Two metal winder clips for line rigging
Attaches to a post with rope, twine or bungee
Strengths
Inexpensive and light; twist-lock simplicity; ideal for end-fed and vertical wires; widely available.
Weaknesses
Thin tip flexes under load; 90-day warranty; sold as a kite pole (no ham hardware included).
Verdict
A cheap, popular support for portable wire antennas - the go-to fiberglass pole for EFHW and vertical setups in the US.
The Jackite 31 ft is a ten-section twist-lock fiberglass pole that collapses to 45.5 inches, sold as a kite pole but hugely popular as a cheap, light support for portable wire antennas. It attaches to any post with rope or bungee and needs no hardware.
For a stronger reinforced mast compare the Spiderbeam 12m HD, or launch a wire over a tree with the EZ Hang.