Replacement for Ronard 4424

[hirosandwich]

I'm in need of a replacement for the Ronard commercial chimney mount (#4424) yet have not been able to find one. I'm finding there's a lot of cheap stuff out there (the market has really changed in the last 5 years!) Any suggestions? thanks

[rabbit73]

discontinued
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ron-4424

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=ron4424

How long do the straps need to be; will 18 ft do?

I think you will need to buy two kits and combine them to make your own replacement.
https://www.3starinc.com/chimney_mounts_1.html

What antenna are you mounting?

[hirosandwich]

Problem I'm facing is I need at least a 5-1/2" standoff and it has to accommodate a 2" mast. Antenna is an HD850 and the mast length is 16'. I've been using three brackets (after two failed) for the past couple of years and figured I should replace two (or all of them) before I run into trouble. I special ordered a 2" thick-wall stainless mast at the time and don't want that to go to waste. Oh, and yea, 18' straps are plenty long.

[rabbit73]

Talk to DX Engineering and 3Star linked above. The guys at DX Engineering are used to helping hams with big antennas.

If they can't help you, it will be a custom metalwork job.

[hirosandwich]

Alright, I'll contact them. I'm really hoping to avoid custom metalwork in the event I need replacement parts but at this point I may not have a choice. Thanks for the lead!