High Performance Antenna Build. [Part 3] The Mast Goes Up!

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  • @MrCarlsonsLab
    @MrCarlsonsLab  Před 3 lety +14

    To learn electronics in a very different and effective way, and gain access to Mr Carlson's personal designs and inventions, visit the Mr Carlson's Lab Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/MrCarlsonsLab

    • @cardboardboxification
      @cardboardboxification Před 3 lety

      dont meen to nit pick, but the bottom you could have just made a triangle with one block under the pole. your making a nice toe kicker

    • @fpul
      @fpul Před 3 lety

      I took a look at your Patreon after watching some of your videos and was immediately overwhelmed by the posts. Do you have a sort of absolute beginners guide to learn electronics of I join your Patreon?

  • @PaulinesPastimes
    @PaulinesPastimes Před 3 lety +1

    I wasn't sure I would be interested in the antenna build but it was enjoyable. A very creative solution. The TV restos are something to look forward to. We didn't get TV of any kind until 1956 in Australia so never saw the very interesting early models like you have there. Not to mention FM radio we didn't get until 1975! 👍😊

  • @lqueryvg666
    @lqueryvg666 Před 3 lety +21

    Oooooo - TV restoral....those are NICE cabinets/units.....great finds!!! Can't wait!!!!

    • @stevem.1853
      @stevem.1853 Před 3 lety +3

      The only way it could be any better was if it had one of those turntables that slide in and out!👍 Getting in to Shango066 territory 😉👍 I love it

  • @bigjohnsona2
    @bigjohnsona2 Před 3 lety +33

    Wow I'm looking forward to a TV restore. I've seen so many other channels do TV and always wondered how you would do it.

    • @BruceNitroxpro
      @BruceNitroxpro Před 3 lety +3

      BigMinty , I believe he said it was a TV from 1947, which proceeds all but one TV restoration that I have searched for online.

    • @Oldgamingfart
      @Oldgamingfart Před 3 lety +4

      Indeed, looking forward to it also! An education for us all, I'm sure..

  • @AdamDIY
    @AdamDIY Před 3 lety +22

    Can’t wait to see the tv restoration. I repair a lot of arcade monitors and I know just enough to get by. It would be nice if it’s not a vac-tube but I’m excited nonetheless.

    • @thecentralscrutinizer5105
      @thecentralscrutinizer5105 Před 3 lety +1

      ya know it's a vac-tube couz.....C'mon brudda.... I was stuck inside Pac-man, Ms Pac-man, Defender, Robotron & other assorted arcade cabinets for years.... yup boss was a slave driving bastich...and only let me out for lunch and my 2 mandatory union breaks.... RIP Boss!!!

  • @poolhallguitars7620
    @poolhallguitars7620 Před 3 lety +1

    I love all the videos but the antenna series is my favorite

  • @richardhead8264
    @richardhead8264 Před 3 lety +3

    _Hi Paul, thank you for taking us along on your antenna build!_
    _Whenever the 1947 RCA Victor gets refurbished, I would love to watch some old programming that was contemporary to the television._

  • @fernandoscrenci4874
    @fernandoscrenci4874 Před rokem +2

    Grand Master Antenna Maker !!!!

  • @Rspiritjgl
    @Rspiritjgl Před 2 lety +1

    Its been awhile since I've viewed any of your any of your videos. Good to see you are still going strong. You are one amazing fellow. Enjoy watching and learning. Thanks , From Delaware (KA3LNA)

  • @richardpelto9099
    @richardpelto9099 Před 2 lety +1

    I absolutely love your story and stuff

  • @DuhBiggestDog
    @DuhBiggestDog Před 3 lety

    Hi Paul I've put up a lot of wires in my day. You mentioned having a pulley at the top of the mast. What I would recommend if you haven't already thought of it is using the double pulley method. Fasten a line to an eye mounted at the top of the mast and run the line to a pulley at the end insulator of the antenna. Then run that line to a second pulley mounted about a foot below the top of the mast and then down to a counterweight. This will give you a 2:1 weight advantage and will also allow the counterweight to ride up and down with the wind. 73, and good luck.

  • @anthonymccarthy4164
    @anthonymccarthy4164 Před 3 lety +3

    This one has the added fun of being totally understandable for us neophytes. I love your videos.

  • @rangersmith4652
    @rangersmith4652 Před 3 lety

    Your mast installation is very much like the concept I'm planning for my HOA restricted back yard. Easy to lift, easy to hide. I'll be bolting everything together vice welding to further enhance my ability to make it go away when the spies come around. I look forward very much to each new episode.

  • @1959Berre
    @1959Berre Před 3 lety +1

    That is a gorgeous TV-radio combo. The cabinet seems to be in splendid condition. Can't wait to see the restoration.

  • @andrewjones6693
    @andrewjones6693 Před 3 lety +5

    This a a great series, Mr. Carlson! I hope you put them all together in a playlist, so we can watch them sequentially as the "Mr. Carlson Builds an Antenna Movie"! 😄 Great close up shot of the dragon fly!

    • @richardpelto9099
      @richardpelto9099 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, I want to see you build more antennas. The 3 6 9 is way too much for where I live, but a rooftop would work for me.

  • @JurassicJenkins
    @JurassicJenkins Před 2 lety

    Nice - I was waiting for the drain hole 💪

  • @brianhickey5949
    @brianhickey5949 Před 3 lety

    You have built a near bulletproof mast :) Awesome!

  • @FluxCondenser
    @FluxCondenser Před 3 lety +2

    I was watching the movie “No Sudden Move” on HBO last night and saw an AM/FM/TV in one of the scenes that really caught my eye (around the 1:55 mark). The movie takes place in the 50s and the console is a real beauty. The next morning I wake up to watch Mr. Carlson, and lo and behold he has a VERY similar looking unit in his garage! Look forward to the seeing the restoration. As always, another great video, Paul. Stay cool!

  • @SN-1006
    @SN-1006 Před 3 lety +12

    Amazing project, Paul. There are so many things I've learned from your videos in the last couple of years. Your channel stands for high quality content only. Every video, a pleasure to watch. Take it easy under that heat dome. Much love from germany 😃.

  • @luthiervandros
    @luthiervandros Před 2 lety +1

    Love dragon flies. Remind me of home.

  • @adrianschneider4441
    @adrianschneider4441 Před 2 lety

    I like this mechanical work type of video a lot.

  • @williamnichols2067
    @williamnichols2067 Před 3 lety +1

    Mr. Carlson, you really are a jack of all trades. Electronics, and mechanical. As always, great content.

  • @DavidTipton101
    @DavidTipton101 Před 3 lety +3

    I just watched the 3 antenna episodes Paul, you will be able to pick up Mars with that thing! 😉👍😄

    • @MrCarlsonsLab
      @MrCarlsonsLab  Před 3 lety +1

      LOL, thanks for stopping by David!

    • @Shubham-po2tp
      @Shubham-po2tp Před 3 lety +1

      @@MrCarlsonsLab
      I am new in electronics
      I want to learn whole Electronics using practicals Lectures
      From very besic voltage divider resistor circuit to big complex circuit
      Please tell me any channel who teaches Electronics
      I want to become analog Design engineer in VLSI
      Please help

  • @GammaZed.
    @GammaZed. Před 3 lety

    I have the same RCA TV and I managed to get it working. Can't wait to see the restoration!

  • @nathkrupa3463
    @nathkrupa3463 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Build Antenna Mr Carlson's Sir.

  • @Gaeill
    @Gaeill Před 3 lety +1

    Meticulous stepping thru prep. Appreciated and enjoyed your attention to detail and explanations of the reasoning behind each action. This particular video has moments where one feels like he's visiting Mr. Carlson. Enjoyed the "up-coming projects" segment. Thanks once again.

  • @littlerhino2006
    @littlerhino2006 Před 3 lety

    Excited to see an old television restoration. Could only what important moments in history that tube has displayed

  • @4X6GP
    @4X6GP Před 3 lety +2

    The one possible weakness I see is that when you are pushing it up, if it starts to go sideways it will twist the hinge and destroy it. I would have made a stronger custom hinge.
    Also, I hope that foliage doesn't interfere with the raising operation.
    Good luck!

  • @kungfumaster8171
    @kungfumaster8171 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome project.

  • @sterlinglombard
    @sterlinglombard Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! 40°C is pretty hot for your neck of the woods! That's almost like Phoenix, AZ temps!

  • @RiccardoMacri
    @RiccardoMacri Před 3 lety

    I look forward to seeing Mr. Carlson's Lab playing on those televisions. Good task for an RPI.

  • @BornAgain717
    @BornAgain717 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow! Those are some beautiful pieces for restoration. The mast base is definitely built to last. I Like the hinge design. Been contemplating a hinge base myself, recently scored a 60 foot tower. Thanks for sharing really enjoy your work.

  • @Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee

    Looking interesting ,, and very crafty !! Also those old Tv’s are beautiful,, and in such great shape . I’m really looking forward to seeing the restoration work . Keep up the great work
    Mr Carlson !!

  • @thearchitect4726
    @thearchitect4726 Před 3 lety +1

    Thts a similar design to my tower that also folds down, i used trailer bits to secure the pole and provide a pivot point at the base

  • @billygamer3941
    @billygamer3941 Před 2 lety +1

    Gee, I wish I had learned how to weld. There are so many objects one can dream while welding makes them real.

  • @telegraphhill803
    @telegraphhill803 Před 3 lety

    FM Radio from 1947? Very Interesting!

  • @RGB06084
    @RGB06084 Před 3 lety +3

    Great restoration finds Paul!

  • @GroundControl204
    @GroundControl204 Před 2 lety

    Nice hinge and plate, it’ll make due for easy SWR tuning. 73

  • @paulcilluffo
    @paulcilluffo Před 3 lety

    Paul great job dont forget a lightning rod and copper wire

  • @bigt9341
    @bigt9341 Před 3 lety

    Good ideal to leave the blocks, remember that mast is a big leveler and will apply force to outside frame. Great build.

  • @Fredy5100
    @Fredy5100 Před 3 lety

    Nice to see the antenna coming together. As for the TV restorations, I'm really looking forward to that.

  • @mrjg1013
    @mrjg1013 Před 3 lety +3

    Woo hoo! Gotta watch! Thanks again Paul!!! Love your vids!!!

  • @frankowalker4662
    @frankowalker4662 Před 3 lety +1

    Those TV's are gorgeous, can't wait for the restorations.

  • @jaedenspider877
    @jaedenspider877 Před 2 lety +1

    How to make a high sense FM antenna:
    Grab a hundred foot of magnet wire 30ga.
    Then grab a really long but powerful neodymium magnet.
    Wrap 50 turns on one side.
    And the other 50 on the other side.
    And then put the two coils in parallel

  • @misterwirez7731
    @misterwirez7731 Před rokem

    I think for 40' I'd use galvanized rigid conduit, plus it won't rust as easy.. With the pipe threads it is easier to join different size pipes together, much more easily. They called R/E's and that stands for REducer, it's threaded inside and outside to match the diameter you need and a coupling.. You could go from a 2" down to 3/4" with an R/E or two..

  • @revolvingtoto007
    @revolvingtoto007 Před 3 lety

    Cool nice project coming soon, tv radio center, 👍

  • @RocketCityTech
    @RocketCityTech Před 3 lety

    Can’t wait to see how those cabinet mounted touchscreens work! And very cool analog WiFi selector knobs on them, too!

  • @lomgshorts3
    @lomgshorts3 Před 2 lety +1

    Rustoleim paint and primer and no wire brushing needed. There is a primer/paint called zinc chromate that is excellent as a primer/paint I used on my M-131 A-1 Jeep that still hasn't rusted through since I bought it in 1979. Just some suggestions I thought you would appreciate for your masts. The old stuff, if you can still get it works better than the stuff "made in China" today.

  • @genestatler2514
    @genestatler2514 Před 3 lety

    Many years ago my hobby was working on black and white TVs, so I'm very anxious to see you repair and restore the TVs you showed us.

  • @SDS-1
    @SDS-1 Před 3 lety +4

    It's always a good day when you post sir💗🙂🙂🙂🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @LtKernelPanic
    @LtKernelPanic Před 3 lety

    Ooo looking forward to the TV restoration. Stay safe in that heat.

  • @inspector1794
    @inspector1794 Před 3 lety +2

    Different and interesting, I'm enjoying the show.
    It looks like putting up a 40 ft mast might have been easier if the mast, when down, was parallel to the shop instead of perpendicular to the shop.

  • @TheRadioShop
    @TheRadioShop Před 3 lety +1

    Off to a good start on the antenna build Paul. And yes it is hot here also, but had a fair amount of rain to cool things off.

    • @MrCarlsonsLab
      @MrCarlsonsLab  Před 3 lety

      Hope all is well Buddy, thanks for stopping by!

  • @johnparichuk8367
    @johnparichuk8367 Před 3 lety +1

    I have an RCA cabinet very similar to the television/radio set you show in the video. I had restored it before joining the Navy in 1969. Unfortunately, my father gutted it so my mother could use it for storage!

  • @jeffclark5268
    @jeffclark5268 Před 3 lety

    40 degrees out is hot? Holy moly Mr.Carlson is a fellow Canuck!?! I guess I just always assumed he was in the US. Was very confused about how 40F was a problem for donning the welding gear. 😀

  • @davidportch8837
    @davidportch8837 Před 3 lety

    Engineering in the true Victorian style Paul... so solid. love it...

  • @MutethatBozo
    @MutethatBozo Před 3 lety +9

    As always, I enjoy watching and learning from your videos. Thanks, and peace :)

  • @BlackWolf42-
    @BlackWolf42- Před 3 lety

    I love the simplicity. I need this in my life as I have to work on an antenna from time to time and I'm getting too old to take the risks of a ladder and a fall.

  • @Me11oIngenuity
    @Me11oIngenuity Před 3 lety +2

    That's coming along really good!

  • @angrydove4067
    @angrydove4067 Před 3 lety

    You looked like you were planting the American flag at Iwo Jima. Good stuff.

  • @garybevis8691
    @garybevis8691 Před 3 lety +1

    I love you're videos Paul. At least I know I have equal or better skills in fabrication and welding than you have. With you, you beat me in hands down in electronics, it is no contest. Cheers.

  • @josefbuckland
    @josefbuckland Před 3 lety +1

    Beauty!

  • @hestheMaster
    @hestheMaster Před 3 lety +1

    Is that RCA unit a 730TV1??? What a beauty of a barn find ! It also has a RP177 record changer if you don't want to watch TV or listen to the AM/FM radio.
    A very advanced and expensive combination unit for 1947.

  • @christophermarshall5765

    I know one of the first things he'll do with those TV/radios!! He'll replace all the capacitors, & possibly a few resistors. I'm looking forward to seeing these brought back to life.

  • @adamlane5519
    @adamlane5519 Před 3 lety

    Mr Carlson,
    Greetings from the UK
    As a keen vintage electronics enthusiast I'm recently getting into experiments using gas filled thyratron tubes, was hoping you could give us your knowledge and maybe a demo of a thyratron circuit some time.
    Great work by the way, love your videos!

  • @lmwlmw4468
    @lmwlmw4468 Před 3 lety

    Nice work.

  • @jeffmitchell9214
    @jeffmitchell9214 Před 3 lety +2

    So, the entire antenna will be supported by the hinge pin?

  • @cderby5743
    @cderby5743 Před 3 lety

    Interesting build. Looking forward to the antenna design and frequencies to be covered.

  • @cjay2
    @cjay2 Před 3 lety

    Paul, I know you've probably already painted the parts, but the POR-15 preparations are awesome for protecting and sealing bare and lightly-rusted metals such as these. I used it many times, and it really works well. Also, galvanizing those pieces would have worked as well, or before the POR-15.

  • @alexwade9921
    @alexwade9921 Před 3 lety

    Whoop whoop! Some televisions. Paul. I’ve been waiting for you to show us all a CRT television restoration for a a couple of years. I’m so excited for it!

  • @trevorecullinanesr
    @trevorecullinanesr Před 3 lety +1

    Brother, I love watching your videos. Thank you!

  • @Lordbl4
    @Lordbl4 Před 3 lety

    nice to see you at antenna build work!

  • @stefflus08
    @stefflus08 Před 3 lety +5

    Great, looking forward to the rest.
    You have so many gorgeous apparatuses. It still angers me that the norwegian government closed FM for national channel use some five years ago and went with the flop DAB instead. So many beautiful radios was scrapped. I saved a handful, but all I can use them for is listen to AM from other countries at night.

    • @ianharvey868
      @ianharvey868 Před 3 lety +2

      If you make a decent antenna you can pick many stations in the day and night you will be amazed.
      Most people make a dipole but what people forget is they are somewhat directional,
      If you can get a large fiberglass pole and made a few quarter wave lengths of wire to run up the outside of the pole then run loads of ground wires around the base of the pole your reception would be massively improved. I understand that many bands you may have would be too long for the fiberglass pipe/tube/rod but you can go up and come back down or come out to a fixed point.
      The antenna idea I have mentioned is a concept of the "DX Commander" look it up on CZcams, this antenna is designed for transmission and needs to be fine tuned unlike an antenna for just rx, have something that measuring the correct band quarter wavelength and you'll see a huge improvement

  • @alexanderkupke920
    @alexanderkupke920 Před 3 lety

    Just a word of warning / advice for anyone who wants to go into a welding project like this with little to no experience. Some metals when welded produce toxic vapors. Zinc seems to be the worst of all. So for welding either the pipes or something like the hinge, it is good advise to remove most of the galvanized coating around the welding area and to do this in a very well ventilated space and possibly even using a respirator on top. Breathing that nasty stuff could turn you into the mad hatter or even worse with some bad luck.

  • @fullwaverecked
    @fullwaverecked Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Paul! Always learn something new and interesting from your videos. Well done!

  • @kyoudaiken
    @kyoudaiken Před 3 lety

    Nice to see you are doing well despite the humid heat. It's really frightening and worrisome how climate change is affecting us. I hope everyone from parts of BC, Canada could settle somewhere and are safe from the fire...

  • @carlosorozco943
    @carlosorozco943 Před 3 lety

    Thanks very much

  • @kenf8563
    @kenf8563 Před 3 lety

    Andale with the antenna already, looking forward to the vintage TV restorations. Would be nice to see the reception of the antenna though.

  • @carbidegrd1
    @carbidegrd1 Před 3 lety +1

    TV sets!

  • @randymoyer5351
    @randymoyer5351 Před 3 lety +1

    I wanna see them TVs come back to Life, That would be a Neat video too.

  • @PerspectiveEngineer
    @PerspectiveEngineer Před 3 lety +1

    Cool .... I always look forward to a new video from Mr. Carlson.

  • @Soapy555
    @Soapy555 Před 3 lety

    Refreshing to see the outside of the lab, great stuff!

  • @davidbeard6851
    @davidbeard6851 Před 3 lety

    Nicely engineered as per usual on Mr Carlson's Lab. I did think that the hinge bracket was a little flimsy looking for a mast of that length though. If the upper support gave way (e.g. in one of your ice storms), the leverage forces would be huge on that bracket! Will you use any guy ropes when at full height? Very much looking forward the the TV restorations - brings back happy memories of my parents first B&W TV back in the early 60's.

  • @Sonex1542
    @Sonex1542 Před 3 lety

    OMG... No long sleeves. Thanks for all you do, this is a great short series for us hams.

  • @Hungry_Hunter
    @Hungry_Hunter Před 3 lety

    I have a similar mast which I have pulley up on the top of the mast which I use to hoist up my baluns with various long wires and another to lift the 10m 30mm water pipe up. It's very useful when the weather gets windy and I've got some dipoles or a beam up.

  • @kahlid-ataya
    @kahlid-ataya Před 3 lety +1

    3:44 a tv 📺 restoration thats great for a change

  • @ZenwizardStudios
    @ZenwizardStudios Před 3 lety +1

    As part of this video series can you get in to a bit of lightning mitigation if any. 40 Ft is a pretty good sized lightning rod. I have some gear in the lab that I don't want to get zapped at least in my area we are getting some pretty wild thunder storms this year.

  • @LestonDr
    @LestonDr Před 3 lety

    Attached to the building (below frost line). Supports above frost line. It will have seasonal heave.

  • @alansmith4734
    @alansmith4734 Před 3 lety +8

    Would wiring an 8' Copper Grounding Rod to the base, help suppress lightning damage? Much like a Surge Suppressor.

  • @Latuernich09
    @Latuernich09 Před 3 lety

    A plethora of special tools are filling the workshop

  • @bladder1010
    @bladder1010 Před 3 lety

    After the fact suggestion -- and you may be aware of this -- but welding galvanized steel can be nasty. Suggest using muriatic acid in the weld area to remove any zinc galvanize. You're probably okay since you seem to be welding out in the open, so avoided the vapours.

  • @mrpivili
    @mrpivili Před 3 lety +1

    I'm wondering when you start making your high performance antenna, you have now made 3 episodes but have not yet started with the antenna, so I'm still waiting

  • @solarcrystal5494
    @solarcrystal5494 Před 3 lety +1

    needs a bonus video of power washing the exterior siding of the lab

  • @toms.3977
    @toms.3977 Před 3 lety +1

    Very enjoyable. Thank you, Paul! Now to wait for the next installment. :)

  • @thisolesignguy2733
    @thisolesignguy2733 Před 3 lety +2

    hahaha a line that will become viral: "hi that's my shadow" I can see that showing up all over the place

  • @doctorjohn-burgtekie
    @doctorjohn-burgtekie Před 3 lety +2

    Mr. Carlson if you were my next door neighbor I would be like Dennis The Menace, always trying to learn something new from you. Thanks for the videos and have a good July 4th.

  • @vinitsingh8962
    @vinitsingh8962 Před 3 lety

    Really great video, man.
    I am pursuing b.tech In electronics maybe from 2nd year, (3rd) semester our professional knowledge in electronics will start and I will be needing your patreon videos also.👍

  • @aslerunarborgersen5175
    @aslerunarborgersen5175 Před 3 lety +1

    I like this build, and I can't wait to see the whole project finished. And it was also funny to see that little dragonfly take advantage of you fan, and cool himself in the heat. I read that some places in Canada has set temperature records up to 47 degrees.....its unbelieavable. Its warmer than in Dubai and other warm countries. In Norway it has not been passed 30 degrees yet, but since I love the heat I hope it will pass 30 soon he he.
    Take care in the heat, and I look forward to your next video, Paul. 73 LB5JG

    • @MrCarlsonsLab
      @MrCarlsonsLab  Před 3 lety

      Hi Asle. It was so hot and humid here, I walked outside with the camera to make a segment of this video, the lens and view finder of the camera "instantly" fogged up... Unbelievable! I had to wait, it was like a bathroom mirror after a shower. Even the camera sensor was affected. Strange occurrence.

    • @aslerunarborgersen5175
      @aslerunarborgersen5175 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MrCarlsonsLab hi Paul and thank you for your reply, I knew Canada could be a very cold country, but I didn't knew that it could be warmer than countries like Spain and Thailand..... And when its humid it's even worse. Take care, stay cool

  • @utube3805
    @utube3805 Před 3 lety +1

    this was kind of a cool different video :-)

  • @RichardHeadGaming
    @RichardHeadGaming Před 3 lety

    Can also get chasi saver paint at Napa Auto parts and it dries a semi thick hardened coating that is chip and rust resistant.