The CT15 Telescopic Mast is a lightweight telescopic HF antenna mast that deploys to 15 metres in under 30 minutes, with a 1.75 m nested height for compact ground and air transport.
Deploys at discrete heights of 10 m, 12 m, and 15 m, or locks off at other heights as needed.
A two man team can fully install the mast in under 30 minutes with the included tools.
Nested height of only 1.75 m gives a compact form for ground and air transport.
Maximum head load of 15 kg (33 lb) supports substantial HF antenna arrays.
Main guys are colour coded with quick action locking plates that adjust as the mast extends.
Heavy duty aluminium withstands wind speeds up to 144 km/h (90 mph) in clear air as a standalone mast.
Carries 25W Manpack and base antennas including 1000 W PEP Semi-delta, TFD411, and Whiskey NVIS.
| Mast type | Telescopic guyed HF antenna mast |
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| Part number | 15-60038 CT15 Telescopic Mast |
| Installation crew | Two man team, under 30 minutes |
| Compatible Manpack antennas | Long Wire, End-fed Broadband, Broadband Dipole, Wire Dipole, Dipole and Broadband Kit |
| Compatible base antennas | Semi-delta 125 W PEP, Semi-delta 1000 W PEP, TFD411 all variants, Tuned long wire, Whiskey NVIS 1000 W PEP |
| Supplied tools | Radius cord, spirit level, hammer, No. 8 allen key, 10 mm and 13 mm spanners |
| Documentation | Clear weather resistant instructions on plasticised sheet |
| Specification | Not applicable for this product type |
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| Installed height | 15 m (50 feet) maximum |
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| Alternative heights | 12 m (40 feet), 10 m (30 feet) |
| Number of guys | 3 levels each with 4 guy ropes |
| Auxiliary guys | 1 lower level with 4 guy ropes |
| Guy radius | 8 m (26 feet) |
| Maximum head load | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| Maximum wind speed | 144 km/h (90 mph) in clear air as a standalone mast, subject to anchoring method |
| Mast weight | 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Packed weight | 50 kg (110 lb) |
| Nested height | 1.75 m |
| Packed dimensions | 190 x 22 x 22 cm (6 x .7 x .7 ft) |
| Mast material | Heavy duty aluminium |
| Guy material | 2 mm plastic coated galvanised steel wire, UV resistant |
| Auxiliary guy material | 4 mm Dyneema rope, UV resistant |
CT15 Telescopic Mast raises HF antennas to discrete heights of 10, 12, and 15 metres on a heavy duty aluminium structure that a two man team installs in under 30 minutes. Permanent and temporary sites gain a telescopic mast that nests to just 1.75 m for ground and air transport, with colour coded guys, quick action locking plates, and red limit marks that keep the structure secure at every stage of extension. Plus, a 15 kg head load and a 144 km/h wind rating let the mast carry 25W Manpack and base antennas up to 1000 W PEP through harsh conditions. From humanitarian field stations to military HF base sites, the CT15 Telescopic Mast deploys fast, retracts for reuse, and holds the antenna estate that keeps networks on the air.