how sturdy is it? Will it hold a 18lb antenna in the wind?
309353
I think the mount would be just fine. You need to replace the bolts with hardware heavy grade bolts because those provided are cheap. Also, the overall biggest factor is the surface you are mounting to. Is it solid and sturdy?
309354
It depends what you use as the mast. This does not come with the center mast so you can make it as tough as you want.
309355
This antenna is very sturdy. I believe that it should be able to hold an 18 lb antenna. Not sure what the windspeed would cause it to fail.
100979
I haven't used it in heavy winds, but it feels pretty darned sturdy to me! This is a great umbrella.
1288270
It's sturdy... I used it for a 32" TV and cable box etc, one piece of a small board has a small crack I use electrical tape on it and it not visible
2061284
Hi James we get a lot of wind here to in west virgina we live on top of ridge. Its a big antenna and catches a lot of wind but so far its done great. One thing I suggest is using two inch mast pipe thu. I used inch and quarter and the wind bent it some but stayed up. I'm changing mine to two inch in spring. I live 50 100 miles to stations and I regularly get 30 to 37 channels. FREE You SHOULD INJOY IT
952271
Used it to tack my FM antenna (Axis PET 10-8110 Fm Dipole Antenna) with the lead-in cut off and a 300 to 75 ohm balun (RCA Matching Transformer -VH54R), and about 3 feet ( 1 meter) of RG-6U coax to the south-facing window in March. Been three months now and it still has not fallen off despite its weight. But summer is coming, so we will see. My guess is that it will hold up. Besides, it is so handy to have around the house you will simply use it elsewhere. For example, holding a legal pad of paper and a pen to the kitchen wall.Blu-Stoff (Blu-Tack) holds very well if you are not stingy with it. And the only thing it has damaged so far is wet paint! Used it to tack my FM antenna (Axis PET 10-8110 Fm Dipole Antenna) with the lead-in cut off and a 300 to 75 ohm balun (RCA Matching Transformer -VH54R), and about 3 feet ( 1 meter) of RG-6U coax to the south-facing window in March. Been three months now and it still has not fallen off despite its weight. But summer is coming, so we will see. My guess is that it will hold up. Besides, it is so handy to have around the house you will simply use it elsewhere. For example, holding a legal pad of paper and a pen to the kitchen wall.Blu-Stoff (Blu-Tack) holds very well if you are not stingy... » Read More Used it to tack my FM antenna (Axis PET 10-8110 Fm Dipole Antenna) with the lead-in cut off and a 300 to 75 ohm balun (RCA Matching Transformer -VH54R), and about 3 feet ( 1 meter) of RG-6U coax to the south-facing window in March. Been three months now and it still has not fallen off despite its weight. But summer is coming, so we will see. My guess is that it will hold up. Besides, it is so handy to have around the house you will simply use it elsewhere. For example, holding a legal pad of paper and a pen to the kitchen wall.Blu-Stoff (Blu-Tack) holds very well if you are not stingy with it. And the only thing it has damaged so far is wet paint! « Show Less
507072
It's not too windy where I live, but this antenna is lite weight and could be tossed around with a heavy storm I'm sure. If you secure it well you should not have a problem. It does work well.
2061280
We just had winds of 45 mph and 0 degree temps and no problem. I did make my own roof mount though. The antennae has no problem!
1477485
We haven't had winds that strong since I installed it but I think it will hold up if installed properly. The anchors seem very well made to me. Hope that helps.
1507223
I had company here last weekend. Normally I am the only one lying in it 115 lbs, but a 200 lb man and his 30 lb son were I it so I know it can hold at least that. I have it hanging from trees with small cable. I love this one. Have had another. I leave this in weather and it has held up grt.
267791
what you are putting at the top and how big it is what is weighs is the primary concern. I have a single square OTA antenna and rotor at about 10 feet with no sign of problems. Only other issue is the diameter of the mast, too bad the don't make a reducing mast adapter to make it a bit lighter at the top.
507071
Not a problem, as there is no part of the antenna that has a flat suffice flat area enough to be affected by the wind, a study fixture is the key. happy viewing
1765970
It is a heavy stand and should work OK for unspecified values of "normal" breezes. I would not presume to speculate about high-wind conditions.
613781
It depends on your definition of "lightweight" . I have three sections supporting a J-pole antenna for Ham radio. It weighs about five pounds and have had no problems at all.
2258822
I don't really know what your asking but if your concerned about the antenna turning under heavy winds, it doesn't move at all.
534269
My 1" aluminum mast and antenna around the 4lbs you plan to use. This is my second 'rotator' (same set-up) and had the other one for over 10 years. But as you know things do change. This one has been up may-be a year or so with no problems. Bruce
1031833
once it is mounted it seems very sturdy. It sits about 2" from wall. We put our cable box on it and it works great.
267786
If you attach antenna brackets up the side of a house or something to stabilize it you could. Otherwise 6-7 ft is about it . Also depends on if it's a wooden or metal pole.