So I snagged the Buddihex antenna just before the 2026 field day. Initially I didn’t want to get their tripod/mast system (I have since gotten it as well), but when I initially snagged the antenna I wanted to use it on my existing 25’ porta mast.
For those that don’t know, the Port Mast has a “topper” add on that you can get to use standard “clamps” to attach antennas to.
This is what the top of the porta mast looks like
But when you add the topper to it (see below) it gives you a little extra height and also adds options to attach antennas
But the buddihex uses an “A” beam pole that is proprietary to their mast/tripod system. So i found this 3d print that allowed me to put the “A beam” in it, and then put this inside a piece of metal conduit.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7367383
This is what my setup looked like. You can see the 3d printed piece in the conduit and the conduit “clamped” onto the mast topper piece.
This worked extremely well and allowed me to put the giant hex beam into the sky using an existing mast I had and no guy ropes.
The porta mast held it perfectly for 3 days with zero issues.
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