Antenna Mast Mount for Elecraft T1 Tuner

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This mount allows attaching an Elecraft T1 antenna tuner directly to a portable antenna mast, e.g. a squid pole. You can thus keep the tuner directly at the feedpoint of a vertical antenna and do not have to use lossy feedline or lead the radiator wire end down to the ground. **Assembly:** Simply insert a piece of elastic band (like the one used for tent poles) through one of the holes and tie a knot at the other end. The distance between the holes and the knot depends on the diameter of your smallest mast. **Use:** Remove the ground/counterpoise knurled nut (**not the simple nut below the knurled nut!**) on top of the T1 tuner, attach the 3d-printed mount, and fasten the ground/counterpoise knurled nut again. It is really important to not loosen the simple nut directly at the T1 enclosure, because you will have to open the enclosure to tighten it again. When attaching the T1 to your antenna mast, simply pull the rubber band around the rear side of the mast and let it slide into the right side of the mount. Use the position that fits best to the diameter of your mast. Some masts have a very smooth surface that makes the mounting unreliable. In that case, you could either use regular rubber bands or apply liquid rubber to the surface of the mount. Enjoy, and see you on the bands!