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PolyPuck v3 KIT | DIY KIT | Versatile Vertical Mount | Easy Ground Radials | Rugged and Ultra-Light
PolyPuck v3 KIT | DIY KIT | Versatile Vertical Mount | Easy Ground Radials | Rugged and Ultra-Light
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PolyPuck V3 – Universal Vertical Antenna Mount for DIY Ground Planes
Stable, Versatile, and Built for Ham Radio Operators
The PolyPuck V3 is a rugged, universal mount designed to help you construct your own ground plane for Hamsticks, telescoping whips, and other vertical antennas. Whether you're operating portable or experimenting with antenna setups, this platform offers a simple yet effective solution for improved performance.
Key Features:
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New & Improved Design (Version 3):
- Larger base with room for a ground spike for added versatility.
- Optimized leg angles for improved stability in various terrains.
- New weight hanger to attach a small weight for extra support in windy conditions.
- Secure Leg Retention: Integrated O-rings in the wells provide a tighter grip, keeping the legs firmly in place. O-rings are user-replaceable.
- Universal Compatibility: Features a 3/8-24 stud mount, making it compatible with a wide range of vertical antennas.
- Durable Construction: Made from rugged ABS plastic, 3D-printed in high-visibility orange for easy spotting in the field.
- Lightweight & Portable: Designed for easy transport and quick setup in field conditions.
Who Is This For?
Perfect for portable operators, POTA/SOTA activators, and emergency communication setups looking for a reliable mounting system.
What’s Included:
- (1) PolyPuck V3
- (2) Thumb screws
- (4) O-rings
- (1) 3/8-24 to UHF connector
- Length of Bare Copper Wire
- (2) Eyelet connectors
What You Need to Provide:
- Legs: Works with any 3/8" diameter rods (aluminum, fiberglass, pipe, etc.). Recommended 24-inch length for portability and stability.
- Ground Radials: Twelve 2.5m radials (24AWG silicone wire recommended for flexibility and lightweight).
- Counterpoise & Antenna: Choose your preferred Hamstick, telescoping whip, or vertical antenna.
Additional Accessories Available:
- Need an adapter? A wire winder for radials? I sell those too! Check out my store for accessories.
- Looking for a kit version? Click HERE for a kit!
Sourcing Your Own Materials:
- Legs: 3/8" diameter rods (aluminum, fiberglass, pipe, etc.) Available at McMaster-Carr, Home Depot, Lowes, or local metal distributors. Fiberglass rods (such as driveway markers or tent poles) can also work.
- Replacement O-rings: Available on Amazon (10-pack).
- Silicone Wire for Radials: 20AWG or 24AWG wire spools available online.
Assembly Guide Click Here!
Materials:
Replacement O-rings on Amazon, 10 pack.
20AWG Silicone Wire for radials, 100ft spool.
3/8 Aluminum Rod, precut to different lengths. McMaster-Carr
3D Printing Option:
Own a 3D printer? The PolyPuck V3 design is available for free on:

I have used these pucks on three different antenna projects and can recommend them.
With the advent of 3D printing, the world of creativity and inventiveness has sparked again. Kevin W0AEZ embodies this spirit with the Poly Puck. For light weight operation it doesn’t get any better than this. You could certainly spend more $$$ for something built by others but it would not be as light. I’ve configured the Poly Puck as a vertical with good success using the MFJ-1979 as the vertical radiator and six radials. Usually run 20m and 17m with this antenna setup. I think this is great option for portable work, especially if you are man portable and trying to shave as much weight as possible.
Jeff KF0BPN
I love this design. It is perfect for a based loaded (adjustable) telescopic whip. This would be a five star product if it were injection molded. The 3D printing is very good but when I connected it directly to the base of my coil, the connecting screws sank uncomfortably deep into the puck (low density is characteristic of 3D printing).
A great modification would be to leave a couple of through-hole passages for two screws that could be used to attach the puck directly to a coil.