The shipboard composite telescoping mast is a push-up lightweight rapid erect mast utilized for elevating transportable antennas or test probes from 6 to 10 meter heights. It uses a unique mounting kit for specific shipboard mounting.

The shipboard push-up mast is lightweight and compact, utilizing the latest carbon composite materials. This material has several advantages over standard metal masts, such as its strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosive environments. The mast consists of seven (7) square with rounded corner, carbon fiber composite, telescoping tube sections. In the stowed
position, all sections are interlocked to prevent inadvertent extension. To extend the mast to the desired height, a section is unlocked and extended. The mast sections automatically locks at any desired level between the retracted and extended height. The automatic locking feature prevents unintentional retraction of the mast. The locking feature, provided by a toggle clamping
vise, provides increased clamping action with increased down load. Vertical alignment is facilitated by an integral bubble level. The mast is protected under Patent # 5218375.