Mastsystem's EX128 Series of lightweight telescoping masts are designed to meet the most demanding requirements of mobile communication systems, yet still fill the expectations of an economical budget. The masts are also applicable to such areas as defense, the police, geodetic surveying, radio and TV broadcasting, as well as emergency communication operations and portable illumination.

Every mast and guy assembly detail are designed to resist external forces and to ensure quick and safe operation. These masts perform excellently in both arctic and tropical areas as well as desert environments. The EX128 Series are "hand-crank" erecting types, but can also be optionally extended electrically. Mounting kits for vehicles and shelters, as well as a variety of other mounting situations are also available.

All EX128 Series mast sections are manufactured from pulltruded carbon fiber composite tubes with light metal and stainless steel fittings. The mast's composite fiber tubes move inside each other on keyways that prevent the individual sections from turning and keep the mast itself stationary. EX108 mast are also rotatable 360 degrees and can be locked in any position. Mechanical stops prevent the sections from being disengaged during extension. The standard mast section is finished in green with black fittings. Other colors are available on request.

Every 'Complete System' mast is supplied with a robust reinforced transit bag containing a set of field deployment accessories that are designed to expedite mast set up and tear down time, even in the harshest environment. The user-friendly design of the guy rope reels and tensioners makes the task of tensioning the guys and plumbing the mast simple, rapid and straight forward, while the highly tempered ground pickets are suitable for repeated use in a wide variety of ground conditions including permafrost.

The EX128 series of masts meet the environmental requirements of MIL-STD 810.