Given that OP says they're a bit nutty and "Don't Tread on Me" etc. I would suggest that this base is not for a TV or satellite but for that favorite of all preppers - the short-wave ham radio receiver. Or perhaps a VHF police scanner.
Base resembles this item on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Non-Penetrating-Antenna-Mast-Peak-Mount/dp/B09G738987/ref=asc\_df\_B09G738987/
Has anyone used this?
https://www.amazon.com/Non-Penetrating-Antenna-Mast-Peak-Mount/dp/B09G738987