A wireless remote control system is provided for use with an extendable mast arrangement. The wireless remote control system includes a wireless remote control and a base. The wireless remote control has an operator interface for the input of mast control commands and/or devices on the mast and a transmitter for outputting electromagnetic waves that correspond to mast control and/or other device commands inputted by the operator. The base includes a receiver for receiving electromagnetic control commands from the wireless remote control, and a converter for converting the electromagnetic control commands into electric command signals suitable for the control system of the extendable mast arrangement. The base is in electrical communication with the control system of the extendable mast arrangement and is configured to communicate the electrical command signals to the control system.