[Antennas] Move

Thu, 13 Feb 2003 21:30:10 -0500

Mike,

Try to get an antenna outside of the attic.  You'll have some detuning
issues when there is rain, snow, or ice on the roof.  Also, check the attic
for foil-faced insulation... If you find panels or sheets of foil-faced
insulation, you might have even more problems than rain, snow, or ice...  I
mounted a small discone antenna in my foil-faced insulated attic and had
trouble reaching the nearest repeater... That was last summer... Now, in the
midst of winter, there is about 4 inches of snow on the roof, and that
antenna is unusable...

Try for the great outdoors... It's worth the effort...!

73, Larry - W1GOR

----- Original Message -----
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To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 3:35 PM
Subject: [Antennas] Move

> After many years with the luxury of unlimited antenna space, I have moved
to
> an apt. to cut down on maintenance work, etc.  The good news is the owner
> has no problem w/amateur radio.  The bad news is - antenna must go in
attic.
>
> What do you all reccommend for multiband hf use with my K2 (has tuner).
>
> Thanks for your thoughts.  I want to get it done  before it gets hot!
>
> Mike
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