[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft digest, Vol 4 #414 - 47 msgs

[Mike McCoy]

Jay,

Don't bother. I have the same problem and thought a Cliffdweller (a 'slinky'
antenna for those that are unfamiliar with it) would do the trick. With the
exception of 40 mtrs (almost, anyway) I could never get it to be resonate
within any amateur bands. I finally relegated it to SWL listening which
wasn't much better.

And don't get suckered in by the Isotron antennas either (ask me how I
know). They 'work' (technically speaking) but are *extremely* fussy and
narrowbanded.

Bottom line is unfortunately there is no magic stealth antenna that will
perform like a 'real' antenna for us apartment/condo dwellers. The upside
is, it's a challenge and makes you think outside the box to get on the air
;)

73 & good luck

Mike K5PU

>
> I'm looking all over for an antenna that would work well in a duplex =
> area that doesn't allow antenna's nor is there any good places to put =
> one.  Thought I might try the cliffdweller as I could put it up and take =
> it down easily enough or put it inside.  So far using a wire wrapped =
> around my carport.  Since the k2 is such an awesome rig have made some =
> contacts but looking to improve some.
>
> Jay KC9EUH
>