[Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Keep in mind that absorption by the walls, roof, etc. increases with
frequency. That's why a microwave oven will heat your dinner but no amount
of 40 meter signal will do a thing for it. 

Still, I've had good success with a J-pole in the attic. No weak signal DX
work, but a good local signal. 

73, Ron AC7AC 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike WA8BXN
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:58 AM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic


 

Remember things are different on VHF/UHF bands. Its often FM which reduces
noise problems to some extent, and the wavelengths are shorter and get out
between conductors a lot better than HF. 

 

73 - Mike WA8BXN