[PVRCNC] Antenna suggestions for attic

[Mike Barts]

Given that he is just getting started, so doesn't have a particular focus,
a ladder-line fed dipole, as long as he can fit inside his attic, would be
the most flexible antenna in terms of band coverage. This will require
either an open wire tuner (preferred) or a 9:1 balun and coaxial tuner, but
almost any attic antenna will be require a tuner. A homebrew ladder-line
dipole would also be the least expensive to build. The only caveat for a
beginner is the precautions of using ladder-line and keeping it away from
other objects.

Keep in mind that an attic antenna will couple strongly with the house
wiring, so RFI might be an issue (i.e. phone/network/alarm systems/ TV),
but consider it a learning experience :^)

Let us know what he decides and how it goes.

73, Mike N4GU


On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 9:26 AM NT4Q <nt4q at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Greetings antenna gurus!  Not being in a restrictive hoa subdivision
> myself, I am posting this question on behalf of my brother KF4HHD who is
> just starting on his amateur radio journey.
>
> His subdivision is highly restrictive on outside antennas, so I am trying
> to find an alternative that might work.  He has a fairly large attic above
> a two story house oriented almost north/south.  Other than potential RF and
> fire from possible arching if it is too close to conductive material, does
> anyone have suggestion or experience with running antennas in an attic?
> Maybe an Alpha Delta DX-EE or mount a small tribander in the attic.  It’s a
> pretty large space.
>
> Right now, he is just getting started and just had 100 watts at his
> disposal, but would like to run higher if/when that is possible.
>
> Hopefully, I’ll get my station rebuilt from the 2011 tornados and be able
> to submit some logs soon.
>
> 73, Jerry NT4Q
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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