[PVRCNC] Antenna suggestions for attic

[Anthony Scandurra]

A ladder-line antenna may be cheap to build but a suitable tuner for it certainly is not.  Another multi band antenna self-resonant on multiple bands would be cheaper in the end and be more palatable to a rig’s internal tuner.  The difficulties routing ladder line appropriately are also avoided.

73, Tony K4QE

> On Apr 7, 2020, at 9:59 AM, Mike Barts <mike at bentwire.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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