[Qcwa] MakeShift Antennas

[Joseph Fenn]

Hi Jack, (woops thats a nastey intro)
I've seen the slinkys give amazing results for apartment useage,
though not too good for multi-band use even with pruneing the tap
point up on the slinky from the bottom of it.  They did a good job
however when used with a "throw out" ground plane you can drape
over the balcony ledge.   I also have seen the wire loop idea
around the eaves of the house (4 sides) and then the far side
being brought into a gap of a few inches and a coil inserted there
which is used for balancing.   Again optimum for one band only
without a lot of time consumeing effort each time bands were
changed.   If all else fails the "flagpole" solution is a very
favorable way to get a good signal out.   Build a flagpole out
of an Aluminum mast do desired size and freqcy.  Mount it in a
way so its insulated from ground by using a secion of PVC pipe
or whatever.  Bury the coax feed line underground again in
PVC pipe,   and conceal how you latch it to the bottom of the
Aluminum mast.   Use a tuner of course in the shack.  Last
but not least put the flag on it now and then so all passersby
can see it is truly a flagpole.   Very few Commuity associations
have barred flying the flag that I know of.
                         Joe (aka kilroy) KH6JF/ABM6JF


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