[Scan-DC] Recommendation (and installation) of antennas in townhouse attic crawlspace

[John Nash]

Good morning.  My wife and I have purchased a five-level townhouse in
the Falls Church area of McLean.  We will be moving into it in early
August.  This creates issues for the redeployment of my "bunker"/radio
shack. I have picked out a lower-level room in the townhouse to serve
this purpose, but I am anticipating that the running of coaxial cable
from the attic to the lower level will be at best challenging.   I
hoping that there will be some sort of empty space or drop between walls
centered next the stairwell allowing cable to drop the entire distance.
 
I am looking for two recommendations from either professionals or the
local scanning enthusiast community: first, what are your
recommendations of what brand/model of omni-directional continuous
coverage antenna works best in an attic environment (mounting and
performance)?  I will be operating a BC785D, BC950, and IC-PCR1000.  I
will also need a separate set-up for HF.  Most likely it will be some
sort of skywire dipole for an IC-R75.
 
Second, I am in dire need for a name of a company or individual who does
knows how to properly install radio antennas and who can do a reasonably
professional job of cabling.  I have used both Davis and Fairfax Antenna
in the past, but I feel that they have no real knowledge of amateur or
professional radio antennas. I have always been suspect if my antennas
had been properly installed and aligned for best performance.
 
Please feel free to respond via the list or privately.  Again, I plan to
do this installation in early to mid August.  The location is near Kirby
and Great Falls Streets.
 
Thanks,
 
John M. Nash
McLean VA
 
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