[TVARC] Vertical/flag pole for tiny lot

[w3us at casa-aloha.net]

Sorry to learn you will be leaving us Mike.

My set up is very similar to Larry’s. Hustler 6-BTV with 34 copper wire radials, shrouded in a 20’ piece of PVC pipe.  A US flag at the top is the perfect patriotic camouflage.  There was no problem receiving ARC approval.  You can see what I’ve done on my QRZ page:  https://www.qrz.com/db/W3US

The standard vertical antenna mantra is “the more radials, the better.”  This is the challenge I see for your “tiny” lot.  Lay as many ground radials as possible.  The DX Engineering radial plate is your new best friend.

Hope to work you from your new QTH!

73,
Rusty - W3US

> On Aug 2, 2026, at 11:33, Michael Bornstein via TVARC <tvarc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> In the next few months, I will probably move from my “luxurious“ designer style home here in the villages to a small cottage in a far away state. This cottage will have a postage stamp size rear yard/lanai and a slightly larger front yard. What would be the best vertical or flag pole that I can put in such a place without getting whatever HOA’s exist very upset.
> Mike
> K6UMO
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