Antenna under Roof
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| Jul 2nd, 19:09 | |
d.lowrey@cox.netTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Hello, I am a new Tech KK7NTU, but will be moving up to General in the fall. With that in mind, I am thinking about how to get a decent DX antenna in the space under the roof. Here is the problem. Our house is within an HOA located in the southwestern US. Single story house with a truss system roof, concrete roof tiles, meaning there is no attic and very little space to squeeze my body to move around under the roof. I am thinking that I can get a wire near the roof peak in a north-east, south-west orientation with a length of about 30'. Also, I might be able to run a second antenna at 90 degrees to the previously described, but with a length of only about 20 feet. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Tune for what bands, designs and maybe post a link to an information source. Thank you for taking time to answer. KK7NTU |
| Jul 14th, 08:12 | |
K9YOTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
The HOA is probably concerned about large antennas on the top of your house that you can easily see. You should be OK setting up a dipole or maybe vertical in your back yard. Make friends with your neighbors so they don't complain. I recommend a dipole for 15 m as your first antenna. Put it up in a tree or along your ridge peak with lightning protection. You will need to drive a ground rod for the lightening protection. |
| Sep 21st, 00:36 | |
danazlinTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Keeping in mind that wire is your friend, you have two options: 1. OCF dipole set up as a horizontal V config along your 20' and 30' path. 2. End Fed wire about 48' long along the same path. That one is non-resonant and (with a tuner) will probably give you good HF coverage. Also, in my experience, HOAs have very little basis to complain about wire antennas that are "stealthy" due to PRB1's admonition that local laws and ordinances be "reasonable." In my own case the city specifically states that there are no restrictions on wire antennas. And, unless the HOA has specific language prohibiting a wire antenna (satellite TV antennas are a bigger eye-sore), they are unlikely to object. And, if they make an issue of it, you can point out the public safety role of HR during disasters and your potential services at such a time with your "modest" Federally licensed station. |
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