A "full-size" antenna, such as a half-wave dipole, has a number of advantages, but smaller antennas can work very well, too. If you live in an apartment or condominium, or in certain communities,  you may be restricted to the use of small or hidden radiators.  You may simply not have enough space for an antenna, or you (or your family or your neighbors) may not appreciate the beauty of a large antenna system.  This page offers information on various schemes you can use to build a small-scale antenna.

• Welcome to Rentsville, DX
  QST October 1998, pp. 66-67
  Living in a high-rise apartment can be an advantage rather than a hindrance. Here are a few things to have in mind even before you start.
• The Care and Feeding of a Condo Antenna Farm
  QST April 2001, pp. 64-66
  Some tips on stealth and diplomacy that may help you enjoy ham radio from your condo.
  Correspondence: The Venetian Blind Antenna, QST June 2001, p. 25 An indoor inverted U wire antenna.
• Compact and Portable Antenna Roundup
  QST March 1998, pp. 72-78 (Product Review)
  This review covers five commercial HF limited space antennas.
• A Disguised Flagpole Antenna
  QST May 1993, p. 65
• Antenna Aesthetics
  QST June 2001, p. 97
  Think of your neighbors when planning your antenna farm.
• Flagpole Vertical
  Jim Ebner N8JE describes how to convert a Hustler 6-btv into a flapole vertical in the April 2007 QST, p. 21.
• Geoff Haines, N1GY, describes the details of his new flagpole in the December 2010 QST.
• An All-Band Attic Antenna
  Kai Siwiak, KE4PT, describes how to make an effective inverted  L with an Icom AH-4 autotuner. QST October 2007 pp. 33-37.