I hoped to find something that would work on with a 100 watt hf transceiver on all bands from 80m through to 6m.
Attic hf antenna risk.
The figures below shows the configuration of these antennas.
Have 2 story home with ample attic above for antenna or can put antenna against house and not extending above roof.
I ve read some of the hf 10m homebrew constructions and they seem do able for me but.
Hf might be different.
Ehrenfried g8jnj i ve recently been looking at designs for an efficient antenna that would fit in a loft.
The attic shortwave antenna wire this is the most importantaspect to improve.
Looks like something you could make rather easy.
I went to my friends house to check out his setup and get him up and running on some hf digital modes.
Interactions with nearby objects electrical wiring plumbing ductwork and other construction materials may adversely interact with an attic antenna.
My final antenna suite while in the townhouse consisted of 2 sets of hf dipoles and a j pole for 2 meter operation.
These views are looking at the wall of the attic area facing the living space.
Need lots of room keep them away from metal objects like heaters and ducts wire antennas can be run near the peak of the roof inside the attic bent in odd shapes to match the space available.
Rfi an attic antenna may interfere with household electrical and electronic systems due to its proximity.
That is a pretty cool looking antenna.
A lot of hams are struggling in an hoa with antennas o.
First is safety with less than 100 watts what do i need to know about health and fire hazard.
Attic antennas many types of antenna can be mounted in the attic if you don t have radiant barrier tech shield.
Before i take the leap particularly into hf i need to learn more about antennas in the house.
Bare copper antenna wire stapled directly on wood rafters causes loss of rf signal energy.
Loft attic antennas for restricted spaces m.