A thin end-fed wire with an outdoor autotuner and a couple of elevated
counterpoises also works great; I have to believe it will work better than
anything in the attic.
Proof of concept:
In CQWW this past weekend, with all my antennas taken down for the pending
relocation back to DL, I quickly put up an end-fed 1/2 lambda wire (66 ft.)
for 40.
I used a commercial unit from Par-electronics, because I had it available.
It matches just one band; 40.
The feedpoint was under the rain gutter, the middle rose to a height of
about 20 ft. and the far end was about 10 ft. off the ground.
With the Eagle, I was able to work DX in all corners of the globe.
Africa, Asia, Pacific, and of course Europe - I'd like to say no problem but
I'd be lying.
But with patience I got most of the stations I called.
Anything outdoors is better than everything indoors!
73
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Jliving39@aol.com
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 9:00 AM
To: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] OT: Indoor Antenna
Frank,
Suggest that you get into the Stealth Mode using the Redneck
Philosophy of Not Asking Permission, but Begging Forgiveness if Caught. I
am sure
you could rig up some kind of outside antenna. I am in a restricted area
and have a 40meter dipole, a 20, 17, 10 meter fan dipole, and a six meter
beam outside. Keep them low and the associations won't bother you.
However,
do not ask if it is ok. Simply do it.
jim, K4CFA
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