Good point. Kinda tough working the world from a RF tight enclosure:)
Regards,
Mark, K1RX
> On Feb 13, 2023, at 9:30 AM, Chuck Dietz <w5prchuck@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I understand many (all?) of the newer houses have insulation with aluminum
> foil backing inside the roof. My friends who have HOA restrictions, put
> antennas on their wood fences. Nowadays with modes like FT8, their stations
> can be surprisingly effective.
>
> Chuck W5PR
>
>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 8:19 AM Mpridesti via TowerTalk <
>> towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Henry. Good suggestions!
>>
>> Certainly one challenge would be just building the antenna in close
>> quarters:)
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Mark, K1RX
>>
>>
>>> On Feb 13, 2023, at 9:16 AM, Henry Pollock - K4TMC <kilo4tmc@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Mark,
>>>
>>> You might consider a 2-element Hexbeam. A 20-10 Hexbeam has a turning
>>> radius around 10 to 12 ft which could fit in some attics. To make it fit
>>> higher in tight attics, consider mounting it upside down, making it look
>>> like a normal umbrella.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Henry - K4TMC
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 8:42 AM Mpridesti via TowerTalk <
>>>> towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Looking at the HOA/condo situation as I get older and wonder what are
>> the
>>>> typical size attics for putting, ideally, a small rotating Yagi for
>> 20-10
>>>> m. Key question is what the biggest turning radius one might get?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Mark, K1RX
>>>>
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