In 2014 this attic looked just like any other attic anywhere in the world.
Counterpoise in attic.
I have my end fed up in the attic and was wondering if it s safe having the counterpoise lay on top on some insulation.
Hang it up in a hotel window or string it up in the attic.
I have several vhf ground plane and discone antennas in my attic.
Simply hang the far end from a tree limb the coax is at the bottom.
End insulators are supplied making suspension easy.
Efhw in the attic.
Just want to make sure i am not on the.
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.
I have read a lot of article and you make the most sense.
Condo living is great but.
Mac af4ps fp 51 note.
I don t have room for counterpoise radials.
The mfj 931 could potentially be used a tuned counterpoise for your attic shortwave antenna.
You can see the old bits of just added insulation inside for example and the occ.
Attic antennas many types of antenna can be mounted in the attic if you don t have radiant barrier tech shield.
Counterpoise definitions can be found in dictionaries.
The infamous attic dipole.
This was installed at a previous qth i will be the first or millionth remember i m from fl to affirm that the antenna is the determining factor for success when it comes to one s station set up.
The better your antenna the more success you will have making contacts.
Here is the definition of counterpoise appearing in the communications standard dictionary.
Even if it is mostly used by ham radio operators to solve problems while transmitting the mfj 931 should also work for a receive only purpose.
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Counterpoise ok laying on insulation.
No ground plane or counterpoise is needed.
An obvious solution if you need concealment and have access to a space like an attic.
Portable operation could not be easier.
