Counterpoise In Attic

In 2014 this attic looked just like any other attic anywhere in the world.

Counterpoise in attic.

Portable operation could not be easier. Hang it up in a hotel window or string it up in the attic. Just want to make sure i am not on the. 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.

Mac af4ps fp 51 note. 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. The better your antenna the more success you will have making contacts. It s the blown in kind so it s light and fluffy like snow.

Here is the definition of counterpoise appearing in the communications standard dictionary. Counterpoise ok laying on insulation. You can see the old bits of just added insulation inside for example and the occ. A counterpoise is a conductor or system of conductors used an earth or ground substitute in antenna systems.

Simply hang the far end from a tree limb the coax is at the bottom. Efhw in the attic. End insulators are supplied making suspension easy. An obvious solution if you need concealment and have access to a space like an attic.

Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. The infamous attic dipole. I have read a lot of article and you make the most sense. No ground plane or counterpoise is needed.

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. Condo living is great but. The mfj 931 could potentially be used a tuned counterpoise for your attic shortwave antenna. I don t have room for counterpoise radials.

I have several vhf ground plane and discone antennas in my attic. When we look at how the word has been commonly used we see general use and dictionary.