Counterpoise In Attic

The mfj 931 could potentially be used a tuned counterpoise for your attic shortwave antenna.

Counterpoise in attic.

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. Here is the definition of counterpoise appearing in the communications standard dictionary. I have read a lot of article and you make the most sense. Efhw in the attic.

Mac af4ps fp 51 note. An obvious solution if you need concealment and have access to a space like an attic. A counterpoise is a conductor or system of conductors used an earth or ground substitute in antenna systems. Hang it up in a hotel window or string it up in the attic.

Condo living is great but. When we look at how the word has been commonly used we see general use and dictionary. End insulators are supplied making suspension easy. 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.

I have several vhf ground plane and discone antennas in my attic. Just want to make sure i am not on the. It s the blown in kind so it s light and fluffy like snow. I don t have room for counterpoise radials.

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. In 2014 this attic looked just like any other attic anywhere in the world. Counterpoise definitions can be found in dictionaries. Attic antennas many types of antenna can be mounted in the attic if you don t have radiant barrier tech shield.

No ground plane or counterpoise is needed. The infamous attic dipole. 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. Simply hang the far end from a tree limb the coax is at the bottom.

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