Ham Antenna In Attic

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Ham antenna in attic.

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. This is great for the amateur radio operator that is providing net control activities during a skywarn severe weather activation. The mfj 931 could potentially be used a tuned counterpoise for your attic shortwave antenna. On vhf a beam antenna can work well in the attic even a rotator can be used.

A second advantage to mounting the antenna in the attic is that you will be protected from lightning strikes in the event of severe weather. Yes in the attic. On hf wire beams can be run on the roof supports or the rafters these usually are good for one direction only but can be switched electrically for different coverage. Again stay away from metal and wires to maintain your pattern.

Many hams including many of you reading this are limited by hoa or other outdoor antenna restrictions. The house will act as a natural shield and as long as your attic mounted antenna system is independent to the rest of your antennas lightning won t be an issue. Viewer request to try out an antenna for ham radio in the attic.