A new control cable was also run between the rotator and the control box in the shack.
Ham radio yagi 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.
If the space allows consider mounting your antennas in the attic.
When you combine the vast variety of commercially available antennas with all of the antennas designed and built by hams you have an almost endless number of.
I highly recommend a dual band radio and antenna for the new technician class ham as a starter station most typically the 2m 440 combo with an antenna to match.
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This calls for a little creativity.
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However if the only repeater you intend to use from your home is a 2m machine and you have no interest in other vhf uhf band operations then a single band vhf antenna may be your.
In the attic i determined the direction of true north using my phone s compass app aligned the plate accordingly and then attached it to the attic floor with decking screws.
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Often amateur radio operators are looking for alternative locations to install their antennas.
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The mfj 931 could potentially be used a tuned counterpoise for your attic shortwave antenna.
The rf losses are fairly low in wood and most roofing at hf vhf most of problem comes from interaction with electrical wiring and ductwork.
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Attic antennas can work better than you might think some of mine work as well as their outside counterparts no i m not comparing to a 150ft tower big yagis.
Build a 10 or 20 metre yagi antenna in your attic building an effective hf antenna can be difficult when space is limited building a beam antenna may appear impossible if you don t have enough room to house the directors and reflectors required by these beam antennas.