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Maverik
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Username: Maverik

Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 8:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hello to all.
I live in a condo. It's on the top floor with an attic space. I have enough room to put a top one up but I was concerned that my signal would not penetrate the roof. Typical roof construction. Plywood and asphalt shingles. My community will not allow any type of outdoor antenna. I have been off the air for a year because of this. Any thoughts or suggestions would be most appreciated.

Thanks!
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Wolverine
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Post Number: 429
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 9:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Try what I did, in the 55 gallon drum lid post.
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Coyote
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Post Number: 368
Registered: 11-2004


Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you have a balcony, you could use a dipole tacked on the rail. It could be removed when not in use and not very noticeable when it is being used.
Run a search on "stealth antennas".

Hope this helps and you can get back on the air.

CEF443
Middle TN Coyote
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Kid_vicious
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Post Number: 497
Registered: 9-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 8:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

maverick, the top one antenna needs to be attatched to a metal pole that extends at least 8.5 feet below the bottom ring for it to perform properly. also with this antenna at that location you really run the risk of bleeding on your neighbors.

better to use a horizontal dipole as suggested above.
make sure that however you orient the antenna, keep the coax perpendicular(90*) from the antenna for at least 8.5 feet.
matt

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