I just purchased and installed a new Diamond NR770HBNMO antenna and K412SNMO hatch back mount yesterday and I am so pleased with the reception that I am getting. I will have to wait until I get my ticket to see how well my VX6R does with the local repeaters, but at only 5 watts, I know I may be disappointed. We will see.
Anyhow, this has me starting to think about an antenna on the house. I have a homeowners association that we belong to, and nothing in there states that I can't have an antenna, but I know my XYL has indicated that she does not want one on the outside of the house (or in the yard) and I just don't feel like dealing with any issues that it may create. I have a fairly large attic space that can be used I have this nice PVC pipe that runs from the attic all the way down into the basement for any wires that may need to go between the two. This is perfect as I plan to have my shack down there.
Anyhow... what should I be looking at for an attic antenna? I primarily will be working the 2 meter & 70cm bands, but am also looking at a quad band transceiver that will allow me to do the 6meter and 10 meter bands as well.
Thanks for your help...
John
Anyhow, this has me starting to think about an antenna on the house. I have a homeowners association that we belong to, and nothing in there states that I can't have an antenna, but I know my XYL has indicated that she does not want one on the outside of the house (or in the yard) and I just don't feel like dealing with any issues that it may create. I have a fairly large attic space that can be used I have this nice PVC pipe that runs from the attic all the way down into the basement for any wires that may need to go between the two. This is perfect as I plan to have my shack down there.
Anyhow... what should I be looking at for an attic antenna? I primarily will be working the 2 meter & 70cm bands, but am also looking at a quad band transceiver that will allow me to do the 6meter and 10 meter bands as well.
Thanks for your help...
John