Antenna

[newtothis18]

I realize that this is not the beginners forum but they recommended that we start with our regional forum so here I am. I have already purchased a Galaxy DX-2547 AM/SSB radio for my husband. I have not however purchased an antenna or any of the equipment needed to set it up. I own my home but I do live in a subdivision that does not allow antenna to my knowledge. I can put an antenna outside as I do not have any back neighbors but I would not be able to put it all the way on the roof. I can put it alongside my chimney which will probably put it at 18' from the ground, or on my back deck which would be off the ground but not very high. What do I need to begin? What is the best antenna to purchase for now. I can spend around $600 for the whole set up, although cheaper is better. I have read a lot online but most of it is very technical not to mention many years old. I read somewhere that it will need to be installed on metal? Obviously my chimney is not metal so do I need to buy some sort of metal sheet, I read about 1/4 wave or 360 but I do not know what any of it means. I have also read about coax cords and some kind of wire that I would need. I realize that I am asking a lot. I apologize for my ignorance. This is a gift for my husband and I am completely lost when it comes to this. Thanks in advance to anyone willing to take time out to help me. Merry Christmas to everyone.

 

[TheSpaceMann]

I realize that this is not the beginners forum but they recommended that we start with our regional forum so here I am. I have already purchased a Galaxy DX-2547 AM/SSB radio for my husband. I have not however purchased an antenna or any of the equipment needed to set it up. I own my home but I do live in a subdivision that does not allow antenna to my knowledge. I can put an antenna outside as I do not have any back neighbors but I would not be able to put it all the way on the roof. I can put it alongside my chimney which will probably put it at 18' from the ground, or on my back deck which would be off the ground but not very high. What do I need to begin? What is the best antenna to purchase for now. I can spend around $600 for the whole set up, although cheaper is better. I have read a lot online but most of it is very technical not to mention many years old. I read somewhere that it will need to be installed on metal? Obviously my chimney is not metal so do I need to buy some sort of metal sheet, I read about 1/4 wave or 360 but I do not know what any of it means. I have also read about coax cords and some kind of wire that I would need. I realize that I am asking a lot. I apologize for my ignorance. This is a gift for my husband and I am completely lost when it comes to this. Thanks in advance to anyone willing to take time out to help me. Merry Christmas to everyone.

You can get an A-99 or an IMAX-2000. They both go up easily and can be mounted almost anywhere! You will need coax cable between the antenna and the radio.