Ideas before I move diamond x50 out of attic

[supercazzola]

Before you movie it outside...



Since you are concerned about your HOA knocking on your door, I have to ask, do you have any restrictions against outdoor antennas?

They find reasons to bug people if their air conditioner unit is visible from the street.
I think I can move it outside and test it strapped to the riser of my old sat dish mount with no issue. At least I can know what "gains" in performance I'd see if I decided to move it outside.

If you do, then you may be out of luck, maybe. I don't know anything about these antennas, but there is a company that makes VHF/UHF antennas that slip over your roof vents (hence the name!)



The Ventenna Company



Ham antennas: Amateur Radio Ventennas

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It probably won't outperform the Diamond, but at least it will get your antenna outside which will be a big advantage over anything in the attic and the HOA (hopefully) off your back!

Yeah, I'd rather save my money for a radio, power supply, and low loss feed line. But thanks for the suggestions.