We are due to replace our roof and my spouse is pushing for a metal roof. So baring all of the discouragements of "don't buy a metal roof for XYZ reasons"
I currently have all my feeds from a single dual band mag-mount on an Iron plate in the attic. I also have a directional TV antenna up there too. That will probably be attenuated with the metal roof. with the roof replacement this will let me break my Ham 2m, Ham 70cm, rail, into different antennas. I will also be adding a GMRS repeater one day, so I would like to provision for that as well. I will probably put up four or five different antennas on the roof. HF would be nice but that is a long way off.
Since she is the wife and will get her way, what are the universal recommendations for mounting any Antennas on a metal roof? I have needs for the following bands.
- TV
- Amateur 2m
- Amateur 70cm
- Rail (Rx only)
- GMRS
Additionally, what are the thoughts of a mast planted on the ground and bi-pod to stabilize against the side of the house for one of these.?
I currently have all my feeds from a single dual band mag-mount on an Iron plate in the attic. I also have a directional TV antenna up there too. That will probably be attenuated with the metal roof. with the roof replacement this will let me break my Ham 2m, Ham 70cm, rail, into different antennas. I will also be adding a GMRS repeater one day, so I would like to provision for that as well. I will probably put up four or five different antennas on the roof. HF would be nice but that is a long way off.
Since she is the wife and will get her way, what are the universal recommendations for mounting any Antennas on a metal roof? I have needs for the following bands.
- TV
- Amateur 2m
- Amateur 70cm
- Rail (Rx only)
- GMRS
Additionally, what are the thoughts of a mast planted on the ground and bi-pod to stabilize against the side of the house for one of these.?