30 homemade antenna mast for ham radio.
Install a ham radio antenna on a roof gable.
One of the challenges you may encounter is getting the coaxial cable up into the attic.
Whatever you do do not put holes in your roof to attach your antenna.
No guy wires at the height that i am using.
Hide stuff in the closet.
In the attic the antenna is not visible it is not exposed to weather and it can be installed without climbing onto your roof.
Remote rf switch control box in the shack chooses which antenna is operational in the attic.
Some radio hams have an attic antenna as a backup to their main antenna on the roof.
If the rope is frayed replace.
I did not want to wait 20 years for a tree to grow where i need one.
You will need a peak in your attic that is tall enough for the antenna to fit.
Pull down antenna support rope from the antenna end.
It is normally very much easier to install a radio antenna in the attic or roof space than outside.
There is no need to climb up ladders and possibly onto the roof with all the hazards for untrained people not used to climbing up ladders and handling them whilst up there.
Amateur radio antenna installation means a single structural unit which is comprised of the antenna support structure antennas and other communication related appurtenances.
Although there are several disadvantages of installing a radio antenna in the roof space there are also some advantages.
In order to mount an antenna on your roof without damaging it you should attach the antenna to the gable the fascia or the chimney.
If the top of the antenna touches the walls or roof the performance may be affected slightly.
Once all the yagis were bolted in place on the mast i used my antenna analyzer to adjust their driven elements to provide the best match in the weak signal portions of each band.
Advantages of installing an antenna in an attic.
If you attic isn t tall enough you could angle the antenna mounting to make it fit.
771 8 2014 17 31 030 regulations for amateur radio antenna installations and permits required.