Portable operation could not be easier.
Counterpoise in attic.
I don t have room for counterpoise radials.
Condo living is great but.
An obvious solution if you need concealment and have access to a space like an attic.
Just want to make sure i am not on the.
Counterpoise definitions can be found in dictionaries.
A counterpoise is a conductor or system of conductors used an earth or ground substitute in antenna systems.
I have my end fed up in the attic and was wondering if it s safe having the counterpoise lay on top on some insulation.
Even if it is mostly used by ham radio operators to solve problems while transmitting the mfj 931 should also work for a receive only purpose.
It s the blown in kind so it s light and fluffy like snow.
End insulators are supplied making suspension easy.
Simply hang the far end from a tree limb the coax is at the bottom.
Need lots of room keep them away from metal objects like heaters and ducts wire antennas can be run near the peak of the roof inside the attic bent in odd shapes to match the space available.
Attic antennas many types of antenna can be mounted in the attic if you don t have radiant barrier tech shield.
No ground plane or counterpoise is needed.
When we look at how the word has been commonly used we see general use and dictionary.
I have read a lot of article and you make the most sense.
Counterpoise ok laying on insulation.
Here is the definition of counterpoise appearing in the communications standard dictionary.
The infamous attic dipole.
The mfj 931 could potentially be used a tuned counterpoise for your attic shortwave antenna.
You can see the old bits of just added insulation inside for example and the occ.
Efhw in the attic.
In 2014 this attic looked just like any other attic anywhere in the world.
Mac af4ps fp 51 note.
The better your antenna the more success you will have making contacts.
I have several vhf ground plane and discone antennas in my attic.
