Counterpoise In Attic

Here is the definition of counterpoise appearing in the communications standard dictionary.

Counterpoise in attic.

A counterpoise is a conductor or system of conductors used an earth or ground substitute in antenna systems. 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. When we look at how the word has been commonly used we see general use and dictionary. End insulators are supplied making suspension easy.

Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. I don t have room for counterpoise radials. You can see the old bits of just added insulation inside for example and the occ. The better your antenna the more success you will have making contacts.

Efhw in the attic. Counterpoise ok laying on insulation. An obvious solution if you need concealment and have access to a space like an attic. It s the blown in kind so it s light and fluffy like snow.

No ground plane or counterpoise is needed. The mfj 931 could potentially be used a tuned counterpoise for your attic shortwave antenna. The infamous attic dipole. Portable operation could not be easier.

Condo living is great but. 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. I have several vhf ground plane and discone antennas in my attic. Hang it up in a hotel window or string it up in the attic.

Counterpoise definitions can be found in dictionaries. Attic antennas many types of antenna can be mounted in the attic if you don t have radiant barrier tech shield. Just want to make sure i am not on the. This was installed at a previous qth i will be the first or millionth remember i m from fl to affirm that the antenna is the determining factor for success when it comes to one s station set up.

In 2014 this attic looked just like any other attic anywhere in the world. Mac af4ps fp 51 note.