Attic Fan Dipole Antenna

A fan dipole with wires cut to resonate on each of the required bands but trap loaded on the lf bands and a zigzag end loaded dipole.

Attic fan dipole antenna.

The ffd is a multiband antenna quick easy and cheap. Dipole antennas for ham radio. The infamous attic dipole. It is small enough to fit inside the attic of many homes.

This antenna is designed to work on 80 40 20 17 10 and 6 meters and to be placed in a backyard. Loft attic antennas for restricted spaces. It s a long way from the rabbit ear designs you might think of when picturing indoor antennas and much cooler looking than the metal contraptions often found outdoors. It can also be set up as a short vertical antenna that does not need a radial system.

This antenna is a 20 to 25 foot long 6 0 m to 7 6 m off center fed dipole antenna for the 20 m and 40 m bands designed for those who need to conceal an antenna. For the most common type of antenna the dipole the high voltage point is the ends of the antenna. Antennas in the attic are a fire hazard this is one of my most favorite excuses because the factual case of a fire hazard is nearly impossible to make. 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.

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