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Call Sign : Romeo Echo 137 Posts : 94 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2019-10-09 QTH or Location : Halifax Equipment Used : CRT SS 9900 Antron 99 Age : 57
Subject: Outside antenna Sun Nov 03, 2019 2:02 pm
What antennas do you guys use because i've heard the fibreglass ones don't attract much attention like the metal ones do?
I have a couple of cb police round here and if there is a flicker on their tv or radio they are out like a tv bloody detector van and the wife doesn't want the aggro.
I've seen a few that have good reviews i.e
Antron 99 Imax 2000 Thunderpole 5
I don't mind hearing about other antennas but there is nothing like shouting i've got a cb.
Thanks
Leurbost2006 New Member
Call Sign : 108CT059 Posts : 12 Times Thanked : 3 Join date : 2019-06-28 QTH or Location : Isle of Lewis Equipment Used : Anytone at5555 v5:CRT Xenon: Homebrew Dipole/Loft mounted
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Sun Nov 03, 2019 4:32 pm
Because i live in a very exposed place up here on the Western isles i just made a dipole up in the loft which has worked very well for me, of course you could make one up outside they are harder to spot by nosey neighbours.
Master Virus Contributor
Call Sign : Romeo Echo 137 Posts : 94 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2019-10-09 QTH or Location : Halifax Equipment Used : CRT SS 9900 Antron 99 Age : 57
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:21 pm
Leurbost2006 wrote:
Because i live in a very exposed place up here on the Western isles i just made a dipole up in the loft which has worked very well for me, of course you could make one up outside they are harder to spot by nosey neighbours.
This neighbour knew i had a cb even though there was no antenna outside and i had headphones, how the hell she knew i will never know. I think she has direct communication with the underworld I will try one outside and see what happens but yeah that is a good idea, a stealth antenna
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Leurbost2006 New Member
Call Sign : 108CT059 Posts : 12 Times Thanked : 3 Join date : 2019-06-28 QTH or Location : Isle of Lewis Equipment Used : Anytone at5555 v5:CRT Xenon: Homebrew Dipole/Loft mounted
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:40 am
Good luck,let us know how you get on
BigTone Contributor
Call Sign : G8YMW or 26CT4498 Posts : 92 Times Thanked : 17 Join date : 2019-07-16 QTH or Location : Lincoln and Finningley Equipment Used : CRT 9900, Icom 705, Kenwood TS570, Icom 910 Age : 69
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Mon Nov 04, 2019 2:23 pm
Master Virus wrote:
Leurbost2006 wrote:
Because i live in a very exposed place up here on the Western isles i just made a dipole up in the loft which has worked very well for me, of course you could make one up outside they are harder to spot by nosey neighbours.
This neighbour knew i had a cb even though there was no antenna outside and i had headphones, how the hell she knew i will never know. I think she has direct communication with the underworld I will try one outside and see what happens but yeah that is a good idea, a stealth antenna
She's bugged your house?
A good stealth aerial (If you have plastic guttering and downspouts) is a T2LT tucked behind the downspout
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Amateur Radio Call Sign 2E0GGQ Posts : 4505 Times Thanked : 388 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 60
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:34 pm
You are very unlikey to interfere with a modern TV, it's more likely to be the other way round now, all the household electrical devices splatter crap all over the HF spectrum. Providing your station is legal do what you want there's nothing anyone can do to stop you enjoying the hobby! Good luck.
73's Gary.
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John 68CT045 Contributor
Call Sign : 68CT045 Posts : 86 Times Thanked : 5 Join date : 2019-09-02 QTH or Location : Carrickfergus / Northern Ireland - UK Equipment Used : Yaesu FT891 - Superstar 6900V - Superstar 3900EL - Superstar 3900 EFT - Super Star 360FM - President George II - President Lincoln II+ - President Jackson II - Super Star 360FM - Yaesu FRG 100 Reciever - Realistic Pro 2026 Scanner - Uniden UBC 370 Scanner - Cobra Marine DSC Band Radio Age : 59
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:52 pm
Freeview/sat/cable - lcd/led/oled etc should all be away from TVi and as Gary said it more likely to be the other way arround these days. One of the biggest killer to us is led spot lights over garages and gardens etc. I sit with 5lb static 24/7 but I live next door to a nursing home and across the road from a secondary school. My antenna is a Gainmaster 5/8 on the chimney with 30-40 watts depending what rig I am on on FM.
Master Virus Contributor
Call Sign : Romeo Echo 137 Posts : 94 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2019-10-09 QTH or Location : Halifax Equipment Used : CRT SS 9900 Antron 99 Age : 57
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:13 pm
Thanks for the replies, really appreciate it.
Goat New Member
Call Sign : 26CT3106 Posts : 1 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2019-08-08 QTH or Location : North Yorkshire Equipment Used : tti 560
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:10 pm
Just out of curiosity, where abouts in town are you? I'm an ex Bradshaw / Norton Tower chap!
Master Virus Contributor
Call Sign : Romeo Echo 137 Posts : 94 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2019-10-09 QTH or Location : Halifax Equipment Used : CRT SS 9900 Antron 99 Age : 57
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:35 pm
I'm from Siddal goat
Pappy Nick New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3414 26-SW-1919 M7NBX Posts : 36 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2019-09-26 QTH or Location : Bristol, UK Equipment Used : Xiegu X5105, Retevis RT-95, Anytone AT-D878UV, ALINCO DX-10, CRT SS6900 N, CRT One N, Baofeng UV-5R, Alinco DJ-X3
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:28 am
I tried a homebrew coax inverted v dipole in my loft, but I couldn't get the swr down. I've since switched it round to being horizontal and, fingers crossed, it seems to be working ok and, best of all, it only cost about £5
Master Virus Contributor
Call Sign : Romeo Echo 137 Posts : 94 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2019-10-09 QTH or Location : Halifax Equipment Used : CRT SS 9900 Antron 99 Age : 57
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:11 pm
I'm having to get a dipole for the attic due to the amount of aggravation the wife received last time. She says i'm not going through that again. The lady that gave us grief last time lives up the road and our next door neighbours daughter just loves to give us grief so its indoor antenna only. I'm not going to argue with the wife i would rather take on a lion. i know some would agree the hassle with the misses isn't worth it. Thanks to everyone that replied.
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Northern Crusader Major contributor
Call Sign : M0GVZ / 26CT1760 Posts : 537 Times Thanked : 35 Join date : 2019-11-13 QTH or Location : IO94SA Equipment Used : Icom 7300, TS480, President McKinley, Albrecht AE6110, CRT Mike Age : 54
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:09 pm
Dipole will only be of any use for DXing. For local you need a vertical antenna. A mobile antenna and using four 9ft long wires attached to the mount will work OK.
Master Virus Contributor
Call Sign : Romeo Echo 137 Posts : 94 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2019-10-09 QTH or Location : Halifax Equipment Used : CRT SS 9900 Antron 99 Age : 57
Subject: Re: Outside antenna Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:04 pm
Northern Crusader wrote:
Dipole will only be of any use for DXing. For local you need a vertical antenna. A mobile antenna and using four 9ft long wires attached to the mount will work OK.
I use to dx in the eighties so the dipole will come in handy. I also have a sirio 5000 pl and that will do for local contacts. Thanks though Northern Crusader