My simple HF ham radio and shack apartment setup

- March 10, 2026

If you need a simple, effective HF antenna system for your apartment or condo ham radio station, then this video from Chase (KI5IRE) may your answer.

Chase shows how he built a balcony antenna system using a basic 10 meter band dipole and a MFJ BigStick telescoping antenna.

The arrangement works and has minimum impact for his apartment complex.

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Thanks for joining us today.

Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

Here are some comments from Chase (KI5IRE):

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