7 courtyard or balcony HF antenna ideas for small spaces

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 Thanks to Australian radio operator Peter Parker (VK3YE) for this informative discussion of "courtyard or balcony HF antenna Ideas" for those living in deed-restricted housing.

Even though your antenna space may be lacking, there are at least 7 ways to erect an antenna system that will keep you on the air.

Most of these projects are simple to build and don't require expensive equipment.

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Thanks for joining us today.

Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

Here are some comments from Peter (VK3YE):

Got little space at home? Live in a townhouse, apartment or villa? That doesn't mean you can't play HF. Watch for ideas on HF antennas in small spaces. Contents 0:00 Introduction 0:42 Making the most of a balcony with verticals 4:02 Hanging wire from balcony 5:31 Horizontal antenna in attic 7:03 Making use of opening windows 7:43 Getting RF out of non-opening windows 8:52 Vertical in courtyard 10:03 Inverted L or end-fed 12:50 Only a few items needed 13:22 Oblong loop 15:56 Flagpole antenna 17:53 Wire concealed in tree 18:21 Summary 19:12 Ham Radio Get Started (book) PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: (then if you buy something I'll get a small commission at no cost to you)
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