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The easy and cheap ham radio apartment antenna

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  I found this interesting antenna idea while searching for an antenna project for my HOA-controlled apartment. In this video, Max (KN6VE) uses a "through the glass" antenna to get his 2 meter/70 centimeter rig on the air.  The installation is quick and very "stealthy--something I need to continue my ham radio activities. Radio amateurs living in deed-restricted properties will find this tutorial useful. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQDCExOL5m8. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are a few comments from Max (KN6VE): In my previous Ham Radio video, talking about my 1st Ham Radio rig and becoming a new Ham in 2022, I didn't talk enough about the antenna I was using. This video is to answer those antenna questions and show my simply solution to a VHF Ham Radio antenna in my apartment. What do you do when you're in an apartment, with no balcony, and you ...

Indoor Antennas and RF Safety

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  Many amateur radio operators, including myself, live in deed-restricted apartments where indoor antennas are the rule, rather than the exception. In this video, Dave Casler (KE0OG) answers a viewer's question about indoor antennas.  Dave addresses several RF safety issues, including placement of counterpoise systems, power output, and potential RFI to neighbors and family. Perhaps the best option for this situation is to operate at QRP levels to minimize RF exposure. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGAnZwJ9F7E. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Dave (KE0OG): Wayne, KC3OKD, purchased a MFJ-1622 indoor antenna for his apartment. He is wondering what a safe distance, he and his station should be. Subscribe:     / davecasler   . Edited and Videographed by Aidan Jakeman To learn more about me, visit: ...