Stealth Ham Radio Antenna the HOA will never find.


 Here's another "stealth-mode" HF antenna that radio amateurs living in deed-restricted homes and apartments can use to get on the air.

In this video, the "HOA Ham" (KD4BMG) uses his metal rain downspout gutter as the key ingredient of his disguised HF antenna.  Despite the antenna's limitations, he is able to get excellent contacts, be it casual operating or participating in contests.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjWJ_byOD0A.

Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

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The Setup

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The Problem

3:20

The Results

9:53

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