Attic Dipole Plans

It is small enough to fit inside the attic of many homes.

Attic dipole plans.

The infamous attic dipole. This was installed at a previous qth i will be the first or millionth remember i m from fl to affirm that the antenna is the determining factor for success when it comes to one s station set up. Dipole and long wire antennas can also be used with mobile outdoor style auto tuners feeding them in an attic space. It can also be set up as a short vertical antenna that does not need a radial system.

If the attic area is not large enough to accommodate an almost full size dipole simply erect as much of the antenna as possible in a straight line then bend the ends of the dipole up down or sideways from the main portion of the system. Mac af4ps fp 51 note. Version 2017 nov 7 abstract this antenna is a 20 to 25 foot long 6 0 m to 7 6 m off center fed dipole antenna for the 20 m and 40 m bands designed for those who need to conceal an antenna. Another local uses an hf loop antenna tacked up around the circumference of the ceiling of a second floor bedroom.

A project which i ve been meaning to complete for a very long time is to place a dipole antenna in the attic space of our house.