Wolf, Good morning. When I lived in a townhome I found the Wolf River Coils TIA 1000 worked best from the top balcony. I tried the DXCommander classic from the balcony but as you can imagine, it was a bit large for the space. I later went with an EFHW (End Fed Half Wave) antenna diagonally placed on one exterior side of the townhome. This was possible since the townhomes were separated by about 8 feet on either side. My antenna feedpoint and ham shack were located on an upper floor. Hopefully that gives some ideas to you. 73, Stephen (W2WF)
> On 01/09/2026 11:18 AM CST Rick Hiller via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Wolf, In looking at your abode in Google street mode, maybe a (temporary) > fiberglass push up pole with wire inside or out, placed from the railing on > your second floor balcony. and wire hanging down to the ground for > additional length. Place a matching network (tuner) at the bottom of the > pole and see what bands you can cover. I suggest this as having an antenna > inside in your situation is probably not the best (it isn't). Putting > "something" outside is the preferable way to go. > > Do you park your truck outside all the time? If so, consider putting an > antenna on your truck and running the feedline into your radio inside. Many > options exist for mobile mounted antennas. > > GL ES 73.....welcome to the new BVARC. Rick W5RH > > On Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 8:47 AM Lone Wolf via BVARC <[email protected] > mailto:[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hello all: > > I’m one of the latest additions (joined Saturday) to BVARC. > > Name: Wolfgang (Wolf) > > Sign: KJ5NPH > > > > I hope I don’t violate etiquette by posting this. If so, please let me know. > > > > I just received a transceiver I ordered. An ICOM 7300 Mark II. I also > > ordered a mic and a power supply. However, at a minimum I’ll need an > > antenna, maybe more. > > > > If you know that model or its predecessor ICOM 7300, could you recommend > > antennas? I’m in a townhouse and want to use it inside my room if possible, > > not on the roof. Also, I’m not made of gold bars so a budget solution is > > preferred. > > > > If I get one, I think I need to do a station evaluation. Can someone tell > > me what I need to do and what equipment I need (meters etc.)? > > > > Thanks in advance for any feedback. My preferred stores are Amazon and > > GigaParts. Ideally, I want to find the exact suggestion you may make so I > > don’t fry my transceiver on Day 1. > > > > Let’s see how this adventure goes. I thought the tests were the hard part, > > but it’s not getting easier after those. :) > > > > Regards, > > Wolfgang > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > ________________________________________________ > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > > > BVARC mailing list > > [email protected] mailto:[email protected] > > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > > Publicly available archives are available here: > > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > > > > -- > Rick Hiller W5RH > e-mail: [email protected] mailto:[email protected] > Cell/VM/Text: 832-474-3713 > Physical: 9031 Troulon Drive > Houston, TX 77036 > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >
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