[BVARC] Fund Raiser

A friend of mine is doing a Shoe Drive to collect shoes benefitting Dream Catcher Stables. The stables benefit special needs individuals of all ages. If you have shoes to donate, please let me know. I have told her that I help her reach their goal. 73 de Scott KD5FBA

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window (getting through the brick wall)

Thanks Bill!  I like this idea! Mike KI5PIY On 4/22/2021 6:30 PM, Bill Hornbeak via BVARC wrote: Here's one way through the wall. The tape is temporary, usually use duct seal. Bill - K5GJQ vs: Habakkuk 3:17-18 On Thu, Apr 22, 2021, 13:39 Mike Lambert via BVARC >

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

I think you have mentioned a key thing. They likely already have made allowance for a tv antenna. Your HOA rules may tell you what is allowed there. If so, I would consider mounting a j-pole there. If you want to play it safe or cut the cord, as we did, you can mount a tv antenna there (and

Re: [BVARC] Naked wire dipole

Hi Ralph. I think the dialogue here has confirmed my suspicion that I/ we have nature induced swr rising.  I’ll make an extension for my pole cutter and see if I can get to the 25’ branches this weekend. Ugh. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 22, 2021, at 12:22 PM, ralph phillips via BVARC >

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window (stealth option)

Thanks Orin! nice stealth option! Mike KI5PIY On 4/22/2021 4:31 PM, orin snook via BVARC wrote: https://www.k5lrk.com/roof-vent-antenna Simply install a "new" sewer vent pipe on your roof. Rubber boot and sealant; as much support as need from INSIDE the attic. 73, KB5F

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

David, I have a hip roof so there is not much area with a vertical height of 70". I forgot about the metal AC plenum that crosses right in 'front' of the proposed antenna location. Antenna blocked! Unfortunately I was working from memory when I thought of this attic idea.  Now that I got up

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window (HOA discussion portion)

Thank you for your input. All good things to know! I've researched the POA documents and find that the West Belfort POA does not forbid antennas, they just require that they be "approved". My next door neighbor has a Disk TV antenna. I will canvas the neighborhood and note all of the antennas

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

https://www.k5lrk.com/roof-vent-antenna Simply install a "new" sewer vent pipe on your roof. Rubber boot and sealant; as much support as need from INSIDE the attic. 73, KB5F From: BVARC on behalf of David Holden via BVARC Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 4:14

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

Why did you scrap the attic location? I have mine in the attic and it works great. David, KI5GHO On Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 1:39 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: My initial (easy) plan to put my J Pole in my attic, but is has been scrapped. Temporarily I've decided to put my antenna

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

You can get a long masonry drill bit, it will get through the brick very easily. I agree with the below, unless its some huge antenna. I would just do it early morning and try and hide it.  If its a dipole,just keep it on the down low. The reply below has a good point. On Thursday, April

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

My rule of thumb is that, if I have to involve the HOA, I don’t do it. I prefer to go stealth and hope nobody notices. Sort of asking forgiveness rather than permission. Once you have their attention, you may never escape it. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 22, 2021, at 1:39 PM,

[BVARC] antenna outside my window

My initial (easy) plan to put my J Pole in my attic, but is has been scrapped. Temporarily I've decided to put my antenna outside my office and run the feed line through window until I decide on a more permanent antenna location (an HOA will be involved) and how to get the feed line into the

[BVARC] Naked wire dipole

I agree the antenna should not touch any other object. A curious study at my shack... I have an 80m inverted V running from house to the 2 back corners of my yard. One near one corner is a latch of banana plants. I cut them to the ground after the any freeze and have a nice swr. As they grow

Re: [BVARC] naked wire dipole - swr from tree bark?

The antenna shouldn't touch the tree regardless of it being bare or covered. Douglas Kimpel Chief Engineer KKHT, KNTH Houston, Texas 713-206-2146 Cell 713-260-6129 Office From: BVARC on behalf of terry leatherland via BVARC Sent: Thursday, April 22,

[BVARC] naked wire dipole - swr from tree bark?

TO: Rick W5RH. Since you are the antenna guru, I have a question that might be of interest to all. As you know , I spent some time this past year perfecting some HOA stealth antennas in the back of my house in the creek/levi zone.Both are wires. One is a B Folded ALL band dipole that has very