Dual Band Antenna In Attic

Wanting to get a decent station set up for 2m 70cm.

Dual band antenna in attic.

Live in hoa controlled hell and have a very small attic 65 foot length 36 40 inch height. Genuine anli brand item. For a typical dual band base vhf uhf antenna designed for exterior mounting on a structure or mast you can expect to pay from 35 to 300 depending on quality durability and performance factors such as gain. New ham just starting out.

This 8 ft 2 section antenna features a heavy duty fiberglass base station an insulated conductor a 144 148 mhz 440 450 mhz frequency range 6 dbd gain vhf 8 dbd gain uhf and a power capacity of 200 watt. Handles up to 300 watts pretuned 3 5 6 0 db gain. Figured for starters i would tackle the rubber ducky issue. Can be used in on roof attic or indoor outdoor.

Dual band uhf vhf operation with no compromise in performance no ground required use on vehicles vent pipes or in the attic heavy duty solid aluminum construction not tubing power rated 1500 watts unique design allows full 360 degree omni directional coverage. The kb9vbr 2 meter j pole antenna is 69 inches tall overall. But if you re the crafty type and enjoy a good challenge you may want to homebrew your own antenna. Vhf uhf dual band gain base antenna great for 2 meter 70cm amateur bands.

Product overview reduce precipitation static and lower background noise with the tram amateur dual band antenna. My attic antenna setup featuring the alpha delta dx cc antenna and my n9tax dual band 2m 70cm antenna. Includes u clamps for mounting to an optional mast pipe. This antenna features a patented design that generates enough power to provide a signal to multiple televisions in one home even when located in an attic and it can support a variety of broadcast types including hdtv 1080p and even 4k ultra hd.

Can solder and don t mind a diy antenna either. Any commercial grade antennas anyone can recommend. If the top of the antenna touches the walls or roof the performance may be affected slightly. If you attic isn t tall enough you could angle the antenna mounting to make it fit.

So far i have a cheap uv5.