41 > On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > Hello Amal, > I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa > restrictions. While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s > version. If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s > resonant from 80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would > definitely go with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is only > 17ft. Check out the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, go > for rigexpert 230 which is more than enough for many of us. > > Venkata Appala > >>> On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>> wrote: >>> >> >> Hi everyone, >> >> Like many hams, I live in a HOA restricted subdivision, so a >> permanent HF antenna is not practical. I have been thinking for a while >> about EFHW as a temporary antenna which I can set up and take down quickly. >> My question has probably been asked many times so please forgive this >> relatively new member for asking again. The question is do you use an EFHW >> antenna and is it a good solution for HOA limited subdivisions? >> >> ARRL sells EFHW antenna kit for $80. It is cheap and certainly seems like it >> will be fun to build. It works up to 40m, but I suppose it will be possible >> to extend it to 80m with a loading coil. I am considering MFJ-1910 33-ft >> telescoping fiberglass mast with the antenna. As I like more choices, can >> anyone suggest other options/alternatives for the mast? >> >> Also, any suggestions for a good and reasonably priced (< $400) antenna >> analyzer? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Amal – KT5AC >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
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