I have a MFJ 1622 and am on a 2nd floor apartment. It actually works
quite well clamped to my balcony railing, as long as the counterpoise is
run out correctly. That's actually the biggest problem with my area.
It's a bit hard to hide the counterpoise since it has to go down to the
ground first and vegetation around here is sparse. I've tried it in
vertical position inside my balcony, and while I was still able to make
some contacts on HT65, it was better with it clamped to the railing and
sticking out.
The MFJ might be a bit big to pass off as a flag pole though. The coil
portion is about as big around as a soda can and with the whip extended
the total length is around 70" long.
I've heard good things about the MFJ Super Hi-Q loop antennas.. they can
be mounted vertically inside the balcony area. They are bit pricey
compared to the 1622 though.
73's, Dave
N9PBJ
On 5/25/2014 7:53 PM, David Guernsey via Elecraft wrote:
I am moving to a condo on the 2nd floor of a brick and concrete building. The condo
rules do not allow anything to extend over the balcony railings. However, they do allow
flag pole to be "clamped" to the railing of the balcony. I have considered an
mfj 1622 antenna inside of a pvc pipe as my flag pole. Any ideas?
73 de Dave KJ6CBS
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