Stealth Gutter Antenna for Ham Radio or Short Wave

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   Paul Heller says:

   December 8, 2012 at 10:33 PM

   Thanks for the video. I’ll be curious to hear if you get a contact.

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   drez20001 says:

   December 8, 2012 at 9:51 PM

   Definitely will give it a try soon.

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   richiemonkey120 says:

   December 8, 2012 at 9:34 PM

   I’m hoping to do this too. I’m in a 3rd floor apartment. I have a nice gutter right out side my window. I have the Yaesu Ft890 with built in tuner. Do you know if I can use electrical ground, or should I make a counterpoise?

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   drez20001 says:

   December 8, 2012 at 9:10 PM

   Thanks for taking a look. I wouldn’t use the electrical ground (I’m assuming you are talking about the round prong at the wall socket – potential safety issues, splatter from the hot sides, etc.) I’ve made up counterpoises with balled up wire as well as more neatly organized runs. If you’re in an apartment I would probably run the counterpoise along a wall seam or ceiling joint. Play with it and see what happens!

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   glk001 says:

   December 8, 2012 at 8:18 PM

   I’ve been thinking of doing the same thing with the exception of just for reception on communication rigs, (shortwave)…I’ve got a 66′ straight gutter run and it’s too appealing not to try…

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   Palosrob says:

   December 8, 2012 at 7:54 PM

   Great video and great channel. Just the kind of videos I love watching on a cold winter night when getting up on the roof is just a memory. Helps me plan for projects I want to do when spring comes. Subscribed, and looking forward to your future videos. Good job!

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   drez20001 says:

   December 8, 2012 at 7:26 PM

   Palosrob – I enjoy these odd projects and sharing them. Thank you for taking a look and for your comments.

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