ARRL Stealth Antennas for Ham Radio

Edited by Steve Ford, WB8IMY

Many amateurs have difficulties erecting the antennas they would like to use and this is where ARRL Stealth Antennas for Ham Radio steps in. It provides the information you need to operate your station under many types of restrictive situations. You'll find real-life examples and techniques for a variety of low-profile circumstances.

ARRL Stealth Antennas for Ham Radio is full of antennas designed to get you on the air no matter where you live. If you live with antenna restrictions or planning limitations will find solutions in this book. If you want five bands but cannot put wires in trees or display anything even remotely antenna-like, try the Compact Stealth Inverted L. If you are looking for an invisible repeater connection, try the Ham Walking Stick. You will also learn how to install a multiband vertical antenna that looks like a flagpole, or how to run an end-fed random wire along your roof, so the neighbours never notice.

Stealth Antennas for Ham Radio will help amateurs who want to stay unnoticed by neighbours. There are ideas for small gardens, planning restricted sites and many other situations. Well known author and editor Steve Ford, WB8IMY, starts with a discussion of safe, effective, and ethical stealth operation. He also walks you through tried-and-tested tips for dealing with noise sources and making the most of compromise antennas.

ARRL Stealth Antennas for Ham Radio contains 28 unobtrusive stealth antennas to get you on the air and making contacts without raising any concerns. Thoroughly recommended for those in restricted situations.

Size 229x152mm, 144 pages, ISBN: 9781625952288