A new control cable was also run between the rotator and the control box in the shack.
Mount a yag in attic.
And see if you pick up any of it.
Building an effective hf antenna can be difficult when space is limited building a beam antenna may appear impossible if you don t have enough room to house the directors and reflectors required by these beam antennas.
Point the yagi in the direction of the p25 signal.
Build a 10 or 20 metre yagi antenna in your attic.
However it may be possible to use your loft space to house an inverted v yagi beam antenna.
Locate best place to mount it by moving the antenna around and radio if necessary.
The second person will be up on the roof or wherever you plan to mount the outside antenna and will be aiming the outside antenna.
Works with existing attic venting.
You will need a peak in your attic that is tall enough for the antenna to fit.
Rotator attached to plywood mounting plate ready for attic installation.
The only concern with attic mounted antennas is the space available to you for mounting.
If it works mount the antenna in the attic where the signal is best.
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