Simple Antennas for the Amateur Radio Operator--a continuing series
What do you do if you can't erect an outside antenna? You could just give up and let the CC&Rs, HOAs, and space restrictions win. But that's not what creative amateur radio operators do to stay on the air. I ran across this problem a few days ago when one of my younger amateur radio friends said he couldn't put up an outside antenna because of the restrictions of his area. He lives in a crowded subdivision with neighbors all around. Besides the restrictions imposed by his CC&Rs, space around his home is very limited. So, without getting into the sticky area of tenant leases, housing committees, and noisy neighbors, I offered to do what I could to get him back on the air. Fortunately, my friend can operate mobile and portable from parks and other public areas. At first I suggested that he continue that type of operation until I could find a few hints for indoor antennas. While I'm not a strong advocate for indoor antennas, such antennas, if properly d