Hello and welcome back... This is a great idea..
I thought this was a joke when i first heard of it, turning your rain gutter around your home into a shortwave antenna...
But its not and... It works
I decided to give it a go, and was surprised just how much of a signal i got.
This idea would be perfect for people in rentals, unit blocks or just want a stealth antenna without the normal antenna's gaining unwanted attention.
All you need is a downpipe close by (the shorter the wire run, the better) and screw in a wire attachment / lug (see photos below), then connect to your shortwave antenna and watch your radio come alive... give it a go.
THE IDEA (from facebook post)
MY SETUP (using a metal elbow pushed into a wall bracket)
SIGNAL BEFORE (a very weak signal - even with the retractable antenna fully extended)
SIGNAL AFTER (attached to the gutter - signal excellent)
OVERALL AN EXCELLENT RESULT...
#gutterantenna
#gutter
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I thought this was a joke when i first heard of it, turning your rain gutter around your home into a shortwave antenna...
But its not and... It works
I decided to give it a go, and was surprised just how much of a signal i got.
This idea would be perfect for people in rentals, unit blocks or just want a stealth antenna without the normal antenna's gaining unwanted attention.
All you need is a downpipe close by (the shorter the wire run, the better) and screw in a wire attachment / lug (see photos below), then connect to your shortwave antenna and watch your radio come alive... give it a go.
THE IDEA (from facebook post)
MY SETUP (using a metal elbow pushed into a wall bracket)
SIGNAL BEFORE (a very weak signal - even with the retractable antenna fully extended)
SIGNAL AFTER (attached to the gutter - signal excellent)
OVERALL AN EXCELLENT RESULT...
#gutterantenna
#gutter
*** Please consider shouting me a coffee (see link top right corner).. Any amount big or small is much appreciated and it keeps this site happening :)***
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