One of the most common problems among new and old hams is related to space restrictions on antenna setups.
We are thinking particularly about hams who live in apartments in towns, but also about those who, even owning a backyard or a garden, they have neighbors who are concerned about tower installations, that may focus on possible RFI issues as part of their concerns and that decide to give up.
Indoor antennas can be a valid solution to keep operating Ham Radio, with many different solutions for the VHF UHF bands but even for the HF Bands.
Here below a selection of 7 ideas chosen among our Indoor Antenna links collection.
F6CYV
The page provides a project for an indoor wire antenna for the 7 MHz band, based on a design by F6CYV. It aims to help amateur radio operators lacking space to set up an antenna for 40 meters. The author shares their experience using the antenna inside an apartment, noting good reception of European signals and contacts with over 150 countries. The project details the materials and dimensions needed for the antenna, along with tips for optimal performance.
G3YCC
The RockLoop Antenna is a compact multiband portable and indoor antenna suitable for QRP operations on the 10, 14, and 21 MHz bands. The page provides detailed information on the design and usage of this antenna, making it a valuable resource for amateur radio operators looking to improve their setup. The intended audience is amateur radio operators interested in building and using antennas for QRP indoor operations.
NC4JB
NC4JB Josh explain in this article how to setup a simple and cheap indoor dipole antenna that can be used on almost all HF bands
W6HPH
A different approach can help you optimize attic-bound aerial by W6HPH
K2ZS
K2ZS found a way to have a reliable Indoor HF Antenna despite of antenna restrictions
G8BTK
Indoor loop antenna for six meters band, project by Colen Harlow, G8BTK
Comparison of performance between an indoor random wire versus a magnetic loop using psk31
