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This article deal with various means to covertly operate radio systems while going unobserved.

Antenna Authority Inc. offers a wide assortment of directional, wideband antennas and other equipment specifically engineered for radio direction finding (DFing) and geolocation applications. Their product line includes _log periodic_, _cavity-backed spirals_, and _Yagi_ antennas, alongside covert antenna solutions for various operational requirements. The company emphasizes its expertise in designing and manufacturing specialized antennas for both overt and covert operations. Beyond standard offerings, Antenna Authority Inc. provides custom design services to meet specific client needs, focusing on tailored RF directional products. Their capabilities extend to developing antennas for vehicles and optimizing their operational performance in diverse scenarios. The firm is located at 3381 W. County Line Road, Douglasville, Ga. 30135-1145. Ferrel Bentley is associated with Antenna Authority Inc., which has been operating since at least 2005, as indicated by the copyright notice.

A mircovert antenna assembled for the 40m version of the DL7PE antenna. A one meter long aluminum tube with 24mm diameter is used for the base (element 1) and a 50cm aluminum tube with 20mm diameter for element 2 (the extention). A pvc pipe, 34cm long and with a diameter of 38mm, is used to wind the coil on (1mm enamelled copper wire).

Fully functional weathervane conceals an efficient 2- meter base-station antenna. Your Neighbors and HOA won’t know it’s there and they will love the rooster-vane. The Rooster-Tenna is a covert 2-meter ham radio antenna disguised as a functional weathervane, ensuring seamless integration into residential environments. This improved version features a wide-spaced parallel-fed folded dipole in a compact skeleton slot design. Constructed from aluminum tubing and acrylic supports, it offers omnidirectional, vertically polarized performance suitable for repeater and satellite use. Easy to mount and tune, it achieves a low SWR across the 2m band. With 3D-printable parts available, the Rooster-Tenna blends practicality with stealth, making it an ideal solution for HOA-restricted areas