I am looking into setting up my first base station and i saw something that surprised me on an antenna manufacturer s website.
Attic antenna fire hazard.
This will provide me a means of reaching out to the world while i save my pennies and look for a good deal on a multi band yagi uda hf antenna and possibly a different tower too.
Do not use or install tak tenna llc products or any antenna for that matter indoor or inside any structure with rf energy transmitter applied to it due to high voltage being on it.
This antenna is a 20 to 25 foot long 6 0 m to 7 6 m off center fed dipole antenna for the 20 m and 40 m bands designed for those who need to conceal an antenna.
You don t want a trap or end insulator to catch fire in your attic.
Both my experience and the amateur literature suggest that the antenna described here should safely.
For the most common type of antenna the dipole the high voltage point is the ends of the antenna.
And when using the fireplace keep any flammable materials such as blankets curtains and rugs away from the fireplace and never leave children unattended near a working.
Your home s chimney should be swept at least once a year according to the national fire protection association this fire safety measure will help remove soot and debris which could become a fire hazard.
May 15 2011 09 17 23 am we are installing foil type radiant barrier in the attic 0 and installed it around the tv reception antenna in the attic.
Fire hazard or delusional roo ster.
It is small enough to fit inside the attic of many homes.
Fire safety be certain your antenna design and construction are appropriate for the power level you intend to use.
A project which i ve been meaning to complete for a very long time is to place a dipole antenna in the attic space of our house.
The ge 33692 attic mount hd antenna is a notable example of an antenna specially designed for placement in the attic.
Is there a relationship between output power and the distance i need to be away from antenna.
First is safety with less than 100 watts what do i need to know about health and fire hazard.
Antennas in the attic are a fire hazard this is one of my most favorite excuses because the factual case of a fire hazard is nearly impossible to make.
This antenna has all the reception power of an outdoor antenna but features a curved metal frame of reflectors that are designed for fitting easily into smaller attic spaces.
