On Aug 31, 6:42*am, (J. B. Wood) wrote:
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Andiroo wrote:
Hi All

I have recently moved into Montgomery County Maryland from overseas
(UK) and need to either identify a professional aerial installation
company or some knowledgeable person to enable me to install a couple
of antennas - an Alpha Delta DC-CC and a DIamond Co-Linear for
2metres. Support with siting options also probably needed.

Any idea welcomed.

Best wishes

Andy Richman
M3ZLN

Greetings, Andy, and as I reside in the metro DC area (Arlington County,
VA) the first thing you should do is check on the local
ordinances/homeowner association restrictions on antenna height, etc. *A
ham buddy of mine in Vienna, VA, had to cut his planned tower height "down
to size". *Of course in the case of an outright ban on outdoor antennas,
you could always go with the vertical inside the pvc flag pole.
Sincerely, and 73s from N4GGO,

John Wood (Code 5550) * * * *e-mail: * * * * * * * * * *
Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20375-5337

Hi John

Thanks for the helpful notice. I think we have found a great place for
discreet antenna placement as its a 170'+/- yard which is moderatly
wooded so will hide most of a wire antenna. Some issues about how to
best position it. Also its a rented house so i know the owner /
neighbours wont be keen on anything not discreet. To be honest i was
thinking a vertical for HF for the time being might need to suffice as
its easy and quick to get up. For now i will only be listening but
have the US exam notes for technicians license and hoe to be off and
running soon. Do you know who i would need to speak to about the
precise laws / restrictions etc? I presume the planning dept in local
government? Having come to the US with visions of the huge antenna
farms we Brits can only dream of it would be just my luck that i cant
even get up a simple wire! Back home i just about managed to squeeze
in a half size G5RV so i would be nice to get something i can use on
80m.

Now i need to get time to get my head down for study.

Best wishes

Andy
M3ZLN