Well, I went to my first hamfest and I am now the owner of an alinco dr
590 dual band radio I wish to use as a base station. I must now decide
where to locate an antenna. I have a tv town that I could mount it on
but It would require about 70 feet of cable and fishing of the coax
through some insulated walls upstairs. Or, I could mount the antennas
to my vinyle chimney somehow and only have about a 20 foot run. But how
would I get the cable inside my house? The only way I see is drillling
a hole in the side of the house which I am not crazy of.

What is the best/most econmical cable to use? How would you do this
installation?

Also, I dont have a power supply. I do have a deep cycle battery. Would
it be improper to use this in my house as a temporary measure?

By the way this radio has two antenna inputs. I think I will use two
different antennas. I am thinking of building a beam for 440 and using
a j pole or ground plane for 2 meters.
I appreciate any advice you could give me!