New and experienced amateurs often face challenges when it comes to selecting and installing antennas on the ever shrinking suburban block.

Operating in suburbia also comes with other challenges with an increasing noise floor and interference (QRM) from the worlds ever increasing dependence on technology.

There is also the problem of neighbours and family who may not appreciate the beauty you see in your amateur radio antennas.

It is not all bad news. Radio amateurs are a clever bunch and have found ways to combat the issues of suburban operation.

Many Japanese amateurs you hear and work are using a base loaded whip antennas, Magnetic Loops etc from apartment balconies

A comprehensive article on this topic has been prepared by Paul Anslow VK2APA and was published in instalments in the on-line magazine QTC.

Antennas for Small Blocks Part 1 – June 2021

Antennas for Small Blocks Part 2 – Sept 2021

Peter Parker VK3YE created a video clip on this topic for his You Tube channel which provides some useful insights into setting up antennas in small spaces.

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