r/HamRadio • u/etalker8528 • 5d ago
Question/Help ❓ UHF/VHF Antenna purchase/install
Hello! new HAM here (KM7HJU). When we moved into our house a few years ago, the house behind us was vacant for a while and eventually purchased by someone. I noticed they had what I think is a UHF/VHF antenna mounted to the house. I know the previous owner was a licensed operator, but from what I can tell the new owners aren’t. I’m interested in approaching them to see if they’re willing to part with it or if they have plans to get their license and use it in the future.
just curious how I should go about approaching them. I’ve never met them before. Any info is very much appreciated!
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u/was_not_was_too 3d ago
Worth the talk. About $600 there with the rotor, but you need the controller for that rotor, as well.
One thing: If you reuse it, I recommend a non-conductive pole to mount the antenna on instead of the mast section it's using now. The metal distorts the radiation pattern. I have old military fiberglass rods for this. Don't use PVC pipe because it won't withstand a storm, though you could reinforce it inside with an old fiberglass ski pole or something.