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Antenna Designs to Fit your Space! Amateur radio operators love antennas — the bigger the better — but if you don’t have acres of property to erect the antenna of your dreams, it doesn’t mean you’re effectively off the air. Ham radio is still yours to enjoy. It’s just a matter of making the right antenna choices to improve your chances of success. The third edition of ARRL’s Small Antennas for Small Spaces is a valuable resource for amateurs who live in apartments, condominiums, or houses on small lots. Filled with practical advice, this book guides you to finding the right antenna design to fit the space you have available. In Small Antennas for Small Spaces,you’ll find ideas and projects that will get you on the air regardless of where you live! Includes: Tips to Get You Started the Right Way Optimizing your limited-space station is more than just building an antenna. Learn important tips about feed lines, SWR, RF amplifiers, operating modes, and the latest NEW RF safety information. Indoor Antennas You Can Install this Weekend Design ideas and projects for VHF and HF antennas you can use inside your home. Outdoor HF Antenna System Projects Projects include a “privacy fence” stealth antenna, self-supporting inverted-V dipole and the extended double Zepp dipole. Outdoor Antennas for VHF and Beyond Compact omnidirectional and directional antennas you can install anywhere. Creative Solutions A collection of limited-space antenna ideas from well-known amateurs, including a NEW 40-meter vertical with a spiral counterpoise. Commercial Antennas and Accessories The third edition provides updated NEW prices and listings of commercial antennas, tuners, amplifiers, and other accessories.