Ham Radio Blog | HF Vertical Antennas & HOA Flagpole Antennas, 160-6M

N7TBU sends a photo of his beautiful 24' HOA Flagpole Antenna in the Wyoming moonlit, night sky. Jeff says it's survived 60+ mph winds in Wyoming with no issues. 500+ contacts since install, all states and DX too... That's a nice Halo over the Flagpole too.

Ron KA8FTP/4 shares a pretty picture of his 16' HOA Flagpole Antenna flying 2 flags.

You're proud of your new ham radio license and shiny Flagpole Vertical antenna. You want your family and friends to feel the same level of preparedness for disasters and emergencies. How would you say it? Here's one way to say it... You on the same page?

Did you know HOAs are approving Flagpole Antennas in the front yard, nationwide? Some also offer approval for verticals in the backyard as well. Learn more about HOA & XYL-approved ham radio antennas, and pass It on.

Greyline Performance Flagpole's are working into 3Y0J , plus fresh tips by Radio Guru W3LPL on how to "Increase your chances of working 3Y0J." Have fun...

Step by Step How-to guide to select the perfect HF Vertical Antenna or Flagpole Antenna for your home, building, or HOA. Smart > Bigger. Note, all sizes offer Real DX 160-6M. Ham Radio is fun again.

Once there was a brother and sister named Max and Lily. They were always looking for new adventures and one day, they found an old ham radio in the attic of their house. "Is anyone there? Can anyone hear me?" the voice said. Read more

We have a story about a gentleman who took delivery of a Greyline Flagpole Antenna. He dug his hole in the backyard and installed the antenna. It worked great and looked great too. So much so that his XYL became nostalgic just after the installation recalling her childhood at her father's home years ago. "Honey, that reminds me of my father, will you put that in the front yard so we can enjoy it?" He dug another hole. Greyline Performance is Smarter, Stronger, and oh so Elegant. #hamr

The ARRL Limited Antennas Overlay is now a standing contest category. Ed Kerns N1EK proposed it. The HOA operator finally has a fair shot. 73.

"DX from Washington State to Europe with 100 watts via 24' Flagpole Antenna. I am very happy with my purchase!" - That is one pretty HOA Flagpole Antenna (PICS)

YouTube Video of Surfing the Ham Radio Short Waves. Real DX coming through this weekend. Are you on the air? Let us know what you are working... Ham Radio is fun again. Pass it on.

Ed K3QZ has worked 311 current DXCC entities on CW from a 20' Greyline flagpole — first from a Pennsylvania HOA, then from a quieter QTH in Northeast Ohio after he retired and moved. He pulled the antenna out of the ground and brought it with him. Same antenna, two states, 318 countries confirmed.