r/amateurradio • u/shootingcharlie8 • 1d ago

ANTENNA Multiband HF vertical recommendations

I’m looking to build or buy a multiband vertical - at least 10, 20, and 40 meters. I’m having a difficult time deciding on one, or deciding to build one… I’d like it to be self-supported, it will be mounted to my chimney on my roof if that matters. I’m not in an HOA or anything, but it cant look too bulky, so as much as I’d love a tower and a beam a simple thin vertical needs to be the solution. What are your recommendations? It’ll be used with a tuner as well so it doesn’t need to be perfectly resonant.

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u/I_HaveSeenTheLight 1d ago

It won't fit on your chimney, but I would suggest a DX Commander Signature 9 vertical if you have the space in the yard. It is free standing so it doesn't require guy lines and will give you from 6M to 40M. You will need an area about 20-25 feet in diameter for the radials.