Building a Stealth Ham Radio Shack: Yaesu FT-DX10 & HOA Buster

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This July is a big month for me. Not only is it my birthday month, but it marks a personal milestone in my ham radio journey. Since getting licensed in 2022, I’ve been a bit of a “nomad.” Whether it was QRP in a park or running my trusty Yaesu FT-891 from my Bronco, I’ve spent most of my “on-air” time away from home.

One reason for the nomad life is that my home is in a newer development with an HOA that has restrictions on Antenna’s. No towers, no large trees to hang wires and smaller yards with neighbors just feet away. All of this complicates my desire to operate from my home.

Alpha Antenna on The Ham Radio Lab

Building a Stealth Ham Radio Shack: Yaesu FT-DX10 & HOA Buster