What home antenna for use after passing test

[108FB512]

Im hoping to take my test in next few weeks so can move into the world of HAM Radio.

Thing is i live in a block of flats

I stay in top floor with a 2m x 2m balcony. I have nothing above me so can mount somthing vertical

Im looking for something that covers all of the popular bands but small in size

What would you guys reccomend

[ch25]

1/4 vertical GP for 2m band. Should fit perfectly.

[clayhead]

Have a word with a radio shop. You don't say which "popular bands" you want to listen/transmit. If you get a 1/4 vertical GP for 2m band, then you are limited to transmitting on 2m and 70cm.

[Admiral]

If HF then get an ATU, also measure your ERP, you can often crank the radio up to well above 10w (sometimes to 50w) with a shítty antenna and ATU so long as the ERP is 10w

[Classic]

I have one of these they seem to be the cheapest you can buy and cover both 2 meters and 70cm's. I also use it on pmr446. I wouldn't spend alot of money as the bands are dry.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stealth-2-70- ... SwhdRYWZ~v