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Attic is the best solution and a dipole or end fed can be "folded". How well it works will depend on how much metal such as ductwork is in the attic. Also, no go if it has a radiant barrier.
Another solution could be a vertical in the yard, fold down when not in use.
Congrats. Kinda my route, passed Tech, missed General by a couple. Studied, passed General, missed Extra by a few, studied, passed Extra with a perfect score, now I am a VE.
One added note, on my 18', I also ran an ICOM AH-4 tuner at the base, seemed to tune well through 40m. Now I have moved to a more rural location and have a 135' dipole fed by 800 ohm ladder line, again with the AH-4 at the base. Seems to work great. Center at 25', ends at 20'.
I had a S9 18' when I was in a duplex, small yard. Used insulated wire, green, probably 18 guage if I remember right. Used the S9 radial plate when it was still run by the original guy. I used the cheap weed fabric staples you can get at Home Dept or Lowes to hold the wire down, every 4' or...
I would recommend going for the Extra. No reason not too if you put in the study time. Study for extra and when you come to the exam session, you can do all three for just one fee. One I guy do Volunteer Exam sessions with did just that. Zero to Extra in one session.
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