I have a j-pole that I recently built and due to weather, will not be able to get it put up on my tower till things get nicer. I was wondering if it would be ok to use it for my HT when I am in my shack at home and just have the j-pole standing in the corner of the room??? I know it won't be as effective as being on the tower but I think it should be better than the HT antenna. Any ideas on this? Thanks
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2 meter j pole question
- Thread starter Bronco
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It will work fine. If you run your HT off of batteries, be prepared to change them more often then when using the rubber duck.
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