2 Meter J-pole

[kd-5-bgt]

I decided to try to make this antenna

2 Meter Jpole Calculator by dxzone.com

I have yet to set the so 239 but so far it has taken me about 2 hours to measure,cut,and solder everything.I am seeing about another hour to get it completed and check swr..Also keep in mind that I do not have the proper tools for doing this type of work and my soldering skills are very gimp at best


I know several in my area that uses this antenna and they all like it.

For those are currently looking into getting a 2 meter antenna this is an easy one to make,even for someone like me

I will post again on how the final product turned out

 

[Moleculo]

Take a pic and post it when you're done!

 

[N9RZD]

got one myself, built it last year , does very well,

if you use 3/4 copper instead of 1/2 you'll have a bigger bandwidth

73

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Several years ago i built the Super J-pole which is an extended version with an additional 1/2 wave radiator stacked on top. The bottom was 3/4 inch copper and the top part was 1/2 inch tubing. It worked VERY well until I replaced it with an 11 element yagi. Now that my rotator is broken I wish I had the Super J back up.

Super J-Pole plans

 

[74IN]

I made one too.

 

[pro151]

Even though you disagree with me on disagreeing agreeably, I like the looks of that antenna!
Detailed construction and painting instructions on that beauty are in order.

I made one too.

 

[74IN]

No paint, Walmart electrical tape.

 

[N9RZD]

No paint, Walmart electrical tape.

good deal if you dont mind it standing out ,
mine is starting to take on that green patina , and
will blend in nicely with trees.etc .

 

[Beetle]

I went to high school with a girl named "Patina". :wub: Her father was on the Las Vegas police force, so that means he was a copper......hmmmmm.....

And don't think that little "coincidence" was lost on those of us in the LVHS Ham Club!

Fortunately, her last name wasn't "GREEN"! :drool:

 

[W5LZ]

I think you will find that 2 meter 'J'-pole will work on '440. Mine does.
- 'Doc

 

[kd-5-bgt]

SUCESS!!!!! I finally got the jpole in the air and tested on 2 meter. Under 1.5 to 1 at 146.000 and under 2 to 1 at the band edges.

The antenna is up about 35 or so feet and I am still testing for range

 

[6 Meters Rules]

I made one too.

Yep Made a Whole lot Of These Work Vondabar 6 + DBD &9+ On 70cm Got Dimensions if you like:drool: