Field expedient VHF antenna-TV coax.
If you need an emergency 2 meter band antenna, then this simple project from "SurvicalComms" is for you. All you need is a long stick, duct tape, a few basic tools, and a length of 75-ohm RG-6 coaxial cable. The video takes us step-by-step through the entire design, construction, and test process. This antenna is simple, inexpensive, and effective for emergency or field communications. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from "SurvivalComms": The field expedient antenna series continues. A VHF antenna out of RG6 TV coax. duct tape, and sticks. Down and dirty tech to put in the know-how tool box for when all else fails. This video demonstrates how to build a VHF antenna using readily available materials like TV coax cable and a stick. The creator explains how to cut and prepare the cable, then assemble it into a dipole antenna with a ground plane. The video concludes with a demonstration of how to mount the antenna in a tree. Su...