2 Meter Coffee Can Antenna
If you can find an old metal coffee can or a clean paint can, you will have the basic elements of an excellent 2 meter antenna. In this video from the late Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ), we learn how that last cup of coffee can be transformed into a handy, sturdy 2 meter antenna. Dave takes us through the entire design, building, testing, and use of this practical antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr7vSu1PBLw. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Dave (KG0ZZ): Ham radio 2 meter antenna made with an old coffee can! Please note: The final length of the vertical element came out to be 25-1/4" (64.1 cm). This is after sitting the antenna on top of a 10' section of PVC pipe and running the coax down through the pipe. For more information: http://www.amateurradio.bz/coffee_can... How this was made Auto-dubbed Audio tracks for some languages wer...