Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you need a "rainy day" antenna project, then this dual band (2m/70cm) J-Pole antenna is for you. In this video, Mike (M0MSN) shows us how to make a roll-up J-Pole VHF/UHF antenna from commonly available parts.  The antenna is lightweight, sturdy, and exhibits a low takeoff angle. This antenna is suitable for both portable and home station operations. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Mike (M0MSN): HAM RADIO: Easy SlimJim / J-Pole Dual band Antenna Build for 2m/70cm, Thanks to a book I purchased many moons ago, I have found the perfect way to pass a rainy day. make a 2M / 70cm Slim Jim or J-Pole. Not just the standard J-Pole but one that uses a decoupling stub so that you get the maximum power on both bands.......... You need: 1.5M of 300 Ohm ladder line 15cm /6 inches of RG176 or RG316 coax and that's it, Bobs your uncle. Many thanks Mike - M0MSN To get notified of the next upload .click that bell and subscribe.. Inspi...

  Thanks to Steve (AD4XT) for this "Antenna Build and Field Test" for a 10 Meter Ladder Line J-Pole Antenna. The original thought behind this project was to improve reception of a local 10 meter band net.   The outcome of this issue is this ultra-simple, effective antenna for both home station use and field operations. Steve takes us step-by-step through the entire antenna build and testing phases of this inexpensive antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJw6zvEFhhU. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Steve (AD4XT): Easy to build 10 Meter vertical antenna. A start to finish antenna build of a ladder line J pole antenna cut for the 10 meter band. I also follow up with a few of the contacts that I made in the ARRL 10M Contest. An excellent antenna for local ground wave communication or chasing DX.