Transform your 2m Antenna with a "Tiger Tail."
You can boost the performance of your 2 meter band HT by adding what Paul (W2PAK) calls a "Tiger Tail" counterpoise to your HT antenna connection. This easily made addition will change the low gain monopole antenna to dipole antenna, giving you more gain and signal strength. Paul shows you how to build this simple enhancement for your HT. You may already have the components in your "junk box." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyX9FeW0UjA. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Paul (W2PAK): Boost Your 2m HT Range with a DIY Tiger Tail! Tired of transmitting weak 2m HT signals? This video shows you how to build a simple yet effective tiger tail to improve your handheld radio's range. We'll guide you through the entire process, from measuring and cutting the wire to attaching it to your 2-meter VHF antenna. Grab your t...