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Queen Creek J-Pole built for $10 by Tom Miller K8PNW, Superstition Amateur Radio
AD:
The link changed so i updated it.
kf4lne:
I built one of these this evening. Parts cost was just over $7.00 at Lowes. The antenna works well and presents a suitable SWR. I was able to get about a 1.3:1 across the band. I am looking into using the same materials to build a super-j and see how well it does.
AD:
Got some photos you can post?
kf4lne:
Here are some action shots:
The antenna mounted on the portable pole I keep in the truck.
Using the antenna to communicate with the UFO hovering over the FBI building next door. They said don't re-elect the current administration.
Close up shot of the construction and feedpoint. The feedpoint on this antenna is a bit higher up the matching stub than it is on a copper J-pole.
I am satisfied with he performance of the antenna. This is a good antenna for a beginner or a ham on a budget. I spent $7.27 at a Lowes in Virginia to get all of the parts I needed. I already had the coax and connector. I plan to install a choke inside the box and install a SO-239 on the bottom side of the electrical box as well as replace the clamp screws on the conduit adapters with rivets for a more secure hold.
spacecase0:
you got a ufo in your antenna picture, that is fun...
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