Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Thanks to Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) for this simple 2 Meter J-Pole Antenna using 300 ohm twin lead. This roll up 2 meter antenna is perfect for portable or field use. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into you browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql6zWMZ1dEU. Until next time, Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql6zWMZ1dEU This is post 2487 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Dave Turlock (KG0ZZ) for this simple, practical 2 Meter J-Pole Antenna made from inexpensive 300 ohm twin lead. This antenna is perfect for "field operations" or for homes on deed-restricted properties.  Keep one of these antennas in your emergency "go-kit". Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you can't view this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI6zWMZ1dEU.  Here's another simple antenna project that can be made from locally available materials.  In this video, Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) show us how to make a 2 Meter J-Pole antenna suitable for emergency or portable operations.   This antenna can be used by radio amateurs living in HOA/CC&R-controlled apartments.  The antenna is made from 300 ohm television twin lead and can be rolled up after use.  ARES ( Amateur Radio Emergency Service ) volunteers may want to pack one of these antennas in their emergency "go-Kit", since it will give a significant amount of gain over the "rubber duckie" antennas that come with most hand-held VHF/UHF transceivers.  I have one of Dave's creations suspended from a hook on my lanai (Hawaiian for porch) and can access several repeaters that were "invisible" to my HT.  This inex...