2 meter antenna tuner project
Most active radio amateurs have an antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner") to reduce swr and provide an impedance match to their transceivers. What isn't so common is having an antenna "tuner" for the 2 meter Amateur Radio band. In this video, Robert Sampton shows us how to make a simple, effective 2 meter antenna "tuner" using common parts and basic tools. This one-evening project will be a useful addition to your home or portable station. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t_tKgDvGRI Here are some comments from Robert: Checking out an Icom 746PRO on 2 meters using a copper J-pole antenna on the tower I found the SWR of the J-pole was 3.5 to 1.0 quite high . We had high winds this winter and the J-pole was bent . Its to cold to do the repair now and I got the idea to make a quick little 2 meter antenna tuner as a one evening project . The construction is shown in...