J-Pole Stealth Antenna
Here's an interesting VHF/UHF antenna for radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing (HOA/CC&Rs). The antenna is based on an original concept outlined by AF5DN. WJ6F does a good job of describing the antenna and how to build and operate it. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l1ho7aJtAw This is post 2793 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from WJ6F: For those who live under a homeowner's association (HOA). The original concept for a stealth J-Pole video was AF5DN which can be seen at https://youtu.be/aJZwPK_MUDY Items Used: Arrow Antenna's J-Pole OSJ 146/440 - HRO ( https://amzn.to/2HRa1uZ ) 3/4" Threaded Schedule 40 pipe - Home Depot 3/4" Cap - Home Depot 3/4" Flange - Home Depot QUIKRETE 10-lbs Concrete Mix - Home Depot Flower Pot - Home Depot Various Fake 6' Vines - Michaels Role of Burlap Wrap - Michaels ⬇ O