The Original 2 meter KB9VBR J-Pole antenna
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Ruggedly constructed one piece design, the 2 meter J-Pole antenna will last practically forever.
Specifications:
- Constructed out of 1/2 inch copper tubing
- Overall length 69 inches
- radiator 58 inches
- matching stub 19 inches
- S0-239 connector is soldered on at the point of lowest SWR.
- Omnidirectional radiation Pattern
- Gain is about 3db over a 1/4 wave ground plane.
This is a super antenna for any situation. Great for base stations, this antenna can be mounted on a mast, tower or even strapped to an apartment balcony. This is at terrific antenna for digital communications; use it on your packet, dx cluster or APRS station. Also great for portable use, and the rugged design makes it an excellent emergency antenna. some people even use it as a VHF scanner antenna.
Each antenna is individually tested and tuned for optimum performance on their respective bands. The two meter antenna is tuned to 146MHZ (1.2:1 SWR or less at 146MHz), and the SWR is 1.4:1 or less throughout the entire 2 meter band. This antenna also loads up on 70cm for excellent dual band performance.
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This style of antenna has been said to outperform a Ringo Ranger:
I just had to write and Thank You again for great antenna. Excellent antenna. I have a friend who has and brags about how well his Ringo Ranger works. He has come over and listened while I worked contacts he couldn’t even hear !! Look forward to his order in the near future. (LOL). Thanks again. - eBay member Fishinbarber.
I got the 2 meter J-Pole about a week or two ago and just now finally got it mounted. Very nice! I have been reading the Missouri repeater directory trying to see how many repeaters I can hit. So far, the furthest is 90 miles away. I was actually taken by suprise when I keyed up, said my call and got a repeater beep back! I was not expecting to hit one that far away. Talked on another repeater that was 60 miles away and he stated I was full quieting. Very awesome! – Andrew WA0TFV
Price: $30.00 + 9.00 shipping
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The 2 Meter Breakaway J-Pole Antenna
2 meter breakaway antenna
The Breakaway 2 meter J-Pole is the same antenna as the original model but with a two piece design. Same dimensions and specs as the original J-Pole but with a screw connector in the middle for easy transport and storage. Now the antenna will fit in the trunk of your car. Carry it with you for fast emergency communications deployment.
Price: $34.00 + 9.00 shipping
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