Description
The 6 meter J-Pole is my favorite antenna. A monster of an antenna measuring 13.5 feet; the six meter J-Pole will exceed your expectations. Click to see a full size picture. It outperforms most commercial antennas with its solid 3 db of gain.
Benefits of the 6 Meter J-Pole Antenna
- Low noise floor easily picks up weak signals
- 2 MHz of bandwidth. Cover the entire 6 meter 50-54MHz band with a tuner
- Omnidirectional pattern
- Vertically polarized, perfect for 6 meter FM and Repeaters
Excellent performance; hit repeaters 40 miles away with only 5 watts. The 6 meter J-Pole features a two piece design for shipping and easy storage. It is constructed of a combination of 3/4 and 1/2 inch copper tubing for rigidity and light weight. The antenna also has a stabilizer to keep the matching stub from swaying in the wind.
The antenna is vertically polarized for FM work and is default pretuned to the 52.525 Mhz calling frequency. I can tune it to 50.150 if you plan to use the antenna on the sideband and digital portion of the band. Let me know if you prefer the FM or Digital/Sideband tuning when you place your order.
Specifications
- 13.5 feet tall, two piece design for easy transport
- Constructed out of a combination of 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch copper tubing
- Half-wave design, no need for groundplane or radials
- 3 dbi of gain. Omnidirectional radiation pattern
- Tuned to either 52.525 or 50.150 MHz
The antenna comes shipped in two pieces. The lower section uses a 3/4 inch copper for rigidity and the upper section uses 1/2 inch copper for too keep the weight down. A plastic stabilizer bar keeps the matching section in place and to prevent excess vibration from damaging the feedpoint connection. When the two pieces are assembled, the antenna has a total length of 13.5 feet. Total weight of the antenna is 7.5 lbs.
Chris, KI4JVK writes: “Speak softly, but carry a BIG STICK” Words of wisdom that aptly apply to the photo of KB9VBR 6 meter Copper J-Pole mounted on a 1 7/8 diameter 20′ long galvanized pipe at my Qth.The antenna speaks “softly” with a MFJ-9406X Tranceiver (10 watts PEP)!I have QSL’s in Canada,USA and the Carribean.The magic band you gotta luv it!
Shipping the 6 Meter J-Pole antenna
THIS IS AN OVERSIZED ITEM AND SHIPPING VIA UPS GROUND IS $49.95. I can only ship to the continental US, no exceptions.
The 6 meter J-Pole antenna is shipped UPS Ground in a sturdy box. This antenna is custom built when your order is placed; average build time is about 5-7 days. UPS Ground shipping is 2-5 days. You can expect your antenna in about 10 business days, depending on your location.
If you are interested in purchasing another antenna along with the 6 meter model, please contact me first as there may be a shipping discount when a small antenna is combined with the 6 meter model.
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