Home brew Dual-Band 2m/70cm PA0FBK Antenna: Quick, Cheap and Portable [for less than $20 and 1 hour]

[@1cfkroll]

I learned so much and so many great resources. Thank you

[@W2PAK]

I’m glad you liked it. 73, Paul.

[@John_Smith__]

Thanks for sharing it is indeed a nice antenna to add to the collection. Simple and affordable.

[@W2PAK]

Thank you, I am happy to share. 73. Paul.

[@W2PAK]

Please note that the measurements in the drawing are off by a factor of 10. Sorry about that. The measurements should be 28.8 cm, 36 cm, 23 cm, and 36 cm. The stub is 3.5 cm. 73, Paul

[@edwardfalk9997]

This is way cool; I want to try it myself. How is the performance compared to say a Nagoya 771 or one of N9TAX's J-poles?

[@W2PAK]

Thanks for the comment. I’m glad that you enjoyed. The 2m should be about 2 dbi gain and the 70cm is about 5dbi gain. I think this is comparable with j poles. Let me know how it worked for you if you build it. It is really easy and fun. 73.

[@carlthome5692]

Nice

[@W2PAK]

Thanks

[@jameskaras4345]

i use this antenna as a base antena..flat swr and good perrformance in simplex..

[@W2PAK]

That is great! Thanks for sharing. 73, Paul