Super compact two piece 2 Meter J-Pole Antenna from KB9VBR Antennas! How does it work?

[@KB9VBRAntennas]

Thanks for the review, Chuck. We're not on the road this weekend, so I'm looking forward to putting together the EFHW you sent me.

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Great Michael, I just finished making more kits, so I am ready! Your antenna is fantastic!

[@neubert500]

Bought that antenna from him about a month ago and MAN does it preform here at my QTH! Decades ago I built my 1st "Copper Cactus" and was thrilled with it's performance. Fast ford several decades and during moves somehow the Copper Cactus did not survive, I wanted another but saw that ordering the antenna from KB9VBR was low cost enough that I just ordered from him. Wow am I impressed and certain I made the right decision. It has resurrected my Winlink capabilities!

[@HamRadioCrusader]

I LOVE my KB9VBR J-Pole it is AWESOME!!

[@Swamp-Fox]

I like the fact that the KB9VBR J-Pole breaks down into a manageable size. Great review!

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

Michael makes some good antennas. I’ve had one for over 7 years. 73!

[@LeeMcc_KI5YPR]

I have Michael's slim jim. For that, he says not to mount directly to a metal pole, but it is designed to clamp to a couple feet of PVC, then to a metal pole. And it does work great.

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Yes, I think the whole slim jim is part of the antenna.

[@survivalcomms]

I built these as a young ham 30+ years ago and they are a really good antenna . My elmer used one with an old Azden VHF mobile for the local DX cluster when packet radio was all the rage . I like the idea of using a hose thread coupler to reduce the profile but I would forgo that if I was to build one for myself today. For a portable antenna I prefer a ground plane personally but if I had one of these to use I would roll with it without thinking twice. Thanks for featuring it and thanks for sharing !

[@k9eihamradio]

Same. It was the first antenna I made as a Technician back in 2000, 23 years ago. I made a dual-bander.

[@seankm6nfo990]

I have the 220 Jpole from KB9VBR. It's well made performs well. I'm the king of the 223.5 simplex net. 73.

[@MikeN2MAK]

Great job, Chuck I've heard good things about his antennas.

[@Dusty_Ham]

Nice looking antenna! Looks like he did a great job building them.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Nice job Chuck, fantastic antenna!

[@norrinradd8952]

These are great antennas made by a great ham. I own two and the only description I can give is, they just work.

[@rbmwiv]

I have one of his GMRS J poles. It is a great antenna and it doesn't break the bank. Luckily my location is pretty elevated. I have excellent range.

[@3henry214]

Nice review Chuck! I have the same Comet analyzer and the free turning of the frequency knob drove me up the wall trying to fine tune the frequency, so here's what I did. Get some 1/8" thick (or slightly thinner) felt sheets at a Hobby Lobby or Michael's, and make some felt washers to fit on the shaft and under the knob, trail and error fit the number of and/or thickness of the felt until it adds just enough added friction/resistance to make it easier to tune more precisely . 73 KN6VMK

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Thank you , that's a great idea on the knob I will try it!

[@WaynePatrick]

Now I need to order one of Michael’s j poles and a 991.

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

That would be a good combination I love my 991A!

[@richardwatsonjr.5067]

Hey, that's what I have!!

[@Aimsport-video]

He makes fabulous antennas.

[@Aimsport-video]

Fabulous antenna. I have several models.

[@davehardtke1712]

Great video and nice review of Micheal’s antennas. Good stuff 👍

[@jb2590]

I have one of his antenna, its great and the price was right too.

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

In case anyone isn't aware, KB9VBR Antennas also has a 6-meter J-pole. It's a monster, and I want one! Someday...

[@richardwatsonjr.5067]

It is a great antenna; I use mine also on 70cm, decent performance. Birds like it too 😂

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

That's good to know about 70cm, thank you!

[@randynorris7861]

have one it works great!

[@Bill-HRT]

Hey Chuck! Nice video. Man, you really know how to spend my money, smh. It'll be on the trailer rack as soon as Michael sends it, lol. 73 de K0WHW.

[@ve3etu]

Here's a question for the J-Pole crowd, why is the coax centre feed on the matching stub 🤔 & not the longer radiating element? I've seen it done two different ways now. Which is best/proper? 73

[@KG6NLW]

146.910 is the Sonoma Mt repeater! Not bad!!

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Chuck, Have seen Michael's antennas and have always thought they were of good quality. Michael had a live stream earlier where he was operating on 20 as W1AW/9. I was his first contact for the evening. Wonder how a J-Pole would work for the FM satellites if I put them at the top of my tower. Thinking of getting an FTM-300 for satellite work as it is full duplex. Stay safe. 73 WJ3U

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Good deal on the contact Don!

[@KB9VBRAntennas]

The J-Pole works well for satellites and the ISS. A half wave antenna has a donut shaped uniform radiation pattern which is suitable for satellite operation. I've consistently copied SSTV images from the ISS with excellent clarity and made APRS beacons through their digipeater.

[@KG6NLW]

147.000 is K6MVR on Mt. Vaca

[@joaopedroalbernaz]

How well would those J poles perform as a repeater antenna? Can they even be considered for this application?

[@JayN4GO]

I have an Ed fong under the Diamond and it performs better. Not sure what happened to their build quality

[@DonzLockz]

I need that antenna for my QTH but shipping will kill me. Lol I may have to make one myself.😐

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

yea the short J-pole might still be expensive to your QTHJ,

[@timbacchus]

Prices are great

[@nol_yaw]

i have one of his antennas it's been on my roof for 5 years it's almost black

[@josephbovio3447]

I really enjoy your content, Chuck! Subbed! KD9MKO