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2 meter Hand Held Antenna Comparisons

Amateur Radio 2 meter Hand Held Antenna comparisons.

48 replies
  1. Amateur Operator
    Amateur Operator says:

    Another great video GG. I had been tearing my hair out trying to figure
    just thing out (HOA problems) and couldn’t find much help on the net. I
    don’t know if I missed it or not but did you try the pole that came from an
    old antenna? If so how did that fair? Keep up the good work and can’t wait
    to see the next one.

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  2. GUERRILLACOMM
    GUERRILLACOMM says:

    @DuroWarrior Thanks man. yeah, it was the first test with the fiberglass
    pole, that was the hollowed out antenna. The results were not good, the
    tuned frequency shifted to 137 Mhz. I’m going to do the same test with a
    5/8 wavelength antenna sometime.

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  3. 1oldarmyguy
    1oldarmyguy says:

    I used PVC pipe, but instead of being zip tied it suspends via bungee cords
    about 3 inches form the mast. I wish I had the equipment like you do to
    test and see how that configuration works. After watching this I beginning
    to think it is best just to suspend with para cord from a tree. I have also
    looked at the arrow J pole, and going to hide it in my attic, along with my
    scanner antenna. Great video, you always do a great job explaining stuff
    like this.

    Reply
  4. ccg711
    ccg711 says:

    the coverings add a dielectric coefficient you have to account for. wish i
    knew the equations but had similar problems with wifi antennas i’ve tried
    making.

    Reply
  5. GUERRILLACOMM
    GUERRILLACOMM says:

    @1oldarmyguy You might be ok with 3 inches from the mast. Though now you
    got me interested to see how much distance from plastic material or wood
    before the antenna starts to de-tune. I’ve heard good things about the
    Arrow j-pole, they’re pretty soldier proof :-}

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  6. Greg Allen
    Greg Allen says:

    So I am new to all this Ham stuff and looking into extended my HT range
    while in the house. Based on your explanation regarding why they call the
    frequency 2m is because it needs to be 2m from an object for proper
    transmission. This test just confirms that correct? 

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  7. N2LRB
    N2LRB says:

    Thank you for this video. It proves what many have been saying about the
    effect that any nearby objects have on the antenna. I have seen at least
    three YouTube videos today alone of hams putting this Slim Jim inside or
    outside of PVC as a way to keep it straight. None of them care enough about
    their equipment to check their SWR and the frequency that the antenna is
    tuned for once you place this antenna inside or close to any object,
    metallic or not. I use this antenna and it is hung as far away as possible
    from any object. 73 from N2LRB

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  8. Amateur Operator
    Amateur Operator says:

    Another great video GG. I had been tearing my hair out trying to figure
    just thing out (HOA problems) and couldn’t find much help on the net. I
    don’t know if I missed it or not but did you try the pole that came from an
    old antenna? If so how did that fair? Keep up the good work and can’t wait
    to see the next one.

    Reply
  9. GUERRILLACOMM
    GUERRILLACOMM says:

    @DuroWarrior Thanks man. yeah, it was the first test with the fiberglass
    pole, that was the hollowed out antenna. The results were not good, the
    tuned frequency shifted to 137 Mhz. I’m going to do the same test with a
    5/8 wavelength antenna sometime.

    Reply
  10. 1oldarmyguy
    1oldarmyguy says:

    I used PVC pipe, but instead of being zip tied it suspends via bungee cords
    about 3 inches form the mast. I wish I had the equipment like you do to
    test and see how that configuration works. After watching this I beginning
    to think it is best just to suspend with para cord from a tree. I have also
    looked at the arrow J pole, and going to hide it in my attic, along with my
    scanner antenna. Great video, you always do a great job explaining stuff
    like this.

    Reply
  11. ccg711
    ccg711 says:

    the coverings add a dielectric coefficient you have to account for. wish i
    knew the equations but had similar problems with wifi antennas i’ve tried
    making.

    Reply
  12. GUERRILLACOMM
    GUERRILLACOMM says:

    @1oldarmyguy You might be ok with 3 inches from the mast. Though now you
    got me interested to see how much distance from plastic material or wood
    before the antenna starts to de-tune. I’ve heard good things about the
    Arrow j-pole, they’re pretty soldier proof :-}

    Reply
  13. Greg Allen
    Greg Allen says:

    So I am new to all this Ham stuff and looking into extended my HT range
    while in the house. Based on your explanation regarding why they call the
    frequency 2m is because it needs to be 2m from an object for proper
    transmission. This test just confirms that correct? 

    Reply
  14. N2LRB
    N2LRB says:

    Thank you for this video. It proves what many have been saying about the
    effect that any nearby objects have on the antenna. I have seen at least
    three YouTube videos today alone of hams putting this Slim Jim inside or
    outside of PVC as a way to keep it straight. None of them care enough about
    their equipment to check their SWR and the frequency that the antenna is
    tuned for once you place this antenna inside or close to any object,
    metallic or not. I use this antenna and it is hung as far away as possible
    from any object. 73 from N2LRB

    Reply

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