The making of a 2 meter antenna.

Sorry for my “wonderful” english language.

25 replies
  1. techdavey1000
    techdavey1000 says:

    Its better built than the crappy commercial Marine Radio antenna that I
    bought for two quid at a boat jumble! (the makers had used a springy
    phosphor bronze loading coil that was supposed to use its springiness to
    hold all the connections together without needing solder, FAIL! ) I would
    however recommend using Fluid Film Rope & Chain Lubricant (based on
    Lanolin) or varnish to stop the braid going green with verdigris. Of course
    in Australia it doesn’t rain very often and there isn’t the 90% humidity
    and salt spray that is so common here. Well done! 

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  2. kc8ntp
    kc8ntp says:

    I am an engineer and have built 1000s of antennas. That being said, in my
    opinion, this antenna is a testament to human ingenuity and
    resourcefulness! Incredibly simple, straightforward design that looks good!
    I will be building one, you can bet on that. 

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  3. Mauricio Riqueelme
    Mauricio Riqueelme says:

    yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…. y donde conectas el cable ???? en cual vuelta va
    el vivo ¿¿??? lleva planos de tierra ???? fake ????

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