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The Skinny On Dualband SlimJim Antenna, Detailed Review & Theory.

Detailed review on a Dualband Slim Jim antenna. Extremely economical, transportable, good performance antenna for any preparedness situation. This is what I’…
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36 replies
  1. AzPapaLes
    AzPapaLes says:

    I have one of these antennas that I use for my base antenna with my Wouxun
    HT. On 2m I can hit a repeater over 80 miles away that is top of a peak.
    The price and performance of this antenna just blows me away. I have it
    strapped to a piece of 1/2 sch40 PVC with tie wraps. It is only 18-20 ft in
    the air on an old TV antenna mast. Great video on how the antenna works.

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  2. murrij
    murrij says:

    Thanks for this. Just ordered one. Going to use it with my new cheapo
    Baoefeng when it gets here. Very inexpensive portable setup. Again,
    appreciate the work and thank you.

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  3. CaaarloTeamswift
    CaaarloTeamswift says:

    Nice review ? What type of cable is provided with this antenna ? Looks like
    RG-58U, or is it a more expensive cable, like a foam cable or something
    like that ?

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  4. GUERRILLACOMM
    GUERRILLACOMM says:

    Anything is possible but in this case not practical. The metal of the car
    will seriously de-tune the antenna. the slim jim folded dipole design like
    to be free from near objects. I have 2 other videos that show detuning of
    the antenna when placed near PVC, ABS, fiberglass tubing.

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  5. Mike Lee
    Mike Lee says:

    Nice video very informative. I have one of those up in my loft, I get some
    very good reports about it. Just ordered another from eBay so wont be long
    until it arrives that one will go up in the back garden. M6YMN

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  6. willey dok
    willey dok says:

    I got a Slim Jim 2 meter: 1/2 inch copper, 58inches, 5db, I got it on ebay
    for 65USD with shipping, comes with plastic pvc and clamps.

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  7. GUERRILLACOMM
    GUERRILLACOMM says:

    @photofudge Congrats on your license. I’m gearing up onmaking a vid about
    camoflauging the slim jim, or making it hide in plain site. will be
    experimenting with various pipes and enclosures along with the effects of
    mounting it close to structures. I’m sort of curious about the subject too.
    I just gotta find the time that I dont have, but the vids will come. Thanks
    for watching.

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  8. photofudge
    photofudge says:

    Thank you for these very informative videos. I am purchasing a Yaesu VX-7R
    as per your recommendations in other videos. I just received my Technician
    class license and look forward to getting on the air besides through
    Echolink. I really appreciate this video, due to limited budget and
    apartment living, this looks like it will be my best option for an external
    antenna. Please keep the radio videos coming, I would love to see more
    about maximizing the VX-7R and radio in general. Thanks GG …73

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  9. biblesnbarbells
    biblesnbarbells says:

    Great review my friend. I am thinking of getting this for my handheld
    Wouxun Dual Band Radio. It would be great to carry in my pack.

    Reply
  10. RoninX4
    RoninX4 says:

    Thanks for the heads up on a good antenna, I’ve already scoped out some PVC
    to make a stick with, hell with paying 3x as much. Thanks GG. Stay Safe.

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  11. GUERRILLACOMM
    GUERRILLACOMM says:

    Thank you sir. I strive to have a reputation for strait forwardness,
    integrity, and dependable character in all I do. Your comment means alot to
    me.

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  12. awrwayne
    awrwayne says:

    I purchased one of these antennas from N9TAX. ARES was called out in my
    region a week ago. As an ARES member, I was deployed to a hospital to
    provide emergency communications. I used this antenna exclusively during
    the deployment and can vouch for it’s performance. If I could only pack one
    antenna for 2 meters/70 cm, it would be this antenna. 73

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  13. GUERRILLACOMM
    GUERRILLACOMM says:

    yes, it will work. I’ve seen professional installations mount their antenna
    upside down to direct the signal mor in a downward direction. you’ll loose
    a little bit of range but not enough to make a difference. Just make sure
    the antenna is clear of close objects horizontally, it does not like
    neighbors. Your profile name gave me a chuckle or two…..

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  14. 1oldarmyguy
    1oldarmyguy says:

    Great explanation of how it works. I looked into the making of these, and
    you are right for the cost its a great buy. I am ordering a second one to
    put up on my house and one and keep one for the bug out kit. Thanks for
    sharing.

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  15. rpcomms1
    rpcomms1 says:

    Enjoy video,like your straight forward approach very easy to understand.The
    only thing I could find wrong with this antenna due to the lower angle of
    radiation is when used is hilly terrain and your at the bottom of hills
    surrounding you its a lot harder getting your signal out,that say a quarter
    wave ground plane antenna mounted low (quarter wave has an higher angle of
    radiation).But I did find as long as you mount them high up and clear as
    you said in practice they work really well,I built a 2m (450 ohm ribbon
    feeder) and was very impressed with performance and got about 10mhz
    bandwidth in vhf range,that’s about 143 to 153mhz.Cant wait too see your
    antenna enclosure follow up vid,that’s something like to try!Cheers!

    Reply
  16. diymostthings
    diymostthings says:

    The function of the ferrite ring as described is nonsense – it will
    attenuate RF in BOTH directions, not just reflected RF.

    Reply
  17. Dalton Hall
    Dalton Hall says:

    Post video of next setup when you get your radio and antenna in if you
    don’t care because I’m curious of how you will have it installed.

    Reply

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