Subj : Looking into HAMing...
To   : Frank
From : Belly
Date : Tue Aug 30 2005 12:44 am

  Re: Looking into HAMing...
  By: Frank to Deuce on Sat Aug 20 2005 02:40 am

 >     On the type I have built (1/2" copper pipe) the biggest problem is makin
 >   a strong/weather proof connection across the J. This may be an advantage t
 >   building one like Angus mentioned.
 > 
 >     I honestly think if you build one, especially if you can pick up the 
 >   materials cheaply you won't be disapointed. There are also plans on the
 >   web to build these out of 400 hom ladder line. I've never built one of 
 >   these but I'm told they work well also.

I have a dual-band 2m/70cm "super-J" that I made from 1/2" copper pipe. It
works well on both bands. I also made a 2m J-pole from 300-ohm TV flat-lead
line that works OK. It's currently rolled up in the glove compartment of my
car, I think.

     o
    (O) 
   BeLLy


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