2M Antenna Projects and Designs
A collection of antenna projects and designs for the 2-meter band (144 MHz), suitable for amateur radio enthusiasts.
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Based on a design by JM1SZY for 50 MHz that he developed using YO -
A portable VHF home-made Yagi-Uda antenna, that is extremely easy to build and very cheap. Moreover this antenna, while dismounted is just 1 meter long, and the total weight is just 100 grams. -
DJ9BV yagi antenna for 2 meters band -
Two Versions of 5 elements stacked 25 Ohm Yagis with 1,80 m and 2,00 m Boom -
Making your own 2 metre (146 MHz) 5/8th wave whip antenna -
DK7ZB 9 element antenna -
An homebrew crossed Yagi antenna for two meters band based on DK72B design with pictures, detailed description and tricks by Barry Zarucki M0DGQ -
This halo antenna was built to have an omnidirectional coverage while working in VHF contests. -
A magnetic loop antenna for 144 mhz, two meter band -
AF4AR/W6ARQ KC5BBP modified square loop antenna -
A project by N6BG for a four element cubical quad antenna for the 2 meters band -
A full wave 2-meter VHF omnidirectional antenna by ON6MU -
Design for a 5 element 2 Metre beam with a forward gain of 8dBD and a front to back ratio of over 24dB. -
146MHz 5/8 ground plane tower mounted antenna. The antenna was largely based information and analysis provided by the RSGB's. VHF UHF Manual, fourth edition by G.R.Jessop, G6JP -
2 meters band HB9CV antenna -
Great first time J-pole project. Covers most of the basics. This small and thin design also makes it good for several stealth applications. -
This antenna was designed by N6JSX Kuby for Transmitter hiding. Fitting the requirements of directionality, high gain, and portability. This antenna was derived from the ARRL Handbook information on Quagi's and Yagi's; in the absence of two meter Quagi information, UHF Quagi dimensions were scaled into 146 MHz use. -
A five element quad antenna for 144 MHz DIY Project. This 2 Meter 5 Element Quad antenna was modeled using EZNEC, with a boom from a UHF TV antenna and CPVC pipe for spreaders. Constructed for 146MHz, it exhibits a gain of 10.7dB and an impedance of 75 ohms. Real-world results surpass the HT antenna, reaching over 20 repeaters up to 75 miles away. The design, costing around $10, employs simple tools for assembly. -
7 dB for 7 Bucks, a 2 meter beam antenna for the cost of a fast food meal! -
W7SIR cubical quad antenna for 146 mhz -
Pictures comments and detail on a 2 elements antenna for 2 meters band -
A home made yagi antenna featuring 6db forward gain and 22 Db front back -
Add some gain over your rubber dummy load with this full size dipole on your HT. -
J-Pole Antenna by K4TAX -
Great first time J-pole project. Covers most of the basics. This small and thin design also makes it good for several stealth applications. -
A 2-metre Quad antenna project by K6WXA in PDF file -
Dimensions and plan to build a W5UN EME quagi antenna -
2 meters copper tube antenna, tested with an Icom IC-V8000 -
Here are construction plans of a Turnstile antenna that can be used for space communication on the 2 meter amateur radio band. Specifically for 145.80 mHz -
Here are construction plans of a Turnstile antenna that I use for space communication on the 2 meter amateur radio band. -
A home made vertical polarized moxon antenna for 144 MHz, includes dimensions, antenna pattern, SWR and antenna gain plots by WB5CXC -
Making your own 2 metre (146 MHz) 5/8th wave whip antenna -
2 Meter Antenna for Bicycle Mobile Operation -
A Useful Horizontally Polarised Omni-directional Antenna with Gain for 144 MHz -
A moxon antenna project for the 145 MHz -
2m SSB/CW-12.5 Ohm Yagis with extrem high gain and small bandwidth. These Yagis were constructed as ultra-light, portable Yagis with extrem high gain. They have small bandwidth and are working from 144,0-144,8MHz with good SWR. -
Elelement yagi beam antenna for 2 meters band by ON6MU -
3 elements VHF Yagi homebrew antenna designed with YAGIMAX 3. Maximum forward GAIN is about 8,17 DBi. This antenna offering an effective radiation power 4 times greater of the transceiver output by SV1BSX -
A four element 2 meter quad antenna project -
A homebrew project for a 2 meter 4 element yagi beam antenna by 2E0HTS -
43 Element Yagi for 144.200 MHz by VE7BQH -
A 5/8 wave stacked j-pole antenna plan -
In this eHam article you will find parts list and dimension sheet for a 2m square dipole, made from copper plumbing fittings and 1/2 inch copper water pipe. -
A 6 elements VHF Yagi antenna designed with YAGIMAX 3 and made by SV1XY with excellent results on local and satellites contacts like UO-14 and AO-27 -
Building details of a VHF colinear antenna with 6 db gain -
The QM7 antenna is a simple 7 elements Yagi with 3.7 m boom length for the lower 144 MHz SSB/MGM band, in PDF Format -
A simple design of a 9 elem. yagi antenna for 2 meters band -
Omnidirectional and horizontally polarized VHF antenna -
A 2 meter (146 Mhz) J-Pole antenna that is inexpensive, and easy to build. -
G0KYA's Amateur Radio Blog, make a 2m Slim Jim antenna out of 300 Ohm ribbon cable. -
A home made project for a 7 element yagi antenna for the two meters band based on the DK7ZB original desing. -
Build a portable VHF yagi antenna for 2 meters. All you need is two rabbit ear antennas from Radio Shack, two CATV baluns, four feet of 3/4 CPVC pipe with one tee. -
The Contesters Choice -
This antenna is unique in that it is enclosed entirely in 3/4" PVC -
W5GVE article on homebrewing a 144 MHz DDRR antenna for mobile use -
The page describes the construction of a simple omnidirectional, vertically-polarised dipole antenna for two metres using coaxial cable. It can be used indoors or outdoors, with no extravagant gain claims. The project is low-cost and can be completed in about 20 minutes. -
Yagi beam plans for 144MHz band -
An efficient 2 meter antenna disguised as a TV Satellite dish. This vertically polarized horizontal slot antenna, cut into the reflector of a TV dish, might be the ultimate stealth antenna. -
A 4 yagi beam VHF antenna made with PVC easy to carry in a backpack for portable operations -
An easy to build moxon antenna for portable use. A Moxon Rectangle is a two element beam, where both elements are folded towards eachother. -
The diagram below shows the basic arrangement of the 2m Half-Wave version of the antenna. A 6m diagram is available too. -
This article describes the 144MHz horizontally polarised antenna at VK1OD in November 2008. The antenna uses two identical four element arrays that were constructed around 1970 -
Homebrew VHF Yagi 50MHz 144MHz 432MHz 1296MHz 2320MHz 6M 2M 70CM 23CM 13CM Yagis -
Here's an antenna that you can take with you. This is made from cheap flat 300 ohm TV antenna wire. -
The 2 meters version of the HB9RU antenna in german -
Plan of a helix antenna for 2 meter satellite use by VK5ZAI -
Article by Ed Bathgate, N3SDO as published in CQ VHF Magazine July, 1988 -
The page describes two types of 2 meter J-Pole antennas, one made of copper pipe and a roll-up J-pole made of TV twin lead, providing dimensions, components, and construction details. It is authored by Dr. Carl O. Jelinek N6VNG. -
A vertical linear loaded antenna for 2 meters band in italian -
Build a 2m 8db collinear for portable use -
This article is about a home made project of a whip antenna for 2 meters band. Includes lenght of whip for all frequencies from 140 MHz to 151 MHz both in mm and inches -
2 Meter Halo Antenna project by Mike Fedler with many detailed pictues and detailes homebrewing instructions so you can build your own -
A 144 MHz dipole antenna made from coax, PVC pipe, and aluminum foil tape -
Building a 2 metre 144MHz VHF Yagi beam antenna, designed for portable use. -
144 Mhz portable 4 elements quand antenna by N1LO -
A portable 4 elements quad antenna for 144 MHz, 9 to 10 DBd forward gain, 30 DB front-to-back ratio, and 33 DB front-to-side ratio -
A simple portable VHF ground plane antenna project used for ARES activities -
A 3 and 5 element portable yagi antennas for 2 meter band -
The QM7 antenna is a simple 7 elements Yagi with 3.70 m boom length for the lower 144 MHz SSB/MGM band, used it mainly for Sporadic-E and MS contacts. It exhibits a forward gain of 11.35 dBd; i.e. 13.5 dB forward gain over the isotropic radiator, while the F/R is about 12.5 dB -
Some thoughts on a "hardware-store special" 2-meter quad, and a modified quad for 2 or 10 meters by K3MT -
A VHF Quad antenna for teh two meters band in italian -
The DK7ZB-Quadruple-Quadlong for the 2 meter Band -
Designing quagi and yagi antennas on 2 Meters, some preliminary notes by Cebik, W4RNL -
This resource provides a detailed guide on constructing a J-pole antenna specifically for the 2 meter band, which is popular among amateur radio operators. The article outlines the materials needed, including various sizes of aluminum pipes and PVC, as well as the tools required for assembly. It emphasizes the simplicity and effectiveness of the J-pole design, making it an ideal choice for newcomers to amateur radio. The instructions are straightforward, allowing users to build the antenna in less than an hour, and include tips for tuning the antenna for optimal performance. In addition to the construction details, the resource includes practical advice on the assembly process, such as how to cut and join the pipes, as well as how to mount the SO239 connector. The author shares personal experiences and insights on achieving a low standing wave ratio (S.W.R.) and suggests modifications for creating bi-band or tri-band J-pole antennas. This comprehensive guide is enriched with photographs that illustrate the construction steps, making it easier for users to follow along and successfully build their own J-pole antenna. -
This VHF 145 MHz antenna is easy to build and with no radials. It shows equal gain of 5/8 lambda. It is light weight, you can hang it somewhere (on a tree may be) and work. -
Drawing and assembling instruciton for Slim-Jim 2m Antenna -
The slim-jim antenna for 144 MHz -
These yagis and groups were designed with YO7.23 from K6STI and checked with EZNEC from W7EL. With a gain of 14/17/20dBd they have a good relation between gain and mechanical problems. -
6 element super duper moxon antenna for the 144 MHz, a modified HAARP Antenna projetc -
Tombone VHF antenna for 146 MHz ad designed by YB8EIP -
An Attic version for limited space applications by NW9T -
The HB9CV-Beam is a 2-Element-Yagi with two driven elements and was introduced by Rudolf Baumgartner, HB9CV in the 1950ies. This beam antenna is a coax-feeded version of the ZL-Special construction by DK7ZB for 2m, 6m and 10m -
A 2 meter antenna made of copper tubes, offering circular polarization -
The Grid Yagi (or Grid Quad) is a high performance yagi antenna that can be built with readily obtainable inexpensive materials. Described here is a 6 element 2 meter version with a boom length of about 1 wavelength, shown -
The Little Stick antenna is an aluminium version of the Vertical Bazooka design which was made from coax. -
We often think of the Moxon rectangle as strictly an HF antenna. However, its small size and special far field pattern lend themselves to some VHF applications. So let's see how to adapt the design to 2 meters (as a popular band choice) and also see a few of the uses to which we may effectively put the design. -
By ON4CFC Pascal, describe how to build a Sperrtopf or Sleeve antenna for the 144 Mhz, PDF File by antennex -
The "Tiny 2" is a great little 2 meter beam. It has some really interesting properties and it is a fantastic first time antenna project for the beginner. -
Similar to Tiny 2 but this three element direct connect antenna utilizes a reflector and a director to achieve gain. -
A Moxon rectangle antenna for 2 meters -
2M Yagi made from Measuing Tape by NT1K -
A popular 2 meter antenna returns in an improved, easier to reproduce form, 2008 QST article -
2 m. Band VHF Collinear with 2 Dipoles by sv1bsx -
A project for a four element cubical quad antenna for 144 MHz in portuguese -
2 meters band VHF dipole with gamma match system -
KF4SCI picture of a project for a VHF UHF jpole antenna working on 220 and 440 MHz. -
You can make your own 2-meter "rubber duckies" that will likely perform much better than many commercial units. -
VHF Antenna in a lunchbox. The magnetic loop on two metres band Lloyd Butler VK5BR -
Triband DK7ZB VHF Yagi antenna for 6 m, 4 m and 2 m with a single feedpoint -
YU7EF EF0206 2m Band 6 Element Yagi Antenna project, provides 11.8 dbi gain -
This design was adapted from an article in the ARRL Handbook and built with simplicity and duplicity in mind. This antenna is a vast improvement over a standard dipole with a forward gain of around 8db with a front to back ratio of 10db. -
This 2 meter 3 element cubical quad antenna is small, light weight and portable. A backpack antenna that is easy to put together in just minutes and parts store inside the boom making it ready for travel or storage. -
144MHz 2m Portable Yagi VHF Beam Antenna. This page contains construction details on a 2 metre 144MHz VHF Yagi beam antenna, designed for portable use. -
Homebrew a 2 meter square dipole antenna -
A moxon anetenna plan for 144 MHz -
A basic drawing of a 2 meter quad antenna for 144 MHz -
A great and efficient monoband VHF portable antenna. The article consist of two version of a 12.5 Ohm 3 elements yagi beam antenna plans for the two meter band, a full sized and a shortened version expecially designed for the SSB and CW on 144 MHz. -
A 144 MHz six element yagi beam antenna plan -
The 2m 7 element Yagi antenna is a perfect beam antenna with 11dB gain and a front-to-back ratio of 20-25 dB. It has seven elements and requires a matching network built of 3/8" aluminum tubing and RG-8 cable. The gamma tube is adjusted to provide the best fit, and the gamma-driven element feeding clamp is tightened. If the beam is vertical, a non-conducting mast is utilized to prevent detuning and skewing of the radiation pattern. For optimal VHF operating, the antenna is installed at a height of 30 feet or higher. -
This little antenna is cheap and easy to build, lightweight, and very functional on 2 meters and 70 centimeters by NA4IT -
Backpacking, boating or mountaintopping ? Invest your time and pack this novel directional gain antenna on your next expedition -
A simple center-fed dipole made just with a thin-wall PVC pipe, aluminum tape, and RG-8X coax -
This stacking offers a well known simple phasing technique. All elements can be fed in parallel by open wires provided that they are fed in phase. This can be achieved by twisting the open wire phasing-lines at 180 degrees. -
Constructing a 5-element quad antenna, the author aimed for low cost and simplicity, resulting in an effective design with 11 dBi gain and SWR of 2:1 or better across the 2-meter band. Using wood and dowels, the antenna costs under $8 and takes less than two hours to build with basic tools. The model predicts excellent performance, confirmed by ARRL Lab measurements. Practical field results demonstrate improved communication, even in simplex mode. -
This article serves as a beginner-friendly guide to constructing a simple VHF dipole antenna for 2 meters, perfect for novices in the hobby. With an emphasis on affordability and simplicity, it explains the basics without overwhelming technical details. Recommendations for coaxial cable and mounting methods are provided, offering practical solutions for effective communication. By following these instructions, novices can build a functional antenna without breaking the bank. -
This page provides a detailed review and installation experience of a new 6 and 2 meter dual band Yagi antenna. The author shares insights on the purchase process, shipping, assembly, and performance of the antenna in their backyard setup. The content is useful for hams looking for information on dual band Yagi antennas, especially those interested in improving their contest operations or backyard installations. The author's personal experience and challenges with mounting the antenna on a small push-up mast are also discussed. -
Learn how to easily improve your handheld VHF performance on the 2-meter band with the Flowerpot antenna. This simple DIY antenna made from coaxial cable requires minimal tools and materials, providing a big range upgrade compared to standard rubber-duck antennas. Discover how to build, tune, and optimize the Flowerpot antenna for excellent performance. Ideal for hams looking for lightweight, portable solutions for handhelds, mobile rigs, home stations, SOTA/POTA activations, and emergency communication. -
A New Way to build a 1/4 Wave Ground Plane Antenna -
The article describes a high-gain, compact beam antenna design for the 2-meter band (144-146 MHz). The NSH 4x4 Boomer is a 4-element antenna that is mounted on a 4-foot boom with an 8.2 dB gain, 1.2:1 SWR, and a front-to-back ratio of 18 db. It is designed for mobile operations and little area, making it perfect for field usage such as disaster management. The design employs regularly spaced parts with a straightforward gamma match for tuning, and the construction materials include a square boom and polished aluminum tubes. In local and portable tests, the antenna worked regularly, achieving contact distances of up to 15 kilometers. -
This DIY guide details constructing a 5-element Yagi antenna for VHF frequencies. Yagi antennas offer directional signal transmission/reception compared to omnidirectional ones. The guide covers material selection (aluminum, screws, etc.), design using software or formulas, and step-by-step assembly including cutting elements, drilling holes, and attaching the coaxial cable. While calculations are provided for a 146 MHz design, adjustments are necessary for different frequencies. Safety precautions and potential result variations are emphasized.