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J-pole antenna made easy using a twinlead by W4ZT

A _Topfkreis_ antenna, also known as a "bicycle pump" antenna, is presented as a simple vertical design for the 70 cm band. This variant of the J-pole antenna is notable for not requiring a ground plane, simplifying deployment. The construction details specify using aluminum tubing for the radiating element, with precise measurements for the quarter-wavelength outer tube (32 mm diameter) and the three-quarter wavelength inner sliding tubes (10 mm and 8 mm). Feeding is via a 50-ohm coaxial cable connected 90 mm from the base of the central tube. This design can achieve a gain of **4 to 6 dB** when properly tuned using the adjustable radiating element. The article details the fabrication of a critical aluminum washer, suggesting a method using a hole saw and a drill press as a lathe for precise adjustment. The illustrated example is specifically for the 70-centimeter band, and the author, Pop, clarifies construction points in the comments, including material choices and assembly techniques, ensuring a robust build for VHF/UHF operation.

The PDF document, titled "J-Poles," presents various J-pole antenna designs covering the 50 MHz to 450 MHz frequency range. It includes construction details for several specific bands, such as a 6-meter J-pole, a 2-meter J-pole, and a 70-centimeter J-pole. The content outlines the fundamental principles of J-pole operation, including the quarter-wave radiator and half-wave matching stub. Each design features specific dimensions for elements like the radiator length, stub length, and spacing, often expressed in inches. The document also discusses feeding arrangements and impedance matching considerations inherent to J-pole antennas. It provides practical guidance for homebrewing these antennas using common materials like copper pipe or wire elements. The resource offers insights into the advantages of J-poles, such as their omnidirectional pattern and ease of construction, making it a practical reference for radio amateurs interested in VHF/UHF antenna projects.

This strange looking antenna is a combination of Coupled-Resonator principle by K9AY and a quarter stubs to achieve low angle radiation pattern. Designed with 4nec2 NEC based antenna modeler and optimizer for 145/220/440MHz bands

A 144/440 dual band open stub J-Pole Antenna project by NT1K

A Half wave antenna has a high impedance feed point. This can be matched using a 1/4 wave stub matching section and converts the 40m vertical into an L-shaped 20m J-Pole antenna. The 300 ohm feeder used for this purpose must be kept away from the ground.

Original article published on February 1992 on 73 Amateur Radio Today about the 2m and 70 cm copper cactus J-pole antenna

Based on original G2BCX design this J-Pole antenna for the six meter band is made with a homemade ribbon cable. The antenna shown in this article includes a coaxial cable choke feed to remove RF currents from flowing on the outer of the cable.

A J-pole antenna plan made using a half inch copper tubing

A Lindenblad Antenna for 145 MHz and 435 MHz with an integrated 50 MHz J-pole

Pipe your signals to 146 and 445 MHz with one antenna!

Understanding Gain differences, j-pole and end-feed vertical antennas.

This article document a 2 element half wave collinear J-Pole antenna by KC9EOT and KB8OJH

Online J-Pole antenna length calculator

Located in southern Ontario Canada, supplier for HF VHF antenna kits, aluminium tubing, portable j-pole antennas, lightning suppressors, connectors and adapters

An easy portable VHF antenna to build for ARES - RACES work is the 300 Ohm Twin Lead JPole antenna

A very basic guide to antennas concept. Explain the usage of dummy load, basic antennas like dipole o j-poles.

A 915 MHz four bay j-pole antenna plan

A Unique VHF Antenna with gain over a J-Pole Jose I. Calderon, DU1ANV

An online J-Pole antenna calculator that need just to input the frequency and calculates in inch size of each element

This is a simple portable 2-meter J-Pole antenna. You start with a piece of 450-Ohm Ladder Line

70 MHz jpole half wave antenna by G7OGQ and G8CVF

An interesting article on how to make copper cactus J-Pole antennas

Ground Plane - 1/4 wave vertical, J-Pole, 3 Element Yagi Beam and simple antenna supports

After you have build this antenna, you may not need anything else. This article shows how to build a VHF j-pole antenna and how to protect it by inserting it into a PVC tube, the correct way.

The collinear J-Pole, often known as the Super-J, does improve the behavior over a regular J-Pole. As many attest, there is an advantage when vertically combining 1/2 radiating sections to have a bit of separation between the half-wave end points. The Super-J has very little separation between the two half-wave radiators.

This is the construction of a copper cactus style j-pole antenna.

Build the Slim JIM Antenna, a unique VHF Antenna with gain over a J-Pole Jose I. Calderon, DU1ANV

A comparative article on performance differences between Slim Jim antennas versus J-Pole antennas

Constructing a 2-meter Moxon antenna for MURS channels, this resource details the antenna's geometry and expected radiation pattern. The design, optimized for low SWR, high gain, and front-to-back ratio on the first three MURS channels, uses 1/8-inch bronze brazing rod for elements. Author John E. Davis provides specific geometric parameters (A, B, C, D dimensions) rounded to the nearest 16th of an inch, along with a link to the final _.nec_ file for further analysis. Performance results show the attic-mounted Moxon performs well on the 2-meter band, despite its MURS optimization, with measured SWR plots provided. NEC-2 modeling predicts over 6 dBi gain and 40 dBi front-to-back ratio in free space. The author compares its directional performance to a _J-pole_ antenna, demonstrating substantially better signal strength for a nearby repeater when the Moxon is pointed in its general direction, confirming its superior gain and directivity.

The twin-lead portable rollup J-Pole antenna, assembled and ready for deployment

The copper J-Pole antenna soldered in a couple of hours with an interesting method to setup the feeding point

Stealth Ham Radio Antenna, concealed satellite Dish J-Pole antenna

A J-pole antenna plan for 50 MHz based on the DK7ZB design

Online calculator for J-Pole antennas. The J-pole antenna consists of a short and a long vertical pole with a feed point near the bottom. The antenna looks like the letter J, hence the name J-pole antenna.

If you like building good antennas, this one is for you. The J-pole is a slim, omnidirectional, half-wave antenna fed at the end through a quarter-wave shorted transmission line. Its predecessor is the famous Zepp antenna developed for the Zeppelin airship.

6 Meter J-Pole from 450 Ohm Ladder Line a quickie project

A multiband J-Pole antenna project that cover 144,220 and 430 MHz. The articles includes several pictures of this multi-band antenna, including handmade schematics and diagrams, project is mainly in Italian

The standard J-Pole antenna is a end fed 1/2 wavelength antenna, in this article is explained also how to build an expanded Super J Pole that provides about 4.5 dbd gain. These antennas can be built from EMT electric conduit pipe

The IK7IMP personal page provides details on the _Ham Portal_ software, an Italian-language application designed for managing amateur radio websites, including an online logbook feature. The resource also mentions the development of a J-pole antenna project, indicating a focus on practical radio construction and design. Content on the site covers general amateur radio topics, with specific mentions of equipment from manufacturers like Yaesu, Icom, and Kenwood, alongside antenna brands such as KLM and Tonna. The page serves as a hub for Icilio Carlino's amateur radio activities, offering insights into his interests in DXing, contesting (CW), and general radio operation. It also includes information relevant to the local amateur radio community in Lecce and Salento, Italy, referencing the Associazione Italiana Radioamatori (ARI) and the IQ7AF project.

How to setup and configure the buddipole antenna in the J-Pole mode for the six meter band

The page provides information on a simple 50MHz J-Pole Antenna project based on the DK7ZB design. It explains the principle of the Wireman-J-Pole, the feeding process, practical mounting, and simulation results using MMANA GAL. The content aims to guide amateur radio operators in building their own J-Pole antennas for the 6-meter band.

One of the featured products, the V350 CAMP, is a multiband vertical antenna covering 6 to 80 meters, priced at R$ 799,90, demonstrating the range of ready-to-use solutions available. The inventory includes various antenna types such as **HF**, **VHF**, and **UHF** designs, along with dual-band options like the J-Pole Dual V/UHF for R$ 235,00. For those building their own arrays, the store stocks essential components like element holders, clamps, junction boxes, and aluminum plates, alongside specialized items such as the KIT Isolador Central Dipolo - 01DX for R$ 99,90. The shop also provides a comprehensive selection of installation hardware, including diverse antenna mounts, PTT supports, and various coaxial cables like RG58 and RG213, with prices up to R$ 849,90 for RG213. Connectors such as UHF male PL259 and various adapters are readily available, ensuring compatibility for different setups. Additionally, specialized items like side handles for popular transceivers such as the FT857/891 and IC7300 are offered, catering to specific equipment needs. Beyond antennas, the store supplies practical accessories like transport bags, 12V power cables for transceivers, and even branded merchandise like the Antena Kit mug. Rodrigo Gonçalves, PP5BT, manages the operation from Blumenau, SC, Brazil, providing direct contact via WhatsApp at +55 47 9.9985.0155.

The J Pole antenna is a good omnidirectional antenna that can be used for portable or fixed station usage. It does not need a ground, and neither complex feed systems. It can be homemade with simple material and in several ways.Article in Italian

A homemade j-pole antenna for six meters band, designed to work on local repeaters, and working on the 52-53 MHz. Includes a list of needed materials and detailed description on assembling the copper tubes used to build this antenna.

Complete plan for making a 2-meter J-Pole antenna. This drawing in PDF File includes a detailed list of the parts needed to assemble the Jpole antenna for 144 MHz.

This J-Pole is mounted on a fishing rod. The radiator L1 is an isolated copper-wire with a length of 281,5 cm while the quarter-wave matching sector L2 is made with 450-Ohm-Wireman-cable

This article provides details on building a 6 Meter J-Pole antenna using PVC pipe for an enclosure. This antenna uses flat 450 ohm Window Line for the tuning stub.

This is a simple half wave antenna for 70 cm band, made using the jpole design.

The collinear J-Pole, often known as the Super-J, does improve the behavior over a regular J-Pole. there is an advantage when vertically combining 1/2 radiating sections to have a bit of separation between the half-wave end points. Get 0.8 dB more gain out of the trusty Super-J by replacing the traditional phasing stub with a long coil.