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Essentially, a J-pole is a 1/2 wave resonant antenna connected to a quarter wave matching stub. The feedline is connected at a point on the matching stub that is at the feedline's characteristic impedance. The result is 3/4 of a wavelength on one side and 1/4 wavelength on the other side.

A j-pole antenna plan with drawings and dimensions that can help you on building your own j-pole antenna for the six meters band

A very essential j-pole antenna for 144 MHz. To adjust the SWR you will have to play with the 40mm distance between the coax feed and the braid inner conductor connection

This article provides details on building a 6 Meter J-Pole antenna using PVC pipe for an enclosure.

A comparison among a traditional J-Pole Antenna and 2BCX Slim Jim Antenna

The J-pole antenna calculator helps users design custom J-pole antennas for specific frequency bands. It provides dimensions for key antenna sections based on the chosen frequency and material’s velocity factor. The calculator also offers insights into J-pole antenna mechanics, velocity factors, and mounting tips, making it ideal for enthusiasts creating antennas for amateur or mobile radio communications.

The Pocket Portable J-Pole Antenna, a neat little project that will prove useful for portable operation or improving your HT in the fringe areas.

Online antenna calculator for J-Pole models.

This page provides a detailed guide on the J-pole antenna, an end-fed half-wave antenna matched to the feedline by a quarter-wave transmission line stub. It covers the characteristics, construction materials, feeding options, and mounting considerations for optimal performance. The information is useful for hams or amateur radio operators looking to build and set up a J-pole antenna for improved transmission and reception.