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ARES/RACES
Emergency Antennas
- 300 TV Twin-lead J-Pole Antenna (Approximately 3 dB Gain)
This is an easy antenna to make from existing or inexpensive materials. It rolls up for easy storage and can be deployed in seconds; just hang from the nearest ceiling or attach to the end of a fiberglass fishing pole or PVC pipe. Better than a rubber duck (what isn't?).
- ¼ wave Mag Mount as a Portable Antenna
If you need to operate portable and only have a mag mount antenna available, try placing any large piece of metal underneath it. This might be a refrigerator, stationary car, or a metal rain gutter. You might also try making your own portable ground plane by placing some aluminum foil over a large piece of cardboard ( 2 feet x 2 feet minimum).
- American Legion J-Pole
If you are able to operate fixed portable, try the "American Legion J-Pole". Attach it to the top of a 10 foot section of PVC pipe and mount this to a camera tripod. Attach weights to the legs for stability. This makes a very nice fixed station antenna.
If you are interested in building
a J-Pole Antenna
click here the specifications.
Here's another design of the Copper J-Pole:
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