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June 20th 04, 06:38 PM

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On 17 Jun 2004 16:43:05 GMT, (Arrow146) wrote:

Remember back when some said my Open Stub J-pole (OSJ) design
Would not work very well.
Just take a look at 25 reviews at

Hi Al,

I have two. They do work and their performance is no different than
and other end fed halfwave, as expected and as modeled. Also side by
side with monoband plumber specials(1/2 cu pipe designs) it is a
match, as in no difference. One I use for semiportable ops as it's
dual band and easy to mount up on a portable tripod and 15ft of
masting.

It is as it claims and does as claims. Though it does real well in
the "survived a month banging around loose in the back of a pickup
test". I wanted more gain I'd do a 6db colinear but they are 3x
longer and the cheap ones are fragile and the good ones really cost.

Allison
KB1gmx
My only problem with J antennas is WHY. I can more easily build a 5/8.