If you really want an effective and simple to build 2M antenna for FM
work, purchase an SO-239, (UHF Female chassis fitting) and a couple
pieces of brass welding rod, or hobby rod.

Using nothing more than pliers and a solder iron you can make a nice
ground plane antenna. Vertical piece cut to about 19 inches, three or
four radials cut to about 20 inches, and bend the ground radials down
about 45 dgreees. This will provide a near perfect 50 ohm match. Simply
screw the PL-259 on your cable on to this antenna and tape it to the
side of a wood or metal pole. Real easy, and real effective.


Ed K7AAT