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![]() N3 wrote: Because of restrictions i am unable to put up a two meter fm vertical antenna. What is the feasibility of putting up a random or long wire antenna for the two meter fm band? Doing a Google search i could not find any information concerning the above. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank You. I find it hard to imagine a 2M antenna that is easy to spot from a short distance away. However, the first 2M antenna I made took 5 pieces of copper wire, each 19 inches long, and a SO239 coax fitting (The type used on a panel, that has 4 holes in a flange to bolt it on). Four of the wires are bent at the end to make a short leg "L". the short leg is poked through the connector flange and soldered. The remaining wire is soldered into the center fitting of the connector, from the back. This is now a "Ground plane antenna". if the four wires pointing out from the connector are bent down at about 15-20 degrees, it should match 50 Ohms, or near it. Mine started life hanging from a light fixture in my bedroom, connected to the transmitter with a short piece of Coax. With 3 Watts, I could hit a repeater 30 Miles away. Good luck- Bill-W4BSG |
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