Moody1951 wrote:
Please help me out with the math. What is the length of a 5/8s wavelength 2
meter antenna? I've got something that might be able to be cut to the freq.

Thanks

Too bad this thread degenerated into a bashing contest.

The length of the antenna is the least of your problems.
You need to figure out how to match it so it will take power.
A web search should turn up some options along with the proper length.
"J-pole" is a place to start. Simple and effective antenna. There are
also loading coil solutions if you're really stuck on 5/8 wave. If you
really want a "good" antenna, search on "coaxial collinear".
mike

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Go to http://www.hamradio.com/ .
"Quick Search by MODEL #" for SF-2. You will see "1) Manufacturer:
HUSTLER" for $14.95.
Click on "Add to my HRO Cart" and go from there.
Mike's right. For $15 it 'taint worth the trouble to build.
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"mike" wrote in message ...
Moody1951 wrote:
Please help me out with the math. .....

Too bad this thread degenerated into a bashing contest.

The length of the antenna is the least of your problems.
You need to figure out how to match it .....

Go to http://www.hamradio.com/ .
"Quick Search by MODEL #" for SF-2. You will see "1) Manufacturer:
HUSTLER" for $14.95.
Click on "Add to my HRO Cart" and go from there.
Mike's right. For $15 it 'taint worth the trouble to build.
Regards, K3DWW

"mike" wrote in message ...
Moody1951 wrote:
Please help me out with the math. .....

Too bad this thread degenerated into a bashing contest.

The length of the antenna is the least of your problems.
You need to figure out how to match it .....