2 Meter Antenna

What is the most efficient 2 meter antenna for an amateur radio operator living in military housing on base? Nothing attached to the house, period. No antennas in the yard, no attic access. Basically, it cannot be seen from the outside. Pretty stringint rules. I am looking for the best range for my situation. Thank you in advance.

A good simple solution would be a 1/4 wave mag mount on a cookiesheet - it does work. You might be suprised at how many repeaters you can hit.

I just tried the hamradiooutlet.com catalog and I couldn't find an apartment 2M antenna. They do have mag mounts though.

2008-06-03 11:42:36 by blackmuttracing

The making of a 2 meter antenna

I need a 6/2 meter antenna for my father's ham radio. please if you have any info tell me. Thank you soo much! Happy holidays!!!!

I've been a licensed ham for many years, and I don't recall of hearing of a 6/2 meter antenna, ever. An L/2, meaning lambda/2, I've heard of...that's just a half wave antenna.
But in any case, ham radio antennas are very frequency specific, or at least band specific.
Your best bet is to first be certain of the mode of operation (whether you want a vertical or horz. polarized antenna) , and the band or bands you want to cover, and go visit one of these websites--
http://www.aesham.com/
http://www.hamradio.com/
http://www.hamcity.com/

2008-12-23 15:53:45 by Supergirl Power

Base threads are 3/8-24.
5/8 Wave 2 Meter (144-148MHz) base antenna (NOT A CB ANTENNA).
6dBi 5/8 wave design.
This assembly will mount to the top of any mast up to 1.5 (38mm) in diameter.
Solid fiberglass wound with 19 gauge heavy insulated copper wire, approximately 45 long

Im looking for a good ham radio 2 meter base antenna any recommendations?

I have the Arrow J-pole. Inexpensive, easy to assemble. It isn't the best antenna, but it is the best antenna for the price.

2009-01-06 14:42:38 by ems82494

Pre-Tuned For 144-152Mhz.
Great For 2M Ham Band.
Black Base Stainless Steel whip.
Fits any optional "NMO" Motorola style mount.
Approx 18" Tall.

it needs to be less than 90$ (chirstmas gift)

For that radio you will need a dual band antenna, (144/440) and you should be spending much less than 90 bucks.

Try these:
http://www.aesham.com/
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/index.php< br /> http://www.universal-radio.com/

2006-11-05 11:12:13 by matt

I was wondering if it's possible to convert a boomerang mobile tv antenna to work on 2 meters ham, and what would I need to do this?
I have an '07 PT Cruiser and thought that that would look cool on the car instead of the 5/8 wave mag mount that's on it now, plus also it would eliminate hitting low overhangs, the parking structure at the casino I work at etc. Thanks for any ideas. '73s KB9TKB

2 meter FM ham communications are all vertical polarized. The boomer is not, so even if you could get it to load up, it would have no vertical radiation so it would be mostly useless. Television broadcast is horizontal polarization by FCC regulation.

2009-07-19 23:09:48 by Randy W