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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandKb9vbr
Ean0713543871548
GTIN0713543871548
UPC0713543871548
Model2 Meter Antenna
eBay Product ID (ePID)21028315967
Product Key Features
BandUHF, VHF
Compatible ProductBase Station Radio
DirectivityOmni-Directional
Compatible BrandUniversal
TypeAntenna
Additional Product Features
Modified ItemNo
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 21 Sep, 2019Most favourable review
Excellent J-Pole Antenna!!
As a new Ham I am continually amazed about the knowledge and expertise of the Ham community. A few months ago I didn't know a J pole from a telephone pole. Anyway when I saw the ingenious design of this unit I purchase it on the spot as my first antenna for my 50 watt base unit install at home for the 70cm and 2 meter band use. It transmits and receives perfectly. Very low SWR and great range. That 239 connector is precisely placed by the designer for correct tuning. Also when I connect it to my police scanner it comes alive with signals I never heard before. It still cracks me up that it is plumbing copper but it is electrically perfect and durable. Will also work in an Attic installation. KB9VBR is the man!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Nov, 2020Most critical review
Works but Nothing Special
It arrived bent at an almost 45 degree angle. I had to bend it back into shape. For the high cost of shipping, I would have expected a better method of packaging. After I purchased the antenna, I saw that other builders sell a similar product for $30 and free shipping. It is well built and it works. I bought it to replace a 1/4 wave ground plane that I built for $1 out of scrap copper wire and a connector. The 1/4 wave seems to work a little bit better but the J-pole is more durable. At a total of $50 after shipping, I feel it is a bit overpriced. The connection is done well but I question the way it is connected. Some say that the center conductor should not be connected to the stub. I would have liked to see some weatherproofing of some sort at the connection. The SWR is 1.2 to 1.4 across the 2M ham band. My home brew 1/4 wave is below 1.2 across the entire 2M band. As it seems very durable, I will probably give this to a friend to put at the top of his 100' tree on a PVC mast. In this type of set-up, the durability and simplicity outweigh the mediocre performance.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Dec, 2018
Good, sensitive antenna for repeater or portable use.
This antenna comes ready to go and it resonates inside the band. The copper should last for many years. My reception tests showed that it is more sensitive within the band than my fiberglass vertical ground plane. However it loses that edge as you get further away from the band. But for amateur use within the band it is a great antenna. I highly recommend it for ease of installation or portable use. It is also a good permanent antenna for local repeaters. For the price it is a very good deal.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Jul, 2016
Great dual band antenna!
Hand built, very rugged, solid Copper, came to me well tuned for 2 meters. SWR also looked pretty good on 70 cm. I appreciated the spec sheet, and the discussion of antenna physics included with the antenna and the offer of additional tech help. This is a great antenna at any price but it is pretty exceptional at under $40. You really can't go wrong! .Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 22 Jun, 2016
First Ham Antanna 2 Meter Net
I looked a long time for my first antenna I wanted just the right one for the job the first time out of the box. You could spend a lot of money on on of these if you wanted to and not be any better than this one . It was every thing he said it would be. I checked into the local aries net Monday and It performed beautifully! Net head said it sounded great. Thanks for making my life a little easy-er. SWR"S were Dead On! Thank Dan.....Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Aug, 2016
Best Bang for the buck!
This antenna is by far the best all around bullet prof design. It will out preform the Ed Fong antenna 2 to 1 ! Weather does not effect it and age does not effect it. s.w.r is great all across the band. the 440 side of the antenna is just slightly better than most, but the 2 meter is way better!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 May, 2020
2 meter ham J-Pole tuned for public safety
I ordered this antenna because I was looking for a good antenna for roof mount for VHF scanner listening. I can't be happier with the purchase. Mounted about 30 feet off the ground, house on a hill. I am receiving signals from 100 miles away on VHF and great reception on UHF band as well. Solid construction, solid results. ThanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Jun, 2016
Very small, but works well.
I am using the antenna for a portable set up in a go-pack, the size is just right to put into an ammo box along with a small dual band radio and battery…Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Apr, 2016
Awesome
I cant believe how well this antenna works. It is just amazing. Very low swr, easy set up. It does what they say it does. Im really reaching out there with it. If your looking for a great antenna at a great price this one is for you. Im hitting reapters at a pretty good distance. What a great deal. Glad I went with this one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 Aug, 2016
Copper J-Pole Antenna...Ham Happiness
With this antenna I am hitting repeaters 40-60 miles away some times with only 5 watts! ... I live in the mountains and I am still getting into multiple repeaters... very low SWRs.... good 2 Meter and 70 cm tuning....very well made.... easy to mount.... should give years of service...excellent value.. 73's W4BBHVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
