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A simple dipole antenna for use on the 2m and 70cm amateur radio bands. Built to [http://www.amateurradio.bz/2m-70cm_vertical_dipole_antenna.html this design]. | A simple dipole antenna for use on the 2m and 70cm amateur radio bands. Built to [http://www.amateurradio.bz/2m-70cm_vertical_dipole_antenna.html this design]. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:16, 21 June 2014
| Portable 2/70 Dipole Antenna | |
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| Created | 20/01/2012 |
| Members | Samuel |
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A simple dipole antenna for use on the 2m and 70cm amateur radio bands. Built to this design.
The larger element is 1m, the smaller 35cm making it a half-wave (λ/2) on both bands. I've been using it mainly with a cheap 5W handheld radio (a Baofeng UV-5R) and it has proved pretty effective, especially on 2m. It folds up quite small and will fit in a backpack. It may benefit from the addition of a balun.
Antenna connected to Baofeng UV-5R
Antenna packed up
Closer view
