[Antennas] Need Ideas

[Ron Youvan]

Ken wrote:

> I have a friend that is a voluntary emergency worker. He wants to have some way to extend the range of his HT while working in the back country/ mountains. The frequency is close to 2m, I will get that information when I start the calculations.

> The antenna must fit in a back pack when not in use and not be the only thing in there.
>   Something easy and quick to set up/through up and take down.

> I would like to have a reliable home-brew for him.

> YAGI?
> Dipole?

> Ideas ??

   First, he needs an end fed 1/2 wl dipole, home or commercially built.
(frequently a telescopic over-length ducky)
Secondly he needs a mag mount 1/4 wl vertical.
Thirdly something like a "J" pole or hangable vertical dipole.  Remember "J" poles can be made with 
twin lead and windowed line, in the open or within a section of PVC pipe.
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    Ron KA4INM - I'm proud to be Chuck's pop!