[K3PZN-List] Building Antenna

[Philip Karras]

I see you're building a Yagi-Uda 2m antenna and need coax, and probably other stuff as well.
First, standardize on BNC coax connectors as much as possible. I'm mostly in to emergency service & BNCs are easy to connect/disconnect and you can find converters to any other kind of connector needed include the stupid SMA connectors which are too small, too cumbersome, and offer no base on an HT and will break from over use far too easily.
Next, Standardize your power connectors to Anderson Power Poles and follow the ARRL ARES alignment standard. This way when you go to play with others you'll be able to use their batteries or power supplies and radios with your batteries & power supplies.
Also, before you go buy anything post to the reflector and tell people what you need. There are so many of us with too much stuff that if you need something, that we have extra of, you can probable pick it up simply for the cost of your time and gas. This passing something on is a long standing Ham tradition, please help us continue this tradition to newcomers.
Disclaimer: The above are my humble opinions and preferences based on my cold weather experience. Please note that any ham related opinion may differ depending on the ham giving the advice ;)
73 de KE3FL,
Phil
AEC Carroll County OES, ORS, & VE
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