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Priliminary Results
Once again, thanks to all that have given input on this topic. I have done a ton of research on this subject, and based on the environment/cost/availability of raw materials I have constructed the 5/8 collinear J-pole antenna. I was able to easily tune the antenna to 1.1:1 SWR at the frequency i wanted using galvanized wire, pvc pipe, hose clamps and some coax cable. I chose galvanized wire for the environment, and based off of the past success of a HAM enthusiast.
The links previously provided had easy to follow instructions for constructing a 2M (146mhZ) antenna. Provided in the comment section was a design made by an enthusiast who decided to used steel over copper...what a great and unexpected result. I used hose clamps over circuit breaker connections, and achieved the same awesome 1.1:1 results with a slight bit of tuning. Great antenna, great comments, thank you all so much.
Please PM me with any requests regarding this subject.
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