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Subject: (fwd) Re: Copper j-pole antenna - where?

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From: vaillan@ireq.hydro.qc.ca (Clement Vaillancourt)
Subject: Re: Copper j-pole antenna - where?
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In article gfr@desiree.teleport.com, genew@teleport.com (Gene Wolford) writes:
>Dick Partos (partos@larry.larc.nasa.gov) wrote:
>
>: >   Anyone out there know what issue of 73 had the constructionarticle on a
>: >   copper j-pole antenna? Thanks.  
>: >K
>
>: I'm pretty sure it was the April 1993 issue. I've been meaning to copy
>: it myself.  
>
>Also see April 92 CQ "Electricians Delight" antenna.
>
>73's
>Gene
>KB7WIP


And if you don't have copies, try this one, you can cut it, solder it and
tune it in 30 minutes!
73
Clem.


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> From: Ed Humphries <edh@hpuerca.atl.hp.com>
> Subject: Re: Copper Jpole!
> To: Vaillan@ireq.hydro.qc.ca (Clement Vaillancourt)
> Date: Wed, 17 Mar 93 15:04:50 EST
> 
>         The following is a description of a J-Pole antenna made from copper
>         pipe. You can use 1/2 inch to 1 inch pipe (wall thickness will
>         affect stiffness/stability AND price, but not performance). Larger
>         diameter pipe increases bandwidth, but 1/2 inch is fine for amateur
>         frequencies. Start with a 10 foot (standard) length of pipe, 1 90
>         degree (right angle) fitting, 1 "tee" fitting, 2 end-caps, 2 hose
>         clamps (worm-gear adjustable of the appropriate diameter), and your
>         coax (end stripped, braid separated, center conducter stripped, and
>         coax sealant to close opening in coax to keep water out). Use a tube
>         cutter (for best/easiest results) and cut the 10 foot pipe according
>         to the dimensions needed following the diagram below:
>                      __
>                         | <=endcap
>                         |
>                         |
>                     5/8 |
>                      or |
>                     1/2 |
>                    wave |
>                         |
>                         |
>                         |
>                      -- |   | <=endcap
>                         |   | 1/4
>                         |   | wave
>                         |   |
>     coax ctr conductor=>*   *<= coax shield
>                         |   |
>                  @ 5"-->|   |
>                  tee =>  ---  <= elbow
>                         |
>                         | < "leftover" pipe
>                         |
> 
>         For best general purpose use, the 5/8th wave version should be
>         used. The dimensions to cut are: 66 1/2 inches (5/8 + 1/4 matching
>         section), 19 inches (other half of 1/4 matching section), 3/4 inch
>         (joins the tee and the elbow), and the "leftover" 33 3/4 inchs that
>         forms the base. Use standard plumbing solder methods to join main
>         section to base using the tee. Use the 3/4 inch piece and the elbow
>         to attach the 19 inch piece. Be careful to keep pieces parallel.
> 
>         This will give you a center frequency of 146 MHz. Attach the coax
>         as shown using the hose clamps. Adjust the swr at 146 MHz by sliding
>         the connections up or down as needed -- you should be able to reach
>         very close to 1:1 (best to do this in approximately where you intend
>         to use the antenna - the base can be attached directly to a mast by
>         two hose clamps). Try not to be standing right by the antenna!
> 
>         Purists will note this is an unbalanced antenna and that a 1-to-1
>         balun is called for - practically this proves to be unnecessary. It
>         has been noted that this design can lead to rf coupling onto the
>         feedline. To avoid this, put a ferrite on the coax at the feedpoint,
>         or use 3 turns (@1") of the coax taped together at the feedpoint.
>         Some people reverse the coax shield and center conductor.
>  
>         Other center freq dimensions: (adjust 5/8 section accordingly).
>         144 =19.25 inches, 145 =19.12, 146 =19, 147 =18.86, 148 =18.73.