DIY 2M Ground Plane Antenna.


 A simple 2 meter ground plane antenna can really boost the performance of your hand-held radio.

In this excellent video, "TheSmokinApe" takes us through the entire design, construction, and testing of this helpful 2 meter band accessory.

The antenna can be used at your home station as well as in various field operations, such as POTA/SOTA and the annual ARRL Field Day event.

If fyou can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blTsPISfhgE

Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from "TheSmokinApe":

2M Quarter Wave Ground Plane Antenna - Ham Radio - TheSmokinApe In this video we build a DIY 2 Meter Quarter Wave Ground Plane Antenna. Please leave any questions, comments, suggestions or recommendations below and I will do my best to respond. Please consider supporting TheSmokinApe Channel on Patreon Here:   / thesmokinape   Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/TheSmokinApe Aluminum Rods: https://amz.run/44uz As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Video Links: http://www.csgnetwork.com/antennagpca... https://m0ukd.com/calculators/quarter... Check out my Antenna Playlist:    • Antenna Playlist   Check out my NanoVNA Playlist:    • NanoVNA Playlist   Check out my HAM Radio, Scanner, Walkie Talkie Playlist:    • HAM Radio, Scanning and Walkie Talkies   If you liked this video you can see more like it here:    / thesmokinape   You can also follow me on Twitter and Instagram:   / thesmokinape     / thesmokinape   Thanks, TheSmokinApe

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