Cactus Super J-Pole Project

[Peter Walker]

I would like to submit the following as my contest entry. For now I have created a pdf file with notes and some instruction on what I did to make the Cactus Super J-Pole. As soon as I get it all completed and operating I will add more pictures. Below is two pictures of the main antenna ready for Clear Lacquer Finish and then Final Assembly.

The Antenna is a Cactus Super J-Pole for use on 2 Meter and 70cm. I will post how it works once I get it operational in the next few days.

The PDF can be downloaded here

 

[HomerBB]

It looks great. Get it in the air and let us know how it works out.

 

[ONAWHIM]

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Peter,
I nominate you as the one with the most enthusiasm!

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[Captain Kilowatt]

The Super J-pole or extended J-pole or whatever the name is works fairly well. I built one several years ago using 3/4 inch copper for the bottom and 1/2 inch for the top 1/2 wave section. I was surprised it tuned so well. I could see a slight difference over a vertical 1/2 wave dipole so it does have some gain. Your project looks good but it will look better up in the air.

 

[NorthStar]

Tried downloading the PDF but it just times out??

 

[74IN]

You can make it purdy.

http://www.worldwidedx.com/vhf-uhf-bands-vhf-uhf-rigs/29095-fun-tape-copper.html

Very nice floor.

 

[Kamikaze]

Nice work!

 

[Moleculo]

Looks good! I renamed the thread to help people find information about this antenna.