J-Pole antennas for 2m-40m with Wireman-cable (DK7ZB)
(a J-Pole with 300-Ohm-Twinlead for 145MHz see down)
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The picture shows the scheme of a J-Pole antenna. The high impedance feeding point of a lambda/2-wire (L1) is matched from some KOhms to a low impedance with a lambda/4- matching sector (L2). The point XX has an impedance of 50Ohm for direct feed with a coax cable. XX is symmetrical, a choke or balun could be useful to avoid sleeve waves on the screen of the coax. A very simple method for the lambda/4-part is to use a 450-Ohm-Wireman cable. I have built up the antenna for 2m, 6m, 12m and 30m. The table gives the values for experimenting with the other bands. L1=0,471 lambda (Halfwave-Radiator) L2=0,223 lambda (Wireman-cable) Solder the braid of the 50-Ohm-coax at the left X, the inner conductor to the right X. XX about 5-10% of L2. |
The antenna can be mounted in several ways:
The classic J-Pole with both sections mounted vertically. Length 3/4-lambda, only for the higher bands.
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It is no difference in the radiating conditions, if the lambda/4-part is vertical or horizontal. The pattern is identical with a vertical dipole. |
Both parts horizontally mounted |
The "Zepp"-configuration |
The antennas were tested on 2m, 6m, 12m and 30m. The lengths for the bands marked with "*" have not been tested, try with he given dimensions. For other frequencies use the following fomulas for insulated 2mm-wires for L1. Not-insulated wires need a longer L1-section.
The points X-X are 5-10% from the shorted part of the Wireman-cable (look for best SWR).
For the 50MHz-J-Pole look on the special page: 50MHz-Halfwave-Verticals
Band |
l/2-
Wire |
l/4-
Wireman |
XX |
Fo
MHz |
SWR
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Bandwidth |
40m* |
20,02m |
9,46m |
73,0cm |
7,05 |
- |
100KHz |
30m |
13,96m |
6,61m |
58,5cm |
10,12 |
1,1 |
150KHz |
20m* |
9,98m |
4,73m |
35,0cm |
14,15 |
- |
200KHz |
17m* |
7,80m |
3,70m |
26,5cm |
18,1 |
- |
250KHz |
15m* |
6,66m |
3,15m |
22,5cm |
21,2 |
- |
300KHz |
12m |
5,67m |
2,67m |
18,5cm |
24,91 |
1,0 |
350KHz |
10m* |
4,96m |
2,45m |
15,5cm |
28,5 |
- |
500KHz |
6m |
2,815m |
1,33m |
6,5cm |
50,15 |
1,1 |
1000KHz |
2m |
0,975m |
0,47cm |
3,5cm |
145,2 |
1,0 |
1500KHz |
The result of 10 Minutes work with the 12m-J-Pole, mounted on a fishing rod:
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The 50MHz-J-Pole see: |
J-Pole with 300-Ohm-Twinlead for 145MHz
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The J-Pole for VHF and UHF constructed with 240-Ohm- or 300-Ohm-Twinlead The lengths are for 145MHz and 435MHz. The 2m-J-Pole can be used on 70cm, too with an SWR <1,6. SWR 145-146MHz <1,5 SWR 430-440MHz <1,6 The dimensions of A, B and C are in the table below Attention: The mounting in a plastic pipe or with tape on a fishing rod will detune the antenna to lower frequencies and needs a little bit of correction! |
Lengths for the bands 2m and 70cm
Band |
A |
B |
C |
145
MHz |
137cm |
42cm |
30mm |
435
MHz |
45,7cm |
14cm |
20mm |
The connection of the RG-178 coax cable, here 240-Ohm-TV-wire
The same construction with 300-Ohm-wire
The cut piece of wire between the parts A and B at the right side of the J-Pole
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The 2m-J-Pole ready for use At the top is a hole for a rope. The antenna can be mounted in a tree or any other support. |