Ron:

How long is this antenna?

I am still struggling with accessing the local 2-meter repeater in my area 
from my University office.  The repeater is only about 10 miles from my 
office, but my office window is facing exactly in the wrong direction. 
Furthermore, the steel in the office building, and all of the computer 
electronics in my office and the offices around me are, I think, further 
degrading my situation.

I've already tried a magmount antenna with a cookie sheet as a ground plane, 
but no joy.

This antenna may be worth my looking at.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr. Ronald E. Milliman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 2:03 PM
Subject: Jetstream, JTM3BM,


> Colleagues, just to share with you, I received a new Jetstream, JTM3BM,
> mag-mount antenna today from R & L Electronics. This is a dual band, 2
> meter/70CM antenna rated at 3 DB gain on 2 meters and 5.5 on 70 CM. I am
> extremely impressed with this antenna. It is very well built, has an
> excellent magnet and out-performs any of my other mag-mount antennas. The 
> 2
> meter repeater is about 25 miles from me, and I can hit it easily, at full
> quieting, on 1 watt with the new Jetstream antenna. It was only $39.95 
> from
> R & L, including the antenna, base, and 16 1/2' of coax. If you are 
> looking
> for such an antenna, I highly recommend this one.
>
> Ron, K8HSY
>