Hi Rick.

Yes, putting up a J-pole horizontally for 2 meter SSB actually works.  You 
end up with a bi-directional pattern similar to using a dipole, but it does 
do the job.  I did this one year when I wanted to get onto the June VHF 
Contest, and did not have an available beam for 2 meter SSB 
work.  Obviously, it wasn't as nice as having a beam, but I put in a 
respectable effort, just the same.

73, de Lou K2LKK



At 09:59 AM 8/27/2008 -0400, you wrote:
>I have a 2 meter J-pole that I use when I go camping.
>If I string the thing up horizontally will it polarize my signal the same
>way?
>I'm looking for a way to get on 2 meter SSB until my friend gets back from
>Australia and puts up my 2 meter beam.
>I don't know anybody else that can do some soldering for me right now, or
>I'd have a dipole made up.
>Thanks in advance and 73.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 3:26 AM
>Subject: Re: j-pole question
>
>
> > I'm in the market for similar. but, I need them to be as verbose as
> > possible. I'm not able to grasp what things should look like in my head
> > without either feeling the setup or, having a rather verbose set of
> > instructions.
> >
> > Shaun,
> > vk2fese,
> > web sites:
> > http://www.myspace.com/blindmanshaunoliver
> > http://blindman.homelinux.org/~blindman/
> > skype: brailledude
> >
> >
> > On 27/08/2008 8:28 AM, the old scribe known as Darren Tomblin was able
> > to impart this pearl of wisdom:
> >> Hi, I'm sorry if anyone replyied to my earlier post but I got
> >> unsubscribed
> >> from the list for a bouncing error. Could anyone tell me where I can get
> >> some good plans for a j-pole for 2m and 70cm. thanks
> >> 73,
> >> Darren Tomblin (KC9JJJ)
> >> [log in to unmask]
> >> http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Plaza/8579
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