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Re: Slim Jim VHF UHF Antenna
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Oriano <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 1 May 2015 11:10:00 -0700
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Yes, very similar. The radiation pattern is low to the horizon around 8
degrees compared to a j-pole which is probably around 30 degrees. I am not
certain about the j-pole so someone is likely to correct me. Generally, if
one lives on a hill the slim jim works better with lower to the horizon
radiation pattern. A j-pole may do better if one is in a bit of a valley.

Best,

Oriano VE7 D Y Z


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Gerry Leary
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 10:57 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Slim Jim VHF UHF Antenna

Or the slim Jim's similar to a J pole?

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> On May 1, 2015, at 7:23 AM, Adrien Collins 
> <[log in to unmask]> w=
rote:
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> Hi=20
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> I used to use a home brew slim jim years ago on 2 meters, it  was 
>surprising the distances I could get on that aerial.
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> Regards
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> Adrien
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Blake  Hailey
> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 1:08 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Slim Jim VHF UHF Antenna
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> I agree I have used them from N9TAX on 144/220/440 MHz and  they all 
>work great especially if you live in a apartment or  condo.  The hang 
>on the wall and still work great. =20
> 73 Blake KA5POW
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Oriano
> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 12:26 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Slim Jim VHF UHF Antenna
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> I purchased a slim jim antenna from N9TAX for about $23.00  and it is 
>a great omni dual bander. No problems with  repeaters over 100k away. 
>One can build it using the  following instructions:
>  http://www.hamuniverse.com/slimjim.html
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> or purchase one as I did from:
> http://2wayelectronix.com/Dual-band-2m-70cm-Slim-Jim-Antenna
> -dual-slim.htm
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> I turned it into a base antenna using the following
> instructions:
> http://www.n9tax.com/Slim%20Jim%20Info.html
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> 73s
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> Oriano VE7 D Y Z

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