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

Sent from my iPhone this time 

> On May 1, 2015, at 7:23 AM, Adrien Collins <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Hi 
> 
> 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.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Adrien
> 
> -----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
> 
> 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.  
> 73 Blake KA5POW
> 
> 
> -----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
> 
> 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
> 
> or purchase one as I did from:
> http://2wayelectronix.com/Dual-band-2m-70cm-Slim-Jim-Antenna
> -dual-slim.htm
> 
> I turned it into a base antenna using the following
> instructions:
> http://www.n9tax.com/Slim%20Jim%20Info.html
> 
> 73s
> 
> Oriano VE7 D Y Z