Antennas

The Famous Ruggedized Nano Dipole Monoband Antenna shows how small, light, stealthy and durable Portable Ham Radio Antennas can be.

The exceptional performance of a resonant dipole fits literally in the palm of your hand. Experienced operators know that if you can put up a dipole, you should, and our ruggedized antennas are designed to take a beating. See our antennas in action on You Tube by searching N9SAB Antenna for some excellent Ham Radio Content by such providers as Ham Radio Concepts and Outdoors on the Air.

Unlike other antennas with fragile center connections or other parts, the connections here have been double soldered and encased in hard resin/plastic mixture. Short of physically breaking the elements (possible, but not easy) or incinerating the entire antenna, there isn’t much damage that can be done. You could even run it over with your Jeep, as I did (see photos) but don’t try that with an End-Fed. Under normal or rough conditions this unit will last for years. It can be run over, hit with a bat (but keep the thread protector on), dragged behind a vehicle, or immersed for long periods.

J-Pole Antenna designed by Ed Fong out of California. These antennas are custom built and come in several different versions.  Be sure and choose the version you want from the drop-down menu.

6 variations of this antenna:

144/440 J-pole that fits in a PVC pipe

220 J-pole that fits in a PVC pipe

144/440 roll-up J-pole that can be hung from multiple locations and comes with several connectors.

GMRS Version is a 5db Gain, Collinear Antenna that covers the 462-467MHz band and comes ready to install in the same PVC pipe used for the dual band version.

Commercial in-pipe or roll-up versions cover the MURS and MARINE bands on 155MHz and GMRS Band on 462MHz

Antenna featured in QST February 2003

Reduce or Eliminate the presence of CMCs in your QRP System with a Super-Small, Ultralight Choke/ Balun Rated for 25 Watts SSB /15 Watts CW / 10 Watts Digital

Rugged, Durable Construction - Prevents Feed-Line Radiation

Make your Low Power, Portable, Stealth and Base Operations even better

For 54.95 you will receive:

• An Original 2nd Generation Balun / Choke as depicted in the photos, tested and described below. Made in America from materials sourced from U.S. sellers.

• 2 BNC thread protector caps / one for each end
• Free Shipping within the United States

Antenna insulators for tying off EFHW or dipole wire antennas

Package includes 6 Insulators

Elevate Your Communication: The Faraday Tape Antenna redefines wireless communication with its cutting-edge design and superior performance.

These handmade antennas are designed for amateur radio enthusiasts seeking superior performance and durability.

These ultra-lightweight and nearly indestructible antennas outperform the stock antenna your handheld radio came with by a significant margin. Originally designed as a fundraiser for a youth group, sales from these remarkable antennas now provide funding for HamStudy, ExamTools, and other initiatives that support the Amateur Radio community.

All Signal Sticks™ are handmade; if you are looking for perfection in aesthetics, these may not be for you. We’re always tweaking the design to make them look better, work better, and last longer.

Features:

Frequency range:

• Dual band version:
  • 1/4 wave on 2 meter (144-148 MHz)
  • 3/4 wave on 70 centimeter (420-450 MHz)
  • SWR has been measured as low as:
    • 1.3:1 @ 146 MHz
    • 1.5:1 @ 440 MHz
  • SWR chart available (taken using a balun to isolate the antenna and an ~18" tiger tail to stabilize the SWR)
• Single band 220 version:
  • 1/4 wave on 1.25 meter (222-225 MHz)
• Single band 440 version:
  • 1/4 wave on 70 centimeters (420-450 MHz)

A Note on GMRS and MURS Use

While this antenna is designed for ham radio use, it’s close enough to MURS and GMRS to work adequately.

• If you only need GMRS, then a 440 monoband is all you need. If your current antenna is already around 6" long, you shouldn’t expect a significant performance boost. However, it might still be a good option because it’s lightweight and durable!
• If you want MURS or need both bands, then the Dual Band version is the way to go. While it doesn’t offer extra performance for GMRS compared to the shorter version, it does give you access to both bands.

Power limits:

• Dual band version:
  • 100 Watts max at 50% duty cycle
  • 50 Watts max at 100% duty cycle
• For more information, see this whitepaper draft

Length:

• Dual band version: Approximately 19" long
• Single band 220 version: Approximately 12" long
• Single band 440 version: Approximately 6" long

Other features:

• Custom-designed, injection-molded tip and connector cover
• Made of Nitinol, a highly flexible nickel-titanium alloy, ensuring durability and longevity
• Extremely lightweight — reduces connector strain on your radio!
• Handmade by hams in Utah

We stand by the quality of our antennas with a lifetime guarantee.

Resonant Dual Band & MonoBand Antenna

2M/70Cm Ham- 146 & 430MHz +/- 15MHz

MURS/GMRS/City Police- 154 & 465MHz +/- 15MHz

Fed Fire- 175 & 468MHzMHz +/- 15MHz

Fed Police/Border Agent- 175 & 468MHz +/- 15MHz

MonoBand 7"- 435MHz +/- 15MHz

MonoBand 6"- 465MHz +/- 15MHz

Rugged Design

The Foul Weather Whip Antenna V2 that won’t sag in the cold with our special blend of NiTinol wire. Robust 1.6mm diameter that stands tall even in sub zero temperatures. Bigger more robust clasp style BNC connector. Sturdy strain relief back shell. Every antenna is hand made and tuned in house in San Diego, California. Every component is bought from other American small businesses locally and across the US. 

Technical

Gain: +~3.5 1/4 wave 

Impedance: 50 Ohm 

Electrical Efficiency: 95%~ 

Pattern: Omni Directional

Connector: BNC Male

RF Power Rating: 50W