Antennas

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 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

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.