Nelson Antennas 2m rollup antenna review
Review of the smallest portable 2m antenna on the market producing full size dipole performance and stows into your pocket.
Slim JIM
Articles discussing Fred Judd’s (G2BCX) BCX Slim JIM variation of the J-pole antenna.
J antenna and variations thereof
There are many ways to morph the basic J antenna into useful forms.
N9TAX 2m Slim Jim Antenna Review
Erroneous specs aside, the N9TAX VHF SlimJim antenna is an exemplary dipole.
Decibel hell & the reign of antenna gain pain
A short history of antenna gain terminology and some guidance to muddle your way through some of the nefarious alternative facts you may encounter.
Antenna pattern plots: Good intentions vs. good data
In the 21st century should we believe antenna graphical gain data based on hope and hearsay? J-pole antenna gain drawings are a common bad example.
SlimJIM and Antenna Gainflation
Understanding why SlimJIM antenna aficionados hype the gain in their marketing and discussions.
Slim Jim vs. Traditional J-pole Antenna
Real measurements of a Slim Jim antenna and traditional j-pole antenna reveal the truth about their respective gain and pattern.