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* [http://www.hamuniverse.com/2mtrcheap.html 2m dipole | * [http://www.hamuniverse.com/2mtrcheap.html 2m dipole] simple - Must be high above ground, no gain. | ||
* [http://www.hamuniverse.com/2metergp.html 2m 1/4-wave monopole] simple - Note: It is ok to use 3 radials instead of 4, and they don't really need to slope downwards unless truly perfect SWR at 50Ohms is required. Sloping downwards will also reduce antenna gain. | |||
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- 2m dipole simple - Must be high above ground, no gain.
- 2m 1/4-wave monopole simple - Note: It is ok to use 3 radials instead of 4, and they don't really need to slope downwards unless truly perfect SWR at 50Ohms is required. Sloping downwards will also reduce antenna gain.
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