Workshop J Pole Antenna 2m/70cm

Workshop J Pole Antenna 2m/70cm

$17.00

Following up on our highly successful Ham Cram class, it’s time to put those new HTs (handheld transceivers) to work! This hands-on workshop is designed to help you build a portable, raised outside antenna for vastly superior repeater coverage, get your radio programmed with local frequencies, and master the airwaves. We will start at 9am and try to finish by 12 noon.

📋 Workshop Objectives

  • Build a Twin-Lead 2m/70cm J-Pole Antenna: Construct a high-performance, portable/base antenna to take home.

  • CHIRP Radio Programming: Flash your HT or portable/base station with the new NFARL Metro Atlanta Frequency Plan.

  • Repeater Operating Tutorial: Learn practical tips, tricks, and etiquette for operating on local repeaters.

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🛠️ Workshop: 2m/70cm J-Pole Build, CHIRP Programming, & Repeater Tips – July 18th

Following up on our highly successful Ham Cram class, it’s time to put those new HTs (handheld transceivers) to work! This hands-on workshop is designed to help you build a portable, raised outside antenna for vastly superior repeater coverage, get your radio programmed with local frequencies, and master the airwaves. We will start at 9am and try to finish by 12 noon.

📋 Workshop Objectives

  • Build a Twin-Lead 2m/70cm J-Pole Antenna: Construct a high-performance, portable/base antenna to take home.

  • CHIRP Radio Programming: Flash your HT or portable/base station with the new NFARL Metro Atlanta Frequency Plan.

  • Repeater Operating Tutorial: Learn practical tips, tricks, and etiquette for operating on local repeaters.

🔍 Deep Dive: What We Are Doing

1. The DBJ-2 J-Pole Antenna Project

We will be building a dual-band J-Pole antenna optimized for 2m and 70cm. The design is based on the famous QST magazine article by Ed Fong, WB6IQN:

📄 Read Ed Fong’s DBJ-2 QST Article

Why build it? If you are looking for an inexpensive, high-performance antenna that drastically outperforms a stock rubber duck antenna, this is it. It can be used as a permanent base station antenna or rolled up for portable emergency use.

2. CHIRP Programming (Bring Your Radio!)

Don’t struggle with manual programming. Bring your radio (and programming cable if you have one), and we will provide the CHIRP downloads to instantly configure your radio with the newly launched NFARL Metro Atlanta Frequency Plan.

This upload includes:

  • NFARES emergency channels.

  • High-use local repeaters.

  • All essential repeaters within a 25-mile radius of Metro Atlanta.

3. Repeater Operating Hints & Etiquette

New to the hobby and feeling a bit mic-shy? We’ve got you covered. We’ll run through a quick tutorial on how to properly check into repeaters, join conversations, and navigate local net protocols with confidence.

⚙️ What We Provide (and What to Bring)

  • We Provide: All antenna building materials, tools, soldering irons, and NanoVNAs for precision SWR tuning.

  • You Bring: Your radio, its programming cable, and your own tools/soldering iron if you prefer using your own gear.

📍 Location & Sign-Up

    • 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Suite 100

      Alpharetta, GA 30005

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