Stealthy 2m/70cm Antenna Suggestions

[javelinadave]

I'm looking for an out of the box, HOA friendly or hidden 2m/70cm antenna idea. I kind of like the https://www.ventenna.com option but am curious what you guys are using.

 

[nimrag]

I made a j pole out of copper pipe. It’s not out of the box, but it pretty easy to make. I have one on the roof, that I attached to a vent pipe. Another one I made a stand out of PVC so it’s portable.

I don’t live in an HOA, but once the copper oxidizes, it doesn’t stand out at all.

http://www.k8qik.org/tech/pdf/jpole2m.pdf

 

[AZF350PSD]

For out of the box, the commercial J Poles are about $40.
https://www.mtcradio.com/phoenix-vhf-uhf-jpole-base-antenna-2m-70cm-143-149-mhz-437-450-mhz/

It's an all aluminum antenna and could be painted.

Also you could consider a mobile dual band antenna. I've done that mag mounted to the roof AC.

 

[Flash]

You can make a pretty good J pole out of twin lead antenna cable and nobody has a clue what it is.

 

[AZF350PSD]

You can make a pretty good J pole out of twin lead antenna cable and nobody has a clue what it is.

This aka "slim jim".

 

[McKnight55]

Greetings,
Would this work for you ?

http://thesurvivalantenna.com/Home/tabid/3851/Default.aspx

I have one for a handheld.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1AVRj4DgdY&feature=emb_logo

McKnight55

 

[Flash]

That's the one I mentioned being sold commercially.

 

[javelinadave]

I have a version of that twin lead antenna. I'm hoping to mount something both permanent and durable. I think the heat and the sun will kill the plastic coating in pretty short order. I think I may try the Arrow J Pole and see how far I can get out.