RVLACHICA

J-POLE ANTENNA FOR LOW POWER FM BROADCASTING

Bore Holes 3/8 dia. 3 Center to Center to PVC pipe for the two 3/8 diameter aluminum tube elements and attach them with blind rivets

Note: Do not forget to seal the connection of

the antenna and coax cable with rubber tape for the protection against moisture and water

90 inches 3/8 diameter Aluminum Tube

98 MHz

18 inches long 1 diameter PVC Pipe

3 Center to Center 30 inches 3/8 diameter Aluminum Tube

The small piece of copper sheet is cut into 2 straps that wrap tightly around the tubes (as indicated). They should be able to slide up and down to tune the antenna. Each strap should have 2 holes cut in it and a very small bolt inserted to tighten the straps against the aluminum tubes:

Start at 5* from the bottom and adjust Up or Down to get the lowest VSWR

Bore holes dia. for the U-Clamp to be mounted to the antenna mast
1 Square Aluminum Tube @ 4 Length. Bore two holes 3 Center to center for adapting the two 3/8 diameter antenna elements and attach it with blind rivets

50 ohms Coaxial Cable to Transmitter