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Where would one go to find aluminum tubing? Went to the 2 major hardware stores today and was very dissapointed. I did find some copper tubing....kinda expensive.

I'm almost thinking of just buying a uhf/vhf antenna and tearing it apart....but thats cheating right?

Thanks

What kind of antenna are you trying to build?

Brad N7JGX
Whidbey Island, WA

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Whatever.....

Larry, I used coppertubing for my j pole homebrew it works better, so I'm told, i guess uts your call.

GOOD LUCK

STEVE F. 73s

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I want to try and construct a small 2m beam. It will be my first try at building an antenna.

I've found plenty of cheap beams on the internet, but I want have a go at it myself.

Its going to have to fit in my attic and theres not a whole lot of room up there to be turning an antenna.

Steve, I've also heard copper is better, its a much better conductor than aluminum, but I have also heard the difference it miniscule. Of course, every little bit helps in this hobby :wink:

Since weight and weather wont be an issue (in the attic) I might just give in and try it.

Thanks

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