I decided to build an antenna to use with my FT-60R, primarily for indoor use. After some research I settled on building a "flowerpot dual band", primarily using the YouTube instructions at . I read some other instructions and deviated from the instructions on the YouTube video only by using the coax itself for the top 18" of the antenna, striped off the cover and shielding, rather than soldering an 18" piece of wire to the end. It is in my Den now, hooked up to my HT, and is significantly better than the rubber duck or a extending antenna that I own. I don't have a SWR meter to test it, but the signal strength meter on the HT shows a big improvement.? I'll post a picture...
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Todd Kersh
KI5VVM in Edmond Oklahoma
Todd Kersh