I got a 2 meter antenna kit from Dr. Fong and installed it inside my house for use with my handheld. If you want a fool proof inexpensive antenna this is one way to go. The kit is $29.95 and then you have to buy a piece of 3/4 " PVC pipe. It takes about 5 minutes to put together and this includes cutting the pipe. I was hitting about 3 repeaters before and now I am getting to 6 or 7 of them.
The next step is to set up a base station out in the shop with some real good antennas.
The next step is to set up a base station out in the shop with some real good antennas.