If you are looking for an inexpensive, and easy to construct antenna, the J-pole antenna is a great one!
Link: https://mikestechblog.com/build-a-diy-2-meter-j-pole-antenna/
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I did end up going the KB9VBR copper J- Pole route as I was very short on time when I made the purchase. I have to say, I am blown away by the J-Pole performance on 2m. I am able to work repeaters 50 miles away (one is even over a small range) with ease. Two thumbs up for the 2m j-pole plan.
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A friend of mine in PR (NP4A) had one for 10M and it was very good too.
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Your right on this WP3C. The J-Pole is the easiest way to get into 2 meters or 70cm and some others.
Check third hams idea for a J-Pole: Make a Faraday Fabric Antenna for SOTA, POTA, and IOTA – Ultimate Portable Solution | HamRadioRookie
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Thanks for sharing the link, interesting Faraday antenna 
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Jpoles are indeed easy to make. You can even use interesting things to make them very portable. Here is one I made by sticking some conductive EMF tape to some webbing. (fara-j)
I’ve also successfully used copper tape stuck to a window to make them in the past. I just put a strip of tape on the window and cut the antenna out of the tape with an exacto knife. Unfortunately, the tape peeled off the window in the winter from condensation, but it worked good until it did.
Measurements for construction:
Short leg: 49 cm Long Leg: 148 cm Feedpoint (measure from bottom): 9.5 cm
The 3D printed parts are available here:
https://www.printables.com/model/718414-faraday-cloth-antenna
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Great Andrew!
Alfredo WP3C
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