Homebrew 6m Rolled Up J-Pole: Will It Work?

I decided to dabble into my own antenna making this time and get an antenna possibly functional on the 6m band. I have never been on this band and so I didn't previously have any set up for this. I will be using my Yaesu FT-857D and the LDG Z100 Plus tuner and the LDG FT-Meter for SWR/Power readings.
The 6m J-Pole Calculator was found on the following website:
m0ukd.com/calc...
My calculator original numbers were:
A Section) 389.4cm (153.30709")
C Section) 129.8cm (51.102362")
D Section) 13cm (5.11811")
What I ended up with after testing were:
A Section) 387.65cm (152.5")
C Section) 137.63625cm (54 3/16")
D Section) 11.43cm (4 1/2")
The difference I think was were my attachment point ended up being and using the ladder line to feed the binding post.
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[@kendebusk2540]

Almost ready to get a new radio with 6m capability. In SW Michigan, almost flat, and I have a tree where I could get it up about 30 ft. It looks so easy to make, even I could do it ;)

[@Ham-Solo]

I would say go for it. It’s been awhile since I had that antenna out but the solar cycle is only getting better. I think it’s time to revisit 6m and get it going strong. Ham-Solo K0FYR

[@Boriajob]

In Europe we mosltly use horizontal polarisation yang yagis at least 5el. Sometimes less, sometimes stack from few of yagis. Sometimes 5 minutes dipole under the window 😆 and qso are happenning even in ssb 😆

[@Boriajob]

Well, I name it like 5 minutes. In reality it takes about half a hour to get to fully wrapped up on 6 or 10m. Just some so239 board socket, 2 wires, on 10m band about 2,5mtrs each, o 6m band about 1,5m lenght wire. 4,9+ft, almost 5ft (6mtr band), 8+ (8,2ft) on 10 meters, each wire

[@terryadams8012]

Thanks for the demonstration, seemed to work very well.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Well done Michael. I was curious what the swr was with out the tuner and you answered that question. thanks for taking the time to share your test and results. 73 de Ellis WA1RKS

[@Ham-Solo]

Yeah no problem. Using the J-Pole calculator and then assembling and testing just the right exact connection point was crucial in having a lower SWR of course. Ham-Solo K0FYR

[@boatsyoung]

Thank you for this inspirational video. Getting ready to make my own. Would you clarify what sections A, C, and D are for me? 73 KJ7MMX

[@Ham-Solo]

Yes the A section is the longest section from tip to bottom. The c section is the opposite side short section and the d section is from feedpoint to bottom. Go to this website and see the diagram I went off of here. m0ukd.com/calculators/slim-jim-and-j-pole-calculator/ Be sure that you use the J-Pole and not the Slim Jim. Good Luck. Ham-Solo K0FYR