Simple 1/4 wave Dipole Antennas can be made using right angle SMA plugs and the center conductor with dielectric from RG-142 cable. When no longer required, the dipoles are easy to unsolder from the connector center pin leaving the connector free for more traditional usage.


23cm 1/4 wave Dipole Antenna
Length of the exposed element when tuned for 1250 MHz was 1.85".

13cm 1/4 wave Dipole Antenna