9.5" whiskers are best for hitting the UHF sweet spot of channels 14-52. If you are trying to get reception from multiple towers its often best to leave the reflector off so the antenna can pick up from 2 opposite directions.
I made the 7" x 5 3/4 coat hanger version of this and it works well. I'm in an urban area though. Still, there is one station that I have trouble with, pixelation and audio problems, and I may give this design a shot and see if it resolves the problem. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the great video. I saw it after I built the original YouTube antenna you compare against. It's working fairly well for me with an outdoor installation. Any reception problems I have on occasion are VHF-Lo frequencies (channels 2-6), but I understand your antenna is optimized for VHF-Hi. What types of modifications would be necessary to receive well in both bands? Thanks!
I just wanted to say thank you for posting this video. I had previously built a 4-bay using coat hangers and no spacing between the elements and the wood, and it received nothing at all. I rebuilt the antenna using ceiling hanger wire and cut up a plumbing j-mount for the spacers. Using this antenna I was able to receive the majority of the stations 60 miles to my north aimed through my attic window. I then built another 4 bay and combined them to make an 8-bay, which works amazingly well.
The 8 bay has increased gain over the 4 bay, but it's also much more directional. In my situation this has proved useful in receiving the weaker stations 60 miles away. I am currently experimenting with some new builds using different element sizes as well as different spacing between the elements. I am building them out of pvc instead of wood and they are even better performers. If I can tweak the new 4 bay I just built, I may replace the 8 bay with it since its performance is comparable.
Glad you mention better OUTDOOR antenna but i would like to know why it is better outside.
I have built all sorts of size variants of coat hanger antennas using copper, aluminum or plain hanger steel.
My personal best result indoor is 8 inches whiskers , 7 inches between bays and 1,25 to 1,5 inches between phase lines. Your antenna specs perform less good indoor . I wish i could use it outdoor but here it is not possible.
I have tried this design and the coat hanger design on the same tv and the same antenna location. There is absolutely no difference in reception. I live in Albuquerque, NM.
I have put the antenna together following your directions fairly closely. After a day, I am having trouble with a weak signal. The stations go in and out occasionally. I have it in my attic. I think a reflection wall may help with reception. What would you use for the wall and how would you make it? Thanks for your help.
@comporium22 Watch the vid I made on an outside version of this antenna. I give examples of what to use in that vid. Better Outside HDTV Antenna. Don't forget that aiming is even more important when you use a reflector. cowsgonemadd3 did a good video explaining how to aim a hdtv antenna.
@icusawme2 You aren't thinking about it the right way. The bottom (or top) is basically zero inches. That leaves 3x9.5 which is 29.5 inches. You wouldn't actually start at the exact bottom. If you start on one end, measure about an inch and a half, then do the 9.5 inch measurements, you'll have your four 9.5 inch measurements with room left over.
Very well explained. Have built a couple to this design, using 7" elements, and 7" vertical spacing between bays. Gave good signal strength on the channels around 500 MHz, but response fell away above about 600 MHz. In the UK, UHF TV band is 498MHz to 842MHz. Any idea what the range of the version in this video covers?
Are the 10" element lengths, half-waves at centre of band?
@Signalsearcher This antenna is designed to pick up 300 (or so) to about 725 KHz effecitvely. Might go somewhat higher or lower on the range, but it depends on exact spacing and length of the elements. I assume these measurements for 10" are at the center of the band, but I can't say so definatively since I didn't do the measurements personally.
@guitarmanDF I haven't done it personally. I've used both antennas, and both work for me, but I never actually compared one to the other. Other people have, including people involved with the design of this antenna. According to them, this works a lot better. They say the coathanger design has basic flaws, and while it WILL work, it can never recieve the range of signal this one picks up. The only antenna that competes with this design, but mostly only for distance, is the Gray-Hoverman design.
2) Instead of PVC, can I use Silicon washers underneath the metal wiring? Will the signal quality then degrade as you have mentioned for when metal wiring is in direct contact with wood?
3) What are the 2 pieces of equipment do you use in the video. The yellow thing and the wooden slider thing.
4) As I have no experience in cutting wood, what techniques do you recommend for sawing wood lengthways.
Excellent! I built this using picture hanger wire, directly on a 1x2. No insulators, nothing fancy. Tossed it on the roof of my mobile home and got Ch 2 , 5x9! Ch 2 is HiV, RF11, about 45 miles away over flat terrain. Unfortunately that's all I get, the other locals are RF26 & higher, I assume that's why this little sky hook won't get them. Hey, thanks jwwm2, and (sarcastically) THANKS FOR NOTHING, FCC! I used to get Ch4 out of Jaxsonville, OVER ONE HUNDRED MILES AWAY, no problem.
@rjandmjtube A reflector is a metal surface put behind this kind of antenna. It bounces the radio waves back onto the antenna, which increases reception. An antenna using a reflector needs to be aimed more carefully than one without one. It's best to try this antenna without a reflector first, then add a reflector if the signal is still too weak. Look at my outside version of this antenna for an example of a reflector. Most people don't need one.
Instead of using a wood backplane, could I use something else, like a piece of PVC pipe? I'm thinking then up using a bolt, or glue, to secure the stand-offs to a PVC backplane.... Is this a stupid idea?
I could then put it in a flower pot.... trying to not make the Landlord mad, know what I'm sayin'?
@raydlevel5 Your idea is correct. Watch my vid on the outside version of this antenna. Also, have you tried this antenna inside? Mine works well inside. I get 38 channels with my antenna on an inside inside wall, if you catch my meaning. I had one outside for a while, and the signal was stronger, but I didn't get more channels. I decided to just go with the inside version. That's my situation, though. Other people may need an outside installation. Also, don't forget that higher is better.
@mjan449 I'm curious about the brand and type of antenna you're unhappy with, plus, I hope you'll share with us if the home made antenna works better.
Looks like a nice design. With a little paint may look even better. If painting, make sure not to use a metallic paint as that may effect the antenna's performance. (sattvmax.com)
i built the antenna it works most of the time but is freezes up especially in bad weather how do i improve on the strength of the antenna to stop the freeze ups
@rayroeglin That happens in bad weather. Rain, trees blowing in the wind, things like that will cause interference. Make sure it's aimed properly, and you might also add a reflector. You also might consider a pre-amp, but a pre-amp might also give signal overload, and that can be as bad as too little signal.
I have a QUESTION! You are using plastic to keep the metal off of the wood, which you claim the moisture in the wood will mess up some signal strength. HOWEVER, since the screw that goes thru the pvc and holds the wires down via a washer is ALSO in contact with both the wet wood and Wire, wouldnt it still mess up the signal strength?/ Isnt this an over looked flaw? Some one else mentioned tie wrapping the copper wire to the pvc then screw it down with no metal touching. What do you think?
@WaltKuhnPainting This has been looked into, and the loss in this case is minimal. Still, if you look at my outside version of this antenna, you'll see that I use PVC for the spine.
@jwwm2 I did make the antenna and it works better than ANY store bought, so I see no flaws. You are right, where the screws go in would be minimal loss if there was any moisture, and yes the outside version would have zero. Thanks for looking into, its a fantastic anntena.
I made one and IT WORKS PERFECT!!!! I followed instructions exactly, bought all ingredients brand new at home depot except for transformer for $5 from radio shack. I get all 13 digital channels in my area, the farthest 30 miles away. I am in a concrete building. Total Cost was $17.54. I was happy to call Comcast Cable and DUMP their service which had been going steadily up in price. i will make a few more to give out for Christmas presents! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING!
@MrScratchyCat You're welcome. Personally, I think just about everyone ought to dump cable. With my antenna, and online tv I don't need to waste $1000 per year. Plus, I had a lot of bad experiences with comcast customer service, their installers, and they kept subtracting channels while the costs went up. Customer service told me, "If you don't like it, have it disconnected." I wonder what that woman would say now? I miss NOTHING about comcast, and my tv looks better, too.
EXCELLENT . i buld it a while ago get strong signal and 31 channel.cost me 10 usd to build it. like 6 month ago.
Before i had a 50usd antenna with 50db ampifier and and got 25 channel only.
To the poster: lately started getting lower signal and star looking for the reason . found the problem the MATCH transformer was full of water.i change it and got back to good signal again. will rap it on tape
question:if i put two anthennas for one tv will it be better or need especial set up?
@LLcoolA100 It should work in Sweden, or anywhere else. It's possible the whiskers may need to be a bit shorter for optimum reception, but I can't be sure. If you make one, let us know what happens.
@jwwm2 Thanks for the reply. I made one now but it didn't work. I made your design and I'm using a UHF/VHF 75-300 ohm transformer. What can be the problem? I'm using a HDTV obviously too. Any help would be appreciated..
@RichRuss1 I don't think it exists. Straightening copper wire is easy, though. Watch my video on the subject. All you need is an electric drill, and a clamp of some kind. Even a small vise grip would work good if you mount it properly.
can you use more"wiskers" I notice there are always just four wiskers on each side. Canyou use six or eight please let me knowI amvery interested. Thanks
@RichRuss1 Yes, you can put more whiskers. 8 would be best so you'd have the balun in the center if you configured things vertically, which would be the easiest way to do things.
@jwwm2 Thanks for the reply! also, is it really necessary to insulate from wood? What about putting a nylon or rubber washer between the whisker and the wood vertical instead of a piece of PVC pipe. It would be a whole lot easier. Wood as you know is not a conductor of Electricity, so is it really a true advantage to separate the copper whisker via PVC from the wood vertical? Please forgive me if my questions are elementary but I am interested and this is new to me. I would like to talk more.
@RichRuss1 2 things: Wood contains moisture, and moisture will rob a little efficiency from the antenna. Also, the pvc allows the crossed phase lines room so they can also not touch the wood while maintaining good spacing. Anyway, my outside version of this antenna has a pvc spine. Same exact measurements, but a pvc spine.
@earlwk The fact is that RS baluns aren't the best, gold, or not. They work ok, they're easy to get, and I use them myself. I mostly use RS baluns just because I don't have to hunt around for them. RS almost always has them. They aren't a complicated device anyway. Most people that can make this antenna could also make a balun. Might take a few hours, but it isn't complicated.
Appreciate the great video and knowledge share. I was a bit sceptically of the quality of signal I would get but 20 bucks and some boredom was the means to prove me wrong. Awesome quality. Just threw the thing behind the tv and its like I am watching from a cable box minus all the crappy channels I don't want (to pay for). THANKS!
jwwm2 thank you, works very well! Haven't seen Letterman in over 15 years, local cbs affiliate (with horrible reception back then) would not allow directv to sell us cbs from another market. Sunday was the last straw. Made it Mon. Had to hook directly to TV and use s video and AV cables between TV and dtv receiver. Now I'm making one for a friend.
I built this, just like you've described and it outperforms my Terk TV4 indoor (powered) HD antenna. With my indoor antenna, I get around 80% signal strength and I am missing channels. With this, I get all channels at 100%.
Here are some suggestions for those who want to build:
I made this antenna with junk I had in my house(scrap of plywood, 6 wire hangers, 12" of pvc 3/4" pipe, 5 1.5" drywall screws, 10 small tie wraps, some hot glue, a 75ohm transformer) I replaced the screws holding the wiring together with tie wraps and hot glue so as not to change the wave length of the design. Put it in my attic and it works like a champ. I pick up all my San Diego channels to my home 25 miles away. I even pick up local channel 6.1 and its 40 miles away. Thanks!
I have it hooked up, and there are 4 channels (Vancouver Canada) , but it doesnt look like HD. I have a Toshiba HD CRT TV , and i cant seem to get above 100 channels.
Is there a trick to bending the whiskers into such a perfect shape? It appears as if yours wrap almost 3/4 of the way around the screw before flaring back out. I assume this is just for making good contact and staying secure...??
@Hawk71179 You assume correctly. You could bend them into a more perfect vee shape, but it wouldn't have as much grab. Of course you could solder things together, but that's a little tricky for most people. If you go that route, make a video about it. I think id'd be popular.
@44hornet Absolutely. No pain, no frequency gain. Damaging fingers is part of building things. Can't be a "for real" builder without it. Still, it'd be wise to keep it to a minimum.
@GhostLaughingMan Well, yes, it will. This antenna is designed to pick up the frequencies tv is broadcasting on these days. Actually, that was the purpose of this project.
@101AOK Glad I can help, but do yourself a favor, and just try the basic antenna first. If you aim it properly it may surprise you. cowsgonemadd5 (I think) did a video on aiming a HDTV antenna.
I have not read all posts,do you have a drawing or schematic of this design to save time in pause/write/pause/write...etc...? I've reviewed many offerings on Youtube and YOUR's appears the most factual and clear. Also, if your's is bigger/precise, is there a point of NO return if I was to say, double your spec's to get 2x's the output result? Regardless, I thank you for taking the time to present your antenna. I'm sure it works great, but I'm in a valley in CA. I need a strong antenna.
@101AOK It doesn't work that way. Doubling the specs won't make the antenna better, it'll change the frequencies it receives. You could make an 8 bay, rather than a 4 bay. That would improve things.
@nikoliko2006 You could use this outside, but you'd better prime and paint it. Better still, make the antenna in my Better Outside HDTV Antenna video. It's the exact same antenna, but with a PVC spine rather than wood.
@barndler Okay, this has been covered before. If you have a better way, then do it. You could also watch my outside antenna video. ALSO, I sincerely doubt you are 97 years old, as it says on your Youtube page. You might be an older gentleman, which I could believe, but not 97
I love this antenna! I just finished building my 2nd one. I built it mainly for FM radio and found it does a great job with both the FM and HDTV! I receive 14 TV stations and 35 FM stations, 28 strong! I could only receive 12 radio stations with other antennas, sta I wanted were not reliable. My daughter lost her cable so I gave her my antenna only to have my wife start complaining that her radio wasn't working again. I forgot that I had used a splitter. Built another today-awesome -Thks!
@prule123 I remember your original post. I was mystified then, just as I am now. Now, I'm happy you're getting the FM you like, but this antenna isn't supposed to be good for that. I may need to ask someone smarter than I am to explain this to me.
@jwwm2 Is the antenna thought to confine the freq UHF only...I did seee where someone else added rabit ears on top of the design for the VHF. Given that FM is smack in the middle of the VHF band it is interesting! I know it is not the wire and it took a very short time for wife to notice! I had used 3 differnt FM ant, two powered an neither could come close to this! I would love to hear an explanation! Do you know the freq range of this ant?
I put this together in 1.5 hours. I love it. I live in the San Francisco Bay area and now receive more channels than with the store bought amplified antenna. I have to say that I just didn't think it would work. I am in awe. Thanks for the video.
I put this together in 1.5 hours. I love it. I live in the San Francisco Bay area and now receive more channels than with the store bought amplified antenna. I have to say that I just didn't think it would work. I am in awe. Thanks for the video.
Dude, yo screws are still making contact with the wood.......What are you gaining ??? just us pvc for all of it !!! Your still grounding out your wiring if the wood gets wet, or is still full of sapp
I built the reflector and it didn't work. however the antenna without a reflector does work quite well I used the cardboard with aluminum foil and put it in my attic but it was not directional at all and knocked down the signal on all channels I placed it 5 1/2 inches behind the driven element what went wrong it was even more omni directional than without the reflector?
@Denfala Can't say for sure. You could try placing the ref closer or further away. Make sure it's aimed right, too. Watch the vid by cowsgonemadd3 if you don't know how to aim it. Other than that I have no answers.
I modified the old coat hanger design using what I had available and a couple of tips from you. I was able to get 69 bedrock stable channels with my design! All but one channel that I want, and double the channels from using just rabbit ears.
Mods from original coat hanger design:
Used 7.5" W x 48" T cardboard not wood
Shimmed 4 lines w/2" x 7.5" layer of cardboard w/Tape on top
Connection Points 1" from edge
Used duct tape not screws
Added sm. amount of steel wool to each connection point
Please, Please, put a proper handle on that file! You'd be surprised the number of folk who push a file tang throough the palm of their hands......... Handles usually cost much less than the file!
I just made this antenna and I only get 4 channels.... and they are all very poor reception. I'm perplexed as I was certain this would work, based on the positive responses. My antenna looks very similar to the diagram, I have tried adjusting, moving, etc. I live in Vancouver - perhaps stations here in Canuckistan are different??
@nluff Hallo, This antenna will be frequency consious, which translates as the dimensions being critical. Too long or too short means that the aerial isn't matching the signal to it's dimensions, which is why you aren't getting too good results. From the size of the elements it's a likely to be an "ordinary" ground station probably in the Band III region [say about 160 Mhz.]. I don't think it's being used as a satellite downlink, but I've been wrong before............
@jwwm2 I live in bakersfield, CA and thank you again. I am watching the world cup with it. My TV with the target antennas (3 of them) never worked before so i figured the house was in a bad reception spot. not the case I get the local channels crystal clear.
@mauroacuna You ought to be getting a LOT of stations with this antenna. I looked at tvfool for bakersville, and you have a s'load of yellow possible stations. They're coming in from different directions, though. If things are set up right I'd bet you'd have 50, maybe more stations.
@webwillie1 I want it to work for you. Make sure you aim it properly. Cowsgonemadd3 did a good job of explaining. You should also check out my outside version.
@nigelandbozena Yes. If you rewatch the vid you'll see that I recommend separating the phase lines by an inch. Easy to do with a piece of PVC. It shouldn't be separated by less than about a half inch.
@jwwm2 Yes, I saw you separate the phase, just couldn't see if they remained so. I guess common sense should have dictated the answer, ( doh ! ) I'll give it a go when I can get all the bits together. Thanks again.
Thanks for the video. Tried the design. Works. Used your pictures and comments. Signal strength is as good as a large antenna but the HD signal this spring (2010) seems to be weaker and much more prone to interference (not the fault of the antenna). Will try a screen to see if that helps, but I haven't found your video of your screen design yet. Roland
are you not defeating the purpose of the insulator tubes by using long screws that go through the tubes and into the wood?The whiskers are now connected to the wood. I'm assuming the moisture content in the wood is why you do not want to use wood and better to use pvc??? Nice video.
@chrisnotap That question goes on and on, but the answer is no. This antenna has been computer modeled and field tested both ways, and if there is any loss, it's too minor to worry about.
made some adjustments to this design so that all wireing is completely insulated from the "mounts:.....I live 30 miles from Orlando....Picked up 42 strong digital stations and thats with the antenna at ground level. Absolutely remakable
I live in a small town in Ontario Canada, about 50 miles from the nearest television stations. I get 4 channels with the antenna leaning against my living room wall. I expect to get 8 or more channels once I mount it on the old antenna tower. Watched the Super Bowl and the Olympics. Thank you!!!!!
I looked at a mapquest of Muskoka just now. Looks like mostly flat terrain, plus some lakes toward Toronto, which is only 50 miles away. I'd be amazed if you couldn't pick up enough stations to make building this antenna very worthwhile.
9.5" whiskers are best for hitting the UHF sweet spot of channels 14-52. If you are trying to get reception from multiple towers its often best to leave the reflector off so the antenna can pick up from 2 opposite directions.
rickcain2320 2 weeks ago
I made the 7" x 5 3/4 coat hanger version of this and it works well. I'm in an urban area though. Still, there is one station that I have trouble with, pixelation and audio problems, and I may give this design a shot and see if it resolves the problem. Thanks for sharing
tregnabm 2 weeks ago
Hello, i cannot find that copper wire anywhere.. what did you use?
TheSledger69 3 months ago
How is this antenna's performance in rain and snow? Thanks
water4fuelh20 4 months ago
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MarketingVideography 4 months ago
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BigRoach1962 4 months ago
Thanks for the great video. I saw it after I built the original YouTube antenna you compare against. It's working fairly well for me with an outdoor installation. Any reception problems I have on occasion are VHF-Lo frequencies (channels 2-6), but I understand your antenna is optimized for VHF-Hi. What types of modifications would be necessary to receive well in both bands? Thanks!
joeldey 5 months ago
Thanks for this video. This is definitely the best made antenna I have seen so far.
skrem881 5 months ago
i want some question if that v antenna works in Philippines Area?
Hitler8995 5 months ago
I just wanted to say thank you for posting this video. I had previously built a 4-bay using coat hangers and no spacing between the elements and the wood, and it received nothing at all. I rebuilt the antenna using ceiling hanger wire and cut up a plumbing j-mount for the spacers. Using this antenna I was able to receive the majority of the stations 60 miles to my north aimed through my attic window. I then built another 4 bay and combined them to make an 8-bay, which works amazingly well.
jimmyjofine 5 months ago
@jimmyjofine If you're happy, I'm happy.
DIYMakerman 5 months ago
@jimmyjofine How much better is the 8 bay than the 4 bay?
MrSweetieJayDub 4 months ago
The 8 bay has increased gain over the 4 bay, but it's also much more directional. In my situation this has proved useful in receiving the weaker stations 60 miles away. I am currently experimenting with some new builds using different element sizes as well as different spacing between the elements. I am building them out of pvc instead of wood and they are even better performers. If I can tweak the new 4 bay I just built, I may replace the 8 bay with it since its performance is comparable.
jimmyjofine 4 months ago
what about covering the reflector board with tinfoil? ive seen some ppl do that
FletcherHabit 5 months ago
@FletcherHabit You can do that, but make sure you actually need a reflector first. Most people don't.
jwwm2 5 months ago
@jwwm2 how much copper wire and will 12 gauge do?
FletcherHabit 5 months ago
@FletcherHabit Sure. It'll work okay.
jwwm2 5 months ago
@jwwm2
Glad you mention better OUTDOOR antenna but i would like to know why it is better outside.
I have built all sorts of size variants of coat hanger antennas using copper, aluminum or plain hanger steel.
My personal best result indoor is 8 inches whiskers , 7 inches between bays and 1,25 to 1,5 inches between phase lines. Your antenna specs perform less good indoor . I wish i could use it outdoor but here it is not possible.
Thanks for the fine video
zix088 3 months ago
I have tried this design and the coat hanger design on the same tv and the same antenna location. There is absolutely no difference in reception. I live in Albuquerque, NM.
champion4jc 7 months ago
I have put the antenna together following your directions fairly closely. After a day, I am having trouble with a weak signal. The stations go in and out occasionally. I have it in my attic. I think a reflection wall may help with reception. What would you use for the wall and how would you make it? Thanks for your help.
comporium22 7 months ago
@comporium22 Watch the vid I made on an outside version of this antenna. I give examples of what to use in that vid. Better Outside HDTV Antenna. Don't forget that aiming is even more important when you use a reflector. cowsgonemadd3 did a good video explaining how to aim a hdtv antenna.
jwwm2 7 months ago
@comporium22 Diamensional Shingles on your roof? Diamensional Shingles will kill a digital signal. Try the antenna outside of your attic.
supastardjfrosty 4 months ago
9.5 inches 4 times won't fit on a 34 inch length. Did I miss something?
icusawme2 7 months ago
@icusawme2 You aren't thinking about it the right way. The bottom (or top) is basically zero inches. That leaves 3x9.5 which is 29.5 inches. You wouldn't actually start at the exact bottom. If you start on one end, measure about an inch and a half, then do the 9.5 inch measurements, you'll have your four 9.5 inch measurements with room left over.
jwwm2 7 months ago
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javier198075 7 months ago
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javier198075 7 months ago
@javier198075 I'm happy you like it. Enjoy.
jwwm2 7 months ago
Very well explained. Have built a couple to this design, using 7" elements, and 7" vertical spacing between bays. Gave good signal strength on the channels around 500 MHz, but response fell away above about 600 MHz. In the UK, UHF TV band is 498MHz to 842MHz. Any idea what the range of the version in this video covers?
Are the 10" element lengths, half-waves at centre of band?
Signalsearcher 7 months ago
@Signalsearcher This antenna is designed to pick up 300 (or so) to about 725 KHz effecitvely. Might go somewhat higher or lower on the range, but it depends on exact spacing and length of the elements. I assume these measurements for 10" are at the center of the band, but I can't say so definatively since I didn't do the measurements personally.
jwwm2 7 months ago
Did you do a comparison between the two antennas? What was the result?
guitarmanDF 8 months ago
@guitarmanDF I haven't done it personally. I've used both antennas, and both work for me, but I never actually compared one to the other. Other people have, including people involved with the design of this antenna. According to them, this works a lot better. They say the coathanger design has basic flaws, and while it WILL work, it can never recieve the range of signal this one picks up. The only antenna that competes with this design, but mostly only for distance, is the Gray-Hoverman design.
jwwm2 8 months ago
What is this PVC you talk about?
How far apart are the 2 vertical phaselines mounted?
What difference does longer whiskers make to an antenna?
How wide is wooden board supposed to be ?
DoubleJJones1 8 months ago
@DoubleJJones1 1) PVC piping. Costs 2 or 3 dollars for a 10 foot length just about anywhere.
2) 1 and a quarter inches.
3) Whisker length and spacing determine the frequencies the antenna will receive.
4) That board is a standard 1x3, available at any store that sells lumber.
You might also watch my video on the outside version of this antenna. That one uses PVC piping for the spine rather than wood.
Have fun.
jwwm2 8 months ago
I have some further questions I need help with :-
1) What does a standard 1x3 board mean?
2) Instead of PVC, can I use Silicon washers underneath the metal wiring? Will the signal quality then degrade as you have mentioned for when metal wiring is in direct contact with wood?
3) What are the 2 pieces of equipment do you use in the video. The yellow thing and the wooden slider thing.
4) As I have no experience in cutting wood, what techniques do you recommend for sawing wood lengthways.
DoubleJJones1 8 months ago
Has anybody used a fractal antenna that used "Kock's Snowflake" ?
I suppose it would use only one lenght of wire like the simple uhf loop antenna.
ufoengines 8 months ago
@ufoengines I tried one. It worked ok, but wasn't excellent.
jwwm2 8 months ago
Excellent! I built this using picture hanger wire, directly on a 1x2. No insulators, nothing fancy. Tossed it on the roof of my mobile home and got Ch 2 , 5x9! Ch 2 is HiV, RF11, about 45 miles away over flat terrain. Unfortunately that's all I get, the other locals are RF26 & higher, I assume that's why this little sky hook won't get them. Hey, thanks jwwm2, and (sarcastically) THANKS FOR NOTHING, FCC! I used to get Ch4 out of Jaxsonville, OVER ONE HUNDRED MILES AWAY, no problem.
WoodyNFla34482 8 months ago
@WoodyNFla34482 If you go the extra steps, and aim it well, this antenna might get the other channels. This antenna is designed to pick up VHF-hi.
jwwm2 8 months ago
This works great! Thanks for posting!
mhphotography08 8 months ago
What's a reflector??
rjandmjtube 8 months ago
@rjandmjtube A reflector is a metal surface put behind this kind of antenna. It bounces the radio waves back onto the antenna, which increases reception. An antenna using a reflector needs to be aimed more carefully than one without one. It's best to try this antenna without a reflector first, then add a reflector if the signal is still too weak. Look at my outside version of this antenna for an example of a reflector. Most people don't need one.
jwwm2 8 months ago
can you make two of them and co phase them you will more gain about 3db and show to co phase them in a video thanks
spikebozo 8 months ago
Instead of using a wood backplane, could I use something else, like a piece of PVC pipe? I'm thinking then up using a bolt, or glue, to secure the stand-offs to a PVC backplane.... Is this a stupid idea?
I could then put it in a flower pot.... trying to not make the Landlord mad, know what I'm sayin'?
raydlevel5 9 months ago
@raydlevel5 Your idea is correct. Watch my vid on the outside version of this antenna. Also, have you tried this antenna inside? Mine works well inside. I get 38 channels with my antenna on an inside inside wall, if you catch my meaning. I had one outside for a while, and the signal was stronger, but I didn't get more channels. I decided to just go with the inside version. That's my situation, though. Other people may need an outside installation. Also, don't forget that higher is better.
jwwm2 9 months ago
Just saw older post. Will use 8 or 10 gauge for outdoor. Going to return the $90 monstrosity I just assembled from Home Depot.
mjan449 9 months ago
@mjan449 I'm curious about the brand and type of antenna you're unhappy with, plus, I hope you'll share with us if the home made antenna works better.
jwwm2 9 months ago
What gauge copper wire do you recommend. Thanks.
mjan449 9 months ago
Looks like a nice design. With a little paint may look even better. If painting, make sure not to use a metallic paint as that may effect the antenna's performance. (sattvmax.com)
vedevison 9 months ago
how do you make a reflector for this antenna
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rayroeglin 9 months ago
i built the antenna it works most of the time but is freezes up especially in bad weather how do i improve on the strength of the antenna to stop the freeze ups
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rayroeglin 9 months ago
@rayroeglin That happens in bad weather. Rain, trees blowing in the wind, things like that will cause interference. Make sure it's aimed properly, and you might also add a reflector. You also might consider a pre-amp, but a pre-amp might also give signal overload, and that can be as bad as too little signal.
jwwm2 9 months ago
I have a QUESTION! You are using plastic to keep the metal off of the wood, which you claim the moisture in the wood will mess up some signal strength. HOWEVER, since the screw that goes thru the pvc and holds the wires down via a washer is ALSO in contact with both the wet wood and Wire, wouldnt it still mess up the signal strength?/ Isnt this an over looked flaw? Some one else mentioned tie wrapping the copper wire to the pvc then screw it down with no metal touching. What do you think?
WaltKuhnPainting 9 months ago
@WaltKuhnPainting This has been looked into, and the loss in this case is minimal. Still, if you look at my outside version of this antenna, you'll see that I use PVC for the spine.
jwwm2 9 months ago
@jwwm2 I did make the antenna and it works better than ANY store bought, so I see no flaws. You are right, where the screws go in would be minimal loss if there was any moisture, and yes the outside version would have zero. Thanks for looking into, its a fantastic anntena.
WaltKuhnPainting 9 months ago
I made one and IT WORKS PERFECT!!!! I followed instructions exactly, bought all ingredients brand new at home depot except for transformer for $5 from radio shack. I get all 13 digital channels in my area, the farthest 30 miles away. I am in a concrete building. Total Cost was $17.54. I was happy to call Comcast Cable and DUMP their service which had been going steadily up in price. i will make a few more to give out for Christmas presents! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING!
MrScratchyCat 9 months ago
@MrScratchyCat You're welcome. Personally, I think just about everyone ought to dump cable. With my antenna, and online tv I don't need to waste $1000 per year. Plus, I had a lot of bad experiences with comcast customer service, their installers, and they kept subtracting channels while the costs went up. Customer service told me, "If you don't like it, have it disconnected." I wonder what that woman would say now? I miss NOTHING about comcast, and my tv looks better, too.
jwwm2 9 months ago
EXCELLENT . i buld it a while ago get strong signal and 31 channel.cost me 10 usd to build it. like 6 month ago.
Before i had a 50usd antenna with 50db ampifier and and got 25 channel only.
To the poster: lately started getting lower signal and star looking for the reason . found the problem the MATCH transformer was full of water.i change it and got back to good signal again. will rap it on tape
question:if i put two anthennas for one tv will it be better or need especial set up?
THANKS.
hectorflt17 10 months ago
@hectorflt17 Better to make ONE 8bay antenna instead of 2 4bays.
jwwm2 10 months ago
Does this work in Sweden? I would appreciate if you (the uploader) or anyone knew. Things are usually different here in europe.
LLcoolA100 10 months ago
@LLcoolA100 It should work in Sweden, or anywhere else. It's possible the whiskers may need to be a bit shorter for optimum reception, but I can't be sure. If you make one, let us know what happens.
jwwm2 10 months ago
@jwwm2 Thanks for the reply. I made one now but it didn't work. I made your design and I'm using a UHF/VHF 75-300 ohm transformer. What can be the problem? I'm using a HDTV obviously too. Any help would be appreciated..
monej 10 months ago
oh bummer. historic society. I forgot.
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DOH
nlghtgirl 10 months ago
Cool! I have extra copper pipes left over from historic plumbing in my basement!
nlghtgirl 10 months ago
do you know of a source for straight 12 GA copper? not coiled or in rolls but straight lengths ? Thanks
RichRuss1 11 months ago
@RichRuss1 I don't think it exists. Straightening copper wire is easy, though. Watch my video on the subject. All you need is an electric drill, and a clamp of some kind. Even a small vise grip would work good if you mount it properly.
jwwm2 11 months ago
can you use more"wiskers" I notice there are always just four wiskers on each side. Canyou use six or eight please let me knowI amvery interested. Thanks
RichRuss1 11 months ago
@RichRuss1 Yes, you can put more whiskers. 8 would be best so you'd have the balun in the center if you configured things vertically, which would be the easiest way to do things.
jwwm2 11 months ago
@jwwm2 Thanks for the reply! also, is it really necessary to insulate from wood? What about putting a nylon or rubber washer between the whisker and the wood vertical instead of a piece of PVC pipe. It would be a whole lot easier. Wood as you know is not a conductor of Electricity, so is it really a true advantage to separate the copper whisker via PVC from the wood vertical? Please forgive me if my questions are elementary but I am interested and this is new to me. I would like to talk more.
RichRuss1 11 months ago
@RichRuss1 2 things: Wood contains moisture, and moisture will rob a little efficiency from the antenna. Also, the pvc allows the crossed phase lines room so they can also not touch the wood while maintaining good spacing. Anyway, my outside version of this antenna has a pvc spine. Same exact measurements, but a pvc spine.
jwwm2 11 months ago
does using the cheap typical balun matter ? The ones I see are galvanized wire & flimsy. Radio Shack has one that has gold plated connectors.
why go to all this effort & have the last 2 inches of signal go through crap ?
earlwk 11 months ago
@earlwk The fact is that RS baluns aren't the best, gold, or not. They work ok, they're easy to get, and I use them myself. I mostly use RS baluns just because I don't have to hunt around for them. RS almost always has them. They aren't a complicated device anyway. Most people that can make this antenna could also make a balun. Might take a few hours, but it isn't complicated.
jwwm2 11 months ago
Appreciate the great video and knowledge share. I was a bit sceptically of the quality of signal I would get but 20 bucks and some boredom was the means to prove me wrong. Awesome quality. Just threw the thing behind the tv and its like I am watching from a cable box minus all the crappy channels I don't want (to pay for). THANKS!
Westmate 11 months ago
jwwm2 thank you, works very well! Haven't seen Letterman in over 15 years, local cbs affiliate (with horrible reception back then) would not allow directv to sell us cbs from another market. Sunday was the last straw. Made it Mon. Had to hook directly to TV and use s video and AV cables between TV and dtv receiver. Now I'm making one for a friend.
thanx again
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DaddyGabby 11 months ago
I built this, just like you've described and it outperforms my Terk TV4 indoor (powered) HD antenna. With my indoor antenna, I get around 80% signal strength and I am missing channels. With this, I get all channels at 100%.
Here are some suggestions for those who want to build:
1) Follow the plans @1:02
2) Use #8 phillips 2" screws with washers
3) For wire, i found 100ft of galvanized wire in Walmart hardware section for $3.
4) Transformer is at Radio Shack for $5
THANK YOU!!
TheBtrieve 11 months ago
@TheBtrieve I'm happy it's working for you, Galvanized wire will not be a good choice outdoors, though.
jwwm2 11 months ago
I made this antenna with junk I had in my house(scrap of plywood, 6 wire hangers, 12" of pvc 3/4" pipe, 5 1.5" drywall screws, 10 small tie wraps, some hot glue, a 75ohm transformer) I replaced the screws holding the wiring together with tie wraps and hot glue so as not to change the wave length of the design. Put it in my attic and it works like a champ. I pick up all my San Diego channels to my home 25 miles away. I even pick up local channel 6.1 and its 40 miles away. Thanks!
rjsailnsd 1 year ago
I have it hooked up, and there are 4 channels (Vancouver Canada) , but it doesnt look like HD. I have a Toshiba HD CRT TV , and i cant seem to get above 100 channels.
pflo99 1 year ago
What about the smaller sticks used to receive UHF signals? All that would be doing is getting VHF
HEYLON96 1 year ago
@HEYLON96 You misunderstand. This antenna picks up all TV frequencies currently being broadcast. UHF and VHF-hi.
jwwm2 1 year ago
Where did the web site go? I really want those plans.
unofficialghost7 1 year ago
Is there a trick to bending the whiskers into such a perfect shape? It appears as if yours wrap almost 3/4 of the way around the screw before flaring back out. I assume this is just for making good contact and staying secure...??
Hawk71179 1 year ago
@Hawk71179 You assume correctly. You could bend them into a more perfect vee shape, but it wouldn't have as much grab. Of course you could solder things together, but that's a little tricky for most people. If you go that route, make a video about it. I think id'd be popular.
jwwm2 1 year ago
really helpful; thanks a lot
jeffwhite05 1 year ago
Should I notch my finger also?
44hornet 1 year ago
@44hornet Absolutely. No pain, no frequency gain. Damaging fingers is part of building things. Can't be a "for real" builder without it. Still, it'd be wise to keep it to a minimum.
jwwm2 1 year ago
@jwwm2 es verad chancate la cabesa tambien
TheAprendo4567 1 year ago
like the video never thought of using pvc to space the elements from the wood i might someday do upgrade to the one my dad maded
bluejay148 1 year ago
well this still work even today ?
GhostLaughingMan 1 year ago
@GhostLaughingMan Well, yes, it will. This antenna is designed to pick up the frequencies tv is broadcasting on these days. Actually, that was the purpose of this project.
jwwm2 1 year ago
@jwwm2 legal ?
GhostLaughingMan 1 year ago
@jwwm2 what
DjTenn08 1 year ago
hm.. thanks uh for the uh instructions hm... jk lol
but great video man.
i am going to make one for myself. I am super tired of fta with ihub which is down many times.. this antenna work for me.
one question though. do i need a rotor to turn the antenna? thanks
nhatquangtruong 1 year ago
OK I will, best to you, thanks
101AOK 1 year ago
Gotcha, thanks.
101AOK 1 year ago
@101AOK Glad I can help, but do yourself a favor, and just try the basic antenna first. If you aim it properly it may surprise you. cowsgonemadd5 (I think) did a video on aiming a HDTV antenna.
jwwm2 1 year ago
@jwwm2 Correction: cowsgonemadd3 did a good video on aiming a HDTV antenna.
jwwm2 1 year ago
I have not read all posts,do you have a drawing or schematic of this design to save time in pause/write/pause/write...etc...? I've reviewed many offerings on Youtube and YOUR's appears the most factual and clear. Also, if your's is bigger/precise, is there a point of NO return if I was to say, double your spec's to get 2x's the output result? Regardless, I thank you for taking the time to present your antenna. I'm sure it works great, but I'm in a valley in CA. I need a strong antenna.
101AOK 1 year ago
@101AOK It doesn't work that way. Doubling the specs won't make the antenna better, it'll change the frequencies it receives. You could make an 8 bay, rather than a 4 bay. That would improve things.
jwwm2 1 year ago
can you tellme if i can use this ,as an outside antenna for my house?
nikoliko2006 1 year ago
@nikoliko2006 You could use this outside, but you'd better prime and paint it. Better still, make the antenna in my Better Outside HDTV Antenna video. It's the exact same antenna, but with a PVC spine rather than wood.
jwwm2 1 year ago
Anybody have plans for a DB2 version of this antenna?
cyberman999 1 year ago
@cyberman999 It's been done, but I can't speak to the outcome. I know it works reasonably well, but don't know more than that.
jwwm2 1 year ago
Yep you are still grounding this to the wood. You would do better to drill horiz holes and run the phase line through the pvc.
barndler 1 year ago
@barndler Okay, this has been covered before. If you have a better way, then do it. You could also watch my outside antenna video. ALSO, I sincerely doubt you are 97 years old, as it says on your Youtube page. You might be an older gentleman, which I could believe, but not 97
jwwm2 1 year ago
I love this antenna! I just finished building my 2nd one. I built it mainly for FM radio and found it does a great job with both the FM and HDTV! I receive 14 TV stations and 35 FM stations, 28 strong! I could only receive 12 radio stations with other antennas, sta I wanted were not reliable. My daughter lost her cable so I gave her my antenna only to have my wife start complaining that her radio wasn't working again. I forgot that I had used a splitter. Built another today-awesome -Thks!
prule123 1 year ago
@prule123 I remember your original post. I was mystified then, just as I am now. Now, I'm happy you're getting the FM you like, but this antenna isn't supposed to be good for that. I may need to ask someone smarter than I am to explain this to me.
jwwm2 1 year ago
@jwwm2 Is the antenna thought to confine the freq UHF only...I did seee where someone else added rabit ears on top of the design for the VHF. Given that FM is smack in the middle of the VHF band it is interesting! I know it is not the wire and it took a very short time for wife to notice! I had used 3 differnt FM ant, two powered an neither could come close to this! I would love to hear an explanation! Do you know the freq range of this ant?
prule123 1 year ago
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I put this together in 1.5 hours. I love it. I live in the San Francisco Bay area and now receive more channels than with the store bought amplified antenna. I have to say that I just didn't think it would work. I am in awe. Thanks for the video.
maslau909 1 year ago
I put this together in 1.5 hours. I love it. I live in the San Francisco Bay area and now receive more channels than with the store bought amplified antenna. I have to say that I just didn't think it would work. I am in awe. Thanks for the video.
maslau909 1 year ago
@maslau909 Well, I live in the East Bay. I'm 100% happy if you're happy. Still, you should never have doubted me...
jwwm2 1 year ago
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Just built this design, it does work however, I still don't get any better signal than with my powered sony antenna ... :(
buddha0004 1 year ago
Just built this design, it does work however, I still don't get any better signal than with my powered sony antenna ... :(
buddha0004 1 year ago
Dude, yo screws are still making contact with the wood.......What are you gaining ??? just us pvc for all of it !!! Your still grounding out your wiring if the wood gets wet, or is still full of sapp
innovision777 1 year ago
@innovision777 Go to the outside version of this antenna for a pvc version of this antenna.
jwwm2 1 year ago
Do you have this plan in a document form? What guage should the copper wires be? Instead of PVC can you use ceramic insulators?
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StyngRay1 1 year ago
@StyngRay1 Go to the website you can see in the annotation on this video. All questions will be answered there. Yes, you could use ceramics.
jwwm2 1 year ago
does this have both UHF and VHF working?
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StyngRay1 1 year ago
@StyngRay1 That was what it was designed for.
jwwm2 1 year ago
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runyanfamily034 1 year ago
@runyanfamily034 You could, but it'd be better if you built the outside version. Click on my youtube name and look for the outside antenna.
jwwm2 1 year ago
AHH
MrWalleye 1 year ago
Video is great. Suggest to improve the audio recording for more clarity and plug to the HD TV to see the effect.
twinberries 1 year ago
Thank you very much for posting this video. I made the antenna today and it works WAY better than the store bought one I had.
SixFt12 1 year ago
I built the reflector and it didn't work. however the antenna without a reflector does work quite well I used the cardboard with aluminum foil and put it in my attic but it was not directional at all and knocked down the signal on all channels I placed it 5 1/2 inches behind the driven element what went wrong it was even more omni directional than without the reflector?
Denfala 1 year ago
@Denfala Can't say for sure. You could try placing the ref closer or further away. Make sure it's aimed right, too. Watch the vid by cowsgonemadd3 if you don't know how to aim it. Other than that I have no answers.
jwwm2 1 year ago
One more thing:
I used the thin (10 ga.?) white coat hangers that dry cleaners are using these days.
The hanger is made of steel and it appears to be dipped in white plastic, so I had to strip that off at the connection points and the whisker ends.
I used an old balun that I've had for over 10 years, so the total cost was $0.00!
This is obviously for an indoor set-up only.
MugUTube 1 year ago
I modified the old coat hanger design using what I had available and a couple of tips from you. I was able to get 69 bedrock stable channels with my design! All but one channel that I want, and double the channels from using just rabbit ears.
Mods from original coat hanger design:
Used 7.5" W x 48" T cardboard not wood
Shimmed 4 lines w/2" x 7.5" layer of cardboard w/Tape on top
Connection Points 1" from edge
Used duct tape not screws
Added sm. amount of steel wool to each connection point
MugUTube 1 year ago
@MugUTube Nice.
jwwm2 1 year ago
Did you do a video on building the reflector element?
Denfala 1 year ago
OK So how do you build the reflector
Denfala 1 year ago
@Denfala Watch my other vid on hdtv antennas. I build one there.
jwwm2 1 year ago
Please, Please, put a proper handle on that file! You'd be surprised the number of folk who push a file tang throough the palm of their hands......... Handles usually cost much less than the file!
Benelatus99 1 year ago
I just made this antenna and I only get 4 channels.... and they are all very poor reception. I'm perplexed as I was certain this would work, based on the positive responses. My antenna looks very similar to the diagram, I have tried adjusting, moving, etc. I live in Vancouver - perhaps stations here in Canuckistan are different??
nluff 1 year ago
@nluff Hallo, This antenna will be frequency consious, which translates as the dimensions being critical. Too long or too short means that the aerial isn't matching the signal to it's dimensions, which is why you aren't getting too good results. From the size of the elements it's a likely to be an "ordinary" ground station probably in the Band III region [say about 160 Mhz.]. I don't think it's being used as a satellite downlink, but I've been wrong before............
Benelatus99 1 year ago
LOL this dude sounds like Microsoft Sam
PSPortalMaker 1 year ago
Did you drill into your finger or was it a nail?
Nchlsbrl9 1 year ago
it work great. !!!! and better that market ones.
mauroacuna 1 year ago
@mauroacuna I'm happy you like it. Where do you live?
jwwm2 1 year ago
@jwwm2 I live in bakersfield, CA and thank you again. I am watching the world cup with it. My TV with the target antennas (3 of them) never worked before so i figured the house was in a bad reception spot. not the case I get the local channels crystal clear.
mauroacuna 1 year ago
@mauroacuna You ought to be getting a LOT of stations with this antenna. I looked at tvfool for bakersville, and you have a s'load of yellow possible stations. They're coming in from different directions, though. If things are set up right I'd bet you'd have 50, maybe more stations.
jwwm2 1 year ago
uhhhhhhhhh.... and uhhhhhhhhh....uhhhhhhhhhh
tonytesties 1 year ago
@tonytesties Good point. I'll work on that. Watch the rest of my vids. Some are worse.
jwwm2 1 year ago
How about showing us how well it works?
mediamadman747 1 year ago
thanks...gonna give it a shot. Has to be better then the piece of crap antenna I bought. $60 down the tubes!
webwillie1 1 year ago
@webwillie1 I want it to work for you. Make sure you aim it properly. Cowsgonemadd3 did a good job of explaining. You should also check out my outside version.
jwwm2 1 year ago
Nice - thanks for sharing..
wv1973 1 year ago
Can't see, are the phase lines separated where they cross over ? Great video by the way, thanks
nigelandbozena 1 year ago
@nigelandbozena Yes. If you rewatch the vid you'll see that I recommend separating the phase lines by an inch. Easy to do with a piece of PVC. It shouldn't be separated by less than about a half inch.
jwwm2 1 year ago
@jwwm2 Yes, I saw you separate the phase, just couldn't see if they remained so. I guess common sense should have dictated the answer, ( doh ! ) I'll give it a go when I can get all the bits together. Thanks again.
nigelandbozena 1 year ago
Do you use nuts and bolts or self-apping screws?
acoustic61 1 year ago
@acoustic61 Either way. The vid says screws, but you can use what you have, or feel like. Have fun.
jwwm2 1 year ago
would it if i put the transformer close to the tv?
dotdot24 1 year ago
@dotdot24 It'll work with the transformer near the tv, but the connections still need to be at the center.
jwwm2 1 year ago
do you know if it works for frequencies 65-550 ?
Drift88king 1 year ago
@Drift88king Not so far as I know.
jwwm2 1 year ago
@Drift88king Not as far as I know.
jwwm2 1 year ago
actually i built the antenna and it DOES work.
thanks :)
Drift88king 1 year ago
Look like it is going to be so easy, I can do this someday. Great video!
ChrisBlog26 1 year ago
Nice vid, informative and a great contribution.
N0rthwestRadio 1 year ago
Thanks for the video. Tried the design. Works. Used your pictures and comments. Signal strength is as good as a large antenna but the HD signal this spring (2010) seems to be weaker and much more prone to interference (not the fault of the antenna). Will try a screen to see if that helps, but I haven't found your video of your screen design yet. Roland
rolandlinda3 1 year ago
cool
fredneck4x4 1 year ago
Can I solder the copper wires together instead of brazing. would it matter what i use to solder them?
Mistermatt1984 1 year ago
My local Lowes has a coil of bare 6 gauge that is a good price and requires no stripping. Is it all right to use that heavy a gauge?
mikemcking 1 year ago
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mikemcking 1 year ago
omg its huge i don't want that big piece of crap in my yard thanks a lot though
jnoble6987 1 year ago
@jnoble6987 I put mine in the attic. It works great.
green6866 1 year ago
Do you get both UHF & VHF Channels?
aerobill 1 year ago
@aerobill Yes, VHF-hi, plus UHF. All the frequencies used for US television right now.
jwwm2 1 year ago
are you not defeating the purpose of the insulator tubes by using long screws that go through the tubes and into the wood?The whiskers are now connected to the wood. I'm assuming the moisture content in the wood is why you do not want to use wood and better to use pvc??? Nice video.
chrisnotap 1 year ago
@chrisnotap That question goes on and on, but the answer is no. This antenna has been computer modeled and field tested both ways, and if there is any loss, it's too minor to worry about.
jwwm2 1 year ago
made some adjustments to this design so that all wireing is completely insulated from the "mounts:.....I live 30 miles from Orlando....Picked up 42 strong digital stations and thats with the antenna at ground level. Absolutely remakable
boughttheshirt 1 year ago
i gotta big question, what kind of materials they using for? or where can they get it for free. its a simple quiestion doesnt it?
nikolord3 1 year ago
@nikolord3 If you can find it for free, please share. Everybody likes free.
jwwm2 1 year ago
I live in a small town in Ontario Canada, about 50 miles from the nearest television stations. I get 4 channels with the antenna leaning against my living room wall. I expect to get 8 or more channels once I mount it on the old antenna tower. Watched the Super Bowl and the Olympics. Thank you!!!!!
gymec 1 year ago
@gymec Where in Ontario? I'm in Muskoka and wondering if it would work.
muskokatennis 1 year ago
I looked at a mapquest of Muskoka just now. Looks like mostly flat terrain, plus some lakes toward Toronto, which is only 50 miles away. I'd be amazed if you couldn't pick up enough stations to make building this antenna very worthwhile.
jwwm2 1 year ago
I built this antenna. It is better than my large, store-bought attic antenna for HDTV. Nice!
F1sh7 1 year ago