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Forum: Antennas 8-Apr-2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,068
Posted By beebo89
Can I use the amplifier from this antenna?

I finally made the twin folded dipole antenna. It works well but I will indeed need an amplifier. I have a Winegard amplified antenna similar to this one. Would it be possible to remove the antenna...
Forum: Antennas 6-Apr-2021, 11:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,068
Posted By beebo89
Oh, I get it. I saw the 2 stacked folded dipole...

Oh, I get it. I saw the 2 stacked folded dipole you posted. I did not realize that that was the optimal way to go with folded dipoles, similar to a small antenna is good, a bigger antenna is better....
Forum: Antennas 6-Apr-2021, 10:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,068
Posted By beebo89
In diagrams, I see 4:1 baluns and 1:1 baluns....

In diagrams, I see 4:1 baluns and 1:1 baluns. Which one do I need? What are the ones that are sold in most stores, the 75-300 ohms type?
Forum: Antennas 6-Apr-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,068
Posted By beebo89
I'm sorry, I didn't explain my self well. I was...

I'm sorry, I didn't explain my self well. I was using the 4 bowtie UHF as an example of wiring an antenna. All the searching I have done, the only example of how to wire the elements together were...
Forum: Antennas 6-Apr-2021, 6:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,068
Posted By beebo89
I plan on using stranded copper wire to connect...

I plan on using stranded copper wire to connect the elements. Is that ok to use? Any particular gauge is recommended?
Forum: Antennas 6-Apr-2021, 4:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,068
Posted By beebo89
I am now making an antenna to put in the window...

I am now making an antenna to put in the window which will be made of four folded dipole elements. Being that it is in the window I will have to stack them on top of each other. Is there a certain...
Forum: Antennas 4-Apr-2021, 12:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,068
Posted By beebo89
What material makes a good insulator? My guess is...

What material makes a good insulator? My guess is that wood is not very good.
Forum: Antennas 2-Apr-2021, 2:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,068
Posted By beebo89
Wow, that is a load of great info, thanks a...

Wow, that is a load of great info, thanks a million!!
I think I will make some folded dipoles out of that solid 8 gauge you mentioned, and then if needed I will get an amplifier. Thanks again.
Forum: Antennas 1-Apr-2021, 4:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,068
Posted By beebo89
Thanks for the reply. The rabbitearsinfo graph is...

Thanks for the reply. The rabbitearsinfo graph is much more accurate, thanks.
The info I have found seems to indicate that a folded dipole like you mentioned works better than what I made, but I am...
Forum: Antennas 31-Mar-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,068
Posted By beebo89
Trying To Make Homemade Antenna For Channel 10

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All of my local channels are really UHF except for one. It is KLFY 10.1. Also, it is the weakest local channel.
I made a 4...
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