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Originally Posted by we6344
Good additional info, explanations & references.
I looked at the DB8e & a friend says he makes the same ones using very heavy gage wire. Will try that first.
What is the purpose of the reflector mesh behind the DB8e bow-ties? The DB8e is a UHF antenna. Does that mean it will not pick up channel 11?
The DB8e is a 70+ mile antenna but the following 2 are much longer range (and cheaper) - what am I missing?
LAVA HD2605 Ultra G3 Motorized Outdoor HDTV
UHF/VHF Antenna
LAVA HD8008 Omni-Directional Amplified Outdoor
HDTV Antenna
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Reflectors block signals from the rear and help focus incoming signals on the front.
Antennas can and do pick up signals outside of their bands, but their sensitivity is reduced as the frequency becomes farther away from the tuning center. It's a slope, not a steep cutoff. I wouldn't think you'd have much of a chance getting LUK, but who knows?
Antenna mileage claims are sometimes fudged and only useful in comparing units by the same mfr.
Claims that companies like this make of 125 and 150 miles though, are nothing short of ridiculous.