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Old 1-Apr-2021, 4:19 PM   #3
beebo89
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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 having trouble finding small aluminum tubing. If I would go that route, is the length of a folded dipole the same as a simple dipole? What is the distance between the top part of the element and the bottom part? What is the gap where the balun ties in? This would all be for channel 10, which if I understand correctly is 195 MHz.
The reception I am getting now is just under where it needs to be, I am wondering if my problems would be solved with a preamp? The limited info I have found so far is that a really powerful preamp can be too strong if you are fairly close to the stations. I am guessing I need a low to mid level preamp? Can you, or anyone else, please recommend one?
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