A few points: All of the dimensions scale with the wavelength of the station you want to receive. An important one is the distance back to and the width of the reflector. Normally the distance back is 1/2 of a wavelength and the width of the reflector is about 15% more than the distance back. Look up the RF frequency for the far away stations. Pick the smallest number WaveLength = 300meters / MHz.

@mrhoptoit7835

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ken. As always, thanks for your comment!

@kensmith5694

Жыл бұрын

@@mrhoptoit7835 It is a topic of interest to me. At some point I will have to make my own video on the topic.

@mrhoptoit7835

Жыл бұрын

Please do. I'm looking forward to watching it!

@harryballsak1123

5 ай бұрын

doing the math assuming it did it right that would suggest the reflector by 9.8 inches back for UHF channel 36 which I find to be twice what is normally suggested. Channel 14 would be 12.7 inches that seem way to far. One made for the center of hi-VHF would need to be 2 1/2 feet away. That seems a bit much. Thought the reflector width math seems fine. Could be this works for hoops and different antennas use 1/4 wavelength?

@kensmith5694

5 ай бұрын

@@harryballsak1123 I think you may be correct that 1/4 wavelength is a more common value.

You just get gooder and gooder! I liked the camp ground reviews.

@mrhoptoit7835

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Would making this antenna times two side by side increase the gain like the Gray-Hoverman type antenna ??? Would winding two ten gauge copper wires help give the antenna a little more umph ??Thank you Mr. Hop To It. Just love your videos too. vf

@mrhoptoit7835

6 ай бұрын

I think both your ideas have potential and would help gain. Thanks, VF!

@victoryfirst2878

6 ай бұрын

I am glad my ideas have some weight to you MHTI. Peace Sir. @@mrhoptoit7835

Would using a reflector that is larger by a few extra inches in each four edges increase the reflective gain by a little bit MHTI ??? How about rolling the edges into a somewhat radius help also ?? Would placing two antennas side by side or one about the other increase the gain by a few numbers ?? This is just an idea as I am not sure. The reflective part will be 304 stainless steel for corrosion resistance. An not sure what will happen using this material. Flea-bay had a special on a roll of mesh cloth. One more thing, would using a copper wire say a number 6 or 4 gauge help reception ?? I remember one of your videos showing that a 10 gauge wire did the best for reception of antennas Mr. Hop To It. One more thing, how good does this tenna receive low VHF signal. I live in the few places where low VHF still is used Sir. Have yourself a Happy New Year Sir and many more for us both to come. Peace also Sir. vf

@mrhoptoit7835

5 ай бұрын

Hi VF. Enlarging the reflector will help gain, but it will narrow the reception focus. Using a radius edge could also do the same. Stacking antennas will allow you to collect signals from a wider swath, but how well it works depends on many factors. Using 304 stainless steel for a reflector should work. Increasing the wire to 6 or 4 gauge will increase gain potential, but in many cases, anything over 10 gauge isn't really cost effective for the minor gains you get. I cannot test for low VHF signals, as there are none transmitting in my vicinity, but this antenna probably would not work well for them. Try a dipole antenna tuned in length towards the channel you are trying to receive. Happy New Year to you, too VF!

@victoryfirst2878

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know some facts about antenna stuff fella. Peace and out. vf@@mrhoptoit7835

Great video! How did you determined the distance between the two loops? Calculation?

@mrhoptoit7835

3 ай бұрын

When I have an idea for a new antenna, I will often initially fabricate it in a prototype that is adjustable in configuration. I did it for this antenna, and changed the distance until I found what worked the best. Great question!

@robertgrlic6505

3 ай бұрын

@mrhoptoit7835 thanks! I live in the Montreal area with local stations about 16 miles away and Vermont stations 88 miles. I already have a 4 bay bow tie antenna with 32" reflector to pull in hi-vhf. After building your antenna, I was surprised it worked remarkably good ...pulling in those 88 miles stations. Keep up your excellent work!

@mrhoptoit7835

3 ай бұрын

This antenna has been overlooked by many people, but those who build it have had excellent results. Thanks for letting me know!

Will this also amplify a close signal?

@mrhoptoit7835

7 ай бұрын

This will receive nearby signals as well as more distant ones

Where can I find a station location map?

@wesmckean1443

Жыл бұрын

google ftc dtv map

@mrhoptoit7835

Жыл бұрын

Check out my new tutorial on how to use rabbitears.info. You can print detailed area maps, target maps, and more. Here's the link to the video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/nJ6kuY9-dLmtaco.html. Thanks for watching