The Ultimate TV Antenna And Grey Hoverman Upgrades
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In this video I will show you how to Upgrade The Ultimate TV Antenna And Grey Hoverman TV antenna for the best TV antenna reception . Watch this video and find out how. The Ultimate TV Antenna And Grey Hoverman Upgrades. Danny S Hodges TV antenna. I HAVE 3 ANTENNA CHANNELS....Make sure to check out my other channels ,, Here's. the links...
Deep South Videos / @deepsouthvideos7120
Southern Ideas / @southernideas6175
Danny S Hodges / @dannyshodges 
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I HAVE 3 ANTENNA CHANNELS....Make sure to check out my other channels ,, Here's. the links...
Deep South Videos ruclips.net/channel/UCu7D3nWG9a5prTg9ugIn41g
Southern Ideas ruclips.net/channel/UCunNmrlazaJKzQv5tCpNjWgvideos
Danny S Hodges ruclips.net/channel/UCfod7dn64deeX7LZlpb-ctg
Do you sell any gray hovermans to the public
After getting rid of cable and with a cheap indoor flat antenna from Walmart, i would get 6 channels.
Saw many of your videos, and was inspired to build my own using your ideas.
I built one of these with an aluminum pole and PVC cross pieces, with stainless steel hardware and really looks good...almost looks factory built. Added the RCA pre-amp with all connections weatherproof.
I placed it on my deck temporarily (until i can do a more permanent solution) about 10 feet off the ground. I live in Eastern North Carolina, so I oriented it facing west, towards New Bern/Greenville NC, scanned the channels on my TV and right off the bat, got 38 channels! All look awesome, in HD, and better than cable quality. Watching Ohio State on FOX 14 which i never got until now!
These antennas work, follow instructions for dimensions. You can choose to use what you have laying around or you can buy most of what you need from Lowe's for about $25 for a basic build.
Bottom line, it worked for me, itll work for you.
Danny, I bought my parts and hope to build my antenna this weekend. Thank you for your instructions and your entertaining videos.
Hey Danny! I am in the middle of building a Gray Hoverman, and here is something you might want to consider: you can buy Nylon screws in bulk on Amazon. Since they aren't metal they would make great separators between the hats and the antenna. They would also hold the metal down nice and secure and won't rust.
Just found your channel....My dad, a diy guy, would have LOVED your work! Thank you. I'll be a regular viewer.
Nothing better than Southern ingenuity ! I really enjoy these videos and learning something new. Thanks for sharing the knowledge Mr. Hodges ! 👍🏻🇺🇸
I recently saw a UHF 'ultimate' type antenna except that in the center of each of its 4 bowties, a couple of inches out in front of each one, was a short director element, about 5" long. That might be an experiment worth testing.
@@matthew27lamb31 Someone had tossed it out on moving day. I've never seen one like it anywhere and I did not test it.
Thank you Danny for sharing your hospitality and knowledge and your pro American ideals 🇺🇸
thank you sir
Awesome information as always Danny! I made one of the Grey Hoverman antennas being inspired by your videos. I used PVC foam board for the frame like used around door finishings outdoors.
tks man
Can you put the copper v wires on both side of the reflector to make dual directional.
Please let me know when you start selling your antennas...You are Gifted Danny!!👏👏😁👍🏽
tks Dee
I need to try making just one.
yes just for fun
yellowish white is cpvc, it is more heat resistant, so handles temperature fluctuation better.
I wonder if the lengths of your hoverman squares were various lengths if it would help for the various signal frequencies encountered. 5", 9', 13 and 17" length squares.
Does anyone know if spray painting the completed antenna will have any negative affects on performance? Not sure if it’s even worth the time, but I wanted to get it to blend in with the siding of the house as much as possible. I love your videos Danny! I wish I lived closer as I’d love to be your assembly guy.
A non-Metallic paint has no effect on television signals. Metal of any type is what affects the performance of an antenna. That is why you want to use as little as possible (screws) and keep larger pieces (like the pole) behind the reflector.
i made the ultimate antenna, and the hoover-man antenna. both are good antennas but in my area the ultimate antenna gets me more channels.
I sometimes get a bit of skipping/tropospheric ducting where I live in Australia. Two different transmitters come into range, one from 200-210km away and another one from 130km+ away, the signals from 200-210km away are sometimes watchable (even for a brief moment) antenna is just off to the side for where the transmitter is, the signals from 130km+ away (signal reflects off the back of the antenna) aren't as frequent as the other transmitter
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It tends to be more frequent in the Summer months, almost non-existent in the Winter
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I get about 70 channels with the Gray Hoverman w/ hats. We have two networks on VHF, so the hats are a must. Regular antennas might get 40 channels on a good day.
Always Great to see your latest projects Danny!
thank you
I went with the gray hooverman . Ifound for me it works the best. Like your vids.
thank you sir
Thanks for all the video an info. I’ve made a few down in Texas. If I had your email I could send you some pics. Thanks again Danny 👍🏻
facebook man...lol tks
Wondering.what size and type of tubing.or wire you use for the elements? Thanks
It is more attractive for antenna, I’d buy one ☝🏼
tks Mrs Mary
Glad to hear you will be shipping antennas before long.
tks...i will be letting every one no when i get to check it out...see if i can get the shipping down
Southern Ideas Danny, I sure you can. Cool part is, you can have a piece of paper with a link to how
To assemble and not send a bunch of step by step instructions!
@@southernideas6175 you can reduce the cost of shipping by selling the parts of the antenna. Copper wire can be bought locally and the reflector screen. Which is the most heavy parts of the antenna. You need not lower your profit. Just cost of shipping by removing them two heavy parts of the antenna.
@@bretts1 someone out there will write out the steps and post them in a comment but the video is far better than written instructions. Hehe I usually look at the pictures when putting things together even at my job.
Are these uhf and vhf antennas ?.. most of my channels are uhf.
Thanks for the videos
yeah
Are you going to make any more TV antenna videos and did you get the patent on the antenna you was trying to
still on going
im making more
cool video tech talk danny about the ultimate antenna did it work good
yeah tech talk tks
Mr. Hodges a question: how to install a lightning surge protector, is there a video? Thanks for your time
Do either of these pick up in the low-VHF band? (channel 2 & 5)?
Best way to tune either of these antenna for VHF-Lo frequencies like channels 2-6 : 55mhz - 88mhz : You want a pair of 42.5in/108cm long copper/aluminum conductors.
With Danny's "stick'o'dyno'mite" design:, mount them horizontally opposed above the UHF elements. Sourcing the signal at the mid point of your 7ft+/2.16m+ dipole.
In dipole configuration the elements should be spaced 1.75in/44mm apart.
With the Grey Hoverman:, Use the two 42.5in/108cm copper (aluminum doesn't bend) elements as the "hats" NARODS. I recommend the opposing S bend _____s-----------------z_____
Hi Danny, Is 12 Guage wire good to use? Which is better 8,10,12 guage? Have you ever checked with different guage wire.
12 to small use10 are 8
Is it 'kite proof' ?
Good video
tks David
gm danny.. 66-0 on ur ratings! YOU'RE A STAR
-b
tkank you sir
Danny use vinel door trim cut the one decevert edge off with tabel saw
that wou;d be good...i went and bought the 1x1 today
I built your Grey Hooverman. Its pretty awesome. Much better than the $50 antenna i bought at the big box electronics store. I want to built the hats. I looked through your channel I can't find the video. Can you link me?
its on another channel....danny s hodges channel
@@southernideas6175 thanks, I found it
Doesn't the copper get corrosion and oxidation from being outside? I wonder if a protective material can be placed over the elements. Like what they cover up your driver's or fishing license with.
corrosion and oxidation isnt a problem
For looks just spray rust proof on the wires it keeps oxidation from forming. 73
How long is the wire to vhf on each side and do I need to use a balun
Where do you get the square tubing.
www.ebay.com/itm/254824200415?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2648
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Do you sell these on Ebay? How can I contact you?
You need to make some new video so someone doesn't think u quit
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