VHF-Hi Band Antenna for TV! Part One

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

Комментарии • 35

  • @bobbysalinas4845
    @bobbysalinas4845 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great detailed video MHTI !!

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks, and thanks for watching my channel!

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 10 месяцев назад +3

    Nice video MHTI. You most certainly listen to your viewers. I will have to say, "YOU ARE THE MAN !!" Keep up the great work Sir. The antenna you made really look so professional as if it was purchased from Amazon or Channel Master. Job well done MHTI !! Peace vf 😀😀😀😀😀 THANKS TOO !!!

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks VF. More to come....👍

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 10 месяцев назад +2

      I look forward to your videos MHTI. You give me an education in antennas. I will be making my antennas soon. Thanks again Sir. vf@@mrhoptoit7835

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 10 месяцев назад +1

      I got an idea for you Sir. The antenna 1:07 with 3 hoops would probably work better with 5 or 7 hops. Then stack 2, one on top of the other. This has to give more gain with very little extra materials used. Just sharing an epiphany with you MHTI.@@mrhoptoit7835

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  10 месяцев назад +1

      You keep coming up with all these ideas

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 10 месяцев назад +2

      I am hoping my ideas help you make great antenna for the average person. This is one field of study that never stops moving forward. Hope you consider something with fractals in the future. I have a feeling using bowtie elements with triangles cut out will make for super gain reception. Thank you for really going the extra mile with videos and help for us all. Peace vf@@mrhoptoit7835

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 9 месяцев назад +1

    I have an idea MHTI. Would short wires protruding from the main reception element going around the perimeter, very similar to barb wire increase the signal strength ?? Just wondering.

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  9 месяцев назад +1

      Interesting. I have no idea what that would do. Thanks, VF

  • @undieatiakpananiah-kg8hr
    @undieatiakpananiah-kg8hr 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the lessons shared. Till I get the experimental constitution. I will get back to you.

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching . I have another antenna design in the works.

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 10 месяцев назад +2

    Would using 5 wires wound around each other increase the gain even more ?? Just wondering Sir.

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  9 месяцев назад +1

      Based on what I've experimented with, there is a point where adding more size to the element no longer increases the antennas capabilities. Twisting 3 wires together was as much measurable increase as I could get.

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 9 месяцев назад +1

      Did you use 10 gauge wire when you twisted the 3 together ?? Thank you MHTI for your help and advice ?? Look forward to your videos and technical help too. Peace v @@mrhoptoit7835

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  9 месяцев назад +1

      I tried twisting 10 ga wires, but it didnt increase any reception vs just a single 10 ga wire. In my experiments twisting 12 ga wire was about the most I could do and still increase performance.

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for the information MHTI. Now I will know what size to use for my big double hoop reflective antenna. Would making two antenna mounted one about the other increase the signal strength ?? I have monster trees galore and the leaves will be on the trees soon. Thank you Sir. @@mrhoptoit7835

  • @EastAngliaUK
    @EastAngliaUK 5 месяцев назад +1

    we have never used VHF in UK all channels are now on Freeview hear. But I have make my own digital channel and also for pal on the old uhf to

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching my channel!

  • @MrYu2ube
    @MrYu2ube 2 месяца назад

    I have copper wire available. You made it seem that I could use it in place of the aluminum. How would the dimensions/construction change if you used copper? Your video is very helpful and clear.

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  2 месяца назад

      Follow the same dimensions and construction. Thanks for watching.

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 10 месяцев назад +2

    Would putting two VHF antennas, one on top and one on the bottom of the long range double hoop with low VHF and hgh VHF lengths matter which would be on top and which would be on bottom make any difference for reception ?? Sorry MHTI for the long sentence as I wanted to get everything stated for your answer. Would putting a reflector on VHF help with poor reception ?? Look forward to the part two Sir. Thank you for your time and help too. 😀😀😀😀😀 You are the man Mr. Hop To It.

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  10 месяцев назад +2

      Mixing hi vhf and low vhf antennas is pretty common. Just be sure on how you connect the wiring. Reflectors will also work to enhance reception. Thanks, VF

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 10 месяцев назад +1

      I am waiting for your part 2 video Sir. Thanks@@mrhoptoit7835

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 5 месяцев назад +1

    MHTI does a half-wave dipole work better than a folded dipole antenna ?? I would think that since there is more metal length would help increase the gain ??? Peace v

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  5 месяцев назад +1

      They work about the same, as long as they are both tuned to the frequency you want

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@mrhoptoit7835 THANK you SIR for letting me know

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 4 месяца назад +1

    I am wondering if you could answer me one question MHTI. Would folding a dipole antenna like snake to make a smaller form factor keep the signal reception the same ??? Also, if the length of the antenna is for the lowest frequency channel let this folded antenna let me recieve the higher channels, Ex. 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to 6 to 7 to 8 to 9 to 10 to 11 to 12 to 13 ???? Hope I made the question clear MHTI. Thanks for your time too. vf

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  4 месяца назад +1

      I've seen an antenna similar to what you describe used for FM reception, not TV. It would work, but the reception probably would be diminished. What the antenna receives is a total of its tuned length and how strong the broadcast signal is, so in most cases you may receive one or two channels beyond what you're tuned to.

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 4 месяца назад +1

      @@mrhoptoit7835 O.K. thanks..

  • @sleeve8651
    @sleeve8651 10 месяцев назад

    @Victoryfirst
    Hope you see this !
    To answer your question about the number of wires twisted together, and gain ?
    By twisting more wires together does not impact gain !
    If anything, increasing the diameter of the element, will increase the usable Band width !
    And lowering the antennas
    " Q " !
    ( The frequency that can be best optimized )
    As a single element will truly resonate on a single frequency, giving the antenna its best chance for reception on a particular Channel !
    Not to say it will not pick up other channels, but not optimally !
    Radio and Television signals deal with specific mathematical formulas !
    And you simply cannot get around physics,( Physical size etc.)
    if you expect to find your best results !
    And even with a perfectly designed antenna, atmospheric conditions can change reception dramatically !
    Hope this helps !
    👍😉

    • @mrhoptoit7835
      @mrhoptoit7835  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this subject.

  • @Daniel-z7q6f
    @Daniel-z7q6f Месяц назад

    Great job WGBH for going to Low-VHF … I’m missing PBS 2, so glad no WGBX is UHF