Karl wrote: >>Highly recommended is the Channel Master 8 bay bow tie. It has a lot of gain. it is light with a low wind profile. It is broader than a Yagi and not susceptible to fading. It's bandwidth is appropriate down to Channel 7. Highly recommended. It's what I use.<<
Thanks Karl. A couple more questions. Would one antenna do well enough or should I add a second and make it a 16 bowtie? Can they be stacked? I have never used a Bowtie antenna before, just Yagis. It could be the Yagi is too directional to find the swwet spot too. I had thought of that. Down to Ch 7. that is great, if I get ay VHF skip. I have detected signal on Ch 13 (Seattle) but never strong enough to lock. This is with the UHF Yagi 91XG. >> Use the pre-amp and some good co-ax. Very most important: Find good height, keep trees and brush out of your pick-up path, and search for a sweet spot. UHF is really spotty and unpredictable. You have to walk around, antenna in hand, and find the spot where your signal is the hottest.<< I had wondered about the height of the Yagi. With the bowtie, carrying it and moving it around may be easier too, by looking at the TV set. I plan on buying a portable TV Set that has a digital tuner. I wonder if most brands are equally sensitive or are some brands better? My knowledge of the OTA digital signal is limited.<< Much appreciated. I'll let you know how it all works out. Currently I am using RG6, about 50-60 feet of it. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
