Introduction to the Gray-Hoverman TV Antenna - Page 3 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Andicus · 2009-06-10, 11:56 AM

I adjusted the contrast/brightness and scaled it up a bit. That should make it easier if anyone else has difficulty reading the original...

Scubanero · 2012-07-03, 03:03 PM

Nothing new here, nor any questions - just a big thanks to everyone involved in posting the Gray-Hoverman design and building tips. With the change to exclusively UHF my old Radio Shack log-periodic wasn't cutting it anymore and I am not really interested in paying by the month for the same old stuff.

I went with a Gen 1 for its simplicity and double bay for the better gain. I used 1" PVC for the frame, 1" chicken wire for a split reflector, 10 Ga copper for the driven elements and 14 Ga copper for the phasing leads. CBC has the weakest signal here and I went from no signal to pegged on both strength and quality.

Now my wife wants to know if I can build an antenna that improves the programming.

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a tinkerer who wants the best OTA TV reception	96	61.54%
an experienced TV antenna hobbyist	8	5.13%
an electronics technician/engineer/designer/repair person	29	18.59%
an RF technician/engineer/designer	3	1.92%
a Broadcast technician/engineer/designer	3	1.92%
a HAM radio enthusiast	11	7.05%
a Home Theatre enthusiast	26	16.67%
a high technology enthusiast	31	19.87%
a computer hardware/software enthusiast	50	32.05%
a technology student	2	1.28%
new to OTA TV	37	23.72%
broke, you insensitive clod... I needed a free antenna!	35	22.44%
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2012-07-03, 03:03 PM	#32
Scubanero Rookie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1	Big Thank You Nothing new here, nor any questions - just a big thanks to everyone involved in posting the Gray-Hoverman design and building tips. With the change to exclusively UHF my old Radio Shack log-periodic wasn't cutting it anymore and I am not really interested in paying by the month for the same old stuff. I went with a Gen 1 for its simplicity and double bay for the better gain. I used 1" PVC for the frame, 1" chicken wire for a split reflector, 10 Ga copper for the driven elements and 14 Ga copper for the phasing leads. CBC has the weakest signal here and I went from no signal to pegged on both strength and quality. Now my wife wants to know if I can build an antenna that improves the programming.

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2009-06-10, 11:56 AM	#31
Andicus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Catharines Posts: 133	I adjusted the contrast/brightness and scaled it up a bit. That should make it easier if anyone else has difficulty reading the original...