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balm · 2009-04-27, 02:13 PM

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I think he'd get the other Montreal analogue VHF channels that way as well.

Purely hypothetical, would the gain of the side for the other VHF's then be reduced to comparable with GH's.

johnpost · 2009-04-27, 02:50 PM

naval jelly is an acidic rust remover. you want to thoroughly rinse and remove after done. also be cautious where you use it, it can harm lots of materials, acid not rinsed away or neutralized will continue to eat away matrials. also safety is important, using it is messy, wear clothes that can be damaged, thoroughly clean off yourself after wards, wear safety goggles to prevent splashes into eyes.

balm · 2009-04-27, 03:11 PM

stampeder,

im very close to getting #13 (WVNY) with the small bow-tie...but I think im fighting a loosing battle as the whiskers are short, which if im not mistaken favors the high frequency...

do you think adding a larger reflector will help with #13...

balm · 2009-04-27, 06:51 PM

I added 6" wider to the existing reflector on the rusted bow-tie, and BINGO, I got WVNY..

I had also tried the GE pre amp and no better...

BTW, I had to disassemble the large VHF, as SOMEONE didnt like it hanging out in the garage...the fron lawn isnt wide enough, and no easy way of getting it to backyard...Oh well...

xebbmw · 2009-04-30, 02:40 PM

Quote:

I added 6" wider to the existing reflector on the rusted bow-tie, and BINGO, I got WVNY..

Could you post a picture after adding the mesh to the existing one?

balm · 2009-04-30, 02:57 PM

xebbmw,

no problem, i'll do it after supper and post...I just have to lower it to get a good pic...

balm · 2009-04-30, 03:16 PM

here are the pics

http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=IMG_0177.jpg

kooguy · 2009-06-05, 08:24 AM

I came across this antenna in my neighbourhood...Anyone knows what it is?

300ohm · 2009-06-05, 04:44 PM

Oh wow, that is unique ! And the feedpoint is at the back.

ota_canuck · 2009-06-05, 06:59 PM

Looks like a ham radio or 27/30Mhz cb radio maybe,.. McCoy quad ?

johnpost · 2009-06-05, 07:50 PM

i think it is a Quadrifilar Helix antenna for satellite signals

57 · 2009-06-05, 08:40 PM

Which one? I see several antennas on the roof.

300ohm · 2009-06-05, 09:59 PM

Yeah, I see four antennas at least. I believe everyones referring to the antenna on the rotor.

mlord · 2009-06-06, 08:49 AM

Definitely a DX antenna for ham, wideband. I've seen it before somewhere.. if only I could recall where..

300ohm · 2009-06-06, 08:48 PM

kooguy, why dont you just ask your neighbor what it is, and post it here.

Also ask him about its performance.

2009-04-27, 06:51 PM	#34
balm Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,248	success I added 6" wider to the existing reflector on the rusted bow-tie, and BINGO, I got WVNY.. I had also tried the GE pre amp and no better... BTW, I had to disassemble the large VHF, as SOMEONE didnt like it hanging out in the garage...the fron lawn isnt wide enough, and no easy way of getting it to backyard...Oh well...

2009-06-05, 08:24 AM	#38
kooguy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 285	Identify these mystery antennas! I came across this antenna in my neighbourhood...Anyone knows what it is?

2009-06-05, 04:44 PM	#39
300ohm Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere in Delaware on the flat side Posts: 7,038	Oh wow, that is unique ! And the feedpoint is at the back. __________________ My builds/plans (not the latest models) are located here.

2009-06-05, 08:40 PM	#42
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,345	Which one? I see several antennas on the roof. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2009-06-05, 09:59 PM	#43
300ohm Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere in Delaware on the flat side Posts: 7,038	Yeah, I see four antennas at least. I believe everyones referring to the antenna on the rotor. __________________ My builds/plans (not the latest models) are located here.

2009-04-27, 02:50 PM	#32
johnpost Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 224	naval jelly is an acidic rust remover. you want to thoroughly rinse and remove after done. also be cautious where you use it, it can harm lots of materials, acid not rinsed away or neutralized will continue to eat away matrials. also safety is important, using it is messy, wear clothes that can be damaged, thoroughly clean off yourself after wards, wear safety goggles to prevent splashes into eyes.

2009-04-27, 03:11 PM	#33
balm Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,248	stampeder, im very close to getting #13 (WVNY) with the small bow-tie...but I think im fighting a loosing battle as the whiskers are short, which if im not mistaken favors the high frequency... do you think adding a larger reflector will help with #13...

2009-04-30, 02:57 PM	#36
balm Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,248	xebbmw, no problem, i'll do it after supper and post...I just have to lower it to get a good pic...

2009-04-30, 03:16 PM	#37
balm Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,248	here are the pics http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=IMG_0177.jpg

2009-06-05, 06:59 PM	#40
ota_canuck Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dunnville, Ontario on the Grand River, North shore Lake Erie Posts: 2,406	Looks like a ham radio or 27/30Mhz cb radio maybe,.. McCoy quad ?

2009-06-05, 07:50 PM	#41
johnpost Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 224	i think it is a Quadrifilar Helix antenna for satellite signals

2009-06-06, 08:49 AM	#44
mlord Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,545	Definitely a DX antenna for ham, wideband. I've seen it before somewhere.. if only I could recall where..

2009-06-06, 08:48 PM	#45
300ohm Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere in Delaware on the flat side Posts: 7,038	kooguy, why dont you just ask your neighbor what it is, and post it here. Also ask him about its performance. __________________ My builds/plans (not the latest models) are located here.

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