I'm interested in comparing several antennas and wanted to include a representative version of the GH. There's so many versions published on this site that I don't have a clue which to use... My test situations are relatively easy and do not require a top shelf antenna. But, IMO, it's always good science to use postive and negative controls. I do my testing at my home and at my son's home. TVFool's are shown below.
My home: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id=8d17f3dbfec0d8
My son's: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id=8d174770daa696
All my previous efforts have been with M4's and M2's (outstanding antennas in my book!) and I consider the M4 to my "gold standard". As I recall the modeling data, M4's and GH's are very similar in gain so maybe it's not worth the effort to have two "positive controls". Anyway, I'd like to try building a GH that is travelworthy (my son lives 270 miles away) and if possible, use the same reflector as the M4 (36" by 36" 1x2 screen). The size of the reflector is what makes it difficult to transport multiple antennas... There are high VHF and UHF stations at both test locations so I guess Narods are required for the GH, right? Any thoughts/recommendations on which one to build and any plans?
Thanks!
My home: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id=8d17f3dbfec0d8
My son's: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id=8d174770daa696
All my previous efforts have been with M4's and M2's (outstanding antennas in my book!) and I consider the M4 to my "gold standard". As I recall the modeling data, M4's and GH's are very similar in gain so maybe it's not worth the effort to have two "positive controls". Anyway, I'd like to try building a GH that is travelworthy (my son lives 270 miles away) and if possible, use the same reflector as the M4 (36" by 36" 1x2 screen). The size of the reflector is what makes it difficult to transport multiple antennas... There are high VHF and UHF stations at both test locations so I guess Narods are required for the GH, right? Any thoughts/recommendations on which one to build and any plans?
Thanks!