Probably not.
Not necessary but could improve reception. Usual suggestion is 'try it and see'.
OTA antenna construction
Hi,
I live in Markham, and have built one of these bowtie antennas, using coat hangers; but I have not added a reflector. Presently I get 20 channels.
I have two questions:
1. Would I get better reception had a constructed the bowties from copper wire?
2. Is the reflector necessary?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
........... john
I live in Markham, and have built one of these bowtie antennas, using coat hangers; but I have not added a reflector. Presently I get 20 channels.
I have two questions:
1. Would I get better reception had a constructed the bowties from copper wire?
2. Is the reflector necessary?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
........... john
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You'll find that there is virtually no difference in reception between solid and open reflectors. More important issues are distance from the active elements of the antenna and the sizing of the reflector.Are concerns about wind the only reason you recommend screening?
There is a terrific resource originally set up and maintained by a member who I haven't seen post recently (and hope he's still with us) but you may find some good information here --> Albums By holl_ands - ImageEvent
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