Recent content by robrpb

Thanks Jim.

I built the loop dipole antenna in this thread back in 2015 with the help of @dkreichen1968 and his design. Thanks again Dan as this antenna has served me well. I have a couple of informational questions regarding this antenna design. What channels/frequency does the small round antenna get and...

Thanks Jim.

What kind of guide wire do you use to secure the antenna?

Thanks Jim, I'll check that out. I'm not looking for 50', closer to 35' after factoring in about 12-15" in the ground and the loss when the sections are connected together.

Thanks Jim. I will search for best price. Maybe I can find a local supplier and avoid shipping costs too. Rob

I built a loop-dipole antenna that was recommended on here several years ago by dkreichen1968. Thank you Dan for your recommendation as the antenna has served me well. The pole I have the antenna on is from three 10' fence posts I bought from Lowes. The antenna is about 12-18" in the ground and...

I built the loop-dipole antenna which was recommended about 1 year ago. It has worked great. I would like to now attach or mount a motor to the pole to rotate the antenna so that I can improve the signal for a few channels that I would also like to watch. What are your recommendations for a...

I have read the sticky on "Grounding an Antenna" and RF Steve attached a diagram to one of my threads regarding grounding an antenna. I have also read some material on the internet and I am still a little confused. I have installed about a 1-5/16" OD mast that is about 20' high and it is about...

Hi, I live in Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, which is just west of West Palm Beach in southeast Florida. I live in a residential area with mostly single story one family homes. I have a hip roof on my house and I was wondering if it is feasible to install an antenna in my attic and if so, what...