On 22 Jun 2009 03:45:53 +0200, Gordon wrote:

Everyone seems to love that silly thing. And it seems to work
in spite of itself.

I tried a version of it, but it didn't work any better than
two bowties on a stick. He
http://mysite.verizon.net/g_reeder/C...V_antenna.html

Mine looks better.

http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/antennas/DTV-jw/
This one was built by a friend (without my involvement). I rather
like the use of common hardware store parts and pieces. I'm trying to
convince him to make some changes and to replace the electrical wire
elements with sheet aluminum, but otherwise, methinks it's rather
clever. I haven't made any measurements yet, so I don't know how well
it's matched.

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Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
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