On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:36:32 -0600, Cecil Moore wrote:
Sal M. Onella wrote:
If even poor antennas work well, why all the whining?

I've not had any problems with the UHF circular loop that comes with
standard rabbit ears. The only problem I've had is with VHF channels on
the dipole. I need a weatherproof version of my RS rabbit ears.
Unfortunately, ABC is Channel 7 here in Tyler, TX.

Where I'm sitting here in Whittier, KABC 7 is so strong I can get it
without even a cable plugged in!

It's 50, 56, and 58 I worry about; 2-13 and 28 are covered; I'm looking
forward to seeing if my new bowtie (from that youtube video, but with
ER708-2 x 1/16 filler rod) will pick up PAX on 30. They have some nice
oldies sometimes. (I also have some of the ER708-2 in 0.045".)

I'm gonna solder it together and hold it to the board with brass thumb-
tacks. ;-)

Just for reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWQhlmJTMzw

Cheers!
Rich