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DIY UHF Antenna booster with tin foil

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In Reply to: RE: rear connections iview 3500 STB set top digital tuner and PVR initial review posted by DavidLD on August 11, 2013 at 08:48:23

My super simplified version of the DIY UHF antenna

http://uhfhdtvantenna.blogspot.com/

Foam core board covered with foil with a base from packing crate foam

About 12 x 18 inches
The foil board is positioned about 6 inches from the UHF loop on the little antenna and due north of the UHF loop (which I think makes sense if KET transmitter is south of me) with the rabbit ears (VHF we have no VHF stations) in full decline position.

I'm getting much stronger KET signals, plus the other channels are at least as strong or stronger.

I'm now getting 12 different digital channels off air on the tuner.

I will improve on this basic crude design using on-hand materials but good experiment for now.

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Latest design - DavidLD 07:20:46 08/13/13 (1)
This is my latest UHF reflector...Aluminum pan from Dollar tree (2 for a dollar) with cooking grill from dollar tree (also 2 for a dollar). Works at least as well as aluminum foil. Better still, if this design doesn't cut it as a UHF reflector the parts are great for roasting brats in the oven. The excess grease drops into the pan. I would resist the urge to use the same pan and grill for brats that you are using as a UHF antenna reflector however. But for $2 total you have parts for one of each.

Unfortunately, its been raining here and no reflector pulls in KET for me in the rain. Worse, the KET is almost opposite the NBC (MeTV channel) in location that gets the strongest signal. I need a clear day to do more tests.
- You can cook your chicken with UHF -- though may take a while! -nt - jedrider 13:30:33 08/13/13 (0)

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