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Message: [QUOTE="KrissB, post: 115460, member: 19162"]Yea that's still my TV Fool report. I have gotten permission to put a small antenna on the Dish mount that is currently on the roof. So I'm testing my DB-2, going to make a DB-4 tonight, and test that without a reflector. I'm going to build it using PVC piping. I need some good info (I'll probably google it before anyone reads this) on what Pipe to use that will weather the storms, and take UV abuse.My main concern is what spacing should I try or start at with the DB-4, or even the DB-8 when I do build that beast? The V design throws me off, I never know to space it from the outer V or inner V. Oh and yes, the DB-8 will be in the window (if it fits lol) or I got a 7ft stand I can set it outside.I have a friend at work that can powder-coat stuff, not sure about powder-coating copper (I think she said it has to bake at 400+ degree's. A bit extreme, but it's free! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" /> Not sure but I think I can make 2 DB-4's and have them assembled to do that if I get it right, BUT that too makes another question!!! lol Will that affect the signal? Pretty sure that will insulate it (unless lightning hits it!).I haven't been drinking cheap wine (unless that's what Mt. Dew really is), but lol I have been getting my crazy antenna thoughts swirling again in my head! I was really impressed with the DB-2 tinkering. I may step up the copper tubing to the 3/8" I goofed above, I'm currently using 1/4" soft copper for freezer hookups. So I am hoping the 3/8" will perform pretty good.So I am going to Home Depot now to get some 1/2" sch 40 4way connectors to build what I have in my head. 7ft of 3/8" copper pipe. That will be enough to make my DB-4 and a DB-8 after, cut for Ch. 14 (which is what gets all the channels I need, as that is the bigger cut for my channels. I would like to get 10 and 13 still, but that dream is nearly just that... Yet, I remember testing my coat hanger dipoles and when I made combinations of 3 unlike the DB-4 and DB-8 I got better reception seemingly, so I will make a Vertical DB-6 top set will be cut for Ch. 10 or 7 depending on how much isn't cut too short, using my 1/4" soft copper as a test to try for my first VHF hit! So far I haven't even got a Channel call code on my tv for any VHF! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" />  But if I get a hit with that, a DB-10 will be my next test, with a VHF DB-2 Centered on top for my final mount on the roof. This has been a big thought in my head for a while, so it's time to test it! I will be shocked if the DB-6 performs better as bigger is better I think, but my area has been so chaotic for signals, and it's a strange sweet spot... So... lol I still don't know. I'm currently also debating on buying an analyzer for VHF/FM/UHF if anyone knows what to get, I'd be greatly appreciative of suggestions (I can't promise I will actually get one, but for my area, I feel I need one!). I called another "Antenna Professional" and they too do not have such a tool... I think my area is full of money hungry posers for the Antenna market. On a side note, I was watching a show on PBS Create, where they were using an old chimney to use a more efficient boiler... They then said "These chimneys are of no use, much like TV tower antenna's that used to be mounted on the side of every house!" I wanted to reach through the screen and smack that idiot! I've got 32 channels on my TV, I'm certain I can get them with my antenna built and mounted on the roof! I don't NEED to pay $69 for cable (I also read that cable is going up 5-10% next few months)! I do have cable internet, but that's based on a price match vs Earthlink, so if they change that, I will just go to Earthlink Broadband! :\Welp, I wrote a book,KrissB <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D" />[/QUOTE]

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