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Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Bill

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Bill Wright wrote:

Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Dave seems to like it

http://youtu.be/gMmkWvgbA_w

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I was building aerials way back in the 70s. It really was not rocket science
omni or otherwise. Indeed my late father actually had all the calculations
needed in a diary from the 19450s.You just scaled them to suit the
frequency. Could be very handy for old band III as one could just make it
specific to one channel and get good gain for yagis.
However I'm a bit less enthusiastic about omni directional for Freeview and
the reason is tha many people can receive multiple transmitters and not
always are the best ones found first which means loads of high numbered
channels that may or may not be the worst signals.

Brian

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"Bill Wright" wrote in message
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Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials would
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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

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"Bill Wright" wrote in message ...

Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Bill



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Here in the Look North areas that should get people Peter Levy who do not
want him.

Regards
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"Bill Wright" wrote in message
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Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials would
appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

I remember that sort of thing from the seventies. A little coil of wire or
something and a short lead to the TV, with a money back guarantee.

I think they just relied on inertia selling.

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Bill Wright wrote:
Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg
Bill

Do you rotate it through 90 degrees for vertical polarisation?

£30 what a bargain! I must get up to Asdas

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On 22/04/2013 01:31, Bill Wright wrote:
Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Bill

Looks basically similar to the omni-direction aerials fitted to most
touring caravans these days. I suppose that they work - after a fashion
- but they wouldn't be my first choice for a permanent installation!
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On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:31:54 +0100, Bill Wright
wrote:

Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Judging from the condition of the packaging, it has already been tried
and returned by a dissatisfied user.

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In message , Andy
Burns writes
Bill Wright wrote:

Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Dave seems to like it

http://youtu.be/gMmkWvgbA_w

He says it's unidirectional. I note that the 'dome' is not completely
circular, so it could be true.
--
Ian

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On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:31:54 +0100, Bill Wright
wrote:

Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Bill

I photographed one of those a year ago and uploaded it to Flickr. No
doubt I meant to post it here, but it seems I forgot.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/g3zvt/7...n/photostream/

--
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Roger Mills wrote:
On 22/04/2013 01:31, Bill Wright wrote:
Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Bill

Looks basically similar to the omni-direction aerials fitted to most
touring caravans these days. I suppose that they work - after a fashion
- but they wouldn't be my first choice for a permanent installation!
But given the high field strengths we now have and the fact that many
locations have transmitters in all directions, I would think most people
will have some success with them.

Bill

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On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:06:40 +0100, "Max Demian"
wrote:

"Bill Wright" wrote in message
...
Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials would
appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

I remember that sort of thing from the seventies. A little coil of wire or
something and a short lead to the TV, with a money back guarantee.

I think they just relied on inertia selling.

My auntie had some sort of indoor aerial that was just a coil fixed to
the wall behind the TV. It worked very well until she was sold a
digital aerial and a Freeview box. Nothing worked as it was. She
plugged the old aerial back in but it no longer worked. I didn't try
to explain as she won't understand. I found her a local aerial/TV man.
I hope he understands non technical over 80's

Steve

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"Bill Wright" wrote in message
...
Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials would
appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Bill

These days most sets have sufficient sensitivity to receive off a short
piece of wire.

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Graham. wrote:

Bill Wright wrote:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

I photographed one of those a year ago and uploaded it to Flickr. No
doubt I meant to post it here, but it seems I forgot.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/g3zvt/7...n/photostream/

No, I remember someone posting it before ...

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Martin wrote:

But given the high field strengths we now have and the fact that many
locations have transmitters in all directions, I would think most people
will have some success with them.

better than using a bent coat hanger?

Not better than a bent coat hanger outdoor and high up, no.

Bill

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In message , Bill Wright
writes
Martin wrote:

But given the high field strengths we now have and the fact that
many locations have transmitters in all directions, I would think
most people will have some success with them.
better than using a bent coat hanger?

Not better than a bent coat hanger outdoor and high up, no.

The UHF folded dipole I made for my MIL, out of a coathanger, and
mounted on the inside windowsill of her bungalow, behind the TV set, at
a height of about 2' 6" above the ground, worked perfectly on analogue.
--
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"R. Mark Clayton" wrote in message
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"Bill Wright" wrote in message
...
Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Bill

These days most sets have sufficient sensitivity to receive off a short
piece of wire.
You certainly could get a signal from just a flylead at my old house, but
then you could also see the transmitter from the lounge window.


--
Alex

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On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:31:54 +0100, Bill Wright
wrote:

Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Bill

It's made in China, doesn't claim to be omnidirectional, and has a
20db amplifier with mains PSU.

--
Dave W

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Dave W wrote:
On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:31:54 +0100, Bill Wright
wrote:

Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Bill

It's made in China, doesn't claim to be omnidirectional, and has a
20db amplifier with mains PSU.

The instructions say 'no alignment...omnidirectional...mount on the side
of the house facing the transmitter'.

Bill

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In message , Ian Jackson
writes
In message , Andy
Burns writes
Bill Wright wrote:

Some time ago in this hallowed forum I predicted that DIY TV aerials
would appear after DSO. These would be omnidirectional.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../WP_000029.jpg

Dave seems to like it

http://youtu.be/gMmkWvgbA_w

He says it's unidirectional. I note that the 'dome' is not completely
circular, so it could be true.

Or on reflection, did he actually say "undirectional"?
--
Ian