The 4228 works ok for VHF 9-13 because of the reflector screen (assuming you don't have multi-path issues because of the back-front ratio). I don't think the coat hanger job is going to do much for VHF.
Yeah, that won't do much good for VHF. Since three of my local stations will be VHF post-transition, I just bought an AntennaCraft Y5-7-13 Highband VHF for $20. I've already got a good UHF setup for the rest.
