Ok, I'm new to SAT stuff entirely, but I do know a thing or two about radio communications, but most of that falls into what you can do with it and not how it all works. Background: I worked EMS/Fire for a decade before changing to IT (better pay, but I've always been a computer geek anyway), so I've worked around different radio systems and signaling a decent amount. So, I pulled the plug on cable when I realized that I was typically streaming everything anyway. Since then, I've been working on and building/tweaking a antenna for my TV (I love tech and have no life) and am in need of advice on antenna configurations. Right now, I'm trying to find a signal meter (or another method) to measure the signal I'm getting from my array and/or individual components without breaking the bank. This isn't a true from scratch homebrew, just combining a couple purchased antennas on a custom mast... for now. Also, any other tips or experience on antenna/array building would also be appreciated.
Setup Description:
2 Antennas Direct ClearStream 2V (VHF/UHF) mounted side-by-side on a custom mast head with the VHF dipole units centered just above and below the UHF reflectors. Essentially, it's 4 separate antennas (2 VHF dipoles and 2 UHF double loops) sitting on a mast head attached to a rotor. I know this is completely overkill for where I live, but hey, it's fun!
Setup Description:
2 Antennas Direct ClearStream 2V (VHF/UHF) mounted side-by-side on a custom mast head with the VHF dipole units centered just above and below the UHF reflectors. Essentially, it's 4 separate antennas (2 VHF dipoles and 2 UHF double loops) sitting on a mast head attached to a rotor. I know this is completely overkill for where I live, but hey, it's fun!