wdpn channel 2 the signal is 15.92 at my location.I don't think you ever did a rabbitears.info signal report. You can do one here:
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I did one based on your zip code because I don't know your exact location; I think it's pretty close. I included WJLP:
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thats the twin lead i have.. i got it from frys.comWhen you make a folded dipole, you cut it to the right length for a certain channel. It will work best for that channel and will pickup other channels, but not quite as well. If you use a larger diameter wire, it will pick up the other channels better; we call that greater bandwidth.
If you use a larger diameter wire, it is difficult to say how much better the other channels will be, but the general rule is the larger the diameter, the greater the bandwidth.
Good twinlead comes with 18 gauge wire, but most is 20 gauge. Cheap FM folded dipole antennas use 30 gauge twinlead.
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I use 14 gauge THHN
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One inch diameter copper tubing would be the best, but I don't think it is worth the trouble and expense.
The advantage of twinlead is that it doesn't have to be straight like mine, you can bend it like you did.wdpn channel 2 the signal is 15.92 at my location.
That's not as strong as in the report I did.wdpn channel 2 the signal is 15.92 at my location.
That's not as strong as in the report I did.
What is the link to your report so that we can see the numbers for the other channels?
Thank you for the report image. I wanted the link so that I could click on the report for the coverage map and the terrain profile.Your report image
I don't remember catching anything else on the trip, but we did see some skates because the water was shallow and clear. Back at the cottage I used to catch snapper blues and flounder. I caught softshell crabs and dug littleneck clams for my parents.blowfish, i think are funny how they puff up. did you catch anything else?
We stayed in the bay.the water by barnegat light house can be ruff with just the boat traffic. did you attempt to go out in the ocean or stayed in the bay?
thats a long ride by water. i never went past barnegat light. The farthest south i went is Atlantic city. There a road by me named great bay boulevard where you can watch skates, turtels and other fish swim by. there people fishing there all the time. i never did go claming. my brothers have but not me. my friend and i went fishing for flounder about month ago, he cought 7, I cought 5. all where to small we let them go. its nice around here in the summer, but winter time not much to do.I don't remember catching anything else on the trip, but we did see some skates because the water was shallow and clear. Back at the cottage I used to catch snapper blues and flounder. I caught softshell crabs and dug littleneck clams for my parents.
We stayed in the bay.
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My father had to take the boat outside when he bought it.
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If both antennas are about 98 inches long, the 14 gauge antenna might do slightly better, but it is difficult to say for certain.if i where to use the 14 awg wire instead of the twin lead would it improve the reception of channel 2? i dont mind losing 6abc.
rabbit73 here is channel 2 from Thursday morning. it would be nice if i was able to receive the channel this good all the time. i also was receving ( not watchable) WJLP out of Middletown NJ too.
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your the first person to explain way the polarization is listed as circular. i assumed that it was being broadcast that way once i angled the antenna and i was able to receive the station. i have asked some people and the couldn't give me an answer.If both antennas are about 98 inches long, the 14 gauge antenna might do slightly better, but it is difficult to say for certain.
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I think what will make the biggest difference in the reception of channel 2 is the location and orientation of the antenna. Your antenna has a power line in front of it. Channel 2 has circular polarization, so it has a vertical component. Part or all of the antenna might need to be vertical.
I'm glad that you found my information helpful.your the first person to explain way the polarization is listed as circular. i assumed that it was being broadcast that way once i angled the antenna and i was able to receive the station. i have asked some people and the couldn't give me an answer.
I'm glad to hear that you are willing to try some more antenna experiments and hope that you will be able to improve your reception of channel 2.i will give the 14awg wire a try. it may take me a month but i will get there. i wll also take pictures of the twin lead im using now and the 14 awg wire. thank you again.
I'm glad that you found my information helpful.
I have been doing antenna experiments since I was 8; I'm now 87 and still doing them.
Years ago, the TV transmitting antennas were usually designed for horizontal polarization, which meant that the receiving antennas had to be horizontal. When the TV broadcasters had to change their antennas because of the channel Repack by the FCC, they added some vertical power. The theory is that the vertical polarization would make it easier for mobile devices to receive the new ATSC 3.0 signals.
When the horizontal power and vertical power are the same, it's called circular polarization. When the horizontal and vertical powers are different, like 80H/20V, it's called elliptical polarization.
his antenna only looks to be 4ft stretched out. he should have listened to you. no one knows everything. if you need help politely ask.I'm glad to hear that you are willing to try some more antenna experiments and hope that you will be able to improve your reception of channel 2.
I tried to help a poster on the Canadian forum to receive VHF-Low channels, but he was using an FM folded dipole which wasn't long enough for 2 and 4.
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He is worse off than you are; he can only receive CH 9
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I tried to get him to make a folded dipole for 3, which would be between 2 and 4. Now you know why my experimental VHF-Low antenna is for CH 3.
rabbitears.info owner " forget his name" should incorporate your answer here into the website.I'm glad that you found my information helpful.
I have been doing antenna experiments since I was 8; I'm now 87 and still doing them.
Years ago, the TV transmitting antennas were usually designed for horizontal polarization, which meant that the receiving antennas had to be horizontal. When the TV broadcasters had to change their antennas because of the channel Repack by the FCC, they added some vertical power. The theory is that the vertical polarization would make it easier for mobile devices to receive the new ATSC 3.0 signals.
When the horizontal power and vertical power are the same, it's called circular polarization. When the horizontal and vertical powers are different, like 80H/20V, it's called elliptical polarization.
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