I just put one up for the local channels. Mike Hardwick.
> On Jan 24, 2024, at 8:57 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > Vhf. Uhf. Tv. Log periodic / yagi. Mfg by Winegard maybe. With a 300 to > 75 ohm matching xfmr. > Your question shows how rare these things are anymore. Used to be every > house had one or more on the roof……rotatable even. > 73…..W5RH > Sent from my i-Thingamajig > >>> On Jan 24, 2024, at 8:38 AM, John Mechura via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>> >> >> Furthermore, if you follow the coax you may find an amplifier and perhaps a >> distribution block going to different rooms. >> >> Another guess I would make is that the roof does not have a radiant barrier >> so your attic should be an acceptable location for antennas, for the most >> part. >> >>> On Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 8:30 AM John Mechura <john.mech...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Television receiving antenna. >>> >>> They were installed in the attic to preserve from weather and also to >>> prevent this "ugly" thing from being seen from the street. >>> >>> It is a Yagi or perhaps Yagi-Uda. >>> >>> You can see the matching transformer, known as a balun connected between >>> the coax, 75 ohms, and the antenna terminals, 300 ohms. >>> >>> I would not transmit into it just for a test, but do know that it is for >>> the obsolete television channels 2 through 13, which are VHF. >>> >>> It may be possible to modify it for VHF use, however, and I would also >>> guess that the small end was pointed in the direction of the Dewalt antenna >>> farm. >>> >>> Looks to be in good shape, by the way. >>> >>> 73, >>> John, KI5HOC >>> >>>> On Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 8:19 AM Tarek Amine via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>>> wrote: >>>> Second attempt. Typed the address wrong. 😑 >>>> Thank you. >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>> >>>>> From: tami...@icloud.com >>>>> Date: January 24, 2024 at 06:16:45 CST >>>>> To: bv...@bvarc.org >>>>> Cc: Tarek Amine <tami...@icloud.com> >>>>> Subject: Please Identify this antenna ? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi All, >>>>> >>>>> While inspecting the attic for antenna option I noticed this existing >>>>> antenna that was left over from previous owner. Can anyone tell me what >>>>> is it? How to test? Should I hook a radio directly to try and get out >>>>> might that damage the radio without know what it is? >>>>> Thank you for your input. >>>>> >>>>> I am attaching a picture and a video. >>>>> >>>>> Many thanks >>>>> Tarek (KJ5DMN) >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ________________________________________________ >>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>> >>>> BVARC mailing list >>>> BVARC@bvarc.org >>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
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