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The log periodicLog periodic aerials have two parallel booms, usually close together. These booms together form a transmission line. A series of half wave dipoles are attached to the booms, each dipole having one quarter wave section fixed to Boom A and the other to Boom B. Read the full article here |
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The balunThe word ‘balun’ comes from ‘balanced to unbalanced’. These two images show a half-wave dipole broken at the centre and connected to a feeder cable. This, with many variations, is at the heart of the yagi aerial, and also of course the half-wave dipole aerial, as used for FM and DAB. In the upper image the dipole is connected directly to the cable, and in the lower one it’s connected via a balun... Read the full article here |
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I can see the mast so where’s the flippin’ signal?The peculiarities of the UK’s TV transmission network, and how they can confuse aerial installers. Published in What Satellite and Digital TV November 2010Click to view PDF file I can see the mast so where’s the flippin’ signal? |
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Riggers’ TricksTricks of the trade, some of which are contentious! Published in What Satellite and Digital TV September 2010Click to view PDF file Riggers’ Tricks |
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When it just has to be in the loftOutdoor aerials are best, but sometimes a loft installation is unavoidable. Here’s how to go about the job. Published in What Satellite and Digital TV July 2010Click to view PDF file When it just has to be in the loft |
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Check the amp!Mystery faults with digital TV reception are sometimes caused by faults in the power supply section of the masthead or distribution amplifer. Published in What Satellite and Digital TV June 2010Click to view PDF file Check the amp! |
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Look Back in AngerRemember the good old days, when things were made to last forever? Are you sure those memories are accurate? Published in What Satellite and Digital TV May 2010Click to view PDF file Look Back in Anger |
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Television On The MoveBill looks at various ways and means of getting good TV reception in caravans and boats. Click to view PDF file Television On The Move |
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Getting the right responsePhased arrays can provide a tailored polar response. Using DAB reception as an example, this article tells you how to do it. Published in What Satellite April 2010Click to view PDF file Getting the right response |
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A look at Emley Moor’s output, on a rainy day in April 2010This little investigation was done in a quick and casual manner on a cold and miserable afternoon when I didn’t feel like doing anything ‘sensible’. It isn’t particularly scientific, but I think it illustrates a few points about the pre-switchover situation, where digital and analogue TV run side by side. Read the full article:- A look at Emley Moor’s output, on a rainy day in April 2010 |