Chip wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:36:19 +0100,it is alleged that tony sayer
spake thusly in uk.d-i-y:


These were used more in the days of 405 line band 1 and 3 TV to which
they are/were better suited. Their not a lot of cop at UHF frequencies.

As said they were intended for VHF TV which ceased transmission in the
UK in '84.

The best way to use them for UHF is to fold the "ears" horizontally
(ASCII ART attempt):
^
-----------(=)----------

The arrow points in the direction of the transmitter, (i.e same as the
axis of the Yagi) Still not really as intended and won't be as good as
the little Yagis.

Mike