A look at the Hoverman and reflector measurements along with details you need to know. Everything you need to build this is on my webpage, cosmic.simdif.... cosmic.simdif.com
I have seen post where people have complained about loosing their signal after attaching the reflector - I believe that having one on each side of the reflector will give strong signal from the front and back using a signal splitter.
I am just amazed at the long and colored history of the Gray-Hoverman antenna. I am just amazed they are not producing these great pieces of antenna art with function too.
The Gray Hoverman was the first antenna I built. It worked pretty well. I never really had it pointed in the perfect direction, so I didn't get the reception I wanted. I ended up cannibalizing the copper for whiskers on another build. I love the precision, mathematics, and science behind your builds.
Thanks Wes, I strive to show the basics so everyone can build a good antenna. I dip into the math and precision for those who want to dive a little deeper. Thanks for noticing. The Hoverman is a great all around antenna, but it can be quite fickle in certain situations. If we don't do what IT wants, it just won't play. Thanks.
The reflector it's not wired in any way to the reflektor. I built my antennas out of PVC pipe their completely insulated from the reflector. The reflector does give you a full board game but it cuts out the back. In some situations you don't want to block off the back of their signal back there you want. You can get apps for your phone that tells you where they are. If you're within about 20 or 30 miles from the transmitter and you have it over the roof there's no reason for a reflector
@@BOBANDVEG it's a separate part. It makes no physical contact with the antenna elements that receive the actual signal. It's only purpose is to bounce the signal that passed through and beyond the elements, back at them to increase their exposure and improve performance.
@@russellborrego1689 you're awesome. thanks for a "clear" answer. Pun intended . Since you're here, is the antenna element (copper in my situation ) one continuous loop or 2 branches?
@@BOBANDVEGlol happy to help. For the hoverman, the elements are two separate pieces of copper/aluminum/etc bent to mirror images of one another. Something simple like a loop antenna, is literally one single length of copper bent into a circle with a balun attached to each end of it. A design worth exploring as well if youre starting out and have copper to experiment with. The hoverman and other designs are superior, but a loop is a good way to get your feet wet as well.
Both. The reflector bounces the signal back to the elements in phase for a stronger signal while blocking signals from the rear. Makes the antenna directional.
You're way off on that. Stainless doesn't react with the copper element, nor does it create it's own electromagnetic field to cause interference, it works perfectly with the elements.
I have seen post where people have complained about loosing their signal after attaching the reflector - I believe that having one on each side of the reflector will give strong signal from the front and back using a signal splitter.
I am just amazed at the long and colored history of the Gray-Hoverman antenna. I am just amazed they are not producing these great pieces of antenna art with function too.
How does this antenna compare to the wisker one with four bowties Sir ??? Nice and informative video fella.
The Gray Hoverman was the first antenna I built. It worked pretty well. I never really had it pointed in the perfect direction, so I didn't get the reception I wanted. I ended up cannibalizing the copper for whiskers on another build. I love the precision, mathematics, and science behind your builds.
Thanks Wes, I strive to show the basics so everyone can build a good antenna. I dip into the math and precision for those who want to dive a little deeper. Thanks for noticing.
The Hoverman is a great all around antenna, but it can be quite fickle in certain situations. If we don't do what IT wants, it just won't play.
Thanks.
@@cosmicantenna9244 - have you tried 2 Hovermans with a common center reflector where it receives signals front and back more of a 360 degree antenna?
I see some designs with Tophats on the Hoverman - have you tried that design and do the tophats help the antenna in any way?
Is the reflector wired to the antenna??? Or is it simply behind?
The reflector it's not wired in any way to the reflektor. I built my antennas out of PVC pipe their completely insulated from the reflector. The reflector does give you a full board game but it cuts out the back. In some situations you don't want to block off the back of their signal back there you want. You can get apps for your phone that tells you where they are. If you're within about 20 or 30 miles from the transmitter and you have it over the roof there's no reason for a reflector
Great video 👍👍
Is the reflector wired to the antenna??? Or is it simply behind?
@@BOBANDVEG it's a separate part. It makes no physical contact with the antenna elements that receive the actual signal. It's only purpose is to bounce the signal that passed through and beyond the elements, back at them to increase their exposure and improve performance.
@@russellborrego1689 you're awesome. thanks for a "clear" answer.
Pun intended .
Since you're here, is the antenna element (copper in my situation ) one continuous loop or 2 branches?
@@BOBANDVEGlol happy to help. For the hoverman, the elements are two separate pieces of copper/aluminum/etc bent to mirror images of one another.
Something simple like a loop antenna, is literally one single length of copper bent into a circle with a balun attached to each end of it. A design worth exploring as well if youre starting out and have copper to experiment with. The hoverman and other designs are superior, but a loop is a good way to get your feet wet as well.
@@russellborrego1689 you know what Russell. ....you're the man . Have a super duper day
Does the reflector block signals from the rear of the antenna or does it reflect the signals back on to the elements to make a better signal.
Both.
The reflector bounces the signal back to the elements in phase for a stronger signal while blocking signals from the rear.
Makes the antenna directional.
Never use stainless steel screws for the elements, try to use aluminum, it creates interface
You're way off on that.
Stainless doesn't react with the copper element, nor does it create it's own electromagnetic field to cause interference, it works perfectly with the elements.