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The Yagi18K is the correct aerial for K group transmitters in poor signal areas.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
These aerials are particularly strongly constructed.
The Log 40 is the correct aerial for those in medium signal areas for any transmitter.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w clamp for poles up to 2”)
The Yagi18A is the correct aerial for A group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
These aerials are particularly strongly constructed.
(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
The Yagi18B is the correct aerial for B group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
These aerials are particularly strongly constructed.
The Yagi18C/D (or the DY14WB) is the correct aerial for C/D group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
These aerials are particularly strongly constructed.
The Yagi18E (or the DY14WB) is the correct aerial for E group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
These aerials are particularly strongly constructed.
The XB16A is the correct aerial for A group transmitters for sites in the poorest signal areas.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
See Aerial Reports for the XB16A
The XB16B is the correct aerial for B group transmitters for sites in the poorest signal areas.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
See Aerial Reports for the XB16B
The XB16K is the correct aerial for K group transmitters for sites in the poorest signal areas.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
See Aerial Reports for the XB16K
The XB16E is the correct aerial for C/D group or E group transmitters for sites in the poorest signal areas.
The dimensions and the relative test performance of the antenna (C/D group or E group) can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
See Aerial Reports for the XB16E
The Half Wave FM dipole works very well on FM, and pretty well on DAB as well ! See FM/DAB aerial tests
(c/w 2.0 inch rotating clamp)
See Aerial Reports for the Half Wave Dipole.
The Folded FM dipole aerial gives very good results on FM (see FM/DAB test results). Its main advantage is its strength, it is a good choice for exposed locations.
(c/w 2.0 inch rotating clamp)
The DAB dipole aerial gives very good results on DAB, see FM/DAB test results.
(c/w 2.0 inch clamp)
See Aerial Reports for the DAB dipole.
The 3 element DAB gives excellent (directional) results on DAB, see FM/DAB test results.
(c/w 2.0 inch clamp)
Note, if there is such a thing as a “universal aerial” (which there isn`t, but bear with me) this is it. In most cases you can`t go far wrong with a Log 40, particularly if you need a wideband aerial. It is particularly suitable for Digital (i.e. Freeview transmissions) and is relatively short which is preferable for loft installations. If you`re still short of gain then try adding a variable gain (capable of being turned down to a low level) mast head amp. Also see DY14WB.
The Wall Kit consists of everything needed to fit an aerial (on a wall, obviously ! ) :
Log 40 aerial, if there is such a thing as a “universal aerial”
(there isn`t, but bear with me....) then this is it.
6 foot cranked pole which is the most versatile mast as it can not only “crank” around an obstruction but also be cut down to a 3, 4 or 5ft crank, or a 3ft straight, if required.
Note this pole is 1.25” x 16G (not the thinner 18G).
A straight pole is a no cost option, please phone for this.
9” x 9” wall bracket as with all our brackets it is welded and hot dipped galvanised. The total stand off with the 6ft cranked pole is 19” (approx). See “Thick N` Thin”.
4 x Screws, Wall Plugs and Washers
Insulation Tape (33m) (to tape the cable to the pole, not to waterproof an outside joint ! )
20m Of Quality Cable (black), the average downlead is about 15m, but we supply 20m, just to be on the safe side !
The cable and/or clips can be changed to brown or white, please phone for this.
Co-
The Chimney Kit consists of everything needed to fit an aerial (on a chimney, obviously ! ) :
Log 40 aerial, if there is such a thing as a
“universal aerial” (there isn`t, but bear with me....)
then this is it.
6 foot cranked pole which is the most versatile mast as it can not only “crank” around an obstruction but also be cut down to a 3, 4 or 5ft crank, or a 3ft straight, if required. 1.25” x 16 gauge.
A straight pole is a no cost option, please phone.
8” Mitre Chimney Bracket, as with all our brackets it is welded and hot dipped galvanised. The total stand off with the 6ft cranked pole is 17” (approx).
Lashing Kit (c/w instructions)
Insulation Tape (33m) (to tape the cable to the pole)
20m Of Quality Cable (black), the average downlead is about 15m, but we supply 20m, just to be on the safe side !
The cable and/or clips can be changed to brown or white, please phone for this.
Co-
TV Aerial “Kits”
For those unsure exactly what they want / need we have put together two “Kits” which
we feel will be appropriate for the great majority of installs. The Log40 aerial
is suitable for all transmitters in areas of good, medium or medium/poor signal strength.
If your signal is unsatisfactory after fitting this antenna we would advise the fitting
of a variable gain mast head amp which will work well with a Log 40. I must say that
unless you`re sure you`re in a poor signal area, I`d just order the kit because it`ll
probably work fine without the amp. You`re only risking a bit of P & P (for the M/H
amp re-
If you want to fit an aerial in the loft you can just buy the aerial, the loft kit, the cable and CoAx plug separately.
The contents of the kit can also be used as a reminder of what
is needed if you are making up an individual order.
If you wish to fit a different aerial, the wall mounting kit is available without the antenna.
The components in the kit would be as above (excluding the aerial, obviously).
If you wish to fit a different aerial, the chimney mounting kit is available without the antenna.
The components in the kit would be as above (excluding the aerial, obviously).
The cable is just as important as the antenna, and the downlead
should be changed as a matter of course if any work is undertaken
on the aerial, unless you are sure it is sound and of good quality.
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The XB22WB is the correct aerial for wideband transmitters for sites in the poorest signal areas.
The dimensions and the test performance can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
See Aerial Reports for the XB22WB
The DY14WB is the correct aerial for wideband transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.
It is also an alternative aerial for C/D group and E group transmitters.
The dimensions and the relative test performance of the antenna (Wideband, C/D group or E group) can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
See Aerial Reports for the DY14WB
An E group aerial is a “semi wideband”, its response is optimised for the middle / top of the band, at a cost of some gain down at the bottom, see Gain Curves.
The 3 element FM gives excellent (directional) results on FM, see FM/DAB test results.
(c/w 2.0 inch clamp)
The FM half wave and folded dipoles
are both 59” (1.5m) high, or 59” wide if horizontally polarised !
The 3 element FM is 59” (1.5m) wide
by 34” (86cm) long.
The DAB dipole is 24” (61cm) high.
(Also see wiring up an FM dipole)
This is the antenna I`d go for if you are unsure of the transmitter you will use, but you are sure you need a “high gain” aerial. But most people don`t need a high gain aerial ! See Log40.
The DY14 is a good choice for someone needing to fit a high gain wideband aerial in the loft because it`s only 5 ft long, which is pretty compact for an aerial with this amount of gain.
For loft mounted installs we would normally recommend the XB10A due to its smaller size.
For loft mounted installs we would normally recommend the XB10B due to its smaller size.
The XB10A is an alternative aerial to the Yagi18A for A group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.
We would normally recommend the Yagi18A for external installs and the XB10A for loft installs.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
The XB10B is an alternative aerial to the Yagi18B for B group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.
We would normally recommend the Yagi18B for external installs and the XB10B for loft installs.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
If you need a high gain aerial to fit in a loft we`d normally
advise the use of a DY14WB due to its smaller size.
The XB10K is an alternative aerial to the Yagi18K for K group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.
It is particularly suitable for loft installs by virtue of its relatively small size for the gain of the aerial.
The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.
(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
For loft mounted installs we would normally recommend the XB10K
due to its smaller size and slightly higher gain.
Note that the TV frequency band after switchover only goes up to CH60, so this aerial will effectively be a post DSO wideband because its gain curve goes past CH60 !
See Aerial Reports for the Yagi 18C/D
See Aerial Reports for the Yagi 18K
See Aerial Reports for the Yagi 18E
See Aerial Reports for the XB10A
See Aerial Reports for the XB10B
See Aerial Reports for the XB10K
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Shorter version* of the DM Log (see above), but with 1 to 2dB less gain. Recommended for those in the strongest signal areas or those needing the smallest possible aerial.
* see dimensions
Note, our version of this aerial comes with the same H/D tilting clamp as the DM Log.
There is a possibility of 2 or 3 more MUXES being transmitted between CHs 31 and 37, and, in poor signal areas, some of these may not be available off a C/D group aerial. A Yagi18E is more suitable for these transmissions (if they ever start).
A 6 element FM aerial (not shown) gives the most gain of all, but it is just over 2 metres long !
(c/w 2.0 inch clamp)
The DM Log periodic is the correct aerial for those in strong signal areas for any transmitter.
This is also the aerial we recommend for caravans and boats. The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables. Aerial comes with a 6in trailing lead (terminated in an F connector then an F coupler) and a weatherproof shroud. (c/w tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)
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Do not confuse this aerial with smaller
10 bay A group X beam type aerials.
Do not confuse this aerial with smaller
10 bay A group X beam type aerials.
Do not confuse this aerial with smaller
10 bay A group X beam type aerials.
Do not confuse this aerial with smaller
10 bay A group X beam type aerials.
Do not confuse this aerial with smaller
10 bay A group X beam type aerials.
An E group aerial is a “semi wideband”, its response is optimised for the middle / top of the band, at a cost of some gain down at the bottom, see Gain Curves.
