More receive sensitivity from antenna, advice please Jeff, et al
Here is the template for the antenna I will construct from this template:
I will do much better with the construction-more precise in curve and focal point than the examples shown. Can't remember the dBi, but author claims this is a high gain antenna when made correctly.
Antenna will be used indoors only from an apartment, pointed at the window:
a) As far as reception power goes, will it improve or worsen reception to make the reflector larger beyond the dimensions of the the whip antenna? I was thinking of doubling the size in both dimensions which will make it significantly larger than the antenna. Instead of 1' by 1' approx 2' by 2'. Directions call for it to be equally tall as it is wide, do they have that right?
b) what else can be done simply to improve the receive portion of the signal in construction of this antenna.
c) I will use a 10 foot usb extension to my radio, does that cut the power of the tranceiver at all? Does the placement of the usb extension wire factor into receive sensitivity?
d) the antenna screws into the top of the little usb radio. The usb radio is about 2-3 inches in height itself. Does the radio body take part in any signal pickup or interference thereof?
e) where exactly is the pickup inside most of these antennas as shown in the pictures?
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