[mdputnam]

In hdtvprimer the author suggests that the Channel Master 4228 antenna can be improved by replacing the feed lines with two baluns and a splitter. He comments that this mod would probably yield a higher net gain. Has anyone tried this? I was thinking of using two CM Baluns two equal length 3' cables into a CM 7992 splitter out to the CM 7777 pre-amp. Will this result in a across the board gain, or better gain at the bottom or top end of the spectrum?

 

[NightHawk]

It would be difficult to predict, requiring an extensive analysis. Maintaining proper phasing between all 8 bowties over the entire UHF band, maintaining a reasonable impedance match to the feedline and not creating unintentional radiating elements are the challenges and improving on the stock setup would require considerable experimentation and testing. Possibly a fun project though.