[Shop-talk] (old ass) powered antenna question

[Tim .]

Thank Al.


I've tried to make an antenna from wire and all kinds of other stuff and still get crappy reception.


We still have a radio shack in Madison so I can go get a plug there. I was just hoping to save a trip the that side of town as I rarely go that way.


That's great to hear that you have experience with this unit Matt! I am certain that it's been sitting on a shelf in the office I work in since new. The tiny TV sitting on the same shelf is equally as old and looks as new as this antennae.


Off to Radio Shack!


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From: Al Fuller <al at bighealey.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2017 8:00 PM
To: 'Tim .'; 'Shop Talk'
Subject: RE: [Shop-talk] (old ass) powered antenna question


Hi Tim:



I don’t know for sure whether the antenna would take the extra volts…  I guess it depends on the specs and tolerances of the components.



On the other hand, a quick search shows you can get a 6v power supply with a round plug fairly cheap.  I see one on Amazon for $6.00, the plug is 2.1mm ID, 5.5mm OD, center positive.  I’m sure you can find whatever you need, and not risk damaging the unit.



On the other-other hand, you could go in the shop and make an antenna from some wire you have laying around.  There are a gazillion articles on google.



Good luck!



Al Fuller

al at bighealey dot org

'65 BJ-8

'85 Rx-7



From: Shop-talk [mailto:shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim .
Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2017 5:06 PM
To: Shop Talk <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Shop-talk] (old ass) powered antenna question



I acquired a powered VHF/UHF/FM antennae today--I do not yet know if it works. It has to be 30+ years old.  I am hoping to use it in my shop to boost the piss poor FM reception of the stereo I have out there. It requires one of those round 6V power plugs. I have one on hand that is a 7.5V version.



What I am wondering is will the 7.5 volt plug damage the antennae if I use it? Should I just play it safe and get a 6V plug?



https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/radio_shac_archer_color_supreme_v_5.html is what it looks like.

Thanks!


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