OTHER DESIGNS
Hourglass
This Antenna is easy to build. It's range is smaller than the large antennas (25miles) but it works very well. Receive signals from front and back and easily mounts on anything. Can be used indoors or out.
Specifications, top and bottom 10", sides 7" bent at 45° angles, center is 90° angles. The wire can be copper or aluminum 12,10 or 8 gauge. Attach at bottom or in the center.
Single Bay Bowtie
THIS one should be a piece of cake. Refrer to the bowtie page for bending instructions. The bows are 10.5" long, the spread at tips is 5 inches. The seperation between bows should be 1.75" to 2". This one is mounted on a stand for indoor use. The range outdoors is about 25 miles, indoors range varies.
THINGS THAT DIDN'T WORK
I experiment often, curiosity gets the best of me and it's not always successful.