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Oct 19, 2023 · Here is the latest in my smaller TV antenna series - The Three Diamond Antenna. Follow along with the video as I show you how to make your own. This is a sim...
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Supplies 1. A single wood board. At least 3 feet long, and more than 1.5 inches wide. It can be anything, really, so long as it’s deep enough to drill short screws into. Our video host uses a 3 x 1 pine board. But a good old-fashioned 2×4 is likely the cheapest. 2. Copper, aluminum, or steel wire. Other metals would likely work, but make sure it is...
I learned how to make a DIY HDTV antenna from John O’Brien, who hosts occasional Cutting the Cord workshops at the University Heights Tool Library and aims to spread throughout Buffalo, NY. (A bit of disclosure: I’m a board member of Awesome Buffalo, which awarded a grant to O’Brien’s project). O’Brien had done a fair amount of research on how to m...
The best possible setup for your antenna would be as high as possible inside your home, while still being a short distance from your TV. Failing that, you’ll need to work out some compromises. The best bet for reception is higher in your house, because the signals this antenna is catching are line-of-sight. A higher position means fewer spots where...
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Nov 17, 2015 · Build a GREAT inexpensive TV antenna that outperforms other antennas you could pay more than $100 for. My home is 26 miles from the majority of our local station broadcast sights and I get...
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For most people, it's not worth it. The simple DIY antennas like the one linked don't have a reflector on the back to make the antenna directional and to add gain. That would make construction a little less simple and more expensive. A 4-bay antenna costs $43. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BJ8SCKC.
Feb 27, 2020 · If you want to receive digital TV signals over the air, these four antenna builds are ideal. Once you're done, you should be able to receive the usual OTA TV channels. If you're "cutting the cord" you should pair these free TV channels up with a low-cost media streamer, such as an Amazon Fire TV Stick or a Raspberry Pi running Kodi.
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May 15, 2015 · DIY TV Antenna Plan #1: Painting Canvas. This one not only looks nice on the wall, but you could probably paint something nice on the canvas to make it look even cooler. Source: Reddit User FluffyBunnyPuncher. DIY Antenna Plan #2: Soda Can. If you have a soda can and some wire lying around, this might be your best bet. Source: makezine.com.
