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1. www.ifixit.com › News › 32011How to Fix Your Bad TV Reception with a Homemade HDTV Antenna

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   Might I humbly suggest a radical fix: don’t buy a new antenna (or three, like me), and don’t pay for cable or a live-TV package. Instead, build a cheap, weird, but highly effective four-foot antenna, possibly with hardware you already have.

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3. www.makeuseof.com › tag › build-diy-hdtv-antenna6 Ways to Build Your Own DIY HDTV Antenna for Cheap - MUO

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   • A Homemade TV Antenna From a Paperclip. Amazingly, it's possible to receive pictures over the air with just a paperclip as a DIY TV antenna! This will depend on signal strength, distance to the transmitter, and weather conditions, but.
   • Card and Foil DIY TV Antenna. A slightly more elaborate option, this version of the DIY HDTV antenna should set you back less than $5. With over a million views, we reckon quite a few people are using this DIY TV antenna.
   • "Fractal" Homemade Antenna. A visually stunning antenna for HDTV reception, this DIY build is probably the most aesthetically pleasing version of this project.
   • The Coat Hanger DIY TV Antenna. Finally, here's one of our own HDTV antenna projects. Although bigger and uglier than the other projects, this DIY antenna is also the most durable.

4. www.walmart.com › browse › electronicsTV Antennas in TV Accessories - Walmart.com

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   Shop for TV Antennas in TV Accessories. Buy products such as General Electric Hover Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna, 55-mile Range, VHF 1080P 4K, Black, 37075 at Walmart and save.

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6. mikestechblog.com › how-to-build-a-hdtv-antennaHow To Build a HDTV Antenna With These Plans - Mike's Tech ...

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   Being 70 miles away from the HDTV stations, I definitely need my HDTV antenna to be outdoors. Coat hangers rust, and end up with bad connections which makes your HDTV antenna useless over time. In this post, I will show you how to build a HDTV antenna.

7. www.makeuseof.com › tag › ditch-cable-diy-hdtv-antennaHow to Make a DIY HDTV Antenna and Ditch Cable for Good - MUO

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   • Find Your Local Transmission Tower. Knowing where the nearest TV transmitter is will help you to correctly align your antenna. You have different options for this.
   • Preparing the Wooden Base. Begin by preparing the wooden backing board: Draw a 1-inch gap down the middle. Starting 2 inches from the top, mark a line crossing that gap every 5.25 inches.
   • Cut the Coat Hangers. Next, cut eight lengths from the coat hangers, each 14 inches long. Each wire length must be bent halfway, to create a V shape, the ends which must be three inches apart.
   • Attach the V Wires to the Base. Next, drill eight guide holes for attaching the V wires, using a narrow bit. With the holes drilled, attach the V wires, using the screws and the washers.

8. www.wikihow.com › Make-a-HDTV-AntennaHow to Make a HDTV Antenna: 8 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

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   Dec 22, 2023 · Using a HDTV (High-Definition Television) antenna, based on the DB4 design, is 1 of the most effective ways to retrieve HDTV signals. Purchasing this type of antenna at a store will cost you at least $40. However, you can build such an antenna yourself at a much lower cost. The following is a guide on how to make a HDTV antenna.

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   Can you build your own HDTV antenna?

   • You've heard it's possible to build your own HDTV antenna to receive digital terrestrial (DVB-T) signals. It sounds like a good idea, and a big saving. You're planning on cutting the cord, and this sounds ideal. But is it possible? Yes, it is! Here are six ways you can build your own HDTV antenna using household items.

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   How much does a HDTV antenna cost?

   • Using a HDTV (High-Definition Television) antenna, based on the DB4 design, is 1 of the most effective ways to retrieve HDTV signals. Purchasing this type of antenna at a store will cost you at least $40. However, you can build such an antenna yourself at a much lower cost. The following is a guide on how to make a HDTV antenna.

   How to Make a HDTV Antenna: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

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   What tools do I need to build a HDTV antenna?

   • Make sure you have: A power drill. An electric screwdriver. Wire cutters. Pliers. Ruler or tape measure. Hacksaw or handheld mini rotary tool (e.g. Dremel). As you can see, these are all standard tools that you should have access to already. The HDTV antenna is built from the following components.

   How to Make a DIY HDTV Antenna and Ditch Cable for Good - MUO

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   How do you make a DIY antenna for HDTV reception?

   • A visually stunning antenna for HDTV reception, this DIY build is probably the most aesthetically pleasing version of this project. It requires: The build requires two printed copies of the template, each glued to a sheet of foil and cut out. In turn these should be glued to each side of the plastic sheet, making sure to line them up.

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   Do I need a coat hanger for my HDTV antenna?

   • While searching, I found some HDTV antenna builds that used coat hangers. Being 70 miles away from the HDTV stations, I definitely need my HDTV antenna to be outdoors. Coat hangers rust, and end up with bad connections which makes your HDTV antenna useless over time. In this post, I will show you how to build a HDTV antenna.

   How To Build a HDTV Antenna With These Plans - Mike's Tech Blog

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   How to install a TV antenna?

   • Secure the coaxial cable: – Strip the coaxial cable to expose the center conductor and outer insulation. – Attach the center conductor to the driven element of the antenna, and the outer insulation to the PVC pipe using screws. 6. Test the antenna: – Take the constructed antenna outside and connect it to your TV receiver using the coaxial cable.

   How to Make an Omnidirectional TV Antenna: Ultimate Guide

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10. antennapick.com › how-to-make-an-omnidirectionalHow to Make an Omnidirectional TV Antenna: Ultimate Guide

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    By Joshua Collier. To make an omnidirectional TV antenna, you will need a few materials such as PVC pipes, measuring tape, and coaxial cable. First, assemble the front and back pieces of PVC, then attach the handle piece and the director and reflector elements. Solder the driven elements and secure the coax cable. Finally, test the antenna outside.