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Feb 27, 2020 · 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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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.
- 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.
- DIY Antenna Plan #2: Soda Can. If you have a soda can and some wire lying around, this might be your best bet.
- DIY Antenna Plan #3: Satellite Dish. In a classic case of tragic irony, this antenna builder used his old satellite dish to help him get rid of his satellite company.
- DIY Antenna Plan #4: Paper. Turns out you can make antennas out of anything. Even paper in this case…
- Choose the rod length for your antenna. You will need 2 rods that are 46.4 inches (117.8 cm) long if you are designing the antenna to listen to non-commercial radio stations such as college channels.
- Place your rods perpendicular to each other and tie them together with a piece of string or tape. You might need to tape together extra pieces to brace the frame.
- Wrap insulated wire around 3 of the frame edges in the formation of a square. These lengths will be of equal size. You will need 32.8 inches (83.2 cm) of wire for the non-commercial type of antenna's 3 sides.
- Tie together the corners of the last side with tape to pull the wire taunt. This 4th side is comprised of 2 half lengths coming together to form the final side.
May 26, 2020 · Need a new TV antenna but can't afford to buy one or have it installed? Learn how to build a DIY TV antenna and save money.
Tired of paying for cable? Build a HDTV antenna and stop paying for cable. This HDTV antenna build gives me a 75 mile range.
