[kwlug-disc] Home made indoor TV Antenna

[unsolicited]

Thanks for taking the time to post this!

The one place I never got to in my limited experimentation was directed 
internal.

My results (had rabbit ears to hand, amplifier built in, had bought an 
OTA ATSC tuner) were similar to yours. I think I picked up a different, 
unique, 3rd channel. (Glenridge area.)

For my use case of the time, external not possible, my next step would 
have been directional internal. Something like 
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Indoor+Antennas&product=1505315. 
(As opposed to something like 
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Tower+%26+Antenna+Access.&product=1519118)

My concern would have been not wanting to keep fiddling with antenna 
direction. Directional this way, move to directional another way, repeat.

Would be interested in your posting any similar anecdotal results if you 
make a home made version of any of the above.


On 14-03-14 01:21 AM, Khalid Baheyeldin wrote:
> So, I decided to experiment with indoor antennas, to get a baseline
> on what is available, before deciding to go for another solution
> (whether commercial indoor, or installing an outdoor).
>
> Today I built this antenna for $2.96 plus tax (for the matching
> transformer from The Source).
>
> http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Makeshift-HDTV-Antenna/?ALLSTEPS
>
>  This is the part you need
> http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Video_Connectors&product=1501140
>
>  The initial results are: In West Waterloo (Erb and Fischer Hallman
> area), I could get 3 channels with it (CKCO [CTV], CII-HD [Global],
> and CII-SD [Global]).
>
> I have not tried to position it better, or use a longer cable. If I
> make significant progress, I will post an update.
>
> Those who are adventurous, can try other more elaborate designs.
>
> This one I may try next: Aluminum pie dish.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIpGUb5wsNg
>
> Fun factor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIpGUb5wsNg
>
> Tin foil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_OhW02DmUs
>
> There are more complex ones with many wires from coat hangers,
> ...etc.
>
>
>
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