My new antenna
I don’t have cable tv or dish network anymore. I was tired of paying for channels that I don’t watch so I canceled the dish subscription. I usually watch shows on the internet and I also have a Netflix account to watch some movies. I think the Netflix model is the way to go in the future. Sometimes, though, I want to see the local news and some of the local sports on the tv.
When the tv signals were changed to digital, it was possible to get a digital converter so one could watch the local shows. I bought the converter at Target and a digital antenna. After I got it all hooked together, the reception wasn’t that great and I only got six channels.
After reading and watching some videos on the internet, I decided to build a antenna out of old coat hangers. I watched three videos on how to build the antenna to get the basic instructions. Here, here, and here are the videos I watched.
I then gathered all the supplies and built the antenna in a few hours last Saturday. It was not that hard at all. After putting it outside, I was glad to see that I now receive 12 channels with very good reception. In the spring, I’ll put the antenna up higher to try and get a few more channels. I may also put some foil backing to increase the reception.
A closeup view
So if you’re looking for an inexpensive antenna for local channels, give it a try.
Hi Kevin – kamusta ka?
This looks very interesting, if not ugly
I am looking at doing away with cable, or cutting back. The problem is my son, and is DVR usage. And there is no ESPN over the air, and that is one of the few channels I would watch.
I’ll have to check out the videos when I get a few more minutes.
ayuayo
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Kevin Smith Reply:
February 1st, 2011 at 6:19 am
Randy,
It’s pretty good, but it doesn’t pick up the cable channels. We just watch programs on the internet. My friends also think it’s ugly but what can I say? When the snow melts, I’ll put it up on the roof so its out of the way and also for better reception.
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is it work in the philippines?
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Kevin Smith Reply:
November 30th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Hi Rommel,
I don’t think they have the Hi Def tv broadcast yet. But this antenna should pick up regular broadcast in the Philippines. Thanks for stopping by.
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Hi,
How far away can you pick up with it? What kind of parts do you need to get and how much does each cost? What measurement for the coat hanger and how far a part do they need to be to pick up uhf channels 65 miles and 100 mile ? What do the measurement have to be to pick up the higher vhf channels and what do the measurement need to be to pick up the lower vhf channels 65 miles and 100 mile? Email me back with photos at varians@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Varian
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Hi Varian,
Sorry but I don’t have that detailed information. You can learn more on how to build the antenna by watching the videos I linked to.
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