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DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #57320088 added 02-02-2013 12:59 PM by flapjabby in Archived Deals
I built this one (fractal aluminum foil antenna) a few days ago and its working great. Only thing I had to buy was the RCA matching transformer (found it for under $3 on ebay): ...
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #57311014 added 02-01-2013 10:58 PM by MarionCobretti in Archived Deals
Do you really need 16 of the whiskers ? Wouldn't 2 work just the same ? All of the HD antennas I have seen, have this same layout but they never explain why you need so many hangers - I thought...
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #43999248 added 10-20-2011 7:29 PM by Banle in Archived Deals
very interesting
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #43956922 added 10-19-2011 10:10 AM by Mike_Hawk in Archived Deals
Update: I've made 3 variations of this Antenna so far: 1) The coat hanger version as pictured in the first post 2) The Mcclap larger design on a 2x6 piece of wood (made because I was told the...
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #41007804 added 07-14-2011 7:30 AM by burninator in Archived Deals
The sweet spot's near the bottom of my roof, actually. I get a much better signal there than at the top...go figure. I have a pre-amp, but I haven't had much time to get up there and make the...
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #41005910 added 07-14-2011 5:55 AM by Spartanicus in Archived Deals
you too will need the signal booster if you don't have it already. Leaves absorb signal, can you get an antenna on the roof using a mast of some sort to reach up as high as possible?
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #40942610 added 07-11-2011 6:04 PM by burninator in Archived Deals
Kudos. I'm about 60 miles from my stations, but we live in a heavily wooded neighborhood, and I've never been able to get a lock on all the basics at the same time.
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #40835269 added 07-06-2011 8:34 PM by DavidGutierrez in Archived Deals
thnx man,works like a champ
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #38806081 added 04-12-2011 12:44 PM by Spartanicus in Archived Deals
Built the McClapp a year ago or more and get many channels despite living right on the edge of the digital cliff at 70 miles. With a Chanel Master 7777 pre-amp and 35 ft of antenna ... it's actually...
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #38766579 added 04-11-2011 12:09 AM by travathian in Archived Deals
I made mine last summer. I'm about 30 miles from the towers and pick up every local station with excellent reception, except one is a little flakey. Overall I am happy. ...
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #38521241 added 04-01-2011 12:05 PM by Mike_Hawk in Archived Deals
Edited the OP with updated design links and build thoughts.
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #34330363 added 11-16-2010 5:50 AM by Mike_Hawk in Archived Deals
Were the channels VHF? Was the DIY antenna placed and directed correctly? Same as the store bought antenna?
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #34329931 added 11-16-2010 5:24 AM by arcticcatmatt in Archived Deals
I built this and got one channel. I went out and bought an antenna and got 9.
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #34318635 added 11-15-2010 6:44 PM by Mike_Hawk in Archived Deals
Shameless :bump: as well as answering questions. Digital Cable is most likely encrypted, well most channels. There are come cQAM channels meaning "Clear" as in not encrypted. Check here to see...
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #28833880 added 04-05-2010 5:43 PM by taggupalya in Archived Deals
Can we plug in digital cable to it and watch the tv on the Laptop? Can it be used with windows vista?
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #28833610 added 04-05-2010 5:31 PM by daftande in Archived Deals
Anyone built one of these in the Seattle area?
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #28827456 added 04-05-2010 1:04 PM by SnakePlisken in Archived Deals
the part that has electricity I suppose?
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #28827392 added 04-05-2010 1:02 PM by Dingaling in Archived Deals
What part of Guangzhou are you located in?
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #28827352 added 04-05-2010 1:00 PM by SnakePlisken in Archived Deals
Nope, but there's an all you can eat chinese resturant not too far away.
DIY Coat Hanger UHF HDTV OTA Antenna FTW!!!
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Thread created 11-26-2009 by Mike_Hawk
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Post #28827276 added 04-05-2010 12:56 PM by Mike_Hawk in Archived Deals
Maybe if you live in China :rolleyes:
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