[XCSSA] OT: Built my own DTV antenna

[X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio]

Not bad, although I wonder if soldering the wires together might not  
be a better option over screws. I'll have to give this a go sometime!  
Actually, I have a friend that has one of those crappy powered  
antennas that would love this thing!

Thanks!

Tim S.

On Apr 27, 2009, at 1:15 PM, X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio  
wrote:

> On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 10:15 AM, X-otic Computer Systems of San
> Antonio <xcssa at xcssa.org> wrote:
>> J Man,
>>
>> You got any links for the DIY antenna? I find the signal of OTA seems
>> to have the best quality, even over Cable, and is tried and true. My
>> Switched Digital adapter for my Tivo tends to go out and, when it
>> does, I can't record anything (switched or otherwise). So, if I can
>> convince the Tivo to use OTA for the networks I can at least record
>> those.
>
> Tim, somebody posted a similar antenna build on SATLUG. I'll just
> copy/paste it here.
>
> http://www.metacafe.com/watch/762088/coat_hanger_hdtv_antenna_better_than_store_bought_amazing/
>
>
>
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