Super Easy TV Antenna

[@galaxies352]

I just had to describe how to make this over the phone to a friend that is dealing with the destruction in Asheville NC from the hurricane. He was able to make three of them for his neighbors and they are all now picking up over 12 HD channels! Thank you for this video!

[@mrhoptoit7835]

Thank you for sharing this with them! I'm glad I can help all those people. We live in Eastern NC, and I've camped and visited Ashville and surrounding areas. The destruction is heartbreaking.

[@kensmith5694]

You need to give a size of pie pan.
This sort of antenna works vert well. It has a broad bandwidth partly because it works as a folded dipole.

[@mrhoptoit7835]

Hi Ken. The dimensions, detailed construction, and test results for this antenna are in the full video. Link is in the description. Thanks for watching.

[@jamescameron8787]

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[@BigIdeasTech]

Easy make. Works well

[@mrhoptoit7835]

Yes, thanks

[@daviddollins7206]

What is the receiver rrange for this antenna? Is it helpful to add an amp?

[@CLOCK-WORK]

You can also use tv cable and aluminum tape

[@mrhoptoit7835]

Thanks for watching.

[@wyldelf2685]

​@@mrhoptoit7835 is this functional for Digital HD channel signals ?? , ,

[@mrhoptoit7835]

Absolutely

[@pattrell5257]

What is aluminum tape?

[@AlaninUSA66]

Thanks, worked got 10 channels

[@mrhoptoit7835]

Great!

[@AlaninUSA66]

@@mrhoptoit7835 actually almost 20 channels!

[@vtcc75]

What is the purpose of the cutout across the diameter?

[@mrhoptoit7835]

Antennas are basically electrical. The cutout creates a path for the received signals to travel. Without the cutout, the signal would take the shortest path, which would be the small distance between the terminals. Creating the longer path allows more signals to be received.

[@vtcc75]

Thanks. I really appreciate that. @@mrhoptoit7835

[@dragan3290]

This is awesome. Diy to the max! I have to biuld for my Autistic son! He loves watching the news like an old man. Lol.

[@mrhoptoit7835]

I'm glad it's helpful. Thanks so much for watching

[@JuzefPilsuckij]

Works in Europe also :) tahnk you

[@mrhoptoit7835]

Thanks. Good to know!

[@mainestreamnews1475]

thanks worked good

[@mrhoptoit7835]

Good to hear

[@DavidAinsley-lf7ss]

Sim chip and a peice of cable batteries wire combine them for free cable

[@mrhoptoit7835]

I'm not sure how that would work. Thanks for watching.

[@davescheer5038]

How do I get free cable ?

[@mrhoptoit7835]

No idea. These antennas will get you free over the air channels broadcast in your area.