DIY HDTV Antenna
The project outcomes were:
- Develop a low cost HDTV (over-the-air) antenna
- Upcycle as many home materials as possible
- Try a few different methods to get the possible reception in multiple locations
Download Files
- Fractal Antenna Template - Courtesy of Ruckman.net
- MAKE: Digital TV Coat Hanger Antenna - Courtesey of MAKEzine
The Data
| Digital Channels | |||
| 5-1 | 14-1 | 32-1 | |
| Empty Connectors | 12 | 16 | 0 |
| Fractal (2) | 42.5 | 31 | 18.5 |
| Fractal (4) | 47.5 | 36 | 38 |
| Variance | 5 | 5 | 19.5 |
| V Shape (2) | 38.5 | 28 | 25 |
| V Shape (4) | 44.5 | 50.5 | 47.5 |
| Variance | 6 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Curl (2) | 47.5 | 39 | 33 |
| Curl (4) | 47.5 | 39.5 | 39 |
| Variance | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Images
Additional Resources:
- Digital Tuner - With signal meter for data gathering
- TV Fool -Displays local over-the-air channels by direction, distance & signal strength
- Maker Workshop – DTV Antenna & Steadycam on MAKE: television