How To Make Your Own DTV Antenna

16 September, 2009

If you need a digital television antenna and are looking for a solution that's both inexpensive and crafty, you might try making one yourself. It might be easier to get great receiption if you just sign up for Dish Network satellite TV, but if you prefer a craft project, keep on reading!

As demonstrated on Make TV and available on their website, all you need is a few simple materials costing an estimated $20 or less (your labor not included). Here are the basic steps to constructing your own DTV antenna. See the website for details, illustrations, and a video.

1) Drill a number of holes in a small rectangular piece of wood. 2) Cut up several wire clothing hangers and bend them. 3) Straighten a couple more hangers. 4) Put screws into the drilled holes and tighten the sections of wire hanger around them. 5) Attach a transformer and wires and mount your antenna.

Obviously there is more attention to detail than what's outlined here, but the whole process is remarkably uncomplicated and evidently very effective. Visit makezine.com to check out the details.