DIY Antenna alternatives?

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stevenz

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#97478 15-Feb-2012 12:43

I've managed to get the TV's freeview tuner to reliably pick up 8 channels, as long as the weather isn't too rough, by using rabbit-ears, it does hiccup now & then though. Mounting a new UHF antenna to the top of the house is "difficult" given the nature of it. Have people devised any clever homebrew alternatives? (I could bolt something to a large metal railing on the other side of the wall).

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#581856 15-Feb-2012 14:26

It doesn't have to be on the roof. As long as it receives sufficient signal it can be attached almost anywhere. Just find a suitable mounting attachment. I use a short jpole mounted on the barge board which is easily accessible.

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#581866 15-Feb-2012 14:41

Get the missus to hold onto the wire and stand outside on her tip toes - that should do it.

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wellygary

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#581896 15-Feb-2012 15:19

Get someone from Student Job Search and wrap them in tin foil :), sorry couldn't resist,

Given that you are able to get OK signal from Bunny Ears, a short UHF aerial should do fine, you can fairly much bolt it anywhere- where ever works for you is good,