<div dir="ltr"><div><div>So, I decided to experiment with indoor antennas, to get a baseline on what is available, before deciding to go for another solution (whether commercial indoor, or installing an outdoor).<br><br></div>
Today I built this antenna for $2.96 plus tax (for the matching transformer from The Source).<br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Makeshift-HDTV-Antenna/?ALLSTEPS">http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Makeshift-HDTV-Antenna/?ALLSTEPS</a><br>
<br></div><div>This is the part you need<br><a href="http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Video_Connectors&product=1501140">http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Video_Connectors&product=1501140</a><br>
<br></div>The initial results are: In West Waterloo (Erb and Fischer Hallman area), I could get 3 channels with it (CKCO [CTV], CII-HD [Global], and CII-SD [Global]). <br><br>I have not tried to position it better, or use a longer cable. If I make significant progress, I will post an update.<br clear="all">
<div><div><div><br></div><div>Those who are adventurous, can try other more elaborate designs.<br><br>This one I may try next: Aluminum pie dish.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIpGUb5wsNg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIpGUb5wsNg</a><br>
<br>Fun factor <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIpGUb5wsNg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIpGUb5wsNg</a><br><br>Tin foil<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_OhW02DmUs">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_OhW02DmUs</a><br>
<br></div><div>There are more complex ones with many wires from coat hangers, ...etc.<br></div>-- <br><div>Khalid M. Baheyeldin<br><a href="http://2bits.com" target="_blank">2bits.com</a>, Inc.<br>Fast Reliable Drupal<br>
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