While I’ve not yet moved into the world of HDTV (I simply don’t have the money to blow on a new television when I have three perfectly fine older ones), I can’t help but admire this relatively new technology. Not only is the video from cable, DVD, and Blu-Ray incredibly clear, but off-air signals are extremely impressive as well.
But some people don’t realize that the off-air signal may not reach their home. So, there they are, stuck with a giant, rectangular sculpture in the living room that picks up a few channels—but with artifacts and glitches through the picture.
But fret not, my fellow FIY-ers! If you are in this situation, you are not alone. And babblin5 at Metacafe has a solution: make your own. With just a few simple materials (clothes hangers, washers, wood, screws, and a small length of cable line), babblin5 claims you can easily make a HD antenna that will outperform store-bought models.
The following (very well made) instructional video will walk you through the process:
See what I mean? Easy and inexpensive! And it appears to work really well! What more could you ask for?
If anyone tries it, let us know how it works out.
by John Barker
