How Do You Make A Better Amplified HDTV Antenna?
HDTV (high-definition television) is transmitted through digital signals. Unlike the old analog signals that when weak would get snowy, digital signals are either received or they are not. If the signal is not strong enough for the tuner to display the signal will drop, and display no picture. Having the right HDTV antenna with a reflector on the rear of the antenna will amplify the antenna’s reception, thus improving the picture quality and number of channels received. Measure, mark and cut the 2 x 4 board to 40 inches. Lay the board flat on a table and mark one side as the top front, and flip the board over and at the same end, label this side as the top back. These two labels will help us to reference the proper side of the board in the steps to follow. The 2 x 4 board will serve as the mast or main support for the antenna. Lay the board (mast) flat so that the top back side is facing up. Lay the metal grate down centered on the mast. Lay the metal grate so that the length of the gr
