How Do You Make An Omnidirectional TV Antenna?
Building an omnidirectional antenna for HDTV signals will allow you to receive signals in any direction that are in range of your antenna. These HD (high definition) signals are broadcast free from towers that are in your local area, so all you need is an antenna, and an HD ready TV. Simply constructing a few coat hangers on a board and connecting them with copper wire and a balun will have you enjoying the high resolution and crisp sound from your HDTV. Cut the hooks off of each coat hanger with the wire cutters. Using the pliers, bend each of the coat hangers into straight wires, so they are perfectly straight. Sand off any paint or baked on enamel using the sandpaper. Measure and cut the coat hanger wires into eight wires that measure 14 inches long. Take each of the 14 inch wires and bend them with the pliers into the shape of a V so each side of the V is seven inches long. Bend them until the distance between each leg (or top of the V) is exactly three inches wide. Cut the 1 x 4 b
