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Cable cutting (antenna question: amplified blade type vs old style)
rgpit:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Build-the-Pennyloop-UHF-Antenna/
RnR:
Hey there,
I've never had cable TV since growing up at my family's all the way til now. Definitely get the best "flat panel" that you can, and put it up as high as you can. I think mine was $50 from home depot or target. 52 FREE channels for when you just cant stomach to spin another record : ). The programming is great too! old school sitcoms, sci fiction, travel/cooking, mysteries, westerns, movies, 70s game shows, etc. etc.
Sir Thrift-a-Lot:
--- Quote from: MacGeek on April 20, 2020, 07:54:32 AM ---
What I didn't see referenced anywhere here is that the FM band rests between the old VHF channels six and seven, while today's digital spectrum uses the old UHF channels 14 on up. (the VHF spectrum was sold by the government).
To get a proper signal to both your TV and receiver, you will want to buy a VHF/UHF capable antenna.
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I alluded to that when I referenced the VHF/UHF choices. When I lived in Altoona and had an analog car tuner I could catch WJAC TV 6 in Johnstown at the very bottom of the dial.
Sir Thrift-a-Lot:
--- Quote from: rgpit on April 20, 2020, 09:19:02 AM ---https://www.instructables.com/id/Build-the-Pennyloop-UHF-Antenna/
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A very interesting article. I don't see myself making one, but what he said about heights and the dual loops certainly pushes my decision even more toward the one I was already favoring, the dual surface foldable one.
scorpio333:
Mark, my parents tried cutting the cord after their last move. I think my dad bought two different antennas. For reasons unknown to me, he ditched it and went back to cable, likely he had unobtainable expectations and when it didn't pan out he rage quit. I'll be over there today and I'll see if he still has the antennas and whether or not he plans to keep them. I'll update you later.
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