Size is important, but the correct size for the TV-frequency band is most important. The simplest antenna is a half-wave dipole, and when looking at any antenna—transmit or receive—you should see ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The television antenna. “Rabbit ears.” It might seem quaint to ...

Ideally, if you are going to transmit, you want a properly-tuned resonant antenna. But, sometimes, it isn’t practical. [Ham Radio Rookie] knew about random wire antennas but didn’t want a wire antenna ...

The Zapperbox A1 is a good choice for reception of high- and medium-powered broadcast television signals in and on the outskirts of cities. ZapperBox is better known for its NextGen TV tuner than for ...

Americans aged 55 and older — the ones who grew up with TV antennas — are the least into the idea of having one today. “In-home antennas are the fastest-growing way Americans are accessing television ...

Today, most people watch TV via cable, satellite, or streaming. But as those costs have skyrocketed, many have returned to antennas and over-the-air (OTA) TV. OTA TV offers a wider variety of choices ...

A so-called random wire antenna is an end fed antenna. As typically installed, it is a compromise antenna but great for portable use because it is easy to pack and easy to install. One end goes ...

Yes, an old-school antenna—but with a more modern design—has been the main way I’ve watched football at home since 2015 and according to reporting in The Wall Street Journal, I’m not alone. While I ...

The Televes Smarkom is a clever device that can maximize reception of TV channels, pulling together and amplifying signals from up to three antennas and doing away with the need for a mechanical TV ...