Best Do-It-Yourself OTA Antennas (See these links)

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Best Home Brew, Do It Yourself OTA Antennas:

Very High Performance, may be complex to build, may require some shop skills:

• Introduction to the Gray-Hoverman TV Antenna (UHF, some variants have VHF-HI capability)
• Bow Tie TV Antenna Designs (mclapp's M4 featured) (UHF, some variants have VHF-HI capability)
• 400-A "Finclone" - Huge & Powerful (a real chore to build, terrific VHF and moderate UHF capability)
• Delhi 5y & 10y Channel Cut VHF Yagis - Saved From Oblivion For DIYers (VHF-LO or VHF-HI capability on specific single channels)
• Y10-7-13 vs. YA-1713 (modeling and comparing) (VHF-HI broadband)

Good Performance, less complex to build, suitable for hobbyists and inexperienced:

• Building The Stealth Hawk TV Antenna (See Post #304)
• Building The Centipede TV Antenna

Less powerful but convenient, easy to build:

• The "Hentenna" Compact TV Antenna for OTA
• The Bi-Quad Indoor TV Antenna (suitable for highrise buildings)
• UHF Loops - simple bi-directional antennas (See Post #109)

What NOT To Build:

Before wasting your time or ours on an antenna that you saw in a video or found on a website please read these threads:

• OTA Clone, Coat Hanger, and Junk Antennas
• Wacky, Tacky OTA Gear (What NOT To Buy!)

Antenna Research & Development:

For those of you wanting to take part in leading edge technical design, computer modeling, building, research and development of antennas at our site:

• 4nec2 & Other Antenna Design Modeling Software
• Area 51 for Antenna Modelers & Builders (Be sure to read Post #1!)
• Fractal TV Antenna Research & Development

Tips & Tricks For Antenna Construction:

See these threads for invaluable tips and tricks on how to build the very best DIY antennas:

• Best Metals for Antennas: Performance, Soldering, Welding, Bending, Working
• ABS, PVC, other plastics and Rubber for structural parts
• Wire Straightening/Bending Tricks For Antenna Builds
• Wood as an Antenna Material?
• Finding Antenna-Build Parts in Canada