http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 12:55:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-and-Tune-an-AM-Radio/
How to Build and Tune an AM Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SMALL.jpg nyc640 Introduction and Motivation The purpose of this Instructable is to demonstrate how to design and build a resonator circuit that will let us tune to a given AM radio frequency. We will also briefly discuss how radio frequencies are transmitted and how amplitude modulation (AM) works. Equipment ...
By: nyc640

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-CB-Ariel-Antenna-14-wave-for-less-than-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/NBHG/HGH6PE7Z/FEWNBHGHGH6PE7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/NBHG/HGH6PE7Z/FEWNBHGHGH6PE7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/NBHG/HGH6PE7Z/FEWNBHGHGH6PE7Z.SMALL.jpg mick bull Have you ever had horrible neighbours or a non understanding landlord who would moan if you put a CB ariel on the side of the house ?, I have but came up with this cheap and easy to make solution. Make it in your loft or attic in less than an hour for less than £1 and only you will know its there. I...
By: mick bull

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 17:46:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/OTA-HDTV-Antenna-from-Construction-Waste/
OTA HDTV Antenna from Construction Waste - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/3QJW/HBUZHAI1/FQG3QJWHBUZHAI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/3QJW/HBUZHAI1/FQG3QJWHBUZHAI1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/3QJW/HBUZHAI1/FQG3QJWHBUZHAI1.SMALL.jpg Drunken_Kitten How to make a free*, fast and easy OTA (over the air) HDTV Antenna from Construction Waste. After finding i no longer watched tv and had turned to the Internet for entertainment i had decided to stop giving Rogers my money. Altho after a few months i started to miss it, and with an idea my roommate...
By: Drunken_Kitten

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:47:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-wifi-antenna/
Mobile wifi antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Turn a external usb antenna into a mobile wifi antenna to get a better wifi signal. I work approximately 24 hours from my vehicle each week. I use my laptop while in my vehicle to access public wifi. My internal wifi antenna on my laptop computer does not get a good wifi signal. I purchased an exter...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:03:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Antenna-experiment/
The Antenna experiment. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/9R1B/HD4VGAK9/F109R1BHD4VGAK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/9R1B/HD4VGAK9/F109R1BHD4VGAK9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/9R1B/HD4VGAK9/F109R1BHD4VGAK9.SMALL.jpg Computothought We are going to test the feasability of getting electricity from the atmosphere. We will use several kinds of antennas to put electricity to work. Just a simple dipole and unipolar antennas.. This is  intended this to be just a prototype for a much larger unit you would like to build. The antennas a...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:42:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fractal-Magic-DIY-HDTV-Antenna/
Fractal Magic DIY HDTV Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/Q5H3/HD2RTUPO/FU2Q5H3HD2RTUPO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/Q5H3/HD2RTUPO/FU2Q5H3HD2RTUPO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/Q5H3/HD2RTUPO/FU2Q5H3HD2RTUPO.SMALL.jpg tigers58 After reading an article about the use of fractal mathematics in the design of cell phone antennas that have incredible bandwidth in spite of their extremely small size, I began to experiment with using a very simple fractal pattern, the Koch Snowflake, as the basis for an easy to build indoor HDTV ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:30:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-download-satellite-pictures-of-earth-for-un/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/2Z7I/HAQ2U2HT/FIV2Z7IHAQ2U2HT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/2Z7I/HAQ2U2HT/FIV2Z7IHAQ2U2HT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/2Z7I/HAQ2U2HT/FIV2Z7IHAQ2U2HT.SMALL.jpg mrworf Here is short video how to download satellite pictures of earth for under 50$. Software links: SDR Sharp:          http://sdrsharp.com/downloads/sdr-install.zip     (Tuner software) WXtoImg:              http://www.wxtoimg.com/                                           (Decoder software) Orbitron:...
By: mrworf

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:56:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Improve-your-cell-phone-reception-Quick-easy-a/
Improve your cell phone reception. Quick, easy, and cheap. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/XBWD/H9T4PYZ2/FIRXBWDH9T4PYZ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/XBWD/H9T4PYZ2/FIRXBWDH9T4PYZ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/XBWD/H9T4PYZ2/FIRXBWDH9T4PYZ2.SMALL.jpg geezer.nelson This is my first Instructable.  It is simple, cost me no money because I had the materials in my shop, and was quick.  It worked so well I thought I would share. After buying an aftermarket extended battery for my HTC Rezound cell phone I noticed that my reception was terrible.  The battery was thic...
By: geezer.nelson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:41:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/433-MHz-tape-measure-antenna-suits-UHF-transmitte/
433 MHz tape measure antenna -suits UHF transmitter tracking! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/8KHL/H8VUE9Y5/FQR8KHLH8VUE9Y5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/8KHL/H8VUE9Y5/FQR8KHLH8VUE9Y5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/8KHL/H8VUE9Y5/FQR8KHLH8VUE9Y5.SMALL.jpg manuka This Instructable relates to the design & evaluation of a simple tape measure based 433 MHz 3 element Yagi antenna.  An effective receiver was made by  "persuading" a ~US$4 Dorji 433 MHz ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying) data module into analogue signal reception,perhaps from a companion PICAXE driven to...
By: manuka

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:38:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stealth-Gutter-Antenna-for-Ham-Radio-or-Shortwave/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/6SYV/H6MEVVSM/FAR6SYVH6MEVVSM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/6SYV/H6MEVVSM/FAR6SYVH6MEVVSM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/6SYV/H6MEVVSM/FAR6SYVH6MEVVSM.SMALL.jpg stangtime I have wanted to try this for a while, but never got around to it until today. I did a quick coax run to the outside gutter and grounded the braided side, then connected the feedline to an old MFJ tuner. I was surprised that the gutter tuned up at all on any bands. 10, 15 and 20 meters could be tune...
By: stangtime

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2012 14:49:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/interfacing-ufl-connectors/
interfacing u.fl connectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SMALL.jpg gabriellalevine This is about how to use a transmitter / receiver component that uses a communication protocol, like this WiFly rn-xv, or this xbee pro, which doesn't come with a mounted antenna.  It does have a u.fl connector. Here's how to interface this component with a proper antenna. What is a u.fl conne...
By: gabriellalevine

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:42:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weather-Station-Roof-Mount/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/5K0B/H5IRW5LP/FLZ5K0BH5IRW5LP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/5K0B/H5IRW5LP/FLZ5K0BH5IRW5LP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/5K0B/H5IRW5LP/FLZ5K0BH5IRW5LP.SMALL.jpg arditty After a severe thunderstorm damaged the existing weather station mount on the roof of our Science building, I decided that a new mount was in order. The base is pressure-treated 4x4 lumber, with 12' of unistrut making up the mast. Three stainless steel cables connect the mast to sleds containing 300...
By: arditty

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 12:11:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ehow-outdoor-and-indoor-DTV-antennas/
Ehow outdoor and indoor DTV antennas. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/5BFK/H3QF96TS/F0W5BFKH3QF96TS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/5BFK/H3QF96TS/F0W5BFKH3QF96TS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/5BFK/H3QF96TS/F0W5BFKH3QF96TS.SMALL.jpg Computothought What's needed. A drawing of what it might look like. 14-inch long non-coated brazing rods (16) Metal coat hangers (4) 300 ohm twin lead flat antenna wire 20 inches long 15 by 9 inch cooling racks (4) Oil based outdoor wood sealer 2 by 3 by 21 inch piece of wood (2) 1 by 2 by 18 inch piece of wo...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 03:27:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-300-to-75-Ohm-TV-Antenna-Coaxial-Baluns/
DIY 300 to 75 Ohm TV Antenna Coaxial Baluns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/W97G/H3Z3TWXW/FUXW97GH3Z3TWXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/W97G/H3Z3TWXW/FUXW97GH3Z3TWXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/W97G/H3Z3TWXW/FUXW97GH3Z3TWXW.SMALL.jpg supergilligan Here are 2 sites I found with information on how to make Television Baluns. However, depending on your situation though, You might just go to the Deseret Industries and pick a professionally made Balun for 50¢. Find parts and start DIYing The websites I have found so far are below. http://hom...
By: supergilligan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:47:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Dynamite-Antenna-for-an-AM-Radio/
A Dynamite Antenna for an AM Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/2C9A/H19RNGBR/FUU2C9AH19RNGBR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/2C9A/H19RNGBR/FUU2C9AH19RNGBR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/2C9A/H19RNGBR/FUU2C9AH19RNGBR.SMALL.jpg RangerJ I am probably not the only person who listens to AM radio, so this might come in handy for somebody else. Back in the day, radios were AM only, and if you wanted to listen to your favorite programs you had to have an outside antenna. With the advent of the transistor radio, there soon ceased to be ...
By: RangerJ

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:13:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stub-Tuning-a-CB-Big-Stick-Antenna-for-10-Meters-/
Stub Tuning a CB Big Stick Antenna for 10 Meters - Ham Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/UZ9H/H0A0LBA9/FRZUZ9HH0A0LBA9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/UZ9H/H0A0LBA9/FRZUZ9HH0A0LBA9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/UZ9H/H0A0LBA9/FRZUZ9HH0A0LBA9.SMALL.jpg RangerJ Many long years ago, when I was just a pup, I purchased a Shakespeare 'Big Stick' CB antenna. You've seen them – they look like an eighteen foot long, white fiberglass fishing rod. Because of its long, skinny design, the antenna would fit anywhere, on the chimney, up a mast, or shoved among the br...
By: RangerJ

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:42:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-the-air-tv-antenna-amp/
Over the air tv antenna amp. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/8X4X/H01N5TJ6/FE08X4XH01N5TJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/8X4X/H01N5TJ6/FE08X4XH01N5TJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/8X4X/H01N5TJ6/FE08X4XH01N5TJ6.SMALL.jpg Computothought Wanted to give our over the air TV antennas a little boost. Came across this circuit to see if it would work. Ihave already done several instructables about antennas, though it would be nice to something a little different. Antenna instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/Antennas-TV-Wifi-and...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:58:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunkish-Cormorant-skull/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/Y289/GZMIULJZ/FKPY289GZMIULJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/Y289/GZMIULJZ/FKPY289GZMIULJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/Y289/GZMIULJZ/FKPY289GZMIULJZ.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hi there, Just a midday project; For some while i had a cormorant skull laying around and had the idea to steampunk/atompunk it a bid. So, i spray painted the skull with gold and bronze. Put some radiotubes in it, an antenna (first green and later made it rusty) and, some parts of a old clock. Th...
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:27:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modifying-a-Headphone-Transmitter/
Modifying a Headphone Transmitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/BCT9/GYWSZ3LN/F0SBCT9GYWSZ3LN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/BCT9/GYWSZ3LN/F0SBCT9GYWSZ3LN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/BCT9/GYWSZ3LN/F0SBCT9GYWSZ3LN.SMALL.jpg nurdee1 In this instructable I am going to show you how to modify the transmitter on your wireless headphones. I really like using wireless headphones, but they have a few drawbacks. First, some headphone transmitters run on batteries. Second, the transmitters don't transmit far enough.   The first problem...
By: nurdee1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:28:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-up-your-own-lengths-of-Coaxial-Cables/
How to make up your own lengths of Coaxial Cables for Cell Phone booster systems without crimping tools - LMR400 or 9913 cable/Type-N connectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/JCQF/GXL5UY2N/F9SJCQFGXL5UY2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/JCQF/GXL5UY2N/F9SJCQFGXL5UY2N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/JCQF/GXL5UY2N/F9SJCQFGXL5UY2N.SMALL.jpg skipsta This instructable shows you how to make up coaxial cables to your specific lengths by using *clamp type* Type-N connectors at the ends of your cables, which requires using only simple tools.  This procedure is specific to LMR400 or Belden 9913 ultra low-loss cable types, but these techniques may be ...
By: skipsta

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 19:07:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-a-TV-antenna-or-aerial/
How to install a TV antenna or aerial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/J38K/GXQPMTQV/FNYJ38KGXQPMTQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/J38K/GXQPMTQV/FNYJ38KGXQPMTQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/J38K/GXQPMTQV/FNYJ38KGXQPMTQV.SMALL.jpg blkhawk Before you buy your antenna and spend your hard earned money you need to consider a few things. You need to find the type of antenna that you need, the location of your antenna, your budget, your skill level and the cost effectiveness of the project. Depending of the location of your home you may n...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:01:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gray-Hoverman-Foil-antenna/
Gray-Hoverman Foil antenna. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/HZAN/HBUZGNS6/FQ7HZANHBUZGNS6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/HZAN/HBUZGNS6/FQ7HZANHBUZGNS6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/HZAN/HBUZGNS6/FQ7HZANHBUZGNS6.SMALL.jpg Computothought Taking the existing format (sort of) and converted it to a complete foil antenna. This project is based on units made on this site and elsewhere. We will add 2 extra reflectors in a bit different setup. This is for indoor use only. This was just a prototype so it is anything but perfect... Update:...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:38:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Antennas-TV-Wifi-and-etc/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/MEZH/H3Z3OMMN/F98MEZHH3Z3OMMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/MEZH/H3Z3OMMN/F98MEZHH3Z3OMMN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/MEZH/H3Z3OMMN/F98MEZHH3Z3OMMN.SMALL.jpg Computothought Here are collections of antennas and a few instructables about our antennas. Ehow wifi booster. Ehow has some great "how to do it" articles. Unfortunately, they do not come with pictures. Wondered what it would be like if they did. So here is the original ehow article with pictures and a few of ....
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 00:24:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HPWDA-High-Power-Wi-Fi-Dish-Antenna/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/EYT7/GVO9FOOA/FK0EYT7GVO9FOOA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/EYT7/GVO9FOOA/FK0EYT7GVO9FOOA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/EYT7/GVO9FOOA/FK0EYT7GVO9FOOA.SMALL.jpg joespicnictables I threw this together over the week by collecting parts on the side of the road, digging in the attic, and searching eBay. It is a Dish HD satellite dish combined with a Netgear WG111v2 wi-fi card. I mounted it on a TV antenna tripod with a wood dowel. Picked up quite a few wi-fi networks. Please vo...
By: joespicnictables

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 13:26:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dtv-Antennas-I-have-tried-or-will-try-part-II/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/SHZU/HD4VG6R1/F6NSHZUHD4VG6R1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/SHZU/HD4VG6R1/F6NSHZUHD4VG6R1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/SHZU/HD4VG6R1/F6NSHZUHD4VG6R1.SMALL.jpg Computothought Here are some more pictures of homemade tv antennas. If you hang out or ground to a wiring network, almost any piece of bare metal, you will get some kind of reception. I will probably be adding to this instructable as we go along. Enjoy. Our latest antenna at: http://www.instructables.com/id/Ehow-...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:50:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Yagi-foil-HDTV-antenna/
Yagi foil HDTV antenna. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/3NOF/GTXKDGLU/FDA3NOFGTXKDGLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/3NOF/GTXKDGLU/FDA3NOFGTXKDGLU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/3NOF/GTXKDGLU/FDA3NOFGTXKDGLU.SMALL.jpg Computothought Another conversion to foil antenna from the work of Kent Britain (www.wa5vjb.com/references/CheapYagi4HDTV.pdf). This is a third in a series of foil TV antennas we have make. See also: http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-another-dtv-antenna/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Foil-based-fractal-antenn...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:04:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foil-based-fractal-antenna/
Foil based fractal antenna. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/XT7V/HBUZGPBL/FOSXT7VHBUZGPBL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/XT7V/HBUZGPBL/FOSXT7VHBUZGPBL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/XT7V/HBUZGPBL/FOSXT7VHBUZGPBL.SMALL.jpg Computothought This Instructable is based on a copper based antenna: (http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-fractal-antenna-for-HDTV-DTV-plus-/). Took several hours of calculus in college, but was never interested in fractals. After watching a show on PBS about fractals and how many antennas such as cell p...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 23:22:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-Build-WIFI-24GHz-Yagi-Antenna/
Easy to Build WIFI 2.4GHz Yagi Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/IT9I/GPLJ2IOL/FV1IT9IGPLJ2IOL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/IT9I/GPLJ2IOL/FV1IT9IGPLJ2IOL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/IT9I/GPLJ2IOL/FV1IT9IGPLJ2IOL.SMALL.jpg Biotele This antenna will extend the range of your WiFi or 2.4GHz devices (like surveillance cameras) into many miles and kilometers. A yagi antenna is basically a telescope for radio waves. I tired the pringle can antenna and the Yagi beats it hands down in performance. What You Need This is an absol...
By: Biotele

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:08:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/VHF-Scanner-Antenna/
VHF Scanner Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8DS0/GNBEVA51/FG88DS0GNBEVA51.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8DS0/GNBEVA51/FG88DS0GNBEVA51.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8DS0/GNBEVA51/FG88DS0GNBEVA51.SMALL.jpg raikut Here is an Antenna that i made in my free time and thought that this would be useful to some readers as i found no such instructables given. This antenna that I've made is cable of receiving frequency ranging between 107Mhz to 146Mhz. Its quite easy to increase the range by increasing the length of ...
By: raikut

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:43:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-Cheap-and-Easy-Wifi-Cantenna/
Fast, Cheap, and Easy Wifi Cantenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/LCZ1/GRG3ZGKD/FSYLCZ1GRG3ZGKD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/LCZ1/GRG3ZGKD/FSYLCZ1GRG3ZGKD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/LCZ1/GRG3ZGKD/FSYLCZ1GRG3ZGKD.SMALL.jpg sidorthatotherguy This instructable is on how to make a wifi wave guide antenna for FREEEEE! (Assuming you already have a few things.)  Materials Can (I just used a #10 can) Knife USB WIFI dongle USB extension cord (my dongle came with one) That's it. Cut Cut a hole in the can towards the bottom (see picture) j...
By: sidorthatotherguy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:43:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/usb-extender-antenna-style-extensor-usb-estilo-a/
usb extender antenna style - extensor usb estilo antena - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/3XSW/GQ22D9WA/F6X3XSWGQ22D9WA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/3XSW/GQ22D9WA/F6X3XSWGQ22D9WA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/3XSW/GQ22D9WA/F6X3XSWGQ22D9WA.SMALL.jpg Franzjr I've always had the problem that my MacBook has only two USB ports and when I connect something that is bigger in the port connecting leaves no room for anything in the second. Then I knew that the easiest solution was to find a usb extender, but this is somewhat uncomfortable and the modem is the l...
By: Franzjr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:07:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-a-Stock-Wifi-Antenna/
Modify a Stock Wifi Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/98RT/GOW48ZAT/FNO98RTGOW48ZAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/98RT/GOW48ZAT/FNO98RTGOW48ZAT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/98RT/GOW48ZAT/FNO98RTGOW48ZAT.SMALL.jpg timbit1985 This instructable will guide you through the process of hacking a stock 2-3db Linksys 2.54 gHz antenna into a 7db omni. Antenna specs were taken from: http://martybugs.net/wireless/collinear.cgi That website is a great resource for a variety of antenna and wireless projects. I highly recommend it ...
By: timbit1985

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:08:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-subtle-yet-over-kill-Wifi-Antenna-Hack/
A subtle yet over-kill Wifi Antenna Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/I3OP/GOTSZ0LX/F52I3OPGOTSZ0LX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/I3OP/GOTSZ0LX/F52I3OPGOTSZ0LX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/I3OP/GOTSZ0LX/F52I3OPGOTSZ0LX.SMALL.jpg Taoiseach I had been looking for a way to extend the range of my desktop's Wifi reciever. Naturally, I came to Instructables, where I found this DIY Wifi Extender: http://www.instructables.com/id/WIFI-Antenna-Hack!/ Brilliant, simple idea. However, I've decided to put my own twist on it. What I've done is a...
By: Taoiseach

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:33:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HDTV-Antenna-constructed-of-baling-wire-and-duct-t/
HDTV Antenna constructed of baling wire and duct tape - CHEAP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/WD0Y/GN8NCNY2/FWQWD0YGN8NCNY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/WD0Y/GN8NCNY2/FWQWD0YGN8NCNY2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/WD0Y/GN8NCNY2/FWQWD0YGN8NCNY2.SMALL.jpg weblar More and more people are foregoing cable and satellite television to save a bit of family income, realizing that there is plenty of free television out there to watch.  Many of those people are purchasing overpriced and underperforming commercial HDTV antennae, when you can make a simple antenna y...
By: weblar

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 May 2011 06:37:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GH10n3-Gray-Hoverman-TV-Antenna/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/V5U1/GMG2IB76/FUKV5U1GMG2IB76.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/V5U1/GMG2IB76/FUKV5U1GMG2IB76.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/V5U1/GMG2IB76/FUKV5U1GMG2IB76.SMALL.jpg unclesam I recently completed this antenna  made from parts and materials from home center and hardware store. From my rural area it picks up 48 channels/subchannels when aimed at transmitters 46 miles north on the far side of Washington, D.C., USA, and 30 channels/subchannels when aimed at transmitters 61 m...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:38:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dtv-Antennas-I-have-tried/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/3NOF/GTXKDGLU/FDA3NOFGTXKDGLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/3NOF/GTXKDGLU/FDA3NOFGTXKDGLU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/3NOF/GTXKDGLU/FDA3NOFGTXKDGLU.SMALL.jpg Computothought Some of the home made OTA DTV (over the air digital television) antennas I have tried (or going to try). I will add additional pictures as I test them.. Since your mileage may very I will not rate them. One was even just a telephone wire cable (not pictured yet). If you have any suggestions for ante...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:27:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Parabolic-Wi-Fi-Dish/
Parabolic Wi-Fi Dish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/9VLP/GJQEK4PW/FVK9VLPGJQEK4PW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/9VLP/GJQEK4PW/FVK9VLPGJQEK4PW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/9VLP/GJQEK4PW/FVK9VLPGJQEK4PW.SMALL.jpg thekraftyrhino Make a parabolic Wi-Fi dish to boost your Wi-Fi reception from junk laying around your house. This simple project was not intended to be a masterpiece of mechanical engineering. It is simply my idea of how to make your Wi-Fi signal a little better hopefully without spending much cash. The way a Pa...
By: thekraftyrhino

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:22:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1-Evdo-Antenna-with-a-13db-gain/
1$ Evdo Antenna with a ~13db gain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQD/QP7Z/GJHVGD1M/FQDQP7ZGJHVGD1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQD/QP7Z/GJHVGD1M/FQDQP7ZGJHVGD1M.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQD/QP7Z/GJHVGD1M/FQDQP7ZGJHVGD1M.SMALL.jpg captainpillz44 This is my first tutorial so be gentle please, i feel i was as concise and as detailed as possible for something so simple xD. Basically this is an antenna i made from an old 80mm Computer fan box, Speaker Wire, and Tape. Materials - Any type of Copper Wire ( i used some speaker wire i had in th...
By: captainpillz44

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:48:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-controlled-OTA-TV-antenna/
Computer controlled OTA TV antenna. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/J1GW/H337LBWL/FPHJ1GWH337LBWL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/J1GW/H337LBWL/FPHJ1GWH337LBWL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/J1GW/H337LBWL/FPHJ1GWH337LBWL.SMALL.jpg Computothought Setup to use a stepper motor to control the direction of a DTV antenna Parallel port add-on to set the direction of an antenna. it could be used for most any antenna, but I did it for the hdtv antenna (http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-another-dtv-antenna/). Note: This instructable requires prog...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2011 02:37:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RFID-cat-door/
RFID cat door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/9NXA/GJ289X3F/FXS9NXAGJ289X3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/9NXA/GJ289X3F/FXS9NXAGJ289X3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/9NXA/GJ289X3F/FXS9NXAGJ289X3F.SMALL.jpg landmanr This is a cat door/flap that can only be opened by the animal that wears the appropriate RFID tag. Arduino controls the process. It features a custom made antenna large enough to function as a gate, which makes it easy for the animal to activate and quite reliable. Some methods and techniques are bo...
By: landmanr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:27:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bi-Quad-WiFi-Antenna/
Bi-Quad WiFi Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/O4RQ/GINP9HMI/F3JO4RQGINP9HMI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/O4RQ/GINP9HMI/F3JO4RQGINP9HMI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/O4RQ/GINP9HMI/F3JO4RQGINP9HMI.SMALL.jpg TheGoodLife All WiFi users are constantly wanting more powerful signals. In this instructable we demonstrate how to build a simple but power double bi-quad WiFi antenna. Parts List A single-sided copper clad PCB sheet - I found a 20x10cm sheet with an incomplete circuit printed on it but not etched. The print...
By: TheGoodLife

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jan 2011 05:06:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-AM-Transmitter/
Easy AM Transmitter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SMALL.jpg jensenr30 You are going to build an AM radio transmitter AND you will be shown how it works. When you finish your radio, it will look something like mine in the picture above. I have attached the PDF file in the last step to this Inst'able for those without a pro membership. Parts and Prep (Small Stuff) ...
By: jensenr30

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:53:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gray-Hoverman-TV-Antenna-Plastic-Crafts/
Gray Hoverman TV Antenna Plastic Crafts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/227O/GIJFX9OL/FT4227OGIJFX9OL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/227O/GIJFX9OL/FT4227OGIJFX9OL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/227O/GIJFX9OL/FT4227OGIJFX9OL.SMALL.jpg unclesam The Gray-Hoverman homebuilt TV antenna can be assembled from common plastic plumbing pipe and fittings. Here are some tips compiled from my build of a GH6 antenna having straight NARODs, but these hints can be useful no matter which of the many variations you build. The color pdf drawing I used to b...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jan 2011 09:42:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Passive-income-multiplier-for-amplified-antenna/
Passive income multiplier for amplified antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/AOK6/GI0TG3SJ/FGCAOK6GI0TG3SJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/AOK6/GI0TG3SJ/FGCAOK6GI0TG3SJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/AOK6/GI0TG3SJ/FGCAOK6GI0TG3SJ.SMALL.jpg torx I wanted to present a simple instructable that was an effective solution to obtain, after the recent transition to terrestrial digital transmission system, a greater profit from my amplified antenna to get a signal sufficient to give an optimal image across all channels. The amplified antenna The...
By: torx

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:11:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gray-Hoverman-TV-Antenna-Reflector-Rods/
Gray Hoverman TV Antenna Reflector Rods - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/8S95/GHTLLNGG/F888S95GHTLLNGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/8S95/GHTLLNGG/F888S95GHTLLNGG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/8S95/GHTLLNGG/F888S95GHTLLNGG.SMALL.jpg unclesam The Gray-Hoverman homebuilt tv antenna requires a number of reflector rods of particular lengths, some made of two rods separated by a precise gap, others of one continuous rod. The reflector assemblies are not of the same length, and they must be installed in the appropriate locations in the antenn...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:38:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/NAROD-Bending-Jig-for-Gray-Hoverman-TV-Antenna/
NAROD Bending Jig for Gray Hoverman TV Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/218L/GGPFCJEV/FHR218LGGPFCJEV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/218L/GGPFCJEV/FHR218LGGPFCJEV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/218L/GGPFCJEV/FHR218LGGPFCJEV.SMALL.jpg unclesam Make this jig for bending tophat NAROD elements that add VHF-high reception to the Gray-Hoverman homebuilt tv antenna. This is one of several of my Instructables related to building this antenna. To see the others and my related Instructables, click on unclesam in the INFO box at right and repeatedl...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:37:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gray-Hoverman-TV-Antenna-Active-Element-Copper-Lin/
Gray Hoverman TV Antenna Active Element Copper Links - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/AM5R/GGBZIE53/FEJAM5RGGBZIE53.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/AM5R/GGBZIE53/FEJAM5RGGBZIE53.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/AM5R/GGBZIE53/FEJAM5RGGBZIE53.SMALL.jpg unclesam This is how I prepare quarter-inch outside diameter copper tubing links that form the zigzag active elements for a Gray-Hoverman tv antenna. This is one of three Instructables that describe my method for producing consistent, quality elements that are lightweight, durable, have the desirable sharp c...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:37:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gray-Hoverman-TV-Antenna-Active-Element-Assembly-J/
Gray Hoverman TV Antenna Active Element Jig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQ0/8OCY/GGC2U13M/FQ08OCYGGC2U13M.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQ0/8OCY/GGC2U13M/FQ08OCYGGC2U13M.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQ0/8OCY/GGC2U13M/FQ08OCYGGC2U13M.SMALL.jpg unclesam This jig makes it easy to form the zigzag active elements needed for every version of the Gray-Hoverman tv antenna, using prepared links of common quarter-inch diameter copper tubing. The time and effort needed to make the jig will pay off in the quality and consistency of the elements produced, and...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:33:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gray-Hoverman-TV-Antenna-Active-Element-Assembly/
Gray Hoverman TV Antenna Active Element Assembly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/GFYU/GGBZIGCP/FD2GFYUGGBZIGCP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/GFYU/GGBZIGCP/FD2GFYUGGBZIGCP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/GFYU/GGBZIGCP/FD2GFYUGGBZIGCP.SMALL.jpg unclesam This is how I assemble the zigzag active elements for a Gray-Hoverman tv antenna from prepared quarter-inch outside diameter copper tubing links. The links are placed on an assembly jig and soldered together. Copper elements used on indoor antennas can be attached using plastic screws. Plastic will ...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:28:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-an-External-Antenna-to-a-Clear-Motorola-CPE/
Adding an External Antenna to a Clear Motorola CPEi25150 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/YGK3/GEVZMDQZ/FQ0YGK3GEVZMDQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/YGK3/GEVZMDQZ/FQ0YGK3GEVZMDQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/YGK3/GEVZMDQZ/FQ0YGK3GEVZMDQZ.SMALL.jpg harrysand Clearwire does not currently offer any modems that have an external antenna port. Coupled with an outdoor directional WiMax antenna, you can greatly improve your connection quality and speed with this modification. Parts list: - Murata Probe - MXHS83QE3000 - Hot glue - Outdoor rated SMA cab...
By: harrysand

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