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Posted on 9/11/13 at 4:50 pm to Lmeye15
https://www.diytvantennas.com
I made this one for $6. I've got it mounted in my attic. In Hammond, I pick up all BR stations, and all NOLA stations.
Edit: I didn't even make the foil backplate. Just the antenna.
I made this one for $6. I've got it mounted in my attic. In Hammond, I pick up all BR stations, and all NOLA stations.
Edit: I didn't even make the foil backplate. Just the antenna.
This post was edited on 9/11/13 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 9/12/13 at 8:00 am to Lmeye15
Anyone in this thread have any ideas for the best places to tailgate where there is access to an outlet to plug a TV in? Obviously I will bring an extension cord, just wondering they are fairly readily available around campus.
Posted on 9/12/13 at 8:08 am to PurpleAndGold86
that is a big no-no on campus. They started cracking down on "utility theft" a few years ago. bring an inverter or generator.
Posted on 9/12/13 at 8:22 am to tacotiger
For these antennas I will need a digital converter correct?
Either built into the tv or buy one to be plugged in?
Either built into the tv or buy one to be plugged in?
Posted on 9/12/13 at 8:59 am to WITNESS23
What TV will you be using?
Posted on 9/12/13 at 9:12 am to AlxTgr
Either my friends new tv or we want to use a box tv
Posted on 9/12/13 at 9:14 am to WITNESS23
quote:Won't need a box.
my friends new tv
quote:Most likely needs a box.
or we want to use a box tv
Posted on 9/12/13 at 9:15 am to WITNESS23
quote:
Either my friends new tv
If you are using a new tv, it should have the converter built in. Hell, my dell lcd from 2006 has a converter built in.
Posted on 9/12/13 at 9:18 am to elprez00
You could stream the game on a phone with the CBSsports app and play it through an Apple TV.
But yeah an HD antenna is definitely the way to go.
But yeah an HD antenna is definitely the way to go.
Posted on 9/12/13 at 9:29 am to elprez00
Thanks guys 
Posted on 9/12/13 at 9:46 am to WITNESS23
In that DIY link above, you could do pretty well with the coat hanger version. Could build it cheap and in 10 minutes.
Posted on 9/12/13 at 9:51 am to Lmeye15
Posted on 9/12/13 at 9:58 am to tacotiger
quote:
that is a big no-no on campus. They started cracking down on "utility theft" a few years ago. bring an inverter or generator.
Oh wow, that sucks. Serious question - What the hell is an inverter? I don't think I will have access to a generator, so what would I need to do with the inverter?
Posted on 9/12/13 at 10:01 am to PurpleAndGold86
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- What the hell is an inverter? I don't think I will have access to a generator, so what would I need to do with the inverter?
This
Posted on 9/12/13 at 10:05 am to Lmeye15
Not sure what kind of equipment or budget you have but at one of our tailgates we had an iPad with 3G coverage and hooked it up to the TV and that worked like a charm. I would not recommend purchasing an ipad with 3g coverage if you do not already have one.
Posted on 9/12/13 at 10:09 am to PurpleAndGold86
quote:Caution. If you use a vehicle for TV, start it often. I have run down a few in my time from doing that. Some vehicles have an a/c outlet.
I don't think I will have access to a generator, so what would I need to do with the inverter?
Posted on 9/12/13 at 10:14 am to AlxTgr
Yeah that seems like it would kill the battery. I'm just not familiar with how they work and how much of a drain they are. I have never tried bringing a TV before, but I don't really want to miss the Bama-A&M game and the Oregon game. Does everyone that brings a TV use either an inverter or a generator? I guess there aren't really any other options.
Posted on 9/12/13 at 10:18 am to PurpleAndGold86
You can get a small gas generator with enough power to run a TV for like 150-200 bucks.
Posted on 9/12/13 at 10:19 am to AstroTiger
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You can get a small gas generator with enough power to run a TV for like 150-200 bucks.
How much gas would this require during the course of 5-6 hours of TV watching if a TV is the only thing I have hooked up to it. I appreciate the advice - trying to make this work this weekend.
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