VHF/UHF antenna for HDTV

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3D printable VHF/UHF antenna for HDTV. measure 7x7 inches. Minor update to the one I made. Instructions Materials needed 1 sheet of aluminum foil 4 3mm x 4 inches steel, copper, tin etc. rode. 2, wires (I cut my from discarded network cabled) 1, Balun - UHF/VHF/FM 1, copper tape or aluminum tape. 1, crazy glue or hot glue gun. Some solder paste Tool, Screw driver Solder iron. 1) Fold the aluminum foil sheet neatly into the back of the UHF, don't install the brace just yet. 2) Insert 4 copper rods into each hole on the VHF stand. 3) strip 1 of your wires about 4 inches naked and solder straight down to each exposed rod in the center. Strip the other end of the wire about 3mm. 4) Strip 1 wire about 3mm on one side and about 1 inch on the other end. Make a flat loop on the 1 inch tripped side and tape it to the back of the aluminum foil. (good luck if you like to solder it) Install the back brace to keep the foil in place. 5) Insert the Balun into the back hole and glue it tight. Now insert your UHF/VHF into the each hole at the top and glue them down. Screw them down if you like. Solder each end of the wire to each leg of the Balun. Use you hot glue or electric tap to cover each solder so they can't touch. Cover the bottom with the base cover. You antenna is now completed. Disclaimer, This is purely for hobby and educational purposes. I am not solely responsible for any of your action or injury during or after the making of this project.