VHF/UHF antenna for HDTV

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3D Printable VHF/UHF Antenna for HDTV Measures 7x7 Inches. Minor Update to One Previously Made. Instructions Materials Needed: 1 sheet of aluminum foil 4 steel, copper, tin etc., rods measuring 3mm x 4 inches each. 2 wires (cut from discarded network cables) 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 Steps: 1) Fold the aluminum foil sheet neatly into the back of the UHF antenna without installing the brace yet. 2) Insert 4 copper rods into each hole on the VHF stand. 3) Strip one end of your wire about 4 inches and solder straight down to each exposed rod in the center. Then strip the other end of the wire about 3mm long. 4) Strip one end of a wire about 3mm long, while leaving another end about 1 inch stripped for creating a flat loop. Tape it to the back of the aluminum foil using either glue or tape to hold it in place before securing it with a backing brace that holds the foil tight. Good luck if you choose to solder. 5) Insert the Balun into the hole and attach it tightly by gluing. Then insert each leg of your UHF/VHF into each respective top hole on the base cover, glue them down or screw for additional stability. 6) Now Solder each end of each wire onto each side of the Balun separately with a hot glue gun that will secure both sides without any exposure to electricity; using electric tape on top. The base plate should now cover all wiring so everything is in its correct place when putting together. Disclaimer: This project serves as a purely educational and recreational endeavor only, implying zero liability or accountability for accidents during this undertaking whatsoever.