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Anyone have an old set of rabbit ears?

  • 31-10-2009 2:37pm
    #1
    waraf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭


    (mods feel free to move this if it's in the wrong place)

    Does anyone have a spare set of rabbit ears or similar antenna that plugs into a TV (coaxial) connection by any chance?

    I need an antenna for my radio and I just thought I'd check if anyone has an old antenna they're not using before I go out and buy one *

    Thanks :)

    * yes I am that broke


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  • #2
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,142 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    Where are you based? I will bend a coathanger for you, or if you are too far away, I will tell you how to do it.


  • #3
    waraf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭waraf


    Sam Russell wrote: »
    Where are you based? I will bend a coathanger for you, or if you are too far away, I will tell you how to do it.

    lol thanks. You have captured my current setup in a nutshell. It's pretty rubbish to be honest which is why I'm looking for a proper antenna


  • #4
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,142 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    The coat hanger will be quite tasteful, and probably more aestetic than the rabbit ears sold by the lokes of Maplin and Argos, plus a lot less expensive, like free.


  • #5
    polyfusion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 679 ✭✭✭polyfusion


    Have you thought about researching making something yourself?

    eg. http://uhfhdtvantenna.blogspot.com/

    You'll find lots of examples online, and nearly all the components you need could probably be found in your shed or in a skip.


  • #6
    10000maniacs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,162 ✭✭✭10000maniacs


    waraf wrote: »
    Does anyone have a spare set of rabbit ears or similar antenna that plugs into a TV (coaxial) connection by any chance?
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    Maplins do, but they require payment for such an item.:o
    Good news is they have a UHF one for €11.99.
    I bought that one. It is now on top of my tv picking up the 4 digital channels plus the test card.:)


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  • #7
    p15574
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭p15574


    I use a pair of rabbits ears bought in the €2 shop for, eh, €2. Works perfectly.


  • #8
    lucernarian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,235 ✭✭✭lucernarian


    I made a thread with a similar request last week but no one replied. Does anyone know of where I can get a loop antenna?? Something like this: http://www.smcelectronics.com/ANT11.JPG


  • #9
    waraf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭waraf


    p15574 wrote: »
    I use a pair of rabbits ears bought in the €2 shop for, eh, €2. Works perfectly.

    Sounds perfect. Where's the €2 shop?


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