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*Bob* · 14-05-2008

Well if you think about it antennas are aluminum and they are bare. I think the insulation would hamper the incoming signal somewhat. It doesn't really matter on the gauge of the wire but just so it's stiff enough to hold the shaped you make it.

You could try it with the insulation on but if you get bad signal strength then you would have to take it apart and strip it off so up to you i guess.

I would strip it off but that's me.

Edit:
Also i would use the same ohm coil (transformer) as the lead coax. Look at the back of the TV and see if it gives you a clue or look in the manual.

14-05-2008	#4 (permalink)
Bob I donated to the Tsunami fund and all I got was this lousy title Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Looking for my zigzags ~ I come from the no place and i go to the no where Posts: 15,846	Re: coat hanger HD antenna, what wire? Well if you think about it antennas are aluminum and they are bare. I think the insulation would hamper the incoming signal somewhat. It doesn't really matter on the gauge of the wire but just so it's stiff enough to hold the shaped you make it. You could try it with the insulation on but if you get bad signal strength then you would have to take it apart and strip it off so up to you i guess. I would strip it off but that's me. Edit: Also i would use the same ohm coil (transformer) as the lead coax. Look at the back of the TV and see if it gives you a clue or look in the manual. __________________ "You've got a hole in your soul if you don't dig the Blues" .....My New Build is Finished. Click HERE to join CDFreaks.com Keith Richards ~ "If You Want The Last Laugh........Join The Rolling Stones"