2006-11-27 08:46:05 · 7 answers · asked by i_draw_4_u 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
You can use any wire as an antenna. Some work better than others. The problem with using coax as an antenna is the sheilding that is built into the cable. If you want to use any cable as an antenna I recommend that you use clear Monster Speaker wire. 12 gauge. This wire is has minimal sheilding so it will pick up the most signal over the length of teh wire. Of course the more wire you have the better reception you should be able get, but there is no promises.
Your best bet is still to spend the 10 buck and get a good ol' set of rabbit ears.
2006-11-27 08:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by lakeheadalum 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The question is not very specific. If you have Cable tv, then the cable comes in on a Coax line and can go into the Antenna port on your tv or vcr. If you have a real metal antenna, it still has to get to the tv by a coax cable. maybe that helps.
2006-11-27 08:49:24 · answer #2 · answered by nothingleft2005 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could, but the coax needs to be attached to something on the other end. Used as just a wire, it isn't going to help you with your TV signal from the free air.
If you could use a coax as an antenna, I would think that you would need to strip all of the sheathing/insulation from the cable to even expose the wire, but I don't think it would work.
2006-11-27 08:57:36 · answer #3 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live within 15 miles of your tv stations simply trim the coax on the opposite end of the cable (not attached to the TV) and split the shield apart from the other center wire. Cut the black rubber outer cover back about 8 inches and separate the shield from the center. It should resemble a T when done. If you can get the split end antenna near a window, you may be shocked at how well it performs.
2016-09-29 11:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mikefromms 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would not work very well. Coax is shielded to prevent interference from outside signals. This shielding would prevent coax from making a good antenna
2006-11-27 08:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You couldn't use it to replace the antenna, no. The cable is shielded to prevent signals from getting into it (or leaking out, for that matter), so you'd be defeating your purpose.
Coaxial cable can transmit a signal from one place (e.g. the cable source or a rooftop antenna, say) to another (the TV), but it has limited-to-no ability to collect radio or TV signals.
2006-11-27 08:50:15 · answer #6 · answered by Claude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 02:14:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋