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Philco High Efficiency Aerial
Petern6869
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08-13-2015, 10:27 PM
(08-13-2015, 06:54 PM)PhilcoJohn Wrote:  Peter........I use a copper wire erected in my attic the length of the house and I get all radio stations all over the globe! And the copper wire cost me all of $7.00! Try it you will be surprised!

That is a great idea. What gauge of wire did you use? Does it matter if it is near the outside of the house or not? Thanks!
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Philco High Efficiency Aerial - by Petern6869 - 08-13-2015, 01:50 AM
RE: Philco High Efficiency Aerial - by KCMike - 08-13-2015, 12:16 PM
RE: Philco High Efficiency Aerial - by PhilcoJohn - 08-13-2015, 06:54 PM
RE: Philco High Efficiency Aerial - by Petern6869 - 08-13-2015, 10:27 PM



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