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YouTuber picks up local tv antenna stations with a beer can. (www.youtube.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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If over the air broadcast tv couldn't get any more free then this.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

You can literally use a paperclip. Just stick it into the coax hole. This is not a joke, just do it. There is no trick. Just uncurl it then stick it in. Seriously go try it.

Edit: This wasn't meant to be condescending by the way, I was just sharing a cool fact I learned. I've tried it myself.

[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

I remember I had a TV when I was younger with a coat hanger in the back

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