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Despite the advance of modern digital broadcasting, there are certain instances where it could be beneficial to understand how to use your home wiring as a [[Upgrade Your Old TV|TV]] or radio antenna. For example, if you would like to receive local broadcast stations in your garage, basement, or other location without cable connectivity, utilizing your home's wiring in conjunction with a rabbit ears antenna may provide useful results. In addition, this method requires absolutely no direct connection to your home's electrical wiring, significantly reducing or even eliminating risk of electrical shock during installation or use. | Despite the advance of modern digital broadcasting, there are certain instances where it could be beneficial to understand how to use your home wiring as a [[Upgrade Your Old TV|TV]] or radio antenna. For example, if you would like to receive local broadcast stations in your garage, basement, or other location without cable connectivity, utilizing your home's wiring in conjunction with a rabbit ears antenna may provide useful results. In addition, this method requires absolutely no direct connection to your home's electrical wiring, significantly reducing or even eliminating risk of electrical shock during installation or use. | ||
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#* The goal of trying various positions is to determine the location of the rabbit ears which will best connect to the bounced signals from your home's wiring. This may require a substantial amount of experimentation, depending on the electrical strength of the outlet you are utilizing. | #* The goal of trying various positions is to determine the location of the rabbit ears which will best connect to the bounced signals from your home's wiring. This may require a substantial amount of experimentation, depending on the electrical strength of the outlet you are utilizing. | ||
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