I'm trying to understand how a coax antenna cable works. My understanding so far is that, at its simplest, an antenna is a piece of wire that is just the right length to resonate at the desired ...

Cellular antennas often wear disguises. Chances are, your smartphone has at some point connected to an antenna that looks a lot like a pine tree, a palm tree, or even a cactus. But in typical fashion, ...

An eyesore and a tripping hazard in one: cable clutter is a real nuisance. Now a new kind of antenna is set to banish the pest, hidden in tables and supplying electronic devices with power. The ...

It seems like routers keep growing more antennas each year. Is this a marketing gimmick, or is there a good reason?

Q. How can I increase the range of my radio? A. Your antenna is the single most important factor affecting VHF radio range, and three key parameters determine antenna performance: gain, height and ...

With so many streaming services allowing us to watch what we want when we want it, it makes sense that people are considering getting rid of cable. And as great as it is to be able to come home after ...

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Time Warner Cable is donning rabbit ears. With the CBS blackout in key markets heading into a fourth week, the cable company is giving away free TV antennas to customers so they can watch the Eye. The ...