The solar cycle is going down -- see URL:
http://www.dxlc.com/solar/solcycle.html

Cycle 23 started in May 1996 with the monthly SSN at 8.0 and peaked in April
2000 at 120.8.
The next solar minimum will likely occur sometime in 2006 with cycle 24
peaking in 2010.

Yes you can make your own antenna and put it on the TV tower -- just keep it
away from the TV antenna to avoid interaction.

Yes u can build your own antenna See Antenna calculator at URL:
http://ac3l.com/antenna.htm

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Is the sunspot cycle going up now? When will it be at it's peak?
Can I make an antenna and put on my tv tower?