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A big thank you! Bought the Clearstream 2Max after watching this vid and now I can get all the local VHF and more than enough UHF channels here in Dallas. It was the only antenna that has worked The towers are only 25 miles away but I have massive oak and pecan trees in the area and have never been able to get any channels until now. I've got access to a free huge Channel Master but now have no need for it. Great channel and information!
In 2009 I installed a Channel Master 4228HD with a rotor on our roof of our two store house. Some days in the morning we can get 60 channels. By noon 17 drop off. We are in the St.Louis market, about 45 miles away. Thank you for your channel I have learn a lot from all the information you make available.
Thanks Pete. The funny thing is I thought your topics were so great that I knew I'd eventually run out. I'm a lot more passionate about this stuff anyway. Thanks to the success of the channel I haven't had to drive GrubHub in weeks.
@@AntennaMan Absolutely man! Stick with your passions! It's definitely not easy to talk about food delivery every day! Best of luck bro! Reach out to me if you ever need anything man! -Pete
Bro one of the most educational and overall helpful channels on UA-cam. This is something that every household could use. I'm shocked you don't have millions of subscribers
Excellent video and advice Tyler! I think I have been reluctant to mount an outdoor antenna on my flat roof (which make it easy to also attach to a gable) because I just know there has to be some type of grounding issue to be resolved. I remember my Dad had the HUGE antenna grounded but it was an aluminum antenna mounted on a metal pole at the apex of the roof. Pulled in station across New England!
This looks like the best place for a question I have had for years. Speaking of years, I have enjoyed for your videos for years. Thanks for the antenna education and entertainment. I am an old man ( or is that auld?) who used to be able to satisfy myself with the total of 3 Network TVs. That means I had to watch some TV while holding onto the antenna to get a reception. Guess what? Sometimes even the current technology allows me that simplest form of entertainment! But sometimes I have to put the antenna down because even the small antennas get heavy. BTW, seriously, you did turn me onto the best out of the 50 or so antennas I have tried over the years. Thank you Tyler and thank you Clear Stream! However, even with this great antenna I have to hold or just touch the antenna to get a strong enough signal. So my question is, what can replace the touch of my skin to get the right signal. Do I have to set a bowl of my blood under the antenna?... a lock of my hair? The worst thing is my location . I am in an apartment surrounded by trees. However, there has to be something that can replace the touch of my hand to keep the antenna receiving that signal I need so bad. BTW, I have repositioned antennas 10,011, 001 times. Thank God for indoor antennas. I consider myself part of your Antenna Army. Keep up the good fight. And just so you know, I don't mind people getting rich, I just wish they would learn that the world would be happier if we all learned to share. Thanks so much
When I was in college back in the 1980's (pre digital tv days) we hooked up a wire to the floor heater radiator and we got all 6 available TV channels.
Thanks for the recommendation of the flat coaxial. I've worked as a communications Tech for comcast for 3 years and never once heard of that until this video! Now I cant set my Antenna outside at my apartment complex!
@@kingcoveryepic back in the day, you only had one option for indoor antennas. The indoor antennas looked like "rabbit ears". And people did infact put tinfoil on them to gain signal strength. This is an obsolete practice, that I doubt anyone has done in 20 years though.
If you use rabbit ears, adjusting the length of the rods might help. Even though mine extend to about 4 feet long I've found they work best at about 1 foot for the channels in my area (mostly UHF). I recommend trying different lengths and seeing what works the best for the channels you want.
Stucco buildings, at least older ones, usually have a wire mesh which acts like a Faraday cage and blocks signals. It's also possible to use an outdoor antenna indoors, although it does take up a lot of space. It's often good to start with an indoor antenna just to get an idea of where the broadcasts are coming from and what sort of outdoor antenna you're likely to need before committing to an outdoor antenna.
I bought Radio-Shacks very finest powered tv antenna model 15-1862.(no longer produced) I bought this antenna brand new at the time back in 2001,it has 36 DB gain on UHF and has 18 DB gain on VHF and FM,it's more powerful then alot of outdoor antennas,believe it or not.If anybody can find a good used one of these on EBay,I strongly encourage you to do so,if you live in an apartment or antenna restricted area.
I appropriate your video I was having a difficult time especially as I acquired a new antenna and was still having difficulty connecting your video was of great help
Re your comment on the flat antenna you disparaged, for not being worthwhile, one of these was supplied to me at no charge by Directv, for use during a local channel dispute. Since I'm only 15 miles from the local channel's transmitter, the reception has turned out to be optimal, once I found the sweet spot. I'm sure you're right for most other conditions. Aside from that, I have subscribed, and very much enjoy your channel.
I'm in the same boat. I live in a metropolitan area, so the flat antenna works well for me, although I have noticed some work better than others. Still I enjoy the channel. We're never going to cut the cable, but I like being ready for those inevitable cable outages due to hurricanes/blizzard/whatever.
I use 2 Clearstream 4V antennas and I can pick up 34 stations inside a 2nd story apartment and more than that at night. The most I've ever gotten was 70 during tropo conditions.
I discovered that when I direct my antenna above the trees in our backyard, I can get my signals very well. A friend I worked with moved approximately 5 miles farther away where they had trees around their yard and discovered that they couldn't even get local channels. I said all of that to say this. I believe that trees are a big distributor of signal loss. I'm only saying this to help those that might have a lot of trees. Please if I'm wrong about this, please correct me. Thank you so much for the information you're sharing.
I grew up in a pine forest, and UHF was very hard to get. One station there moved back to VHF a year after they went digital. The trees ruined their UHF coverage.
Hello Antenna Man, great info. Do you know of any written specs that include sensitivity for the newer cable ready/WiFi TV's etc? I have yet to see any. I am willing to bet that these newer model's skimp on OTA reception because the recent past emphasis was directed toward cable or digital which most have so it wasn't a big issue as compared to the antenna only reception models back in the day. What is your take on this?
Will you do a review on cheap rabbit ears, for less than $20? My mom had a super cheap one, and when paired with a cheap preamplifier amplifier, we were able to clearly get 30 channels from about 45 miles away. I was severely surprised/impressed.
Mr. Antenna Man, have been enjoying your videos, though there are a few things one might consider from my setup. First for some context am between two rural markets both are at least 40 miles away(ie in an area many consider a drop off zone). As for the cheap flat antennas, though you call them junk, like most things it depends on the company who makes it. The one that I found that works well is the original ClearTV Model X-72 for under 20 USD. Have also tried different indoor antennas mainly from RCA(ie what was commonly available in my area at the time), unfortunately those tend to be junk. As for the setup: The way I have it is, I ran a thicker piece of coax from the tv, over to what I refer to as a loop/coil of the cheap cable(of the X-72) with the two connecting(with what I think are referred to as an "f" connector) and the antenna is hanging in the window(at the sweet spot in terms of height). Normally can pick up most stations, due to the stations power output. Though a few tend to be LP, and give the distance, not likely to happen. Also this repack has had an impact. One station that I know of wont be back to full power until late Oct at the earliest. Though the few I'm currently getting, are coming in great. In any case I hope that helps someone.
I am using an outdoor antenna I bought 40 years ago from Sears,,,the old fashioned big one, but I have it installed indoors in an attic. It pickes up 63 stations. Compared to the yagi type G.E. #33685 pointed in right direction only gets me 20 stations. The older large one mostly gets me one blue bar strength. So relying on the older large oone in attic, how can I strengthen that one? Do I add copper wire to the bars, or aluminum foil to enhanse rception? Would be great to know. THUMBS UP!!!
Another really good video. Thanks. Your advice about where to place the antenna and which antenna to use is spot on. I recently moved to a rental in Chapel Hill, NC where I am almost certainly limited to an indoor antenna.. As you suggest I put a Clearstream 2Max antenna on an outside wall near a window for the living room TV. That wall faces WNW. It turns out that's a really sweet spot. While the stations in my market (Raleigh-Durham) are mainly to my east southeast or northeast the adjacent market (Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem) are to my WNW. In my market the stations are anywhere from just five miles away to 53 miles away to my northeast. I get the stations to my west up to about 45 miles out. Everything else comes in really well, often stronger than the in market stations to my east with signals that have to go through my house. I put the antenna on the top of my stereo rack and a speaker so it's pretty high up near the ceiling. That seems to make a big difference as well and it allows me to turn the antenna easily for a couple of the weaker stations, i.e: the two 53 miles away.. Bottom line: I am receiving 66 channels consistently. That's good enough for me :)
I just ordered a ClearStream 2 Max. Let's see if it helps. If not, what was I supposed to do again? I think you said not to blame the antenna, but blame you, right? ;)
I have a high profile 3' x 3' antenna grid hung on the wall right above the TV in my bedroom. Works great and makes me feel like I'm at Cape Canaveral. I only miss out on a couple of local channels.
I use two Terk indoor antennas: one directional for the closest set of TV station antennas to the west, and one omnidirectional for more distant and weaker station antennas to north and south. The "flat" sides of the omnidirectional antenna are positioned north and south. The two antennas go into a slitter with two ins and one out. The latter antenna signals are affected at times by weather conditions, so I'll be adding an amplifier. after the splitter, with suffiicent outs for HDTV, VHS, and AVR receiver.
I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I use one of those cheap indoor antennas because I just need live tv for the bedroom. I have cable everywhere else. A simple move to the window gets me 44 channels. (I used to get 33)
I live in a large apartment building and found that I can get all the local and even one PBS station from about 70 miles away by using two antennas, one at both sides of the apartment and use an old Radio Shack switch with a remote control to go back and forth. The other improvement is a Channel Master amplifier on these indoor antennas makes a big difference. The other important point is that moving the antenna just a few inches will often uncover the sweet spot. Using two antennas can cause a problem in switching and rescanning with the recent changes in frequencies. They way to handle this is to input those new frequency numbers in instead of rescanning because with two antennas you won't get all. Some lower priced TVs don't have the ability to input channel numbers, but most of the better models have this feature.
I bought a flat antenna. Not sure the brand. It's black on one side and white on the other. I put it up high on the wall facing south as most tv stations are located 7 miles from me in that direction. I did buy a RG6 coaxial cable. I get about 75 channels.
Not to detract from your recommended model antennas, I usually do things on the cheap. I bought a regular rabbit ears type antenna, hooked up a line transformer(75 to 300) and a length of coax long enough to reach ceiling from back of tv. Using a thumb tack, I put the antenna in the ceiling and then oriented it towards main transmitters (NW of me @ 65 miles), then programmed the tv to search for channels. Picked up CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox providers plus a couple of independent ones, for a total of about 15 channels...total cost = antenna-- 50 cents at yard sale, 50 cents for short length of coax, 25 cents for box of thumb tacks and 10 cents for transformer, $1.35 and it has worked very well on all tv's when cable company service is interrupted. It can be done, but an outside yagi style will definitely receive more channels...Like your videos, keep them coming.
My friend has the clear stream antenna, is 40 miles away from Huntsville, Alabama and picks up 3 channels, I have the one u don't recommend and pick up 21 channels. I live 25 miles away from Huntsville, Alabama
In Chicago all of the TV antennas are on 875 North Michigan Avenue and the Willis Tower. Easy to spot and even a low-powered Suburban TV stations are located on the Willis Tower doesn't matter if they're in Aurora Illinois Arlington Heights Illinois or whatever there is city of license happens to be. All of the TV towers are in the loop in Chicago.
Unfortunately I have one of those antennas the black one and I do not have a window facing south both my windows in my apartment face North all the TV station antennas in Phoenix come off of South Mountain which is the complete opposite of the way I'm facing and I have apartments behind me I don't get as many channels as I'd like but I get enough I don't get me TV very well at all I used to and now it doesn't come in at all wondering what I could do to improve it without facing where are the signals are coming from
Do you know if it matters what brand of smart tv you buy to get the most channels. I get 157 channels with my Roku TVs with my antenna. Will lg tv get the same amount?
Out of curiosity, I decided to try something I saw on a UA-cam video claiming to get OTA signals using coaxial cable and an AC adapter. You take the coaxial cable and put the solid wire from the cable into the plug-in hole of the AC adapter. Then, you place the plug side of the AC adapter (blade side up) onto a flat surface. When I ran a channel scan on the TV, I came up with 28 channels available. Of those, three were pixellated, so I couldn't use them, but the other 25 were locked in. However, there was one elusive channel I couldn't get (ABC). I took the adapter, and placed it onto a window sill near the TV, and re-did the channel scan. I got the ABC channel when I did this. Crazy as I thought this was, it actually worked.
I have tried numerous indoor and indoor/outdoor antennas for my local stations. I average between 41-47 channels, but none are my local PBS stations. I finally had an omnidirectional antenna installed on my roof. Still no PBS. I even brought one of the other antennas over to a friend's house and bam, all of the locales including 4 local PBS stations. Could my problem be with my solar panels on the roof? I'm also using a fire tv recast dvr. Thanks.
Howdy! 🍆 Antenna Man / My Sister has an Iphone and has to walk out to the porch for reception. I have an Android phone & no reception issues. she's up-to-date with newest Iphones .. still same problems for her. The house has metal/tin/aluminum siding. Are TV antennas affected by sidings too?
I have amassed a whole collection of antennas in my quest to find one that works in my location. Out of the 4 or 5, one works fairly well (particularly in the fall-winter) while the rest are pretty useless. One of the useless antennas? A Mogu, like the one recommended in this video. Though, to be fair, the one that works best is placed between a screen and a pane of glass, so it is almost an outdoor antenna, One thing that I have found is that many channels, with any antenna I have tried, will scan....and I even get a clear picture, but for no more than 10 minutes. When I moved into this house last year there was an antenna about 5 feet about the peak of the roof, and a fairly newish Dish on a pole in the ground so the dish was about 5 feet off the ground. I am tempted to replace the outside antenna with a newer model, but fear my only real choice (being 50-60 miles from network affiliates) is the dish.
how about adding an amplifier ? will that help any antenna, indoor and outdoor ? I already cut off my cable and the wife wants me to find an antenna that works well soon !! I've msged you from another video as well. I tried 2 indoor GE antennas that claimed 60 mile range, but couldn't get even 1 channel, even if I put it in front of the window, which faces towards the tower direction.. and then further review of specs on website, I saw it only has 5 db or the ohter one, couldn't find the db specs anywhere... so likely too low db.. would amplifier work and how many db's of boost can you buy for this purpose ?
Both are generic flat antennas and don't do well with VHF channels. I recommend this antenna if you're looking to get the best reception inside: bit.ly/2W92bEB
I have the crappy antenna and have only one out of about thirty channels, that is choppy, and I’m moving it around. Why would i need a good one if i have to move it around too?
Sounds like you need a better antenna setup. Consider an antenna recommendation from me at the link below. This can prevent you from spending hundreds of dollars and time wasted on setting up the wrong antenna for your area. antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
@@omarvasquez6851 It's a coaxial splitter, a common cheap part, Amazon or Walmart, hope it helps you, it works great for me. www.amazon.com/GE-Amplifiers-Compatible-Connectors-33526/dp/B0054EILOE/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=coaxial+splitter&qid=1587766332&s=electronics&sr=1-3
Thanks for video suggestions. I have a problem and wondered if you had any additional suggestions. My old antenna got NBA, ABC, and CBS and many others but could never get FOX. All the stations are SE of me and 22-24 miles away. I bought another indoor antenna today with 50 mile range and still can't get FOX. I know FOX is on a different frequency VHF vs UHF for the others (but antenna says VHF/UHF). I have moved antenna and never can seem to get FOX to come in at all. Any suggestions
You should never buy an antenna based on the range as there is nothing to back those numbers in most times they mean nothing anyway. If you would like me to take a look at your situation to figure out how to get Fox visit the link below. www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
I'm using an antenna to get a local chanel due to negotiation. I paid 99.00, and wonder if that is an adequate antennna. I had to move it today, but it has been fine prior to that. I Wii try to pd a wire outside the window.
My Clearstream is mounted on a mast with a pedestal. I took off the oscillating fan unused for years. The pedestal is elevated. I found an old tv signal amp. It gives more bars now. The reflector grid matters. The grid goes behind not before the signal. During odd weather do a channel scan. I've got skips from Okla City, Tulsa, Lexington Nebr. Most common, Wichita. 110 miles away. I'm 67550, Larned KS.
No whay!! OMG I'm in GB! So you get more channels than just KSN? On a regular basis? Good 4U. Weird weather channel scan is my favorite trick too. Second fave is xanax, way more reliable.
I used a variety of commercial/home made indoor antennas, but now use my old Rabbit Ears. More wife friendly too. Given the Crap stuff, mainly 90% Commercials viewable now, see no need to use my Outdoor Old School Antenna/Rotor Combo !
The tip and link about the federal law overriding home owners association (HOA) restrictions on outdoor antennas is most prescient. HOA's have become very powerful with much of their authority because local and state governments simply don't have very clear laws or guidelines on their governing and operations. It's reassuring to know there are federal laws to push back on some HOA rules and dictates - especially on an issue as important as electronic communication.
i have some kind of mohu and I get a good amount of channels its better than nothing. I live in an apartment and I don't think I can put an outside antenna.
Better to place a antenna on a wall in direct line of a tower or a window facing the side of a tower? I always thought window was better even if not a direct line to the tower?
Is there a logic to how to position the bunny ears in relation to weak signals? Put another way, does the shape of the V in relation to the signal direction matter? Also, how long do they need to be? Fully extended or does it matter?
Sometimes the V has to be adjusted. There's no true way to tell without trial and error but the best way to find out is to use a signal meter. See video below. ua-cam.com/video/1_Cy08x5qeY/v-deo.html
Hey Antenna Man, I can get really good antenna reception for months, then suddenly I can get almost no channels in a few days the channels come back & I haven’t changed anything, why does this happen?
I live in an apartment complex with no window facing all of the major stations in my area. I got a Clearstream 2-Max, and have managed to find a spot indoors where I can pick up all the major stations. Unfortunately two high-VHF stations are often pixelated though. All the major stations are only about 10 miles from me so I’m assuming building materials and whatnot are the reason. Would a pre-amp (or anything else) help with these VHF channels? The cable length is about 50 feet since the best spot is in another room. I’d actually like the other UHF stations to be a bit stronger as well (my tv signal meter has them all around 55) to give some breathing room for any weather or other interference that might come up in the future.
You have to get signal combiner for that. A regular cable splitter will ruin the incoming signal because they will interfere instead of combine. Thats if you use a splitter. Instead grab a combiner instead this can help you. 😁👍
For the most part you do not want to combine two antennas because you will get multipath interference that can kill some channels. It's better to just get one good antenna and pointed at the week or station even if they are 120 degrees apart it still should be able to get the stronger station from the back. You can learn more about this below. ua-cam.com/video/ToeZWV5ifjA/v-deo.html
That's true unless you have extremely strong stations very nearby. I had an amplifier from my old house which was in a more rural location. Here, only five miles or so from the WUNC-TV tower, it overloads. I actually lost channels when I tried to use it. With just the Clearstream 2Max I'm pulling in 66 channels from my market and the adjacent market to my west.
John, that is more of a hit & miss item depending on your location and the company who makes it. It has been my experience where the difference was minimum at best (might clear up a station or two, but also hurt some of the fringe stations).
Yeah, if you're using an indoor antenna with a relatively short length of cable an amplifier probably wont do much (and might make reception worse due to overload if you're close to the tower). They're more helpful for long cable runs and/or if there are splitters down the line. That said, if you have an older TV with an insensitive tuner, an amp might help.
My RV is under a metal roofed cover. Placing the flat indoor antenna near a window, horizontal with the floor works best. Signals are likely bouncing off the metal cover...?
Yes RF waves struggle around metal shelters or structures. Best example is the car radio dropping in and out as you pass an obstruction. 😁👍 You probably might have to get an outdoor antenna.
When you say outdoor antenna, can I use the same one you have linked here but just outside? Also, what if I can only put an outdoor antenna on the first floor? (I can’t but it on the roof), will this improve much from just putting one either on the outside or inside of my window?
About your speech 3:30 I note that I can get some TV stations that I lose their signals when I hold the anttena far away from the window and also higher then the height that I got the signals ! Does the window ensure with receiving?
we have a vizio we got in 2006 and it will only pick up 1 vhf station the same antenna with our newer magnavox will get that station and one uhf sometimes 2 am going to hook up a digital conveter i have laying around since the conversion to see what it does
With my Samsung TVs, one pulled in about 18 (2011 year model) channels while the second one pulled in about 24-25 channels (2014 year model). Then I purchased HD Homerun Duo and HD Homerun Extend ethernet network tuners, both of those pulled in 38 channels. So the HD Homerun performed significantly better than the tuners built into the TVs. I have a Tablo Dual-lite tuner/DVR that I haven't unboxed yet and I am very curious to see how well it does. So yes, from my experience the tuners built into the TVs aren't the best, even from name brands like Samsung.
I live in apartment and installed my flat panel taped to window on the outside. Got all my key channels on my old Visio tv. Then I got a friends much newer Samsung tv and with exact same antenna configuration I am only getting a couple of channels. It must be the tuner inside. V surprising that a better tv Samsung would be so much worse than Visio. I will try getting a tuner now
I’m confused. The antenna has to be plugged into the TV, right? My TV is nowhere near a window or outer wall. So how can I position the antenna near a window or outer wall? No way to hide the chord as it would have to cross in front of a fireplace. What am I missing?
Use Reynolds Wrap tin foil and some wire coat hangers to make your own custom antenna. When I was young, the only way to get tv reception was via an antenna. We had no cable tv back then so rabbit ears and a bow tie antenna were the only methods for indoor use. But, if you get creative, you can make your own with the aforementioned materials.
Will these recommended antennas work to stop airplane interference? I live 10 minutes from an airport and the planes come in and mess up the signal. Other than that I get great reception. Thanks.
If you have interference from airplanes you need a decent directional antenna model usually an outdoor one. If you'd like me to take a look into your situation and make a recommendation visit the link below: www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
Fm radio antenna from radio shack works great , works better than any TV antenna, hook it up hold it up move around until you get a signal tape it on the wall
I live in a house that has aluminum siding. Have a window antenna. Not the one you describe as bad. I find great reception in the winter and terrible in the summer. The same goes for when I listen to short wave radio.
What works for me is a piece of conduit pipe with the style of rabbit ears that use to snap on the back of the set, insert it in the pipe, pull the ears out parallel to the ground I live about 25 miles from the Dallas Transmitters with great reception on all stations
My indoor antenna cannot get METV, the local ABC affiliate and their subchannels, some PBS stations. All the antennas are in the same antenna farm 13 miles away.
Even though they're from the same antenna farm each channel broadcasts on a different antenna, different frequency, with different power output. This is why you may get one channel but not all of them when using a cheap junk antenna. Consider an antenna recommendation from me at the link below. This can prevent you from spending hundreds of dollars and time wasted on setting up the wrong antenna for your area. antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
What can I do to increase antenna strength. Someone used a two way splitter and that decreased my signal and I can't v get channels when I scan. I got rid of the splitter
Replace the splitter with the powered splitter below: www.channelmaster.com/collections/antenna-amplifiers/products/ultra-mini-2-tv-antenna-amplifier-cm-3412?rfsn=6279509.d2c216 If you till have problems you may need a better antenna setup. Consider an antenna recommendation from me at the link below. This can prevent you from spending hundreds of dollars and time wasted on setting up the wrong antenna for your area. antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
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Can I use an indoor TV antena in the outside of the window ? 😮
The link to the Clearstream 2 max goes to the Clearstream 1 max now
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A big thank you! Bought the Clearstream 2Max after watching this vid and now I can get all the local VHF and more than enough UHF channels here in Dallas. It was the only antenna that has worked The towers are only 25 miles away but I have massive oak and pecan trees in the area and have never been able to get any channels until now. I've got access to a free huge Channel Master but now have no need for it. Great channel and information!
In 2009 I installed a Channel Master 4228HD with a rotor on our roof of our two store house. Some days in the morning we can get 60 channels. By noon 17 drop off. We are in the St.Louis market, about 45 miles away. Thank you for your channel I have learn a lot from all the information you make available.
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Dude! I'm blown away by your channel's growth! Congratulations to all of your current and upcoming success! -Pete
Thanks Pete. The funny thing is I thought your topics were so great that I knew I'd eventually run out. I'm a lot more passionate about this stuff anyway. Thanks to the success of the channel I haven't had to drive GrubHub in weeks.
@@AntennaMan Absolutely man! Stick with your passions! It's definitely not easy to talk about food delivery every day! Best of luck bro! Reach out to me if you ever need anything man! -Pete
@@PaidtoDrive Yeah. You 2, Scotty Kilmer & Danny S Hodges are the 4 worth staying up with
@@album183 I appreciate it man! I love Scotty Kilmer and his Celica stories! LOL
@@AntennaMan can you please post the double 8 Clear Stream Max for indoor Thank You
Bro one of the most educational and overall helpful channels on UA-cam. This is something that every household could use. I'm shocked you don't have millions of subscribers
Yeah most Americans like to pay for things that are free.
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I have a non amplified Mohu Leaf 30 antenna. What do you think of the Mohu Arc Pro?
Excellent video and advice Tyler! I think I have been reluctant to mount an outdoor antenna on my flat roof (which make it easy to also attach to a gable) because I just know there has to be some type of grounding issue to be resolved. I remember my Dad had the HUGE antenna grounded but it was an aluminum antenna mounted on a metal pole at the apex of the roof. Pulled in station across New England!
This looks like the best place for a question I have had for years. Speaking of years, I have enjoyed for your videos for years. Thanks for the antenna education and entertainment. I am an old man ( or is that auld?) who used to be able to satisfy myself with the total of 3 Network TVs. That means I had to watch some TV while holding onto the antenna to get a reception. Guess what? Sometimes even the current technology allows me that simplest form of entertainment! But sometimes I have to put the antenna down because even the small antennas get heavy. BTW, seriously, you did turn me onto the best out of the 50 or so antennas I have tried over the years. Thank you Tyler and thank you Clear Stream! However, even with this great antenna I have to hold or just touch the antenna to get a strong enough signal. So my question is, what can replace the touch of my skin to get the right signal. Do I have to set a bowl of my blood under the antenna?... a lock of my hair? The worst thing is my location . I am in an apartment surrounded by trees. However, there has to be something that can replace the touch of my hand to keep the antenna receiving that signal I need so bad. BTW, I have repositioned antennas 10,011, 001 times. Thank God for indoor antennas. I consider myself part of your Antenna Army. Keep up the good fight. And just so you know, I don't mind people getting rich, I just wish they would learn that the world would be happier if we all learned to share.
Thanks so much
When I was in college back in the 1980's (pre digital tv days) we hooked up a wire to the floor heater radiator and we got all 6 available TV channels.
Thanks for the recommendation of the flat coaxial. I've worked as a communications Tech for comcast for 3 years and never once heard of that until this video! Now I cant set my Antenna outside at my apartment complex!
Get rabbit ears, and put aluminum foil on them 😂😂😂
The good ole days 😁
This works? Thanks
@@kingcoveryepic back in the day, you only had one option for indoor antennas. The indoor antennas looked like "rabbit ears". And people did infact put tinfoil on them to gain signal strength. This is an obsolete practice, that I doubt anyone has done in 20 years though.
@@VitoVeccia I did this 3 months ago (day I published my comment) and it worked. Very cool.
If you use rabbit ears, adjusting the length of the rods might help. Even though mine extend to about 4 feet long I've found they work best at about 1 foot for the channels in my area (mostly UHF).
I recommend trying different lengths and seeing what works the best for the channels you want.
I know it's crazy but I wrapped a piece of aluminum foil around the rods helped get better reception the place I used to live in was a challenge lol
Stucco buildings, at least older ones, usually have a wire mesh which acts like a Faraday cage and blocks signals.
It's also possible to use an outdoor antenna indoors, although it does take up a lot of space. It's often good to start with an indoor antenna just to get an idea of where the broadcasts are coming from and what sort of outdoor antenna you're likely to need before committing to an outdoor antenna.
I bought Radio-Shacks very finest powered tv antenna model 15-1862.(no longer produced)
I bought this antenna brand new at the time back in 2001,it has 36 DB gain on UHF and has 18 DB gain on VHF and FM,it's more powerful then alot of outdoor antennas,believe it or not.If anybody can find a good used one of these on EBay,I strongly encourage you to do so,if you live in an apartment or antenna restricted area.
Thanks to your video I’m not picking up a lot more channels and the rest are coming in clearer. Thank you!
Glad to help
I appropriate your video I was having a difficult time especially as I acquired a new antenna and was still having difficulty connecting your video was of great help
Re your comment on the flat antenna you disparaged, for not being worthwhile, one of these was supplied to me at no charge by Directv, for use during a local channel dispute. Since I'm only 15 miles from the local channel's transmitter, the reception has turned out to be optimal, once I found the sweet spot. I'm sure you're right for most other conditions. Aside from that, I have subscribed, and very much enjoy your channel.
I'm in the same boat. I live in a metropolitan area, so the flat antenna works well for me, although I have noticed some work better than others. Still I enjoy the channel. We're never going to cut the cable, but I like being ready for those inevitable cable outages due to hurricanes/blizzard/whatever.
Thanks for the information! I mounted the Clearstream 2max on my roof. Pulling in most of the stations I have available.
I've got antenna inside (2 of them pigtailed) similar to ClearStream 2 Max and pulling in buffalo PBS that is 100 miles away into Ont. Canada
I use 2 Clearstream 4V antennas and I can pick up 34 stations inside a 2nd story apartment and more than that at night. The most I've ever gotten was 70 during tropo conditions.
I discovered that when I direct my antenna above the trees in our backyard, I can get my signals very well. A friend I worked with moved approximately 5 miles farther away where they had trees around their yard and discovered that they couldn't even get local channels. I said all of that to say this. I believe that trees are a big distributor of signal loss. I'm only saying this to help those that might have a lot of trees. Please if I'm wrong about this, please correct me. Thank you so much for the information you're sharing.
I grew up in a pine forest, and UHF was very hard to get. One station there moved back to VHF a year after they went digital. The trees ruined their UHF coverage.
Hello Antenna Man, great info. Do you know of any written specs that include sensitivity for the newer cable ready/WiFi TV's etc? I have yet to see any. I am willing to bet that these newer model's skimp on OTA reception because the recent past emphasis was directed toward cable or digital which most have so it wasn't a big issue as compared to the antenna only reception models back in the day. What is your take on this?
I bought a clear tv for $10 and I have 8 free channels free for life 6 English 2 Spanish I love it!
Will you do a review on cheap rabbit ears, for less than $20?
My mom had a super cheap one, and when paired with a cheap preamplifier amplifier, we were able to clearly get 30 channels from about 45 miles away. I was severely surprised/impressed.
Mr. Antenna Man, have been enjoying your videos, though there are a few things one might consider from my setup. First for some context am between two rural markets both are at least 40 miles away(ie in an area many consider a drop off zone). As for the cheap flat antennas, though you call them junk, like most things it depends on the company who makes it. The one that I found that works well is the original ClearTV Model X-72 for under 20 USD. Have also tried different indoor antennas mainly from RCA(ie what was commonly available in my area at the time), unfortunately those tend to be junk. As for the setup: The way I have it is, I ran a thicker piece of coax from the tv, over to what I refer to as a loop/coil of the cheap cable(of the X-72) with the two connecting(with what I think are referred to as an "f" connector) and the antenna is hanging in the window(at the sweet spot in terms of height). Normally can pick up most stations, due to the stations power output. Though a few tend to be LP, and give the distance, not likely to happen. Also this repack has had an impact. One station that I know of wont be back to full power until late Oct at the earliest. Though the few I'm currently getting, are coming in great. In any case I hope that helps someone.
Thank you. The information you provide has been very helpful to me.
I am using an outdoor antenna I bought 40 years ago from Sears,,,the old fashioned big one, but I have it installed indoors in an attic. It pickes up 63 stations. Compared to the yagi type G.E. #33685 pointed in right direction only gets me 20 stations. The older large one mostly gets me one blue bar strength. So relying on the older large oone in attic, how can I strengthen that one? Do I add copper wire to the bars, or aluminum foil to enhanse rception? Would be great to know. THUMBS UP!!!
Also look into a longer coaxial cable sometimes based on the range of how close you are to a broadcast tower it can help
Another really good video. Thanks. Your advice about where to place the antenna and which antenna to use is spot on. I recently moved to a rental in Chapel Hill, NC where I am almost certainly limited to an indoor antenna.. As you suggest I put a Clearstream 2Max antenna on an outside wall near a window for the living room TV. That wall faces WNW. It turns out that's a really sweet spot. While the stations in my market (Raleigh-Durham) are mainly to my east southeast or northeast the adjacent market (Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem) are to my WNW. In my market the stations are anywhere from just five miles away to 53 miles away to my northeast. I get the stations to my west up to about 45 miles out. Everything else comes in really well, often stronger than the in market stations to my east with signals that have to go through my house. I put the antenna on the top of my stereo rack and a speaker so it's pretty high up near the ceiling. That seems to make a big difference as well and it allows me to turn the antenna easily for a couple of the weaker stations, i.e: the two 53 miles away.. Bottom line: I am receiving 66 channels consistently. That's good enough for me :)
Thanks for taking the time to write this. I'm glad I was able to help.
The nice old Channel Master in the attic was put there because of the HOA back 50-60 years ago but no one complains about dishes or antennas anyway.
I just ordered a ClearStream 2 Max. Let's see if it helps. If not, what was I supposed to do again? I think you said not to blame the antenna, but blame you, right? ;)
I have a high profile 3' x 3' antenna grid hung on the wall right above the TV in my bedroom. Works great and makes me feel like I'm at Cape Canaveral. I only miss out on a couple of local channels.
I use two Terk indoor antennas: one directional for the closest set of TV station antennas to the west, and one omnidirectional for more distant and weaker station antennas to north and south. The "flat" sides of the omnidirectional antenna are positioned north and south. The two antennas go into a slitter with two ins and one out.
The latter antenna signals are affected at times by weather conditions, so I'll be adding an amplifier. after the splitter, with suffiicent outs for HDTV, VHS, and AVR receiver.
I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I use one of those cheap indoor antennas because I just need live tv for the bedroom. I have cable everywhere else. A simple move to the window gets me 44 channels. (I used to get 33)
One of my flat antennas is actually a channel master is that a good antenna
I live in a large apartment building and found that I can get all the local and even one PBS station from about 70 miles away by using two antennas, one at both sides of the apartment and use an old Radio Shack switch with a remote control to go back and forth. The other improvement is a Channel Master amplifier on these indoor antennas makes a big difference. The other important point is that moving the antenna just a few inches will often uncover the sweet spot. Using two antennas can cause a problem in switching and rescanning with the recent changes in frequencies. They way to handle this is to input those new frequency numbers in instead of rescanning because with two antennas you won't get all. Some lower priced TVs don't have the ability to input channel numbers, but most of the better models have this feature.
This video comes in handy when is the night at my grandma's house
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YOG
Love the channel. May I ask, what is the best time of day to rescan to find new channels, or pick up ones better?
The atmospheric conditions are typically better at night
tell your youngest child to stand next to the TV with his hand on the antenna, that improves the signal!
That's cruel! At least give them a highch air to sit in!
Thank you. Just what I needed.
I bought a flat antenna. Not sure the brand. It's black on one side and white on the other. I put it up high on the wall facing south as most tv stations are located 7 miles from me in that direction. I did buy a RG6 coaxial cable. I get about 75 channels.
Not to detract from your recommended model antennas, I usually do things on the cheap. I bought a regular rabbit ears type antenna, hooked up a line transformer(75 to 300) and a length of coax long enough to reach ceiling from back of tv. Using a thumb tack, I put the antenna in the ceiling and then oriented it towards main transmitters (NW of me @ 65 miles), then programmed the tv to search for channels. Picked up CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox providers plus a couple of independent ones, for a total of about 15 channels...total cost = antenna-- 50 cents at yard sale, 50 cents for short length of coax, 25 cents for box of thumb tacks and 10 cents for transformer, $1.35 and it has worked very well on all tv's when cable company service is interrupted. It can be done, but an outside yagi style will definitely receive more channels...Like your videos, keep them coming.
What is the "this model" square antenna you held up? What model is it? Any square model?
A piece of junk you shouldn't buy.
My friend has the clear stream antenna, is 40 miles away from Huntsville, Alabama and picks up 3 channels, I have the one u don't recommend and pick up 21 channels. I live 25 miles away from Huntsville, Alabama
In Chicago all of the TV antennas are on 875 North Michigan Avenue and the Willis Tower. Easy to spot and even a low-powered Suburban TV stations are located on the Willis Tower doesn't matter if they're in Aurora Illinois Arlington Heights Illinois or whatever there is city of license happens to be. All of the TV towers are in the loop in Chicago.
Unfortunately I have one of those antennas the black one and I do not have a window facing south both my windows in my apartment face North all the TV station antennas in Phoenix come off of South Mountain which is the complete opposite of the way I'm facing and I have apartments behind me I don't get as many channels as I'd like but I get enough I don't get me TV very well at all I used to and now it doesn't come in at all wondering what I could do to improve it without facing where are the signals are coming from
Do you know if it matters what brand of smart tv you buy to get the most channels. I get 157 channels with my Roku TVs with my antenna. Will lg tv get the same amount?
Out of curiosity, I decided to try something I saw on a UA-cam video claiming to get OTA signals using coaxial cable and an AC adapter. You take the coaxial cable and put the solid wire from the cable into the plug-in hole of the AC adapter. Then, you place the plug side of the AC adapter (blade side up) onto a flat surface. When I ran a channel scan on the TV, I came up with 28 channels available. Of those, three were pixellated, so I couldn't use them, but the other 25 were locked in. However, there was one elusive channel I couldn't get (ABC). I took the adapter, and placed it onto a window sill near the TV, and re-did the channel scan. I got the ABC channel when I did this. Crazy as I thought this was, it actually worked.
My older TV picks up more channels than my 2 smart tvs. It's frustrating for sure.
I have tried numerous indoor and indoor/outdoor antennas for my local stations. I average between 41-47 channels, but none are my local PBS stations. I finally had an omnidirectional antenna installed on my roof. Still no PBS. I even brought one of the other antennas over to a friend's house and bam, all of the locales including 4 local PBS stations. Could my problem be with my solar panels on the roof? I'm also using a fire tv recast dvr. Thanks.
Will aluminum foil work on my home made indoor antenna made of coat hangers Tyler and how do I wrap it around the hangers
Thank you for your help and tips everytime i go to ur page i learn something new..
Howdy! 🍆 Antenna Man / My Sister has an Iphone and has to walk out to the porch for reception. I have an Android phone & no reception issues. she's up-to-date with newest Iphones .. still same problems for her. The house has metal/tin/aluminum siding. Are TV antennas affected by sidings too?
I have amassed a whole collection of antennas in my quest to find one that works in my location. Out of the 4 or 5, one works fairly well (particularly in the fall-winter) while the rest are pretty useless. One of the useless antennas? A Mogu, like the one recommended in this video. Though, to be fair, the one that works best is placed between a screen and a pane of glass, so it is almost an outdoor antenna,
One thing that I have found is that many channels, with any antenna I have tried, will scan....and I even get a clear picture, but for no more than 10 minutes.
When I moved into this house last year there was an antenna about 5 feet about the peak of the roof, and a fairly newish Dish on a pole in the ground so the dish was about 5 feet off the ground. I am tempted to replace the outside antenna with a newer model, but fear my only real choice (being 50-60 miles from network affiliates) is the dish.
Thank you for your videos.
I'm sorry to hear that you went to college. I did too and I wouldn't wish that nightmarish experience on anyone.
how about adding an amplifier ? will that help any antenna, indoor and outdoor ? I already cut off my cable and the wife wants me to find an antenna that works well soon !! I've msged you from another video as well. I tried 2 indoor GE antennas that claimed 60 mile range, but couldn't get even 1 channel, even if I put it in front of the window, which faces towards the tower direction.. and then further review of specs on website, I saw it only has 5 db or the ohter one, couldn't find the db specs anywhere... so likely too low db.. would amplifier work and how many db's of boost can you buy for this purpose ?
What do you think about the winegard flatwave amped compared to the Mohu Supreme pro? I bought the first one this week... Have yet to receive it
Both are generic flat antennas and don't do well with VHF channels. I recommend this antenna if you're looking to get the best reception inside: bit.ly/2W92bEB
Finally someone to get truthfull antenna info from!!!!!! Do you have any info on how to isolate led lights from messing with reception?
Never knew that was a thing. Huh
My 25 year old Radio Shack rabbit ears work great. The trick was getting a longer coaxial cable and putting it next to a window.
As always, a great help.
I have the crappy antenna and have only one out of about thirty channels, that is choppy, and I’m moving it around. Why would i need a good one if i have to move it around too?
Sounds like you need a better antenna setup. Consider an antenna recommendation from me at the link below. This can prevent you from spending hundreds of dollars and time wasted on setting up the wrong antenna for your area. antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
Do I have to rescan after every time I move the antenna?
I use a cable splitter and hook 2 cheap indoor antennas together. I get all the channels without having to get up and adjust.
How does that work? I have not seen a spliter that can do that.
thanks
@@omarvasquez6851 It's a coaxial splitter, a common cheap part, Amazon or Walmart, hope it helps you, it works great for me.
www.amazon.com/GE-Amplifiers-Compatible-Connectors-33526/dp/B0054EILOE/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=coaxial+splitter&qid=1587766332&s=electronics&sr=1-3
Thanks for video suggestions. I have a problem and wondered if you had any additional suggestions. My old antenna got NBA, ABC, and CBS and many others but could never get FOX. All the stations are SE of me and 22-24 miles away. I bought another indoor antenna today with 50 mile range and still can't get FOX. I know FOX is on a different frequency VHF vs UHF for the others (but antenna says VHF/UHF). I have moved antenna and never can seem to get FOX to come in at all. Any suggestions
You should never buy an antenna based on the range as there is nothing to back those numbers in most times they mean nothing anyway. If you would like me to take a look at your situation to figure out how to get Fox visit the link below.
www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
I'm using an antenna to get a local chanel due to negotiation. I paid 99.00, and wonder if that is an adequate antennna. I had to move it today, but it has been fine prior to that. I Wii try to pd a wire outside the window.
My Clearstream is mounted on a mast with a pedestal. I took off the oscillating fan unused for years. The pedestal is elevated. I found an old tv signal amp. It gives more bars now. The reflector grid matters. The grid goes behind not before the signal. During odd weather do a channel scan. I've got skips from Okla City, Tulsa, Lexington Nebr. Most common, Wichita. 110 miles away. I'm 67550, Larned KS.
No whay!! OMG I'm in GB! So you get more channels than just KSN? On a regular basis? Good 4U. Weird weather channel scan is my favorite trick too. Second fave is xanax, way more reliable.
@@amibowman7833 I'm in Larned. Have to aim at Hoisingon to get ABC and Fox. No CBS.
Suppose to can get your antenna near a window?
I used a variety of commercial/home made indoor antennas, but now use my old Rabbit Ears. More wife friendly too. Given the Crap stuff, mainly 90% Commercials viewable now, see no need to use my Outdoor Old School Antenna/Rotor Combo !
The tip and link about the federal law overriding home owners association (HOA) restrictions on outdoor antennas is most prescient. HOA's have become very powerful with much of their authority because local and state governments simply don't have very clear laws or guidelines on their governing and operations. It's reassuring to know there are federal laws to push back on some HOA rules and dictates - especially on an issue as important as electronic communication.
i have some kind of mohu and I get a good amount of channels its better than nothing. I live in an apartment and I don't think I can put an outside antenna.
Hi,what can I used for basement?
I have the first model .... works perfect for me, its these high dollar ones that don't work
Better to place a antenna on a wall in direct line of a tower or a window facing the side of a tower? I always thought window was better even if not a direct line to the tower?
It's always good to try both
Is there a logic to how to position the bunny ears in relation to weak signals? Put another way, does the shape of the V in relation to the signal direction matter? Also, how long do they need to be? Fully extended or does it matter?
Sometimes the V has to be adjusted. There's no true way to tell without trial and error but the best way to find out is to use a signal meter. See video below. ua-cam.com/video/1_Cy08x5qeY/v-deo.html
Hey Antenna Man, I can get really good antenna reception for months, then suddenly I can get almost no channels in a few days the channels come back & I haven’t changed anything, why does this happen?
I live in an apartment complex with no window facing all of the major stations in my area. I got a Clearstream 2-Max, and have managed to find a spot indoors where I can pick up all the major stations. Unfortunately two high-VHF stations are often pixelated though. All the major stations are only about 10 miles from me so I’m assuming building materials and whatnot are the reason.
Would a pre-amp (or anything else) help with these VHF channels?
The cable length is about 50 feet since the best spot is in another room. I’d actually like the other UHF stations to be a bit stronger as well (my tv signal meter has them all around 55) to give some breathing room for any weather or other interference that might come up in the future.
Yes you can try a preamp. If not sign up for an antenna consultation at the link below.
antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
Any suggestions for receiving a signal about 120 degrees away from the main channels? Can I have two indoor antenas joined by a splitter?
You have to get signal combiner for that. A regular cable splitter will ruin the incoming signal because they will interfere instead of combine. Thats if you use a splitter. Instead grab a combiner instead this can help you. 😁👍
For the most part you do not want to combine two antennas because you will get multipath interference that can kill some channels. It's better to just get one good antenna and pointed at the week or station even if they are 120 degrees apart it still should be able to get the stronger station from the back. You can learn more about this below. ua-cam.com/video/ToeZWV5ifjA/v-deo.html
Good video ~ you forgot to mention that adding an amplifier to boost the signal will help as well.
That's true unless you have extremely strong stations very nearby. I had an amplifier from my old house which was in a more rural location. Here, only five miles or so from the WUNC-TV tower, it overloads. I actually lost channels when I tried to use it. With just the Clearstream 2Max I'm pulling in 66 channels from my market and the adjacent market to my west.
John, that is more of a hit & miss item depending on your location and the company who makes it. It has been my experience where the difference was minimum at best (might clear up a station or two, but also hurt some of the fringe stations).
Yeah, if you're using an indoor antenna with a relatively short length of cable an amplifier probably wont do much (and might make reception worse due to overload if you're close to the tower). They're more helpful for long cable runs and/or if there are splitters down the line.
That said, if you have an older TV with an insensitive tuner, an amp might help.
You made me laugh with that 1st antenna I had that before. I got rid of it. Thanks for this info I needed it
How can you put it even close to your windows when your TV isn't next to a window and the antenna cord is only so long?
My RV is under a metal roofed cover. Placing the flat indoor antenna near a window, horizontal with the floor works best. Signals are likely bouncing off the metal cover...?
Yes RF waves struggle around metal shelters or structures. Best example is the car radio dropping in and out as you pass an obstruction. 😁👍 You probably might have to get an outdoor antenna.
I have an old antenna from yesteryear on my chimney but don't know how to hook up whatever the appropriate wires are to my TV. Any help?
When you say outdoor antenna, can I use the same one you have linked here but just outside?
Also, what if I can only put an outdoor antenna on the first floor? (I can’t but it on the roof), will this improve much from just putting one either on the outside or inside of my window?
You can use an indoor antenna outside but they might not hold up to the element over several years.
About your speech 3:30
I note that I can get some TV stations that I lose their signals when I hold the anttena far away from the window and also higher then the height that I got the signals !
Does the window ensure with receiving?
Does the tuner in your TV make much of a difference?
we have a vizio we got in 2006 and it will only pick up 1 vhf station the same antenna with our newer magnavox will get that station and one uhf sometimes 2 am going to hook up a digital conveter i have laying around since the conversion to see what it does
With my Samsung TVs, one pulled in about 18 (2011 year model) channels while the second one pulled in about 24-25 channels (2014 year model). Then I purchased HD Homerun Duo and HD Homerun Extend ethernet network tuners, both of those pulled in 38 channels. So the HD Homerun performed significantly better than the tuners built into the TVs. I have a Tablo Dual-lite tuner/DVR that I haven't unboxed yet and I am very curious to see how well it does. So yes, from my experience the tuners built into the TVs aren't the best, even from name brands like Samsung.
I live in apartment and installed my flat panel taped to window on the outside. Got all my key channels on my old Visio tv. Then I got a friends much newer Samsung tv and with exact same antenna configuration I am only getting a couple of channels. It must be the tuner inside. V surprising that a better tv Samsung would be so much worse than Visio. I will try getting a tuner now
I live in a trailer. The black one is what I have. It's working better facing away from Chicago. Have no reason why, but it does.
Reflection of the signal
I’m confused. The antenna has to be plugged into the TV, right? My TV is nowhere near a window or outer wall. So how can I position the antenna near a window or outer wall? No way to hide the chord as it would have to cross in front of a fireplace. What am I missing?
You can use a wireless tuner a like a Tablo. bit.ly/3sM4mwh
Use Reynolds Wrap tin foil and some wire coat hangers to make your own custom antenna. When I was young, the only way to get tv reception was via an antenna. We had no cable tv back then so rabbit ears and a bow tie antenna were the only methods for indoor use. But, if you get creative, you can make your own with the aforementioned materials.
Will this work in a brick room with no windows?
Will these recommended antennas work to stop airplane interference? I live 10 minutes from an airport and the planes come in and mess up the signal. Other than that I get great reception. Thanks.
If you have interference from airplanes you need a decent directional antenna model usually an outdoor one. If you'd like me to take a look into your situation and make a recommendation visit the link below: www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
is it weird that not pointing my directional antenna directly at the tower, I get better reception?
Fm radio antenna from radio shack works great , works better than any TV antenna, hook it up hold it up move around until you get a signal tape it on the wall
Bought one from 5 and below. Works better than the a 40 dollar one from target and this one is very small and stick to any surface
I live in a house that has aluminum siding. Have a window antenna. Not the one you describe as bad. I find great reception in the winter and terrible in the summer.
The same goes for when I listen to short wave radio.
Do indeed a amplifier with indoor antenna?
What works for me is a piece of conduit pipe with the style of rabbit ears that use to snap on the back of the set, insert it in the pipe, pull the ears out parallel to the ground I live about 25 miles from the Dallas Transmitters with great reception on all stations
My indoor antenna cannot get METV, the local ABC affiliate and their subchannels, some PBS stations. All the antennas are in the same antenna farm 13 miles away.
Even though they're from the same antenna farm each channel broadcasts on a different antenna, different frequency, with different power output. This is why you may get one channel but not all of them when using a cheap junk antenna. Consider an antenna recommendation from me at the link below. This can prevent you from spending hundreds of dollars and time wasted on setting up the wrong antenna for your area. antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
What can I do to increase antenna strength. Someone used a two way splitter and that decreased my signal and I can't v get channels when I scan.
I got rid of the splitter
Replace the splitter with the powered splitter below:
www.channelmaster.com/collections/antenna-amplifiers/products/ultra-mini-2-tv-antenna-amplifier-cm-3412?rfsn=6279509.d2c216
If you till have problems you may need a better antenna setup. Consider an antenna recommendation from me at the link below. This can prevent you from spending hundreds of dollars and time wasted on setting up the wrong antenna for your area. antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html