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I'm not sure this is worth an entire video, but what is the difference between RG6 and RG-6U cables? I've gone down this internet rabbit hole but was never satisfied with any explanation because of the conflictions.
I hate to tell this guy but his videos are not cool in any way and they're not entertaining neither I'm sure they've got lots of use for information however but you're not cool well I guess if you think lots of useful information is cool but in the traditional sense of like cool 😎
It's funny (coincidence wise) that you sent this video today. My employer cancelled satellite service for our office months ago. Coworkers were complaining about no tv so I went out and bought a Clearstream Eclipse, as our office is located in an area with strong signal reception (Toronto area). The office has a huge bay window, and is located on the first floor. I wasn't expecting miracles but the results were less than stellar. I moved the antenna while watching the signal meter on the tv. Best results were with the antenna placed on a cinder block wall, picked up 35 stations from Toronto (35 miles west) and Western New York (towers are 85 miles south of my office location ). Needless to say I was very surprised. Just shows that there is a sweet spot in every area, just have to use common sense to find it. Thanks for your efforts.
I just wanted to say that my wife and I cut the cord about 3 months ago. I have used your channel to learn so much. The money we were spending on our cable bill every month has paid for the antennas preamps and numerous other things. Keep up the good work I enjoy your channel you have a no-nonsense approach that appeals to people like me.
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@@AntennaMan I have a Sharp TV that the indoor antenna quit working in the middle of a show. I walked through the troubleshooting steps with Sharp customer support and their final suggestion was to have it serviced, on my dime, which is not a smart way to go. I have swapped out the antenna with others that I know are functioning and the determination is that it is the ‘board’ that it plugs into has failed. The TV works fine with a ROKU box - just the antenna outlet has stopped functioning. Any suggestions, tips, tricks or options? Thanks, Bonnie
Hi Tyler! I bought an Antennas Direct V Max antenna about a week ago. I mounted it about 20 feet on RCA TV pole and a bracket mount on the side of my house. I live about 50 miles from the farthest station. I just want to thank you for reviewing this antenna. It is working like a champ! 67 channels came in. All of the major networks are clean signals. I ended up deleting a bunch of the religious channels we will never watch. But your recommendation on antennas is how I chose the antenna. Thanks again Tyler! I'll be a regular to your videos.
I had youtube TV but was tired of paying 70 dollars a month for it. We have gone to Pluto TV on the Roku and our antenna. One week and no complaints from my wife and kids!
I bought an antenna you recommended ( the one shaped like an 8 with a line through it) , used the website you recommended and a compass to aim it , threw away my junky old "amplifier" and used a 6 ft piece of quality cable to hook it up . The tv sits next to the window with the antenna just outside. Over a dozen channels with excellent reception. Thanks for your help
Tyler is the real deal. After 2 years trying various antennas, amplifiers, etc., I finally paid his small fee to get a personalized recommendation. Best money I've spent. Bought the right antenna, pointed in the right direction, and problem solved. I live in a dense, forested area 40 miles from the stations. I now get 90% signal in all the majors and 20 automakers channels versus before. Can't recommend him highly enough.
I took your advice and moved my pre-amp to the upstream side of my first splitter. The change was immediately getting 68 channels instead of 20. Thanks Tyler
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO HELP MANY OF US. THIS INFO IS SO HELPFUL TO SOMEONE LIKE ME WHO IS ON A BUDGET. THE DIY. INFO IS A GOLD MINE TO ME. HAVE A GREAT DAY. AND AGAIN THANK YOU FOR THE HELP.
I just purchased a Clearstrem Max V and experimenting I live in Batavia Ohio 25 miles out of Cincinnati Ohio I first hung it on the wall and got 31 channels the same when modified a wooden coat rack and hung it on it but tonight I moved it down 4-6 ft and at first 64 channels including three from Dayton but lost them rescanned them again and got 54 it seems to be doing better when moved down the original spot ..I watch you videos all the time and enjoy them as a kid I'd help my dad with putting up Antennas on our house when growing up back in Georgetown Ohio so I had some experience doing this at the time when 300 ohm flat wire was used and used a signal booster from Radio Shack it tougher then 75 ohm is much better .
Thanks for the video, Tyler, always enjoy them. I have been a HAM for over 30 years and specialized in homebuilt antennas...many failures and a few successes...the learning process. I have a Winegard 9 element Yagi that has one VHF element and the rest are tuned for UHF. This antenna has been on the mast for over 10 years now and has given me excellent service. A majority of transmitters in my area are about 40-50 miles away and some are even closer. You are spot on about your assessments, you get my thumbs up on every episode. Thanks for the fine work and effort and sharing in helping those who don't know. 73 OM
Tyler, you do a great job of demystifying TV antennas, a seemingly simple subject that few people have any knowledge of how it works and the science behind it…..carry on!
pointing the antenna, I have watched dozens of your videos. The least expensive signal power meter I would recommend is the Mediasonic Homeworx DTV Box. Your review of this DTV box show this feature and the other recording functions. I am halfway betwix Hartford CT and NY, NY. Using a Televes DATBOSS LR Long-Range UHF Antenna (149783) with a rotator I could also add channels individually from both markets. Insights from your videos provided a wide scope of information. THANKYOU TYLER. .
That's Awesome! Got the same setup. That 149783 is hard to get sometimes. I got mine from Ness Electronics when it was only $130. I'm in California. In the summer I get KTLA ch. 35 from Coronado. With the rotator I can get all the broadcasts from Mexico too. I use the Homeworx Tuner with a separate VHF deep fringe antenna though, the Stellar Labs 30-2476. I get Three additional VHF High channels pretty reliably as well with that. (Love watching live coverage of police pursuits through the streets of Los Angeles. It is the best!) When I cut the cord I was just looking for something so get my local stations, which I easily achieved with a small directional antenna. Then the antenna enthusiast bug bit me. The next thing you know over the next year or so I purchased 5-6 different antennas to see what other broadcast stations I could get; a little bit of a waste I suppose. But I can always sell or donate them. Anyways at least they weren't junk antenna thanks to Tyler!
@@villumschroeder1255 I am located about 500 ft lower than a hill top between most of the Hartford stations. CBS ch3 RF 36 was always a prior problem. Now it is fine and I can get CBS 2 NY,NY RF22 also. I also paid 129, I think using Ness via amazon. It is now up to 149 to 159. Also in both markets, the only RF VHF Channel is RF 10 channel 8 in New Haven.
Tyler, another great video. You are absolutely correct, I always chuckle driving down the street when I see a TV antenna that is pointed backwards. For the average homeowner, the problem is that the sidelobe rejection on most TV antennas is good, but the front-to-back ratio is much worse. In other words, it's easy to see when you are pointed 90 degrees away from the TV station, but it's actually more difficult to see when you are pointed 180 degrees away from the station. Your suggestion for a signal meter would fix this, but few homeowners will buy one, and looking on a map of the TV transmitter sites should make it obvious.
Oh yes! As one who has only ever used antennas, I have made my fair share of mistakes over the years, especially during the unforgiving ATSC 1.0 era. Through trial and error, I eventually corrected most mistakes. Eventually I discovered your channel, and got verification for what I have done correctly, and got tips for the mistakes I was still making. Now I consistently get every channel in my area, unless the antenna gets shifted by strong winds, then I just have to point it in the proper direction again.
This last point... I live in Poland (near to Czech border), nearest broadcast tower is almost 30 kilometers away from me (there are trees, high buildings and many more obstacles like this). And guess what? I'm using DIY antenna made of cans. Yes, cans, I really mean it. Because of it's quality I'm using it as indoor antenna and... It works perfect. Sometimes you don't need an antenna from Amazon, sometimes you can make one yourself 😂
@@STONE69_ right now reception isn't that bad, it's pretty great, although I'll think about that. I'm getting something around 37 channels, which is everything on OTA tv in my area (Głubczyce city), but as I said before - I'll think about that. Thanks for the idea!
I watch your videos often and one thing you rarely mention that I was expecting to see mentioned here is GROUNDING! The reflector on an outdoor directional antenna must be properly grounded for best results. Same thing for RG6 you'll get much less loss if the shielding is properly grounded near the antenna or preamp. Great video as always you da man
I found that if I properly ground the mast and also the coax cable with a grounding block, then add a powered amplifier plugged into the wall outlet it will not work. Since the house ground is where I also attach the mast and grounding block wires (heavy gauge solid copper) outside it causes a short or something. I probably need a dedicated ground separate from the house ground. It was over a year ago and honestly I don't see a need since my reception is excellent without a grounding. Lightning is very rare here . Plus I would just unplug everything. Problem averted.
Dude! Your channel saved me a lot of money… did not even know this was possible! I RALLY APPRECIATE THIS! Absolutely love that I can get TV without paying sling… it’s a game changer! I put a good antenna up in my attic and I get about 50 channels in the Philadelphia area… I’m in NJ. Peace!
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I unknowingly pointed the largest fins on the antenna towards the towers. Kind of like resembling the shape of an arrow. Reception was bad. I eventually discovered the smaller fins should point towards the broadcast towers. I rotated the antenna 180 degrees and reception drastically improved.
Yeah, the "width" of many antennas gets "pointed" to the towers. That doesn't necessarily come across well. That's why VHF elements are referred to as wider, not longer.
Hypothetically, think of an infinite element antenna where the smallest element is only 1 inch. From a distance, it would look like an arrow and you point the antenna toward TV station antennas.
Somehow I figured it out in the 1970s, because all the neighborhood antennas were pointed at Needham, and I knew where that was.. My workplace had a radio amateur handbook that I perused. I've been away from both places for decades, but generally I remember the important stuff.
@@stevejohnson1321 There are several TV antennas in Needham, MA. I’m old enough to remember pointing our antenna toward Needham in the 1960s. My gigantic ham radio antenna was on a rotator to reach Japan and Europe.
Great video, Tyler. Extremely helpful and free! Excellent. Perhaps also mention loose connections? One loose coaxial cable connection somewhere in the line(s) and your reception will go bad. Just a suggestion for someone who might have missed this simple step.
I avoided these mistakes by watching your videos. Just finished cutting the cord with Tablo, Channel Master signal amp, Antenna Direct CS-2V, and your suggested cable (40'). At 40 miles out from Chicago's broadcast towers, I get ALL channels with full signals! Thank you for your help!
Yup yup. The-in line Tuner/Recorder/WiFi capable box is the part that makes OTA shine. I was looking towards Tablo but in the end opted for the Sling Air TV Anywhere (note: this is not the same as their Air TV streaming stick). Offered at about $80 if you prepay for 3months of Sling streaming (which I was considering anyway to depart from Spectrum TV services). Excellent tuner, 4 simultaneous channels for viewing or recording. Small hard drive pre installed & no extra fees to send signal to phone or provide guide descriptions. Easy install. It may not be as robust as a Tablo but is working well for my setup. Every step from acquiring the right antenna to selecting the OTA DVR was guided by the Antenna Man videos.
I bought a CM-2018 because of you I picked up 27 channels last night. I need to buy a better mast. I’m using my old Direct TV mast set-up, and I don’t think it’s up high enough on the roof. It was difficult to get that u-bolt around that stand as well.
2:07 I can confirm this is true b/c at a house I used to live at near Huntsville, AL, if the atmospheric conditions were good, I was able to pick up the Birmingham, AL channels with a flat multidirectional antenna (Mohu Supreme Pro w/ preamp). It would only work when the flat side was pointed towards Birmingham. When I turned the antenna 90°, the stations went away.
I use an outdoor magmount omnidirectional TV antenna that goes on a metal roof and I found that if you put the excess length of cable indoors to the digital DVB-T/DVB-T2 television set / PVR / set top box etc, the excessive length can attenuate the signal on some digital terrestrial TV multiplexes causing frequent squeaking and breaking-up plus pixelation. However if you put it outdoors and neatly cable clip the excessive length, the reception along the excess length of cable is maximised and signal strength / quality is improved on all transmitted UK DVB-T / DVB-T2 multiplexes. Don't forget to waterproof gromet the hole where the cable comes in using a rubber cable gromet.
I've seen a few of your videos and can now see that we do almost everything wrong. We have a Mohu indoor antenna and are not happy with the results. We've tried other indoor antennas but without much better results. We live in a townhouse, so it has to be an indoor antenna. The lay-out of our place is such that we are limited in how far away from the TV the antenna can be set up. These are bad limitations, so I don't think the advice is applicable in our situation beyond the improving the quality of the co-axial cable. That is good information, so thank you!
I like about 30 miles from broadcast towers. After watching you review, I decided to go with the Antennas Direct ClearStream Flex Amplified Indoor TV Antenna. Including the side channels, I'm getting great reception from about 30 channels after mounting it on a suction cup in a window that sorta faces the towers. Thanks!
I am in a rural market , and fortunately had a career in CATV and understand very well about loss. The higher the frequency over a given length of Coaxal cable the greater the loss. Splitters are 3.5 db per port step. A 2 way split is 3.5 down and a 4 way split is 7db down so on and so on. I recommend a good preamp and amplifiers as needed due to loss in cable and splits.
Antenna man love your videos and expertise on everything!! I live outside of the city limits in Mountain Home Arkansas and I have a cheap indoor flat antenna in my window where I get the best reception. I get 20 channels on a good day and was wondering what the best outdoor antenna I should purchase for my maximum availability on channels?
@@Peersoncasteell Thank you very much on your info!! I figured I would look into a higher end channel master outdoor antenna and a amplifier if needed and mount the antenna to my chimney that's about 30feet from the ground. Any recommendations on outdoor antennas?
@@richardlambert578 that idea sounds good to me depending on what stations you want to get I would look into a multi directional the one that you should avoid is the one with the roader turns it it’s all over Amazon under different company names it quit on me within a month it has two elements on the back and five on the Front that are smaller But anyway with long range antennas you might get Springfield if you point at the north jonesboro to the east harison to the west antenna man has done a video I think on a long range also use rabbit ears. Info click the signal search map if you type in your location hit the search button then move the push pin to center of the map view button set your miles at 70 then the go button this should tell you what you can get
I have a flat antenna set up in the attic and used DirecTVs coaxial cable already set up through out the rooms. I have only 2 tvs set up to the same antenna with a 3 way splitter with an amp. I get all the major tv networks with no interference. I think only 2 channels lose signal once in a while though...
I'm in an area where the big 4 channels span 61* and the PBS channel adds another 48*, so to get all it is a 109* degrees receive width. I have one of the sideways figure 8 antennas and it works fine. My neighbor wanted the most powerful antenna he could get, (very directional). After he installed it, and I saw it, I told him he had it backwards, he said that was best. It was too directional to get all our stations, so he has it backwards because it has a wider receive pattern that way.
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One thing Tyler didn’t mention specifically in this video, but I did learn from another video of his is that many markets (especially larger ones) have an “antenna farm”. A location where MOST of the TV stations set their antennas. So by finding (using the websites he recommends) where these stations are grouped (the antenna farm) and aiming your antenna there, you should be able to pick up most of the stations available in your area (not just the big 4 networks).
Hi antenna man , thanks for all the great videos , what is this antenna I’ve been hearing so much about , the nova wave antenna , supposedly they are selling at a rapid rate and make unbelievable claims , could you please look into this ? Thank you
@@AntennaMan yes I knew that but their advertising made me question enough that I asked you a silly question , but it is proof of a comment I left you some months ago , that your channel is very needed , if not for you , many people would buy equipment that they shouldn’t , there are so many false claims out there and the people who write the advertisements do a very good job of influencing consumers to buy their crap , thank you for replying and for your great information , you’re helping so many people
Been doing tv antenna installs on the side for almost 30 years for a side job ....one of the biggest errors I personally see a lot is folks use a splitter eiither out side or in the basement ware the cable comes in to the house and they use a cheap splitter non power pass and even with a good amp like wineguard lna 200 near the antenna and the little power white cord connection often find close to there tv or sometimes in the basement before the splitter ... problem is often the splitter is no power pass cheap cable tv one and the power can't get up to the amp by the tv antenna up on the roof defeating the reason having a amp in the first place and I change out the cheap one with a simple 6$ one from Lowe's which is power pass and boom lots of station cones in they never had before sad that and often I find tv antenna install done and not either grounded or crappy grounding a future lighting strike to possibly burn there home down
I just got a 4K antenna so I am good. All jokes aside, these are great tips. I do loose reception as there are some giant trees between my antenna and the TV towers. I would need to raise the antenna some 80 ft. or cut those trees down, my neighbors would not like the latter though.
Ya'll need to listen to Steve Martin's old album talking about his Google-phonic "Stereo" (highest number before Infinity) with a Moon-rock Needle. . . LOL
I found a YT channel that provided a way to have a 2 antenna setup. It allows to have one antenna to be pointed for best reception in one direction and 2nd pointed in different direction to get otherwise unavailable broadcasting stations. To do this....have 2 identical antennas. Use a splitter in reverse mode...connect each antenna to (2 output splitter) to each of the outputs that normally were to TV. The splitter must be up near the 2 antennas on pole...use *identical length* short cables (~3 ft) connection to splitter. The normally antenna input side of the splitter now becomes output down to the TV. I've been using this setup for approximately 6 years now...has been working fine. You can test to see if other TV stations are available by aiming single antenna setup in different directions first before deciding to try dual antennas. 😁👍 Dual TV antenna how to: ua-cam.com/video/PJaffNvOjho/v-deo.html
Can you please point me im the direction of the video you did on the small antenna im the background sitting on the tv behind you?? This is the one that I have and that cable is connected so I can't change the cable and I'm wondering if that's why I don't get any of my major networks when I scan my TV and only a few of the other channels in my area and sometimes I scan and I have 17 channels and sometimes I scan Riley 5:30 and then their foreign language channels so they're not channels I would watch thank you
I actually deleted that video because it didn't receive many views. The rabbit ears on the back of the TV is just a cheap dollar store model. It doesn't really work well.
@@AntennaMan sorry, I just saw this comment. this is the one I have and I get 24 channels that includes sub channels but not abc cbs pbs or some of the other major channels and their subchannels in my area
Hi ya, Brad...funny you should mention that. In my computer/radio room my tv is hooked up to an outside antenna. My wife prefers family cable programs so we had ATT connect us up. I asked the technician if he would go up on the roof and rotate my antenna for me...he just looked at me like a deer in the headlights, I laughed and told him I was just kidding...heheheh...oh, me so bad...
you are very helpful... Cutting the cord after a 5th cable $$ hike in three years. I want to do this right the first time and your videos really help Liked & Subbed... Thanks
I have the Channel Master flat antenna that you recommended, and it is the best of all that I tried. It cost more, but it was worth the cost. Luckily, the one window I have to put it in is the one that faces most of the towers and I don't live that far from the towers.
Thanks for reminding me why I need to shut up and say nothing about how to put together and set up an antenna. I bore and confuse many and I don't like to be criticized about my work. It's their loss if it still doesn't work.
The one station I'd really like to watch is our NBC affiliate in Nashville in order to watch the Olympics. Our local NBC station is VHF, where all the other major networks in our area work on UHF and we can get them very well with a basic flat antenna (amplified). We've tried amplified antennas, non amplified antennas, paper back book shaped antennas and rabbit ears and tried them in every possible position and direction. No good signal with any of those for the NBC station that should have a strong enough signal as we live in the same metropolitan area. Going to an outdoor antenna is not practical. Suggestions? Oh, and turning off the amplifier on this flat antenna kills many of our other stations and we still can't see the VHF NBC station. Thanks for the video!
RG 6 Quad shielded coax cable is for in-wall installation. The quad shielding makes the cable way too stilf for living spaces use often causing the coax ends to loosen or even pull out. Use regular RG 6 instead. It is very capable for short runs at providing a good signal protection, while being much more flexible and harder to destroy with your vacuum cleaner in your living spaces.
Hey tyler, going back to your video about the HDMI to coax adapter and booster you recommended, I'm not sure if it was something I did and/or the converter and/or the booster, but, I notice that the signal output range is horrible. My grandfather's friend and I set up a antenna setup back in late 2016/2017 (before I knew about your channel, I think I didn't know about your channel until about a good 8 or maybe 9 months ago), and I tried doing a direct connection, and even then, the signal was pretty poor.
Thank you Melvin I appreciate you and everything you have done. I had a problem with someone getting my package and wiped it or added malware I don't know . I got the box had to set it up and it never worked right and the cable company shut me down a few times . Melvin remoted in and tried to fix it but seen there was more to it no questions asked and said hey send me that back and I will wipe it and go thru it put all the things that should be there. I was so impressed I got the 3 yr plan that covers anything to the box it is the lest I could do. You are the MAN the TV Guy and when I did watch something when it worked it BLOW my mind thing that are in the theater that came out 2 day ago like magic Mikes last dance the best 4k video 5 stars. Miracle Box cut the cable
I just moved outside Charlotte NC, and I was hurried to setup so I got cheap RCA antennas. They get me 50 channels if I put them near the windows. It might help that it's closer to transmitters here. I'd like a more sophisticated antenna, but I'm not sure what I can do with my HOA.
Can a signal be too strong? I have a clearstream 2V outside antenna setup. I have it pointed directly at a station that is 14mi away and broadcasts two UHF channels for major networks (Fox & CBS). A lot of time the channel will break up. This is the only channels I have trouble with. I can pick up a channel that broadcasts 47 miles away and 50deg off center of the antenna direction with no problem. I have been blaming the broadcast channel of trying to force us to go back to cable to watch football games because it is always worse on Sunday. Thank you for your channel. I have been following it since I cut the cord and you have given me some good advice. When I hear someone talk about getting rid of cable I recommend they subscribe to your channel and watch your past videos.
It could be a number of things - multipath interference or LTE interference. The best thing to do is use a signal meter to see if you can find a better spot for the antenna. See video below. ua-cam.com/video/1_Cy08x5qeY/v-deo.html
Have you ever used a Philips LTE Filter for TV Antenna, 4G 5G LTE Signal to Reduce Interference and Pixilation? It filters out digital noise, I believe.
Maybe I missed it, but a mistake I've seen when mounting the antenna, is where the "front" (elements) and the "back" (reflector) are reversed. So it's pointed in the opposite direction.
Yes, I did that, drove the ChannelMaster tech support tech crazy until I figured it out. Went back and read the directions, and the instructions were very clear, I just completely missed it.
The main idea is to not buy the ones that have typically are called “HD antennas” online and have those thin cables that he showed in this video. Antennas like the Clearstream Eclipse are a more reputable brand and those antennas let you connect your own coaxial cable to the antenna so you are able to use an RG6 or RG11 cable with dual or quad shielding.
My biggest mistake was pointing the antenna towards a nearby main street with large trucks. I found pointing the antenna at a cellphone tower with an LTE filter is the best choice I have after I threw a cord on the roof and plugged a 12v TV with a signal indicator. I also had to put in an FM trap to block powerful Clearnet transmitters with 6 FM stations about half a mile away, that wasn't a mistake just something I didn't know about. I think it would be a good idea to put FM transmitter locations on the online antenna pointing guides.
I live in town but some of the major stations are 20 miles away and 50. The house is old and had been stuccoed and remodeled and stuccoed again for a second time with wire mesh. It's like a faraday cage around the sides of the house and between the new added-on parts. On the roof was the only choice to get those stations.
@@troytaylor1913 My house built last year is essentially wrapped in aluminium foil. I was happy to find that an attic antenna works for me. My garage stereo is another matter. It struggles with even local FM stations-That good ol' Faraday cage effect. I'm going to have to add an FM antenna in the attic for it.
@@hughbrackett343 I found 1950s nuke prepper stuff behind the counter. The guy that remodeled the house I think was turning it into a Faraday Cage but he died in the "60s. The attic has copper cables and double layers of wire on the stucco. I can't even get wifi through the wall. LOL He was a wood shop schoolteacher.
The teacher did a good job. I gave up on using wifi and ran wire to everything. Everything gets weak and only has one or two bars. One side of the cage leaks some it's less protected and I get a wifi signal about 2 houses down.
The Yagi antenna is working very good. I shortened all the cables and replaced them with a solid copper core. It's about 3 feet above the roof line in the back so it's not very noticeable. I can drive by and not notice it. I got the coax going into a drop amp then 3 TV sets. Getting a good signal in the green from the transmitter 30 miles away. Channel 31. I tried it without but I put the FM trap and the LTE filter back on, it is noisy here. The main Clearchannel FM transmitter with about 5 FM stations is about 2 blocks away. Since over-the-air will become more interactive I got wires pulled for an Internet connection going to each TV set.
Tyler, I am very happy with your antenna recommendation. I have a Data BossMix LR Ref. 149884 (Ant-149831 + PSU-550104+Y). I am having a receiving CH 9 Syracuse NY any idea how to make this work better ?
Our antenna was serving us well for many years…but has started glitching..pretty regular..so was wondering if the antenna is dirty….it has flat blades on it…if that wld cause glitching…thank you for any help u can advise
I have seen antennas on roofs pointed the wrong way, the reflector pointed like an arrow toward the transmitters. That could work if the signal is strong enough and the front-to-back ratio of the antenna is not too good.
Hey @Antenna Man. Great content as always. Might I make one request for a future episode? I have been championing cutting the cord with several of my coworkers. Over the past couple of years, I have convinced at least 8 or 9 of them to make the switch and they too are loving it. However, most of them ask me why it is that many of their high def channels list 1080i and not 1080p. I've done a pretty good job at explaining the difference to them, but it might be a good idea for you to cover that topic as well since you have a much broader audience. Here in the Houston, Texas area, our major networks broadcast via 1080i. The exception is our local ABC affiliate who broadcasts at 720p. Ultimately, it all looks great to me because my TV both de-interlaces the video and up-scales the 720p channels just fine.
Unfortunately this kind of video is too technical for the average person to understand or care about. I no longer make technical videos because they preform poorly compared to other video topics.
I have the televe preamp as was suggested and the Clearstream 2v mounted outside. I live 35 minutes from Grand Rapids zmi. Still can’t get all the channels.
I'ma a truck driver and don't need cable...My question is, my driver managers don't seem to have good reception. Would whipping them with some good RG-6 help with their reception?..
Curious if you have done any reviews or recommendations on TV antennas for a boat... where a directional (let alone not aerodynamic) antenna isn't practical?
The reason a thicker cable is better, especially if the antenna is a long distance from the TV is that coaxial cable is very lossy at vhf/uhf frequencies and the thicker cables tend to be less lossy.
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I'm not sure this is worth an entire video, but what is the difference between RG6 and RG-6U cables? I've gone down this internet rabbit hole but was never satisfied with any explanation because of the conflictions.
I hate to tell this guy but his videos are not cool in any way and they're not entertaining neither I'm sure they've got lots of use for information however but you're not cool well I guess if you think lots of useful information is cool but in the traditional sense of like cool 😎
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It's funny (coincidence wise) that you sent this video today. My employer cancelled satellite service for our office months ago. Coworkers were complaining about no tv so I went out and bought a Clearstream Eclipse, as our office is located in an area with strong signal reception (Toronto area). The office has a huge bay window, and is located on the first floor. I wasn't expecting miracles but the results were less than stellar. I moved the antenna while watching the signal meter on the tv. Best results were with the antenna placed on a cinder block wall, picked up 35 stations from Toronto (35 miles west) and Western New York (towers are 85 miles south of my office location ). Needless to say I was very surprised. Just shows that there is a sweet spot in every area, just have to use common sense to find it. Thanks for your efforts.
So you should be getting 6 months of free coffee and donuts from your coworkers now. 😉👍🏻
I just wanted to say that my wife and I cut the cord about 3 months ago. I have used your channel to learn so much. The money we were spending on our cable bill every month has paid for the antennas preamps and numerous other things. Keep up the good work I enjoy your channel you have a no-nonsense approach that appeals to people like me.
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I have a Sharp TV that the indoor antenna quit working in the middle of a show. I walked through the troubleshooting steps with Sharp customer support and their final suggestion was to have it serviced, on my dime, which is not a smart way to go. I have swapped out the antenna with others that I know are functioning and the determination is that it is the ‘board’ that it plugs into has failed. The TV works fine with a ROKU box - just the antenna outlet has stopped functioning. Any suggestions, tips, tricks or options?
Thanks,
Bonnie
Hi Tyler! I bought an Antennas Direct V Max antenna about a week ago. I mounted it about 20 feet on RCA TV pole and a bracket mount on the side of my house. I live about 50 miles from the farthest station. I just want to thank you for reviewing this antenna. It is working like a champ! 67 channels came in. All of the major networks are clean signals. I ended up deleting a bunch of the religious channels we will never watch. But your recommendation on antennas is how I chose the antenna. Thanks again Tyler! I'll be a regular to your videos.
I had youtube TV but was tired of paying 70 dollars a month for it. We have gone to Pluto TV on the Roku and our antenna. One week and no complaints from my wife and kids!
I bought an antenna you recommended ( the one shaped like an 8 with a line through it) , used the website you recommended and a compass to aim it , threw away my junky old "amplifier" and used a 6 ft piece of quality cable to hook it up . The tv sits next to the window with the antenna just outside. Over a dozen channels with excellent reception. Thanks for your help
Thanks for sharing your results!
Tyler is the real deal. After 2 years trying various antennas, amplifiers, etc., I finally paid his small fee to get a personalized recommendation. Best money I've spent. Bought the right antenna, pointed in the right direction, and problem solved. I live in a dense, forested area 40 miles from the stations. I now get 90% signal in all the majors and 20 automakers channels versus before. Can't recommend him highly enough.
Sounds like the Antenna's Direct Clearstream 2. Antenna's Direct is one of those brands you can't go wrong with. I have a Clearstream 4 and love it.
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I wish I was THIS lucky.
I would tell an antenna joke but the reception probably wouldn't be that good.
haha
This is probably hilarious, but I can't tell. I can't really pick up the signals
Bahahahahaha
You should say that in public wearing costume rabbit ears.
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I took your advice and moved my pre-amp to the upstream side of my first splitter. The change was immediately getting 68 channels instead of 20. Thanks Tyler
That is awesome! Glad to hear its working better for ya!
Love the cable comparison at 3:48!
Yes! That’s a bit of technical information that most people don’t know and don’t even think about.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO HELP MANY OF US. THIS INFO IS SO HELPFUL TO SOMEONE LIKE ME WHO IS ON A BUDGET. THE DIY. INFO IS A GOLD MINE TO ME. HAVE A GREAT DAY. AND AGAIN THANK YOU FOR THE HELP.
I just purchased a Clearstrem Max V and experimenting I live in Batavia Ohio 25 miles out of Cincinnati Ohio I first hung it on the wall and got 31 channels the same when modified a wooden coat rack and hung it on it but tonight I moved it down 4-6 ft and at first 64 channels including three from Dayton but lost them rescanned them again and got 54 it seems to be doing better when moved down the original spot ..I watch you videos all the time and enjoy them as a kid I'd help my dad with putting up Antennas on our house when growing up back in Georgetown Ohio so I had some experience doing this at the time when 300 ohm flat wire was used and used a signal booster from Radio Shack it tougher then 75 ohm is much better .
Thanks for the video, Tyler, always enjoy them. I have been a HAM for over 30 years and specialized in homebuilt antennas...many failures and a few successes...the learning process. I have a Winegard 9 element Yagi that has one VHF element and the rest are tuned for UHF. This antenna has been on the mast for over 10 years now and has given me excellent service. A majority of transmitters in my area are about 40-50 miles away and some are even closer. You are spot on about your assessments, you get my thumbs up on every episode. Thanks for the fine work and effort and sharing in helping those who don't know. 73 OM
The knowledge I've gained from your channel as a rookie cord cutter has made the transition easy.
Tyler, you do a great job of demystifying TV antennas, a seemingly simple subject that few people have any knowledge of how it works and the science behind it…..carry on!
pointing the antenna, I have watched dozens of your videos. The least expensive signal power meter I would recommend is the Mediasonic Homeworx DTV Box. Your review of this DTV box show this feature and the other recording functions. I am halfway betwix Hartford CT and NY, NY. Using a Televes DATBOSS LR Long-Range UHF Antenna (149783) with a rotator I could also add channels individually from both markets. Insights from your videos provided a wide scope of information. THANKYOU TYLER.
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That's Awesome! Got the same setup. That 149783 is hard to get sometimes. I got mine from Ness Electronics when it was only $130. I'm in California. In the summer I get KTLA ch. 35 from Coronado. With the rotator I can get all the broadcasts from Mexico too. I use the Homeworx Tuner with a separate VHF deep fringe antenna though, the Stellar Labs 30-2476. I get Three additional VHF High channels pretty reliably as well with that. (Love watching live coverage of police pursuits through the streets of Los Angeles. It is the best!)
When I cut the cord I was just looking for something so get my local stations, which I easily achieved with a small directional antenna. Then the antenna enthusiast bug bit me. The next thing you know over the next year or so I purchased 5-6 different antennas to see what other broadcast stations I could get; a little bit of a waste I suppose. But I can always sell or donate them. Anyways at least they weren't junk antenna thanks to Tyler!
@@villumschroeder1255 I am located about 500 ft lower than a hill top between most of the Hartford stations. CBS ch3 RF 36 was always a prior problem. Now it is fine and I can get CBS 2 NY,NY RF22 also. I also paid 129, I think using Ness via amazon. It is now up to 149 to 159. Also in both markets, the only RF VHF Channel is RF 10 channel 8 in New Haven.
Tyler, another great video. You are absolutely correct, I always chuckle driving down the street when I see a TV antenna that is pointed backwards. For the average homeowner, the problem is that the sidelobe rejection on most TV antennas is good, but the front-to-back ratio is much worse. In other words, it's easy to see when you are pointed 90 degrees away from the TV station, but it's actually more difficult to see when you are pointed 180 degrees away from the station. Your suggestion for a signal meter would fix this, but few homeowners will buy one, and looking on a map of the TV transmitter sites should make it obvious.
I take advantage of this with my antenna. My main stations are 40 mi NW. The local channels come in just fine off the back.
Oh yes! As one who has only ever used antennas, I have made my fair share of mistakes over the years, especially during the unforgiving ATSC 1.0 era. Through trial and error, I eventually corrected most mistakes. Eventually I discovered your channel, and got verification for what I have done correctly, and got tips for the mistakes I was still making. Now I consistently get every channel in my area, unless the antenna gets shifted by strong winds, then I just have to point it in the proper direction again.
Very nicely done Tylor. Just watched this video for a refresher. My hat is off to you Sir. Peace too. VF
I recently replaced my 15 year old RG6 cable with a new one. Picture quality improved.
This last point... I live in Poland (near to Czech border), nearest broadcast tower is almost 30 kilometers away from me (there are trees, high buildings and many more obstacles like this). And guess what? I'm using DIY antenna made of cans. Yes, cans, I really mean it. Because of it's quality I'm using it as indoor antenna and... It works perfect. Sometimes you don't need an antenna from Amazon, sometimes you can make one yourself 😂
@@STONE69_ right now reception isn't that bad, it's pretty great, although I'll think about that. I'm getting something around 37 channels, which is everything on OTA tv in my area (Głubczyce city), but as I said before - I'll think about that. Thanks for the idea!
@@STONE69_ haha, thanks! I'll try to find something interesting!
I watch your videos often and one thing you rarely mention that I was expecting to see mentioned here is GROUNDING! The reflector on an outdoor directional antenna must be properly grounded for best results. Same thing for RG6 you'll get much less loss if the shielding is properly grounded near the antenna or preamp. Great video as always you da man
I found that if I properly ground the mast and also the coax cable with a grounding block, then add a powered amplifier plugged into the wall outlet it will not work. Since the house ground is where I also attach the mast and grounding block wires (heavy gauge solid copper) outside it causes a short or something. I probably need a dedicated ground separate from the house ground. It was over a year ago and honestly I don't see a need since my reception is excellent without a grounding. Lightning is very rare here . Plus I would just unplug everything. Problem averted.
I have a video on grounding. It would be a good idea for me to mention it in future antenna reviews just as a reminder for people.
Did you hear about the 2 antennas that got married?
The ceremony was terrible but the reception was great
Good one!
Dude! Your channel saved me a lot of money… did not even know this was possible! I RALLY APPRECIATE THIS! Absolutely love that I can get TV without paying sling… it’s a game changer! I put a good antenna up in my attic and I get about 50 channels in the Philadelphia area… I’m in NJ. Peace!
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I unknowingly pointed the largest fins on the antenna towards the towers. Kind of like resembling the shape of an arrow. Reception was bad. I eventually discovered the smaller fins should point towards the broadcast towers. I rotated the antenna 180 degrees and reception drastically improved.
Yeah, the "width" of many antennas gets "pointed" to the towers. That doesn't necessarily come across well. That's why VHF elements are referred to as wider, not longer.
Hypothetically, think of an infinite element antenna where the smallest element is only 1 inch. From a distance, it would look like an arrow and you point the antenna toward TV station antennas.
Somehow I figured it out in the 1970s, because all the neighborhood antennas were pointed at Needham, and I knew where that was.. My workplace had a radio amateur handbook that I perused. I've been away from both places for decades, but generally I remember the important stuff.
@@stevejohnson1321 There are several TV antennas in Needham, MA. I’m old enough to remember pointing our antenna toward Needham in the 1960s. My gigantic ham radio antenna was on a rotator to reach Japan and Europe.
@@stevejohnson1321 😁👍 That’s how I figured it out. I looked at the only neighbor with a roof antenna and saw how he positioned his antenna.
Great video, Tyler. Extremely helpful and free! Excellent. Perhaps also mention loose connections? One loose coaxial cable connection somewhere in the line(s) and your reception will go bad. Just a suggestion for someone who might have missed this simple step.
I avoided these mistakes by watching your videos. Just finished cutting the cord with Tablo, Channel Master signal amp, Antenna Direct CS-2V, and your suggested cable (40'). At 40 miles out from Chicago's broadcast towers, I get ALL channels with full signals! Thank you for your help!
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Yup yup. The-in line Tuner/Recorder/WiFi capable box is the part that makes OTA shine. I was looking towards Tablo but in the end opted for the Sling Air TV Anywhere (note: this is not the same as their Air TV streaming stick). Offered at about $80 if you prepay for 3months of Sling streaming (which I was considering anyway to depart from Spectrum TV services). Excellent tuner, 4 simultaneous channels for viewing or recording. Small hard drive pre installed & no extra fees to send signal to phone or provide guide descriptions. Easy install. It may not be as robust as a Tablo but is working well for my setup. Every step from acquiring the right antenna to selecting the OTA DVR was guided by the Antenna Man videos.
Thank you for all the great info
I bought a CM-2018 because of you I picked up 27 channels last night. I need to buy a better mast. I’m using my old Direct TV mast set-up, and I don’t think it’s up high enough on the roof. It was difficult to get that u-bolt around that stand as well.
Another great and informative presentation. Many thanks for your time and service. Greatly appreciated.
This video functions as a Best of Tyler's Advice.
I love it when Tyler slams TV preachers.
………priorities
2:07 I can confirm this is true b/c at a house I used to live at near Huntsville, AL, if the atmospheric conditions were good, I was able to pick up the Birmingham, AL channels with a flat multidirectional antenna (Mohu Supreme Pro w/ preamp). It would only work when the flat side was pointed towards Birmingham. When I turned the antenna 90°, the stations went away.
You had to have had the best sweet spot ever to get B'ham with all the mountains in the way. : )
I use an outdoor magmount omnidirectional TV antenna that goes on a metal roof and I found that if you put the excess length of cable indoors to the digital DVB-T/DVB-T2 television set / PVR / set top box etc, the excessive length can attenuate the signal on some digital terrestrial TV multiplexes causing frequent squeaking and breaking-up plus pixelation.
However if you put it outdoors and neatly cable clip the excessive length, the reception along the excess length of cable is maximised and signal strength / quality is improved on all transmitted UK DVB-T / DVB-T2 multiplexes.
Don't forget to waterproof gromet the hole where the cable comes in using a rubber cable gromet.
If an excess length of coax is *improving* reception, that indicates that the coax has terrible shielding.
Bought finally a good set, the clear stream 5. Thing is solid but costs 100 bucks. It was worth it now that i see the difference. No more drops
Thank you i got the clear stream bought to for my bed room living room they work very well best picture so clear
I've seen a few of your videos and can now see that we do almost everything wrong. We have a Mohu indoor antenna and are not happy with the results. We've tried other indoor antennas but without much better results. We live in a townhouse, so it has to be an indoor antenna. The lay-out of our place is such that we are limited in how far away from the TV the antenna can be set up. These are bad limitations, so I don't think the advice is applicable in our situation beyond the improving the quality of the co-axial cable. That is good information, so thank you!
I like about 30 miles from broadcast towers. After watching you review, I decided to go with the
Antennas Direct ClearStream Flex Amplified Indoor TV Antenna. Including the side channels, I'm getting great reception from about 30 channels after mounting it on a suction cup in a window that sorta faces the towers.
Thanks!
I don't have a preamp and I have my antenna connected to a passive 4 Way splitter yet I get excellent reception on all four TVs.
I am in a rural market , and fortunately had a career in CATV and understand very well about loss. The higher the frequency over a given length of Coaxal cable the greater the loss. Splitters are 3.5 db per port step. A 2 way split is 3.5 down and a 4 way split is 7db down so on and so on. I recommend a good preamp and amplifiers as needed due to loss in cable and splits.
Antenna man love your videos and expertise on everything!! I live outside of the city limits in Mountain Home Arkansas and I have a cheap indoor flat antenna in my window where I get the best reception. I get 20 channels on a good day and was wondering what the best outdoor antenna I should purchase for my maximum availability on channels?
You have a lot of channels that are very far out you are between a market Probly UHF VHF combo you will probably need a good amplifier
@@Peersoncasteell Thank you very much on your info!! I figured I would look into a higher end channel master outdoor antenna and a amplifier if needed and mount the antenna to my chimney that's about 30feet from the ground. Any recommendations on outdoor antennas?
@@richardlambert578 that idea sounds good to me depending on what stations you want to get I would look into a multi directional the one that you should avoid is the one with the roader turns it it’s all over Amazon under different company names it quit on me within a month it has two elements on the back and five on the Front that are smaller
But anyway with long range antennas you might get Springfield if you point at the north jonesboro to the east harison to the west antenna man has done a video I think on a long range also use rabbit ears. Info click the signal search map if you type in your location hit the search button then move the push pin to center of the map view button set your miles at 70 then the go button this should tell you what you can get
@@Peersoncasteell Great info!! Thank you for your knowledge!! I'll let you know the outcome when I get set up!!👌
Tyler I bought the televes LR DAT Boss MiX and it's bad ass; get tons of channels! Thanks for the recommendation!
Thanks for sharing your feedback about my antenna recommendation service!
I have a flat antenna set up in the attic and used DirecTVs coaxial cable already set up through out the rooms. I have only 2 tvs set up to the same antenna with a 3 way splitter with an amp. I get all the major tv networks with no interference. I think only 2 channels lose signal once in a while though...
Thank you so much Tyler ⭐!!
I cut the cord many years ago and I've saved over 20k. I don't miss the cable bills.
I'm in an area where the big 4 channels span 61* and the PBS channel adds another 48*, so to get all it is a 109* degrees receive width. I have one of the sideways figure 8 antennas and it works fine. My neighbor wanted the most powerful antenna he could get, (very directional). After he installed it, and I saw it, I told him he had it backwards, he said that was best. It was too directional to get all our stations, so he has it backwards because it has a wider receive pattern that way.
Thanks! Got a Channel master flat antenna directly from them. none of the rg6 cables mention shielding so I'll get one locally as I only need 6 feet.
I live in a rural area and I would appreciate your recommendation on what antenna to get thank you
I now offer antenna recommendations for a small fee at the link below. One from me 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
One thing Tyler didn’t mention specifically in this video, but I did learn from another video of his is that many markets (especially larger ones) have an “antenna farm”. A location where MOST of the TV stations set their antennas. So by finding (using the websites he recommends) where these stations are grouped (the antenna farm) and aiming your antenna there, you should be able to pick up most of the stations available in your area (not just the big 4 networks).
Exactly!
@@AntennaMan Here in the Salt Lake Valley in Utah, most of ours are on a mountain called Farnsworth Peak
Hi antenna man , thanks for all the great videos , what is this antenna I’ve been hearing so much about , the nova wave antenna , supposedly they are selling at a rapid rate and make unbelievable claims , could you please look into this ? Thank you
It's a scam. Use common sense.
@@AntennaMan yes I knew that but their advertising made me question enough that I asked you a silly question , but it is proof of a comment I left you some months ago , that your channel is very needed , if not for you , many people would buy equipment that they shouldn’t , there are so many false claims out there and the people who write the advertisements do a very good job of influencing consumers to buy their crap , thank you for replying and for your great information , you’re helping so many people
Great videos. Keep it up.
Some of these independent stations have some of the most local interest programming.
Been doing tv antenna installs on the side for almost 30 years for a side job ....one of the biggest errors I personally see a lot is folks use a splitter eiither out side or in the basement ware the cable comes in to the house and they use a cheap splitter non power pass and even with a good amp like wineguard lna 200 near the antenna and the little power white cord connection often find close to there tv or sometimes in the basement before the splitter ... problem is often the splitter is no power pass cheap cable tv one and the power can't get up to the amp by the tv antenna up on the roof defeating the reason having a amp in the first place and I change out the cheap one with a simple 6$ one from Lowe's which is power pass and boom lots of station cones in they never had before sad that and often I find tv antenna install done and not either grounded or crappy grounding a future lighting strike to possibly burn there home down
I just got a 4K antenna so I am good.
All jokes aside, these are great tips. I do loose reception as there are some giant trees between my antenna and the TV towers. I would need to raise the antenna some 80 ft. or cut those trees down, my neighbors would not like the latter though.
Can always use a bigger antenna to work around the tree interference. But I guess you already have gotten a big one.
I can’t wait until they release 8K antennas! Lol
@@MikeSparksMusic have you not heard of the upcoming 16k antenna? It's years ahead of the the broadcast system. Lol
Ya'll need to listen to Steve Martin's old album talking about his Google-phonic "Stereo" (highest number before Infinity) with a Moon-rock Needle. . . LOL
My biggest mistake which I continued to make for several years was not looping the cables but bending them at right angles.
I found a YT channel that provided a way to have a 2 antenna setup. It allows to have one antenna to be pointed for best reception in one direction and 2nd pointed in different direction to get otherwise unavailable broadcasting stations.
To do this....have 2 identical antennas. Use a splitter in reverse mode...connect each antenna to (2 output splitter) to each of the outputs that normally were to TV.
The splitter must be up near the 2 antennas on pole...use *identical length* short cables (~3 ft) connection to splitter. The normally antenna input side of the splitter now becomes output down to the TV.
I've been using this setup for approximately 6 years now...has been working fine.
You can test to see if other TV stations are available by aiming single antenna setup in different directions first before deciding to try dual antennas.
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Dual TV antenna how to:
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Not all splitters will combine two signals. Make sure it's listed as a splitter/combiner. I still have a few of these in a box somewhere.
Thanks for the info
Can you please point me im the direction of the video you did on the small antenna im the background sitting on the tv behind you?? This is the one that I have and that cable is connected so I can't change the cable and I'm wondering if that's why I don't get any of my major networks when I scan my TV and only a few of the other channels in my area and sometimes I scan and I have 17 channels and sometimes I scan Riley 5:30 and then their foreign language channels so they're not channels I would watch thank you
I actually deleted that video because it didn't receive many views. The rabbit ears on the back of the TV is just a cheap dollar store model. It doesn't really work well.
@@AntennaMan sorry, I just saw this comment. this is the one I have and I get 24 channels that includes sub channels but not abc cbs pbs or some of the other major channels and their subchannels in my area
Will my local Cable company hook-up my New antenna? (ONLY KIDDING) Great channel!
Hi ya, Brad...funny you should mention that. In my computer/radio room my tv is hooked up to an outside antenna. My wife prefers family cable programs so we had ATT connect us up. I asked the technician if he would go up on the roof and rotate my antenna for me...he just looked at me like a deer in the headlights, I laughed and told him I was just kidding...heheheh...oh, me so bad...
Good one! 👊
Cut the cable and love watching your videos.🇺🇸🐻
I learned a lot thank you essentially the RG59 and RG6 coax cable deal why do they even make RG59?
Probably to cut manufacturing costs. A lot of junk antennas include RG59 cables.
How important is the antenna height ,if so what is the proper height. Thanks
you are very helpful... Cutting the cord after a 5th cable $$ hike in three years. I want to do this right the first time and your videos really help Liked & Subbed... Thanks
I have the Channel Master flat antenna that you recommended, and it is the best of all that I tried. It cost more, but it was worth the cost. Luckily, the one window I have to put it in is the one that faces most of the towers and I don't live that far from the towers.
Speaking of areas with lots of trees do you have a video covering multipathing
How can I stop the blockage of my over the reception when an airplane goes over my house? Thank you
A grasshopper walks into a bar & the barman says hey we've got a drink named after you..! The grasshopper says what - Kevin..!
Thanks for reminding me why I need to shut up and say nothing about how to put together and set up an antenna. I bore and confuse many and I don't like to be criticized about my work. It's their loss if it still doesn't work.
If you have a flat antenna like me moving the coax cable around can help you receive certain channels.
Thanks for a really great informational video.
The one station I'd really like to watch is our NBC affiliate in Nashville in order to watch the Olympics. Our local NBC station is VHF, where all the other major networks in our area work on UHF and we can get them very well with a basic flat antenna (amplified). We've tried amplified antennas, non amplified antennas, paper back book shaped antennas and rabbit ears and tried them in every possible position and direction. No good signal with any of those for the NBC station that should have a strong enough signal as we live in the same metropolitan area. Going to an outdoor antenna is not practical. Suggestions? Oh, and turning off the amplifier on this flat antenna kills many of our other stations and we still can't see the VHF NBC station. Thanks for the video!
RG 6 Quad shielded coax cable is for in-wall installation. The quad shielding makes the cable way too stilf for living spaces use often causing the coax ends to loosen or even pull out. Use regular RG 6 instead. It is very capable for short runs at providing a good signal protection, while being much more flexible and harder to destroy with your vacuum cleaner in your living spaces.
Hey tyler, going back to your video about the HDMI to coax adapter and booster you recommended, I'm not sure if it was something I did and/or the converter and/or the booster, but, I notice that the signal output range is horrible. My grandfather's friend and I set up a antenna setup back in late 2016/2017 (before I knew about your channel, I think I didn't know about your channel until about a good 8 or maybe 9 months ago), and I tried doing a direct connection, and even then, the signal was pretty poor.
Thank you Melvin I appreciate you and everything you have done. I had a problem with someone getting my package and wiped it or added malware I don't know . I got the box had to set it up and it never worked right and the cable company shut me down a few times . Melvin remoted in and tried to fix it but seen there was more to it no questions asked and said hey send me that back and I will wipe it and go thru it put all the things that should be there. I was so impressed I got the 3 yr plan that covers anything to the box it is the lest I could do. You are the MAN the TV Guy and when I did watch something when it worked it BLOW my mind thing that are in the theater that came out 2 day ago like magic Mikes last dance the best 4k video 5 stars. Miracle Box cut the cable
I just moved outside Charlotte NC, and I was hurried to setup so I got cheap RCA antennas. They get me 50 channels if I put them near the windows. It might help that it's closer to transmitters here. I'd like a more sophisticated antenna, but I'm not sure what I can do with my HOA.
6th way - Forgetting to plug it in
(It’s happened to me..)
Yay I'm not alone now
No you are not.Will not admit ,doing it,however.
Can a signal be too strong? I have a clearstream 2V outside antenna setup. I have it pointed directly at a station that is 14mi away and broadcasts two UHF channels for major networks (Fox & CBS). A lot of time the channel will break up. This is the only channels I have trouble with. I can pick up a channel that broadcasts 47 miles away and 50deg off center of the antenna direction with no problem. I have been blaming the broadcast channel of trying to force us to go back to cable to watch football games because it is always worse on Sunday. Thank you for your channel. I have been following it since I cut the cord and you have given me some good advice. When I hear someone talk about getting rid of cable I recommend they subscribe to your channel and watch your past videos.
It could be a number of things - multipath interference or LTE interference. The best thing to do is use a signal meter to see if you can find a better spot for the antenna. See video below. ua-cam.com/video/1_Cy08x5qeY/v-deo.html
I just want to say hi some months ago I mentioned to you about interior for an RV that travels still have not seen anything about that yet
Thank you for the video.
What are the labor rates somebody should charge to do a TV installation?
$50-$100 an hour, comparable to a roofer
Have you ever used a Philips LTE Filter for TV Antenna, 4G 5G LTE Signal to Reduce Interference and Pixilation? It filters out digital noise, I believe.
It's virtually the same device I reviewed below: ua-cam.com/video/YUx8IBkeW4A/v-deo.html
Maybe I missed it, but a mistake I've seen when mounting the antenna, is where the "front" (elements) and the "back" (reflector) are reversed. So it's pointed in the opposite direction.
Yes, I did that, drove the ChannelMaster tech support tech crazy until I figured it out. Went back and read the directions, and the instructions were very clear, I just completely missed it.
You often mention in past not to buy those flat rectangular antenna but then reccomend some?
The main idea is to not buy the ones that have typically are called “HD antennas” online and have those thin cables that he showed in this video. Antennas like the Clearstream Eclipse are a more reputable brand and those antennas let you connect your own coaxial cable to the antenna so you are able to use an RG6 or RG11 cable with dual or quad shielding.
My biggest mistake was pointing the antenna towards a nearby main street with large trucks. I found pointing the antenna at a cellphone tower with an LTE filter is the best choice I have after I threw a cord on the roof and plugged a 12v TV with a signal indicator. I also had to put in an FM trap to block powerful Clearnet transmitters with 6 FM stations about half a mile away, that wasn't a mistake just something I didn't know about. I think it would be a good idea to put FM transmitter locations on the online antenna pointing guides.
I live in town but some of the major stations are 20 miles away and 50. The house is old and had been stuccoed and remodeled and stuccoed again for a second time with wire mesh. It's like a faraday cage around the sides of the house and between the new added-on parts. On the roof was the only choice to get those stations.
@@troytaylor1913 My house built last year is essentially wrapped in aluminium foil. I was happy to find that an attic antenna works for me. My garage stereo is another matter. It struggles with even local FM stations-That good ol' Faraday cage effect. I'm going to have to add an FM antenna in the attic for it.
@@hughbrackett343 I found 1950s nuke prepper stuff behind the counter. The guy that remodeled the house I think was turning it into a Faraday Cage but he died in the "60s. The attic has copper cables and double layers of wire on the stucco. I can't even get wifi through the wall. LOL He was a wood shop schoolteacher.
The teacher did a good job. I gave up on using wifi and ran wire to everything. Everything gets weak and only has one or two bars. One side of the cage leaks some it's less protected and I get a wifi signal about 2 houses down.
The Yagi antenna is working very good. I shortened all the cables and replaced them with a solid copper core. It's about 3 feet above the roof line in the back so it's not very noticeable. I can drive by and not notice it. I got the coax going into a drop amp then 3 TV sets. Getting a good signal in the green from the transmitter 30 miles away. Channel 31.
I tried it without but I put the FM trap and the LTE filter back on, it is noisy here. The main Clearchannel FM transmitter with about 5 FM stations is about 2 blocks away.
Since over-the-air will become more interactive I got wires pulled for an Internet connection going to each TV set.
Tyler, I am very happy with your antenna recommendation. I have a Data BossMix LR Ref. 149884 (Ant-149831 + PSU-550104+Y). I am having a receiving CH 9 Syracuse NY any idea how to make this work better ?
Our antenna was serving us well for many years…but has started glitching..pretty regular..so was wondering if the antenna is dirty….it has flat blades on it…if that wld cause glitching…thank you for any help u can advise
Sometimes I lose antenna reception when cars and big trucks pass by my house
Happens to me when big airplanes pass by my house
@Bowhunters I have my antenna near a window which is the best reception
That's called multipath interference. When the signal bounces off objects like a box truck, the rf reflections cause interference
I have seen antennas on roofs pointed the wrong way, the reflector pointed like an arrow toward the transmitters. That could work if the signal is strong enough and the front-to-back ratio of the antenna is not too good.
Yes, I made a video on this topic below. ua-cam.com/video/AD59zfAtm6o/v-deo.html
you should do a video on how to properly use multiple antennas. this is hard for most people.
Hey @Antenna Man. Great content as always. Might I make one request for a future episode? I have been championing cutting the cord with several of my coworkers. Over the past couple of years, I have convinced at least 8 or 9 of them to make the switch and they too are loving it. However, most of them ask me why it is that many of their high def channels list 1080i and not 1080p. I've done a pretty good job at explaining the difference to them, but it might be a good idea for you to cover that topic as well since you have a much broader audience. Here in the Houston, Texas area, our major networks broadcast via 1080i. The exception is our local ABC affiliate who broadcasts at 720p. Ultimately, it all looks great to me because my TV both de-interlaces the video and up-scales the 720p channels just fine.
Unfortunately this kind of video is too technical for the average person to understand or care about. I no longer make technical videos because they preform poorly compared to other video topics.
Antenna Man--I need an antenna for my smart TV located in the basement--can you suggest one? Thank-you!
Does your service for recommendations cover clients in Canada?
Yes I can give antenna recommendations for people in Canada
What is the best TV antenna for lake City Florida
I have the televe preamp as was suggested and the Clearstream 2v mounted outside. I live 35 minutes from Grand Rapids zmi. Still can’t get all the channels.
Super helpful, love the channel, love the shows.........don't love the government comments/jokes; looking forward to the next ones.
I'ma a truck driver and don't need cable...My question is, my driver managers don't seem to have good reception. Would whipping them with some good RG-6 help with their reception?..
great information bruv
Any idea why I can get 3 networks but not NBC? I live in the city and am have the Mohu Vibe. Thanks! I just subscribed!
Curious if you have done any reviews or recommendations on TV antennas for a boat... where a directional (let alone not aerodynamic) antenna isn't practical?
Fortunately where I live all the broadcast towers are clustered to the southeast. I get all local channels with a fixed antenna
The reason a thicker cable is better, especially if the antenna is a long distance from the TV is that coaxial cable is very lossy at vhf/uhf frequencies and the thicker cables tend to be less lossy.
Can you do a review on antenna rotators? I always loved them, because you can get multiple channels.
I already have a video on this topic. See video below. ua-cam.com/video/CdwEjgFqdRU/v-deo.html
@@AntennaMan well this is embarrassing. Thanks for the link, I appreciate it.
@@VitoVeccia don't worry about it - I have too many videos
@@AntennaMan you don't have too many videos, it is simply a library of information. And I love it!