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Been carrying this antenna in my RV for years because its easy to store and go. Since many stations have abandoned the 2-6 freqs. this one does decent job for its size.
Not trying get all sappy or anything but this channel is a major reason why TV 📺 can be enjoyable again. We don't have to rely on our "favorite cable company" that much.
I went back to this antenna after i got a recommendation from you. This one does better than that big one you recommend. I get channels from over 100 miles away during the day and 120 miles after dark
@@AntennaMan the one you recommend to me. The televes. I lost a few channels. With the ge im getting channels from Birmingham al and im in monroe county Mississippi 120 miles away
@@letsgomicroliving_1993_ The LR Mix or the DATBOSS Mix? I know the Televes antennas will sometimes get worse reception with the preamp plugged in. The work around is to unplug the power inserter. Did you check reception with the power inserter unplugged as well? I appreciate the feedback. This helps with future recommendations.
@@AntennaMan i did. I know im in a small tv market so nothing against your recommendation i just got better reception out of the ge. I have it 20ft up and i live in the middle of an open field so no obstruction
@@letsgomicroliving_1993_ Very strange to get a better reception from the GE antenna vs the Televes. I suspect you had the power source off (passive mode).
love your videos,put up this antenna for a friend in the SJersey area about 17 miles from most Philly towers and worked great. Also picked up channel 69 in Allentown almost 60 miles away in the same direction. Home was a rancher so antenna was about 25ft high. Friend thrilled with the result.
I have this antenna up about 20' above ground. I also use a winegard pre amp. I easily watch channels 70 miles from my house. My house is on a ridge with lots of trees. I love this antenna!
It does the job for some locations. If you're 70 miles away from a city you either have a relatively flat terrain or you're picking up the stations from nearby repeater transmitters.
@@monstrok Thank you so much, I did think of those but didn't really know what they would do. Will this give me a signal strength of a particular frequency ie 596Mhz and give me some sort of bandwidth of that signal like my satellite analyzer does....john R
@@johnrandall879 Yes, this unit can show the signal strength and bandwidth. It is also possible to set the start and end frequencies for the real-time scan.
@@monstrok Thank you so much, that is perfect for what I want to do. Which model do you have, there seems to a lot to choose from. Cost? Amazon? Once again thank you....john R
I bought this antenna for my parents after your review. They are pulling in 40 channels from the Huntsville, Alabama market, here in middle Tennessee. Very pleased.
Cotten Pickin! I use to live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee!!! Maybe some day, I can go back and finish out my life there, and maybe I can pick up the Nashville tv stations when and if I get to get a small home down there. I hat to leave Beaver County Western Pennsylvania, however, going back to Murfreesboro will be my next place to go to finish out my life there before I say good bye to the world.
"There is no such thing as a high-definition or digital antenna..." So true, so true. And once ATSC 3.0 rolls out, you'll undoubtedly have to start with a disclaimer "There is no such thing as a 4K antenna..." because every antenna manufacturer will undoubtedly slap "4K DIGITAL ANTENNA!!!" on their products...
@@AntennaMan No idea why companies are so darn brainwashed. An antenna picks up everything that`s being broadcasted within its frequency range . An antenna does not know the difference between an HDTV signal and an sd signal. It only recieves the information it`s being fed. The box under your tv is the one that has to be certified for the content that`s being carried by the signalwaves. Why oh why are they so stupid tricking people like this?.. Love your vids, keep up the great work and greetings from Sweden :)
Hoping to get an antenna up here in pinellas county ! I'm expecting good results now. I worry about interference from the gulf and bay but I think that's just old timey myths that my parents told me or only applies to analogue signals
@@bf0189 I am .5 miles north of Tampa . I have my antenna facing south east and have no problems at all. Like I said my antenna is at least 10 years old and so far the weather can't stop it.
Another good video. Thanks Tyler. We will need a video on how to interpret the readings from the Televes H30 signal strength meter. From what I was able to see all the signals appear to be marginal.
Hey. I like your videos but I have some recommendations. 1. Graphs to show your compared data would be nice. It would make your data light years easier to consume. 2. Make a video explaining the vhf/uhf frequencies then point viewers to that video instead of explaining it every video. I always phase out during this part and miss parts of the actual video. Thanks for the hard work you put in on these!
I bought this one for a relative. At my location your review is exactly on! Good antenna but if your missing a station or 2 and if you want better range get a bigger one! I will probably get her a better one
This is a good antenna. I used to have one. I could get WPDE 15 in SC which is 67 miles from my home in NC. No pre-amp. I needed a larger antenna for other channels.
Like old school TV antennas. In reality reception in many areas is about 30 miles, with a fair to good antenna. Oh, in the analogue TV days Philly and south PA were common dx in Washington DC. My longest catch was channel 2 from Montreal, with Philly and NYC common. Thank you for dispelling those phony reception numbers. Last, I am a broadcast engineer. Great review. Success, good health and good viewing!
Very good antenna review videos Sir. In future vids you may wish to explain about reflectors and directors on antennas. I've noticed people reviewing their purchases on Amazon often remark about parts of their antennas not being connected and thus say they're junk. Hey, maybe they are junk, but not because some of the parts aren't connected. Anyway, I like your videos and concise info. Thank you :).
I live in northeast Ohio and this antenna does very well for me.Channel 8 is the lowest rf channel i need and it is great.I am quite surprised also by the multi directional ability of this antenna.
Not far from me. I'm in Western Pennsylvania, Beaver County, and northwest from me is Youngstown, Ohio while I also get Pittsburgh, Wheeling West Virginia and Stubenvile, Ohio tv stations.
I have the channel master Stealthtenna and it does not pick up CBS2 Chicago on VHF 12. I added on a 28 inch rod to it and it came in perfect. Going to try to make a 72 inch Low VHF antenna out of 28 oz. Twisted Tea cans and some aluminum vent tape.
Antennas only improve reception, not picture quality, right? The picture should look the same whether I use rabbit ears or the GE antenna above, correct?
This antenna has actually has worked very well for me. I live on the VA/WV line north of Winchester VA, the market is DC. Started having pixelation at the most inopportune times on 7 & 9. I purchased a Stellar Labs 30-2475 fringe 7-13 VHF and a Mediasonic Homework digital converter box to connect the second antenna directly to the TV using the HDMI input. Both mounted in the attic of my garage. Something weird happened, since installing the backup antenna the small GE yagi hasn't experienced any serious signal loss on 7 & 9. The new fringe antenna is mounted about a foot above the GE yagi exact same direction. I did a bit of a re-aim using my wife telling me when it seemed best. Checked the signal using the mediasonic box and she got it right. Interestingly the fringe stellar lab antenna only pulls about 5-10% better signal on channel 9 then the GE yagi? The cable runs are long so I brought a small TV and the Mediasonic box up into the attic and connected to the antenna with a 6 ft cable and metered no better. I'm consider a pre-amp should I even bother?
Antenna man the information in the first 5 minutes is great but you repeat it *every video*. May you consider a link to video with the basics or at least have a time stamp link to skip to where you start the antenna testing. 4:36
So use to you using the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area signals to test antennas, now Philly area. Turn is around and let's see how Wilkes-Barre/Scranton come in.
I'm in a new location that doesn't get SWB as well. To avoid any confusion when comparing the results of prior antenna reviews I am now reviewing the ones from Philadelphia
Hey Tyler I put up a my antenna a few months replacing an old one and it's a oh i forgot which antenna i have. It's one you review a year ago i think. I have it up about 30 feet and replaced the coaxial lead from the antenna to the junction box on the house and it works just fine. I programed the channels to watch since a lot of them are not what i watch but still it's good. Have a good one!
Hi - in addition to the comparison to previous antennas performance, I'd be curious to know how far the most distant station was that the reviewed antenna was able to pick up with a 50+ signal.
I looked up Green Acres. Sounds like a funny show, but I think Tyler's interest in using tech against companies that make money off of the application of science--otherwise known as technology sets him apart from Eddie and most people. I love what Reddit users did to hedge fund short sellers. Awesome! They did it legally and got shutdown. Wall St. committed mass fraud, for years, especially Standard & Poor's, and they didn't get shutdown even when they drove the world economy into to the ground. Instead they got bailed out by taxpayers. This bailout happened only nine years after Glass-Steagall was repealed. Tyler should go to law school, fight for consumers, and become the new Ralph Nader. I will miss that dude when he is gone. He did so much good for so many people or consumers. Nader knew about too big to fail and was yelling it at Congress before it repealed Glass-Steagall in late 1999. It's no coincidence we had the worst stock market crash, since 1929, nine years after Glass-Steagall was repealed. It was created, in 1933, just for what happened in 2008 or what happened in 1929 didn't happen again. I think it will happen again especially since the SEC seems to be bought off or was during Bush Jr. admin.
@@daveobrien6797 Mr. Haney: Mr. Douglas, I want you to be the first to be offered this high quality digitalized HD television antenna. Oliver: That's not an antenna, that looks like a rickety old umbrella! Haney: Oh how mistaken you are Mr. Douglas. The retractable elements on this antenna fully extend so that you can receive the Farm Report channel from Hooterville as well as (Haney whispers) that new Nudie Channel from Pixley! Lisa: Oliver, I can't believe you watch the Nudie Channel! Oliver: I don't watch the Nudie Channel! Lisa: Then why do you want to buy the umbrella? Oliver: It's not an umbrella it's a, I mean it is an umbrella but Mr. Haney says it's a... Oh anyway you can't get the Nudie Channel without cable! Lisa: Oh! And how would you know that?
I made an antenna out of a 2x4 and some copper wire that performs better than %90 of the antennas you have reviewed. My question is have you ever built a home made antenna and if so what kind of booster would you recommend? I've tried a few from the local box stores and every one seems to make the signal worse.
I don't make antennas I just review them. You can find a general list of recommended antennas and amplifiers at the link below: www.amazon.com/shop/antennaman
That's odd , I live right across the river from the Philadelphia Airport and my Channel 10 is 10 same with 3 , 6 , 17 , 29 , & ION-1 is Channel 61 , Great videos with lots of info , Keep up the great work , Ty .
They may show up as 3, 6, 17, ect on a TV but most broadcast on different RF channels. 3 is on 30, 10 is on 28, 29 is on 31, and 61 is on 34. The RF channel is usually not shown on your TV set but the TV station still broadcasts on that different RF channel.
I have a couple of those GE attic antennas that I bought years ago at Walmart for $10 a piece on clearance. I was surprised at how well it actually performed for you! I was just wondering if plugging the GE into a small amplifier that came with an old Antop antenna I had would be beneficial or just a waste of time, but I think I might already know what your answer will be, lol!
Great info all around..thanks again Tyler. Can you point me out to your past video on Tv to antenna cables and quality of signal strength? My Sceptre TV to wall jack coax cable is what I'm asking about. Thx Jerry
I need you to tell me what I might have did I have my Wi-Fi turned on so at the same time I tried to do a channel search for over the air. Long story short I now have over a thousand channels got any idea what I did?
Check your TV. I noted this a few months back with my brother's Samsung TV, but apparently some brands are actually carrying access to extra free OTA TV channels in addition to the regular ones. Basically they're not that different from what Internet streamers like Pluto TV carry and some actually have the Pluto TV label. Which is definitely not a bad thing.
Thanks I'm moving to Tennessee soon and have been watching your videos where I'm going to live there are 3 different sets of towers in different places so at least with your help I can weed out the junkie antennas thanks
Not an antenna I rush out to buy just by looking at it. I'd like to see a comparison between the Channel Master CM-3020 and CM-5020 and apparently Channel Master has brought back it's CM-3671. My other comment is about coax, is solid copper RG6 coax better than copper clad steel RG6 coax?
@@villumschroeder1255 I used my Channel Master Copper Clad steel Quad Shield coax in 2018 for my Channel Master CM-7778 preamp. It burnt out in 6 Months. The power inserter would get hot and the power out port on it turned brown. The PCT-TRS-6L plug inside was black. It's 24 volts going to the preamp, another report showed a volt drop in copper clad compared to pure copper over a length of wire as electricity is low frequency and travels through the core of the wire whereas TV signals are high frequency and travel on the outer skin of the wire (the skin effect) so copper clad is fine. I removed the burnt out preamp and all the signals came back. No problem with an indoor amp and CCS coax as only the signals are boosted and no electricity sent through it. I don't think that Channel Master makes cheap preamps and believe it was the wire, some swear by solid copper.
I have a question about HOAs and antennas. I want to put an antenna on my roof, but I was told that we may have signed a contract that prevents this. Would this void the FCC law?
The HOA can't overrule Federal regulations. That being said, if your HOA board of directors are a PIA, you may have to go through an unpleasant fight with them; but you will win in the end. Most HOAs know this, and the smart ones will work with you to find a spot that will allow you to get reception while minimizing any aesthetic issues.
Truth and Quality , Practical and Useful Information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The clear simple truth is the federal antenna law over rides all HOA's and any one else that tries to restrict you. www.fcc.gov/over-air-reception-devices-rule The federal antenna law says yes you can install antennas in plain sight. Here is a clear and simple truth. Antennas are made of aluminum and plastic. Aluminum and plastic is not evil. Those Humans that do not like antennas and try to take them away form every one else are in fact sick in the head and soul in the worst possible way.
Hey Tyler how does a antenna company determine the range on a antenna they claim 100 miles maybe from a mountain top but most of us live in flat land or valleys
Hi Tyler, Love your channel. I have an antenna for you to check out. I saw QVC show an indoor antenna that claimed up to a 65 mile range with the amplifier sold seperately. 55 mile range otherwise. The antenna is "Antop AT-221BV" amplified Antenna with 5G Filter. Wow 5G, whats that all about. They claim to be one of the leaders in HD Antenna. Give us the run down.
I use the 4max antenna indoors. It's the best antenna I used so far and I have tried many different antennas. I hang it from my wall with 3m Command hooks.
I do test WPVI on antennas that have low VHF elements. If an antenna does not have low VHF elements I don't show it because people get confused on RF versus virtual channels. Many would think their channel 6 is on low VHF when it isn't.
I see this antennae sometimes at ham radio field days. Operators that know how, add a little hardware and use it as a 2 meter transmit and receive antennae.
Tyler I liked the spectrum analyzer you are using now, I believe they are about $1000, if so are there any cheaper models available?, and if so can you give me a link, thank you. john R
As soon as you possibly can Tyler for your antenna recommendation I filled out the thing you sent me to bill I sent you the $25....I don't want this to go on to the next building cycle or two cuz I hate cable and I got to cut it so please tell me what I need to do so I can do it thank you my friend..
I have this antenna in my attic. It's not horrible and I can get all of the channels that I should be able to get. I do have some issues with the auto commercial skip feature not working on my tablo off and on though and it tells me it not working is due to poor reception. First thing this spring I'm going to mount it on a pole outside and if it doesn't drastically improve that issue I will get a large monster type antenna and see what's out there.
I thought the switch to HD included a move on the frequency band? I’ve looked for a chart but didn’t find one that was very clear. If they’re still on the same frequencies then wouldn’t the old antennas be the best bet? The receiving elements, focusing elements and reflective element would be in the proper positions and size with no need to change anything.
I don't know where that rumor keeps coming from. TV stations have always been on and will continue to use the low VHF, high VHF, and UHF bands. While some markets had stations move bands the TV band as a whole did not change much besides some upper channels going to cell phone companies. You can bet the antenna companies want you to think otherwise so you can buy their special "ATSC 3.0 antenna."
You can't compare them directly because they were tested at different locations. Both work about the same since they are basic small directional antennas
North American TV stations have always used Horizontal Polarization so antenna elements point horizontal. This reduces multipath issues but aim is more important. European TV chose Vertical Polarization with elements pointing vertical. That causes more multipath interference but aiming is less critical. Fly across the pond, you'll see everybody's antenna tipped over on its side because that is what needs to be done to catch any signal. If a channel here installed their transmitter antenna the wrong way, the receiving antenna would also have to be tipped the wrong way, so a normal install would catch very little signal from that station. Tip it over and all the other signals with normal polarity would drop out. I don't think any station engineer would want to buck the trend. That said, FM radio transmitters often use circular polarization so a vertical car antenna can catch a good signal (no matter which direction the car is aimed) and a horizontally placed VHF-FM chimney mount can still catch it (but must be aimed that direction).
Here in England, the digital transition ended by 2012, and ridiculous sized antennas were sold as necessary for digital reception which was as you say, just a marketing tool to sell more antennas.
I think people should buy the GE Pro but, there is an ultra pro on the maket that has higher quality vhf/uhf elements mounted on them and, not as much plastic. I bought 2 of these for 2 different houses from walmart local store $39.97 plus tax. The first one is still performing well after 7 years of service, it has went through numerous wind storms, hail, and, 7 winter seasons. My 2nd one has not been mounted outside yet but, inside it's doing what I need until it warms up a little in the spring before I put it outside. I'm 60 miles away from tv towers on my first antenna in east tennessee, my 2nd one is further away at 70 to 74 miles. We will see? The Access Point app will help point directly at the towers needed for improved signal quality, this app is free on apple and google.
Great video, Tyler! The editing is very good and looks amazing. The new channels you tested out are nice. It’s good to test out different channel now and again. I noticed that you no longer do your tests with you outside and recording outside. I guess your roof finally got fixed. That’s excellent. The signals will be a bit stronger when on the roof. Keep up the great work and have an excellent day! Hope Tyler the Conspiracy Nut is well too.
Thanks for taking note of the new editing. I now test the antennas on the roof so there isn't really a way to get a TV, camera, tripod, and antenna all in one shot. I bring up the DTV box and HDMI capture device to get the signal as it comes in. It's a lot easier to see/read for most people. As far as the new channel test I decided to switch it up so people did not get confused when comparing antennas. For example, someone may see that I don't get SWB signals that well here and blame it on the antenna instead of taking note I am in a new location now.
I have a Mohu omnidirectional antenna for picking up OTA broadcasts. Most of the stations in my area are located to the south or southwest. Works great except I get signal interference every time a train goes by (which is often). The tracks are located north of my house, about 100 ft away. Is there anything I can do to block any signal that may be bouncing off the train? Can I place something behind the antenna to shield it from unwanted RF coming from the north?
Hi Tyler.. I know your vids are about TV antennas, but perhaps you have a pointer for me. I'm looking for a 1.2ghz (23cm) ham antenna (so xmit & receive) but it has to be small, 2' boom max and would prefer 18". But all the 23cm antennas I find advertised are 3' or longer.. Any pointers?
I liked your video on the ge antenna it was very informative my only complaint well not really a complaint is that you made mention about Philadelphia NBC 10 broadcasting on channel 28 I think it was. I lived in the area since way before cable NBC 10 has always broadcasted on 10 the only thing that has changed is that it used to CBS 10 and for whatever weird reason CBS 10 and NBC 3 switched so now it's CBS 3 and NBC 10 but 3,6,and 10 all broadcast on 3,6,and 10. Just I would mention that other nice video. 🥰🥰🥰
NBC 10 actually does broadcast on RF channel 28. Most tv stations don't broadcast on the channel from the analog days. Yes, it does show channel 10 on your TV set but that's just the virtual channel, not the channel they broadcast on.
The GE antenna does not have any low VHF elements needed for channel 2. You need an antenna with low VHF capability. Below is an example of one. amzn.to/2YYJUM6
@@AntennaMan Thanks I talking about my current Antenna sometimes has trouble with my local NBC which is Virtual 2.1, but if I change to channel 11 the RF channel it comes in fine. Wondering why that is.
This is a great antenna, well built, i'm getting 35 channel in downtown Montrelal, CA, signal up all the times, getting CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CBC....not a single ABC channel, aldought it transmit from the same locations as the others, strange, whatever the direction.
No, I never use preamps when I test the antenna for an accurate comparison. The preamp will only make up for signal loss in what would be a long cable anyway. I use a short 10 foot cable to test the antenna. A preamp would not make a difference.
It looks OK, but certainly it's claim is is outdistancing the capabilities in reception. I like the Curved GE Pro you previously reviewed, and I had asked you about reception in my area of Nashua, NH. Boston is only a bit over 30 miles to my southeast, easy to receive,, even when I use my indoor antenna,, being on the third floor of my building at 300 feet above seal level,, facing Boston. Sometimes I receive some Providence, RI, on a few of the stations at 60 miles distance with the GE Pro I use outdoors, on my terrace. Ray, W2CH
I too have one of the GE pro Yogi but I made modifications to it where the boom is extended and a second boom I live in Bloomington Illinois I get most of the stations in my area two from Springfield Illinois Fox Illinois and ABC 20 later on I might get a better preamp than I got I'm using that goofy preamp from Walmart that $20 later on I might get a channel Master preamp and have the antenna inside
OK I have a stupid question, how are the 2nd longest tubes as well as the entire 3 tube short section doing anything if there is no metal to metal connection to the board on the antenna? osmosis?? magic??, there is no metallic connection whatsoever. you stated the short sections are for UHF, does UHF jump across air to make it to the circuit board/coax connection? ?
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Been carrying this antenna in my RV for years because its easy to store and go. Since many stations have abandoned the 2-6 freqs. this one does decent job for its size.
Not trying get all sappy or anything but this channel is a major reason why TV 📺 can be enjoyable again. We don't have to rely on our "favorite cable company" that much.
“Favorite cable company”? That’s like having a favorite hemorrhoid! 😆
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I went back to this antenna after i got a recommendation from you. This one does better than that big one you recommend. I get channels from over 100 miles away during the day and 120 miles after dark
Which antenna did you originally purchase that didn't work as well as the GE one?
@@AntennaMan the one you recommend to me. The televes. I lost a few channels. With the ge im getting channels from Birmingham al and im in monroe county Mississippi 120 miles away
@@letsgomicroliving_1993_ The LR Mix or the DATBOSS Mix? I know the Televes antennas will sometimes get worse reception with the preamp plugged in. The work around is to unplug the power inserter. Did you check reception with the power inserter unplugged as well? I appreciate the feedback. This helps with future recommendations.
@@AntennaMan i did. I know im in a small tv market so nothing against your recommendation i just got better reception out of the ge. I have it 20ft up and i live in the middle of an open field so no obstruction
@@letsgomicroliving_1993_ Very strange to get a better reception from the GE antenna vs the Televes. I suspect you had the power source off (passive mode).
love your videos,put up this antenna for a friend in the SJersey area about 17 miles from most Philly towers and worked great. Also picked up channel 69 in Allentown almost 60 miles away in the same direction. Home was a rancher so antenna was about 25ft high. Friend thrilled with the result.
Did WPVI show up? I live about 20 miles away from the transmitter.
I have this antenna up about 20' above ground. I also use a winegard pre amp. I easily watch channels 70 miles from my house. My house is on a ridge with lots of trees. I love this antenna!
It does the job for some locations. If you're 70 miles away from a city you either have a relatively flat terrain or you're picking up the stations from nearby repeater transmitters.
Thanks for including the link to the spectrum analyzer video. Great to see the improvement with the testing method as well.
Do you know where to get one? john R
@@johnrandall879 I use the smaller and much cheaper NanoVNA which is available from Amazon
@@monstrok Thank you so much, I did think of those but didn't really know what they would do. Will this give me a signal strength of a particular frequency ie 596Mhz and give me some sort of bandwidth of that signal like my satellite analyzer does....john R
@@johnrandall879 Yes, this unit can show the signal strength and bandwidth. It is also possible to set the start and end frequencies for the real-time scan.
@@monstrok Thank you so much, that is perfect for what I want to do. Which model do you have, there seems to a lot to choose from. Cost? Amazon? Once again thank you....john R
I bought this antenna for my parents after your review. They are pulling in 40 channels from the Huntsville, Alabama market, here in middle Tennessee. Very pleased.
Cotten Pickin! I use to live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee!!! Maybe some day, I can go back and finish out my life there, and maybe I can pick up the Nashville tv stations when and if I get to get a small home down there. I hat to leave Beaver County Western Pennsylvania, however, going back to Murfreesboro will be my next place to go to finish out my life there before I say good bye to the world.
I'm in NE Philly and this actually picks up 6ABC installed in my attic. Very pleased with it.
I have one of those and is pretty good
"There is no such thing as a high-definition or digital antenna..." So true, so true. And once ATSC 3.0 rolls out, you'll undoubtedly have to start with a disclaimer "There is no such thing as a 4K antenna..." because every antenna manufacturer will undoubtedly slap "4K DIGITAL ANTENNA!!!" on their products...
They're already doing it! Many antennas are "now" 4K and ATSC 3.0 compatible
@@AntennaMan No idea why companies are so darn brainwashed. An antenna picks up everything that`s being broadcasted within its frequency range . An antenna does not know the difference between an HDTV signal and an sd signal. It only recieves the information it`s being fed. The box under your tv is the one that has to be certified for the content that`s being carried by the signalwaves. Why oh why are they so stupid tricking people like this?.. Love your vids, keep up the great work and greetings from Sweden :)
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good info, i have a large antenna I got from radio shack at least 10 years ago and get more then 68 channels in Tampa , FL,
Hoping to get an antenna up here in pinellas county ! I'm expecting good results now. I worry about interference from the gulf and bay but I think that's just old timey myths that my parents told me or only applies to analogue signals
@@bf0189 I am .5 miles north of Tampa . I have my antenna facing south east and have no problems at all. Like I said my antenna is at least 10 years old and so far the weather can't stop it.
I had a huge RS antenna, too. It finally fell apart after 15 years or so. I built my own to replace it.
@@bf0189 You can get skip on digital signals, too, just like analog. I’ve gotten a few here and there, but I’m in a hilly area.
@@bf0189 Your in Pinellas county which is flat so you should be ok to pick up a lot of channels with a out side antenna.
Another good video. Thanks Tyler.
We will need a video on how to interpret the readings from the Televes H30 signal strength meter. From what I was able to see all the signals appear to be marginal.
Hey. I like your videos but I have some recommendations.
1. Graphs to show your compared data would be nice.
It would make your data light years easier to consume.
2. Make a video explaining the vhf/uhf frequencies then
point viewers to that video instead of explaining it every video.
I always phase out during this part and miss parts of the actual video.
Thanks for the hard work you put in on these!
I bought this one for a relative. At my location your review is exactly on! Good antenna but if your missing a station or 2 and if you want better range get a bigger one! I will probably get her a better one
This is a good antenna. I used to have one. I could get WPDE 15 in SC which is 67 miles from my home in NC. No pre-amp. I needed a larger antenna for other channels.
Thanks for the review. Always helpful.
Like old school TV antennas. In reality reception in many areas is about 30 miles, with a fair to good antenna. Oh, in the analogue TV days Philly and south PA were common dx in Washington DC. My longest catch was channel 2 from Montreal, with Philly and NYC common. Thank you for dispelling those phony reception numbers. Last, I am a broadcast engineer. Great review. Success, good health and good viewing!
Very good antenna review videos Sir. In future vids you may wish to explain about reflectors and directors on antennas. I've noticed people reviewing their purchases on Amazon often remark about parts of their antennas not being connected and thus say they're junk. Hey, maybe they are junk, but not because some of the parts aren't connected. Anyway, I like your videos and concise info. Thank you :).
I live in northeast Ohio and this antenna does very well for me.Channel 8 is the lowest rf channel i need and it is great.I am quite surprised also by the multi directional ability of this antenna.
Not far from me. I'm in Western Pennsylvania, Beaver County, and northwest from me is Youngstown, Ohio while I also get Pittsburgh, Wheeling West Virginia and Stubenvile, Ohio tv stations.
I have the channel master Stealthtenna and it does not pick up CBS2 Chicago on VHF 12. I added on a 28 inch rod to it and it came in perfect. Going to try to make a 72 inch Low VHF antenna out of 28 oz. Twisted Tea cans and some aluminum vent tape.
There's My Antenna I Requested!
Antennas only improve reception, not picture quality, right? The picture should look the same whether I use rabbit ears or the GE antenna above, correct?
Correct, see video below: ua-cam.com/video/onghXW8X658/v-deo.html
Antenna man you do a awesome job at explaining how Antennas work on tv sets my friend
1:40
At that point of the video, I would have mentioned that there are two VHF bands, and that they are very different.
Yes, but I try to keep it simple. Most can barely comprehend VHF and UHF. Some call it "VHS"
@@AntennaMan Some can't even get that right and call it VRH or VCS...lol.
@@CityDude72 I see a lot of "VHS" or people who think their channel 3 is on channel 3. I even got one ok this video.
This antenna has actually has worked very well for me. I live on the VA/WV line north of Winchester VA, the market is DC. Started having pixelation at the most inopportune times on 7 & 9. I purchased a Stellar Labs 30-2475 fringe 7-13 VHF and a Mediasonic Homework digital converter box to connect the second antenna directly to the TV using the HDMI input. Both mounted in the attic of my garage. Something weird happened, since installing the backup antenna the small GE yagi hasn't experienced any serious signal loss on 7 & 9. The new fringe antenna is mounted about a foot above the GE yagi exact same direction. I did a bit of a re-aim using my wife telling me when it seemed best. Checked the signal using the mediasonic box and she got it right. Interestingly the fringe stellar lab antenna only pulls about 5-10% better signal on channel 9 then the GE yagi? The cable runs are long so I brought a small TV and the Mediasonic box up into the attic and connected to the antenna with a 6 ft cable and metered no better. I'm consider a pre-amp should I even bother?
My town's a bit lucky it's VHF channels do match their RF numbers (11 and 13).
Me having almost no idea what he talks about "Hmm yes very interesting, tell me more"
Antenna man the information in the first 5 minutes is great but you repeat it *every video*. May you consider a link to video with the basics or at least have a time stamp link to skip to where you start the antenna testing. 4:36
See my most recent video. I will be limiting it in the future.
3:35 to skip ahead of "no such thing...."
So use to you using the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area signals to test antennas, now Philly area. Turn is around and let's see how Wilkes-Barre/Scranton come in.
I'm in a new location that doesn't get SWB as well. To avoid any confusion when comparing the results of prior antenna reviews I am now reviewing the ones from Philadelphia
Hey Tyler I put up a my antenna a few months replacing an old one and it's a oh i forgot which antenna i have. It's one you review a year ago i think. I have it up about 30 feet and replaced the coaxial lead from the antenna to the junction box on the house and it works just fine. I programed the channels to watch since a lot of them are not what i watch but still it's good. Have a good one!
3:58 yes I am trying to pick up everything. Exactly what are those 2 antennas ?
Hi - in addition to the comparison to previous antennas performance, I'd be curious to know how far the most distant station was that the reviewed antenna was able to pick up with a 50+ signal.
All the GE antennas I have work almost flawlessly
If Tyler had been born 50 years earlier, he could have found a home on the cast of "Green Acres."
As: Tyler, the antenna man,,,,,,,,,,,,
I now have to look up Green Acres...lol. I gotta know why...lol...
I looked up Green Acres. Sounds like a funny show, but I think Tyler's interest in using tech against companies that make money off of the application of science--otherwise known as technology sets him apart from Eddie and most people.
I love what Reddit users did to hedge fund short sellers. Awesome! They did it legally and got shutdown. Wall St. committed mass fraud, for years, especially Standard & Poor's, and they didn't get shutdown even when they drove the world economy into to the ground. Instead they got bailed out by taxpayers. This bailout happened only nine years after Glass-Steagall was repealed.
Tyler should go to law school, fight for consumers, and become the new Ralph Nader. I will miss that dude when he is gone. He did so much good for so many people or consumers. Nader knew about too big to fail and was yelling it at Congress before it repealed Glass-Steagall in late 1999. It's no coincidence we had the worst stock market crash, since 1929, nine years after Glass-Steagall was repealed. It was created, in 1933, just for what happened in 2008 or what happened in 1929 didn't happen again. I think it will happen again especially since the SEC seems to be bought off or was during Bush Jr. admin.
Mr. Haney would sell antennas, he sells everything else!
@@daveobrien6797 Mr. Haney: Mr. Douglas, I want you to be the first to be offered this high quality digitalized HD television antenna. Oliver: That's not an antenna, that looks like a rickety old umbrella! Haney: Oh how mistaken you are Mr. Douglas. The retractable elements on this antenna fully extend so that you can receive the Farm Report channel from Hooterville as well as (Haney whispers) that new Nudie Channel from Pixley! Lisa: Oliver, I can't believe you watch the Nudie Channel! Oliver: I don't watch the Nudie Channel! Lisa: Then why do you want to buy the umbrella? Oliver: It's not an umbrella it's a, I mean it is an umbrella but Mr. Haney says it's a... Oh anyway you can't get the Nudie Channel without cable! Lisa: Oh! And how would you know that?
Another great video. 📺
Btw, I think your explanation on antenna's is very thorough. Wish you lived in Texas! :)
I made an antenna out of a 2x4 and some copper wire that performs better than %90 of the antennas you have reviewed. My question is have you ever built a home made antenna and if so what kind of booster would you recommend? I've tried a few from the local box stores and every one seems to make the signal worse.
I don't make antennas I just review them. You can find a general list of recommended antennas and amplifiers at the link below: www.amazon.com/shop/antennaman
That's odd , I live right across the river from the Philadelphia Airport and my Channel 10 is 10 same with 3 , 6 , 17 , 29 , & ION-1 is Channel 61 , Great videos with lots of info , Keep up the great work , Ty .
They may show up as 3, 6, 17, ect on a TV but most broadcast on different RF channels. 3 is on 30, 10 is on 28, 29 is on 31, and 61 is on 34. The RF channel is usually not shown on your TV set but the TV station still broadcasts on that different RF channel.
Bought that antenna in 6 years ago. It's in the attic. Gets 56 channels. Thinking of getting the Juice preamp.
I have this antenna in my attic for more than 3 years now. I'm from Montreal aera and i catch american stations from 91 miles (with a pre-amp).
Tyler, why when it rains my reception is soooo much BETTER!! Thanks. Keith in Greenwood SC
I have a couple of those GE attic antennas that I bought years ago at Walmart for $10 a piece on clearance. I was surprised at how well it actually performed for you! I was just wondering if plugging the GE into a small amplifier that came with an old Antop antenna I had would be beneficial or just a waste of time, but I think I might already know what your answer will be, lol!
Sad that they were on a clearance idem and that they will no longer be carried in the store any longer.
Great info all around..thanks again Tyler. Can you point me out to your past video on Tv to antenna cables and quality of signal strength? My Sceptre TV to wall jack coax cable is what I'm asking about. Thx
Jerry
ua-cam.com/video/2xiDvxz35Ec/v-deo.html
I need you to tell me what I might have did I have my Wi-Fi turned on so at the same time I tried to do a channel search for over the air. Long story short I now have over a thousand channels got any idea what I did?
Got A Streaming Service On A Smart TV.
Some smart TVs have extra live channels that come off the internet. A lot of the channels come from apps like Pluto or Stirr.
Check your TV. I noted this a few months back with my brother's Samsung TV, but apparently some brands are actually carrying access to extra free OTA TV channels in addition to the regular ones. Basically they're not that different from what Internet streamers like Pluto TV carry and some actually have the Pluto TV label. Which is definitely not a bad thing.
Thanks I'm moving to Tennessee soon and have been watching your videos where I'm going to live there are 3 different sets of towers in different places so at least with your help I can weed out the junkie antennas thanks
Are you still in PA?
Yes
Correction 22 was on 13 but they moved to 12 to accommodate PBS in Philly which used to be on 12
I don't get WYOU at my new location. WHYY is on RF channel 13.
Not an antenna I rush out to buy just by looking at it. I'd like to see a comparison between the Channel Master CM-3020 and CM-5020 and apparently Channel Master has brought back it's CM-3671. My other comment is about coax, is solid copper RG6 coax better than copper clad steel RG6 coax?
I think he answered that once. In theory it does but in practice not really.
@@villumschroeder1255 I used my Channel Master Copper Clad steel Quad Shield coax in 2018 for my Channel Master CM-7778 preamp. It burnt out in 6 Months. The power inserter would get hot and the power out port on it turned brown. The PCT-TRS-6L plug inside was black. It's 24 volts going to the preamp, another report showed a volt drop in copper clad compared to pure copper over a length of wire as electricity is low frequency and travels through the core of the wire whereas TV signals are high frequency and travel on the outer skin of the wire (the skin effect) so copper clad is fine. I removed the burnt out preamp and all the signals came back. No problem with an indoor amp and CCS coax as only the signals are boosted and no electricity sent through it. I don't think that Channel Master makes cheap preamps and believe it was the wire, some swear by solid copper.
Tyler hes the man if nobody can do it he can do it
I have a question about HOAs and antennas. I want to put an antenna on my roof, but I was told that we may have signed a contract that prevents this. Would this void the FCC law?
The HOA can't overrule Federal regulations. That being said, if your HOA board of directors are a PIA, you may have to go through an unpleasant fight with them; but you will win in the end. Most HOAs know this, and the smart ones will work with you to find a spot that will allow you to get reception while minimizing any aesthetic issues.
@@theElderberryFarmer what's a PIA?
@@joshm264 PIA = Pain In the A$$
I have a video on this topic. Look up hoa antenna restrictions on UA-cam and it will come right up
Truth and Quality ,
Practical and Useful Information.
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The clear simple truth is the federal antenna law
over rides all HOA's and any one else that tries to
restrict you.
www.fcc.gov/over-air-reception-devices-rule
The federal antenna law says yes you can install
antennas in plain sight.
Here is a clear and simple truth.
Antennas are made of aluminum and plastic.
Aluminum and plastic is not evil.
Those Humans that do not like antennas and try
to take them away form every one else are in fact
sick in the head and soul in the worst possible way.
Hey Tyler how does a antenna company determine the range on a antenna they claim 100 miles maybe from a mountain top but most of us live in flat land or valleys
There's not really any backing behind it. See video below: ua-cam.com/video/uXp6Nfbny-M/v-deo.html
Hi Tyler, Love your channel. I have an antenna for you to check out. I saw QVC show an indoor antenna that claimed up to a 65 mile range with the amplifier sold seperately. 55 mile range otherwise. The antenna is "Antop AT-221BV" amplified Antenna with 5G Filter. Wow 5G, whats that all about. They claim to be one of the leaders in HD Antenna. Give us the run down.
I learn so much from this channel 😊! Thank you for sharing! ❤🙏🏽
Thanks for watching!
Can you use outdoor antennas indoor?
In an attic, yes; otherwise depending on where you put, it could put an eye out!
I use the 4max antenna indoors. It's the best antenna I used so far and I have tried many different antennas. I hang it from my wall with 3m Command hooks.
Was this antenna tested with an amplifier installed?
No
Since you moved to Philly area you should also include WPVI 6 to analyze any antennas VHF low performance
I do test WPVI on antennas that have low VHF elements. If an antenna does not have low VHF elements I don't show it because people get confused on RF versus virtual channels. Many would think their channel 6 is on low VHF when it isn't.
I just wrote the comment about NBC 10 forgot to mention it does broadcast on air and cable on channel 10
U know anything about shortwave antennas?
I just bought this antena I live in center PA 🤦♂️ close to a town is call Lewisburg and I can't get nothing no signals😢
I see this antennae sometimes at ham radio field days. Operators that know how, add a little hardware and use it as a 2 meter transmit and receive antennae.
Tyler I liked the spectrum analyzer you are using now, I believe they are about $1000, if so are there any cheaper models available?, and if so can you give me a link, thank you. john R
Laptop and a haupaugge USB tv tuner. They r like 50 bucks. It will just be a huge set up. 😆
As soon as you possibly can Tyler for your antenna recommendation I filled out the thing you sent me to bill I sent you the $25....I don't want this to go on to the next building cycle or two cuz I hate cable and I got to cut it so please tell me what I need to do so I can do it thank you my friend..
Can you try on your new location that small Rca antenna and see what it does
That's on my list. You'll see it sometime next month on here
I have this antenna in my attic. It's not horrible and I can get all of the channels that I should be able to get. I do have some issues with the auto commercial skip feature not working on my tablo off and on though and it tells me it not working is due to poor reception. First thing this spring I'm going to mount it on a pole outside and if it doesn't drastically improve that issue I will get a large monster type antenna and see what's out there.
Guessing it won't work with old CRT analog TV? Probably need digital converter?
Correct, you would need the digital converter box below: amzn.to/3ARKrT8
I thought the switch to HD included a move on the frequency band? I’ve looked for a chart but didn’t find one that was very clear. If they’re still on the same frequencies then wouldn’t the old antennas be the best bet? The receiving elements, focusing elements and reflective element would be in the proper positions and size with no need to change anything.
I don't know where that rumor keeps coming from. TV stations have always been on and will continue to use the low VHF, high VHF, and UHF bands. While some markets had stations move bands the TV band as a whole did not change much besides some upper channels going to cell phone companies. You can bet the antenna companies want you to think otherwise so you can buy their special "ATSC 3.0 antenna."
I've read some comments on AVS Forums claiming this antenna doesn't do as well on VHF channels as the RCA ANT751.
I'd expect the ANT751 to work a tiny bit better but not by much. Both are still basic small directional antennas.
I’m trying to compare this GE yagi Vs the other GE yagi (shaped like a big C) one you also have a video for…
You can't compare them directly because they were tested at different locations. Both work about the same since they are basic small directional antennas
@@AntennaMan ok, I decided on the one with less plastic since I will be putting it on my roof. So hopefully it can last longer .
Do TV transmitters in USA transmit signal in Vertical Polarization ?
Some do
North American TV stations have always used Horizontal Polarization so antenna elements point horizontal. This reduces multipath issues but aim is more important.
European TV chose Vertical Polarization with elements pointing vertical. That causes more multipath interference but aiming is less critical.
Fly across the pond, you'll see everybody's antenna tipped over on its side because that is what needs to be done to catch any signal.
If a channel here installed their transmitter antenna the wrong way, the receiving antenna would also have to be tipped the wrong way, so a normal install would catch very little signal from that station. Tip it over and all the other signals with normal polarity would drop out. I don't think any station engineer would want to buck the trend.
That said, FM radio transmitters often use circular polarization so a vertical car antenna can catch a good signal (no matter which direction the car is aimed) and a horizontally placed VHF-FM chimney mount can still catch it (but must be aimed that direction).
Is there a TV antenna that will also pick up FM radio?
Yes, any low VHF capable antenna will pick up FM. See video below: ua-cam.com/video/6otvIew5tqo/v-deo.html
I been trying to get TV DX ... what type of Antenna is good for this
This would be a good DXing antenna: amzn.to/3cEHYiu
Here in England, the digital transition ended by 2012, and ridiculous sized antennas were sold as necessary for digital reception which was as you say, just a marketing tool to sell more antennas.
Coat hangers also work pretty good, maybe add a little aluminum foil.
i thought loops worked better for uhf and straight bars for vhf?
I think people should buy the GE Pro but, there is an ultra pro on the maket that has higher quality vhf/uhf elements mounted on them and, not as much plastic. I bought 2 of these for 2 different houses from walmart local store $39.97 plus tax. The first one is still performing well after 7 years of service, it has went through numerous wind storms, hail, and, 7 winter seasons. My 2nd one has not been mounted outside yet but, inside it's doing what I need until it warms up a little in the spring before I put it outside. I'm 60 miles away from tv towers on my first antenna in east tennessee, my 2nd one is further away at 70 to 74 miles. We will see? The Access Point app will help point directly at the towers needed for improved signal quality, this app is free on apple and google.
Great video, Tyler! The editing is very good and looks amazing. The new channels you tested out are nice. It’s good to test out different channel now and again.
I noticed that you no longer do your tests with you outside and recording outside. I guess your roof finally got fixed. That’s excellent. The signals will be a bit stronger when on the roof.
Keep up the great work and have an excellent day! Hope Tyler the Conspiracy Nut is well too.
Thanks for taking note of the new editing. I now test the antennas on the roof so there isn't really a way to get a TV, camera, tripod, and antenna all in one shot. I bring up the DTV box and HDMI capture device to get the signal as it comes in. It's a lot easier to see/read for most people. As far as the new channel test I decided to switch it up so people did not get confused when comparing antennas. For example, someone may see that I don't get SWB signals that well here and blame it on the antenna instead of taking note I am in a new location now.
You are reviewing a ge antenna, have you ever reviewed this model; Ge ultra pro quadcore max hd antenna....help
can you please review the hp dual tv tuner digital video recorder? I don't see any reviews on youtube and I dont even know how it works
I have a Mohu omnidirectional antenna for picking up OTA broadcasts. Most of the stations in my area are located to the south or southwest. Works great except I get signal interference every time a train goes by (which is often). The tracks are located north of my house, about 100 ft away. Is there anything I can do to block any signal that may be bouncing off the train? Can I place something behind the antenna to shield it from unwanted RF coming from the north?
Hi Tyler.. I know your vids are about TV antennas, but perhaps you have a pointer for me. I'm looking for a 1.2ghz (23cm) ham antenna (so xmit & receive) but it has to be small, 2' boom max and would prefer 18". But all the 23cm antennas I find advertised are 3' or longer.. Any pointers?
Join a Ham radio club, they will help you, also they will help you actually make one to suit your needs. They are a great bunch of guys .. john R
Channel Master has a new model CM 1776 Claim it is professional grade for 2022 & $149.00 price tag looks nearly identical to this
I was thinking the same thing! Though the new Channel Master antenna does not seem worth $150 for what is likely a basic small directional antenna.
HI , Amazon had this as ATSC 3.0 fer 200,
Yes, I have a video on it below: ua-cam.com/video/2KvIw5A0_eQ/v-deo.html
I didn’t even pick up a signal with this antenna. Went back to my homemade antenna for rf channel 7 & 9
I have a lot of trees and high mountain,s thanks for the answer I need a big antenna uhf vhf
I liked your video on the ge antenna it was very informative my only complaint well not really a complaint is that you made mention about Philadelphia NBC 10 broadcasting on channel 28 I think it was. I lived in the area since way before cable NBC 10 has always broadcasted on 10 the only thing that has changed is that it used to CBS 10 and for whatever weird reason CBS 10 and NBC 3 switched so now it's CBS 3 and NBC 10 but 3,6,and 10 all broadcast on 3,6,and 10. Just I would mention that other nice video. 🥰🥰🥰
NBC 10 actually does broadcast on RF channel 28. Most tv stations don't broadcast on the channel from the analog days. Yes, it does show channel 10 on your TV set but that's just the virtual channel, not the channel they broadcast on.
My channel 2 gets lost a lot, but I can easily pick it up on the Rf channel. What causes that?
The GE antenna does not have any low VHF elements needed for channel 2. You need an antenna with low VHF capability. Below is an example of one. amzn.to/2YYJUM6
@@AntennaMan Thanks I talking about my current Antenna sometimes has trouble with my local NBC which is Virtual 2.1, but if I change to channel 11 the RF channel it comes in fine. Wondering why that is.
Possibly a bad tuner
If you have s tower that goes 100 feet high do u get more stations
Most likely yes
This is a great antenna, well built, i'm getting 35 channel in downtown Montrelal, CA, signal up all the times, getting CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CBC....not a single ABC channel, aldought it transmit from the same locations as the others, strange, whatever the direction.
And you have interface with two channels (12 & 28) both are on 13
Y Don't you show what is A best Antenna for all the states like in Oklahoma city and Worth the money.
And if wireless and cellular have their way all TV stations would be on VHF (2-13) like the old days before the FCC opened up the UHF band in the 50's
You're probably right. 😕
I still use a coat hanger and tin foil. I get 10k digital in HD.
Did you test this antenna with a preamp? What were the results?
No, I never use preamps when I test the antenna for an accurate comparison. The preamp will only make up for signal loss in what would be a long cable anyway. I use a short 10 foot cable to test the antenna. A preamp would not make a difference.
It looks OK, but certainly it's claim is
is outdistancing the capabilities in
reception.
I like the Curved GE Pro you previously
reviewed, and I had asked you about
reception in my area of Nashua, NH.
Boston is only a bit over 30 miles to my
southeast, easy to receive,, even when I use my indoor antenna,, being on the
third floor of my building at 300 feet above seal level,, facing Boston. Sometimes I receive some Providence, RI, on a few of the stations at 60 miles
distance with the GE Pro I use outdoors,
on my terrace. Ray, W2CH
I too have one of the GE pro Yogi but I made modifications to it where the boom is extended and a second boom I live in Bloomington Illinois I get most of the stations in my area two from Springfield Illinois Fox Illinois and ABC 20 later on I might get a better preamp than I got I'm using that goofy preamp from Walmart that $20 later on I might get a channel Master preamp and have the antenna inside
I will be booking a consultation
Can u get a hold of me to get us best tv set up . In a very bad place to pick anything up. And with in 3/4 mile of radio station.
OK I have a stupid question, how are the 2nd longest tubes as well as the entire 3 tube short section doing anything if there is no metal to metal connection to the board on the antenna? osmosis?? magic??, there is no metallic connection whatsoever. you stated the short sections are for UHF, does UHF jump across air to make it to the circuit board/coax connection?
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They work as reflectors. They don't need to be attached.