Channel Master CM5018 Masterpiece 60 Mile HD TV Antenna Review
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- This is my review of the Channel Master CM5018 Masterpiece 60 TV Antenna. It’s constructed of decent material made to withstand severe weather conditions and comes assembled right in the box. How well does it work for weaker VHF and UHF TV Stations?
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love this antenna, great advise
I love your mini rants. I laugh every time.
LOL yes! Best mini rants I have seen in a while.
I recently moved within the WGBH (PBS Boston digital VHF 5) broadcast area. (From Nashua to Windham.) This is the antenna I chose for my new house as my old setup was pretty marginal getting channel 5. I’m happy to say that this antenna, combined with a shorter cable run, a 100 feet higher base elevation, and a taller house resulted in me immediately getting a useable signal without a lot of futzing. Just pointed it in the right direction. Didn’t even bother with a pre-amp. And now WGBH has cranked up the broadcast power so even better.
Thanks for the review, it’s why I chose this antenna.
Being a techie myself, your videos inspired me to experiment with my antenna collection. Since we have one station on 13 that will repack to 7, I focused on VHF performance. From worst to best: Winegard PR4400, DB4, unknown small CM yagi and Clearstream 2Max. The CS2 was about equal with the yagi, but I prefer the way it looks. VHF quality went from a low of 20 to a high of 38.UHF was better with the first 3, but ranged from 100 with the 4400 and DB4 to a low of 90 with the yagi and 80 with the CS2. Given I had a good VHF picture at 20, the 80 for UHF on the CS2 is quite acceptable. The PQ is as reported from my TCL Roku TV.
Great review Tyler, though chuckled when you mentioned antenna would be good in tornado areas. Believe me, if a tornado comes and knocks down my house, I will NOT be looking to check if this CM antenna elements remained in alignment! But thanks again for good information.
Thought he said hurricanes. Oh well, we get both in SW FL.
House leveled. TV antenna survives.😀
Good video Tyler, One thing I take into consideration is how the antenna will deal with Ice Storm's I have seen antenna elements brake off with the weight of ice rain sticking to it. I have seen some antennas here up north that are bent and with elements broken off! One reason I like the Antenna Craft HD 360 It has survived a few ice rain days as the antenna is in a Plastic Case!
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Had one of those cheapy 1byOne antennas. You described my problem to a T when I watched this video. VHF reception was garbage or nonexistent. UHF was just fine. On your recommendation, I picked up this antenna and I couldn't be happier. VHF and UHF are both excellent. Thank you for the review!!!
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I wondered where you were -- lots of work involved sequencing this video. I notice, and appreciate the hard work.
I find your videos to be very informative.
I purchased the cm5020 and it definitely is pretty rugged with the added braces and the elements to securely lock into place. It receives everything I need for local channels. It's a 100 mile antenna and it's not overly large compared to other models. I'm not sure how it perform against larger cheaper models before their element snap off from wind and snow. But overall it's a solid buy!
Tyler, great video's and it's good to hear someone who's providing accurate info. I just have one suggestion regarding your testing method. It looked like you had some trees in your testing location. Even without trees though, signals bounce off of houses and other structures. Moving any antenna even a few inches left, right, up or down can make a huge change in signal strength. One style antenna may work better than another style, simply based on the angles of the signals hitting their elements, especially from trees. A more accurate evaluation might be to move the antenna up/down/left/right about 10 ft. and record the maximum signal you can receive with that antenna in that 100 sq ft area. Then use a second antenna and do the same test, moving it iaround in the same area. This type of testing will nullify the factors of the location itself. You may find an antenna you fine is a low performer, may work just as well as another, but at a slightly different location (maybe slightly to the left or right, etc.) For example. using the same elevation and position, I had 2 yagi antennas perform differently. I was ready to throw out the low performer until I tried this testing method. I found the low performer was actually a great performer, but it had to be positioned at a slightly different location than my other antenna. So the gain of the antenna is one thing, but location, location, location matters more! I capture a 60% signal of a UHF station 70mi. away. And it's a steady 60%! But ONLY in one location and at an elevation of 18 ft. At 19 or 17ft. it drops to 20% Moving it a few inches to the left or the right, or anywhere else in the yard drops it to 10%. I tried raising it to 30 ft, and the signal strenght was no more than 20%. So tell your viewers that LOCATION is a HUGE factor for hard to get stations, and that holds true for the attic especially.
I like the work you are doing for the public, also let me how can I help about the video you posted the other day.
Excellent information !
Thanks for sharing !
Tyler. Love the reviews and the snarky comments. I still use OTA TV more then anything else. It would take a bit of time and labor but it would be great if you could build a popular DIY home built antenna. You probably know which one. All you need is a 2x4 some metal clothes hangers, wire, solder and a balun. It would be great to see it compared to brand names.
Thanks for the reviews I am in the market for an antenna and these videos are a big help.
Too bad Radio Shack went out of business. They had some excellent antennas.
They had a lot of cool stuff that was often times hard to find elsewhere. And the sales staff actually knew quite a bit. I loved going to Radio Shack as a kid.
Radio shack also had a very good FM antenna too.
@@kevinbrown1629 They had a television antenna that I could reliably pick up TV stations 150 miles away at night. I think it was called the VU-160.
They have a web store.
Disclaimer :
No TV antennas were hurt in the making of this video.
Aside from the confusion over physical and virtual channel numbers out there, I'm still impressed two stations in my town get to claim their physical numbers the same as they've always been in the analog days!
Its more fun to build your own antennas though,I use alot of Hygain antenna parts on my antennas,if a storm is strong enough to take it down,the neighborhood will be the first to go.
I like your channel. I have this antenna as well as the cheapo with pre amp you recently reviewed. The cheapo performed much better than this one ( a few channels vs NO channels at my remote Frazier Park CA location.). However, as you pointed out about the cheapo, it falls apart quickly. I will try a preamp on this sturdy antenna and see what happens. BTW, when I was a kid, I made crystal sets. Not knowing much about radio, I thought the longer the antenna the better. My dad and I strung one from our 2nd story window out to a eucalyptus tree, some 75 feet away. It snapped (the wire, not the tree) before we could test it out. So much fun! Also, the wire was advertised as "magnetic". no doubt an advertising ploy like the "HD" antenna ploys, you've revealed. Caveat Emptor!!!
Radio Shack, Midway Electric, Allied and Lafayette were supply places in L.A. I could ride my bike to for parts. Transistors were just coming to be. I wanted to build a 2 transistor pocket FM radio SO BAD, but one of the transistors cost $28 1957 dollars. I did build a 2 tube AM radio that my neighbor Joel Kunin (K6 OEO ocean easy ocean) sorted out for me.
I'll be honest. In my experience an all in one yagi style antenna while there is nothing wrong with it, I have had better customer response and signals from setting up an separate VHF and UHF antenna setup. Of course in my area we don't have many homes that have much LOS and are most often 1edge and 2edge which requires a preamp too. I've also encountered resistance from using an all in one yagi style antenna but for some reason when I couple a VHF yagi style antenna with something like an Antennas Direct DB4e I get positive responses. Go figure. Now I do like Antennas direct Clearstream antennas unfortunately the VHF dipoles aren't quite up to the task compared the UHF part.
First! Like that Channel Master Tee! :)
the CM-5018 costs the same as the CM-3020 which has longer range!
5018 is rated at 60 mile range / the 3020 is rated for 100 mile range..
$179. Plus Free Shipping on Both!
The mile range on these are bullshit except for perhaps lowband VHF & most markets have few to none of those channels plus stellar labs makes the best fringe VHF antenna for 50 bucks & less of a footprint , I compared a huge top of the line Winegard 8200U to it and it paled, sent it back to Amazon & got a superior Antennas Direct DB8e for 30 bucks less & twice the UHF range.
The CM-5018 is built like a tank. That's why it and the rest of the Masterpiece line cost so much. The only way you are going to get a better built antenna is some custom job or a Blonder Tongue. Got $1000 laying around?
@@momsbasement656 I actually build my own based on the Grey-Hoverman. Double -stacked. 70 mile range If were buying one, I would choose the CM-5018.. Blonder Tongue is top notch. :) So I am using a custom job, homemade.. :)
@@5argetech56 That's awesome. I looked into making my own, but being a perfectionist and realizing after a bit that antenna's are real-life dark magic that I'd never be able to master, I just bought a CM-5016. Needed a little bit wider angle for multiple stations that are not that far away. At least I learned their is no free lunch with antennas: Chose one: wide angle or high gain, you can't have both.
Channel Master tends to be a mark of quality. It's not as if all their antennas are great, but many of the top antennas tend to be CMs.
Nice, good information
I always learn a little something from your videos. Not quite ready to replace my 30+ year old roof antenna (maybe I'll have it done next year) but you did remind me of Antennaweb. Since the repack, I've no longer been able to receive Retro TV which broadcasts on channel 28. Antennaweb told me they must have really gone low power since the repack. I'm only 9 miles away from the transmitter in downtown Chicago. Other channels broadcasting from the same location they rate for a yellow antenna. For Retro TV they say I need a violet. Now I know why I can't get it.
If you're on the North Side of Chicago, the new directional pattern of that station is going to be a problem. Probably not worth replacing the antenna unless you really miss that station.
You are the best man!
Glad to see you
I think they really should get rid of the virtual channel number concept now that there isn't any real-world correlation between it and the real transmitting frequency. They should just use the letter identification. It just adds confusion with this hybrid old and new system of identifiers.
What you tell us is interesting but sometimes is complicated. Why North America can't do the same thing just like Europe? Move all the TV stations on UHF band and VHF should be for FM and Digital Radio, It would be simple and cheap for those who don't want cable or satellite TV. Also great video.
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 If I remember correctly it was after the digital transition. It was right after 2008. All countries in the EU went fully digital in 2015. In the analog days we used both bands for TV, VHF Channels 5 - 12 (174 - 230 MHz) and UHF channels 21-69 (470 - 862 MHz). After the digital switch the UHF is for TV and VHF is for FM radio and DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting or Digital Radio), the DAB is using the VHF Band Channels 5 - 12. Now the UHF band is using Channels 21- 60. The channels 61 - 69 is now used for 4G LTE. And I'm talking about the European Union. We use DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) standard. If you're interested here is a link: www.dvbtmap.eu/mapmux.html
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 It would be the best route, it will make easier for everyone who wants to receive free television, also you save more money.
Same question I got. Why not put all tv stations in the UHF band. USA and Canada are ass backwards. Really it's the FCC and Congress in the USA. The stupid idiots should not be giving away 37 to 69 but keeping it and screw the cell phone companies.
Look how many times they CHOPPED THE UHF BAND.
UHF TV was 14 to 83 in channels.
1) 1983 decided to hack off 70 to 83.
2) Later do not know exact date hacked off 51 to 69.
3) 2017 decided let's hack off more again Congress and FCC by holding a auction to entice Stations to go out of business or move to another Frequency (some even moved to Low Band VHF, which they dropped in 2009.
4) So in 2020 the UHF TV Band reduced to 14 to 36.
This is total bull.
As I agree with the writer why could the TV Band be all on UHF.
They have made a total mess of the TV Band.
The idea of going digital was to get rid of those Long elements. Now some stations have moved to VHF 5 Low Band. What a f.......g mess.
Notice how small UHF Antennas have to have that Long element sticking out, to receive HI Band VHF of 7 channels.
I blame FCC And Congress for this screw up.
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 Yes, the European TV sets and digital receivers have the following frequency range: 47 - 862 Mhz, the FM band is in that range. It should have FM mode just like these TV model: ua-cam.com/video/GKahO-_jWZk/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/-06AWBhBTM4/v-deo.html. Here in the EU the brand new models of TVs have two tuners, the first one for Antenna and Cable and the second tuner for satellite. There are hundreds of channels free to air on satellite. All digital TV sets can receive digital radio, either from your cable company or satellite, and in some major cities with a regular antenna.
@@diycarhome9151 Thanks for the info. Yes, the FCC screwed up things in USA and Canada, and the VHF Low is problematic. You need a large antenna, I know that in the early days of television in Europe we used the VHF Low (Channels 2 - 4) until 1957 then was replaced with VHF High. VHF high band allowed you to install a smaller antenna and had less interference. Some cable companies use the VHF low band for analog TV channels but after 2020 all cable TV channels will be digital. And yes with the 4G LTE they will cut down other UHF Channels. Lucky we have Free-to-air satellite TV as a substitute for terrestrial, but the problem is not everyone can install a satellite dish.
Hey Tyler have a tip on two antennas, for the budget minded consumer(ie under 30USD), for you to review. The first is Eagle Aspen DTV2BUHF, the other is the ClearTV model X-72(The original). Thanks, & I look forward to seeing the reviews :)
Thanks!
I always got a raised eyebrow when I used to explain that WGBH was broadcasting on a UHF channel (19), but it _identified as_ a VHF channel (2).
Now they're low VHF. I bet they lost a lot of viewers since the move. Very few people have an antenna with low VHF capability.
@@AntennaMan We tried to explain that to them, but it was after the fact. Apparently, a number of PBS stations moved to low VHF--making some money in the process, but forfeiting many OTA viewers whose antennas don't pick up low VHF. WGBH told us that about 20% of their viewership is OTA, but evidently nobody explained that most of them probably can't receive low VHF.
They said the newer ATSC 3.0 standards are using an OFDM modulation scheme and don't need a fancy directional antenna shown in your video. ATSC 3.0 even works in a moving car. It's only a matter of time before the FCC shuts down the ATSC 1.0 (8VSB) and replaced with ATSC 3.0 (OFDM).
You will likely still need a directional antenna in most areas. The frequencies aren't changing just the standard IF it takes off. If reception is marginal now it won't be much better.
@@AntennaMan
Okay. But they said if you are in an urban area where signals are strong because transmitters are nearby but with lots of ghosts due to tall buildings which ATSC 1.0's 8VSB tends to pixelate depending on how good the ghost cancellation of your receiver and may still needs a directional antenna to reject unwanted ghosts, ATSC 3.0's OFDM is inherently immune to that so even a rubber duck antenna mounted vertically might do the job although in rural area where signals are marginal a directional antenna like those in your video are still necessary.
great info
What is the best antenna and accessories to buy? If you have already done a video, including instructions for installation, will you please link them in your next video?
There is no best antenna. Different areas need different kinds of antennas based on the frequencies the TV stations broadcast on. I will not be producing videos on specific antenna installations as it deters local setups from viewers in my service area and is a liability.
While watching this review, I noticed two things: 1) That you were pointing each antenna in the direction of the transmitter; and 2) That you did not have them up very high (MAYBE 10 feet?), so your LOS was being obstructed by trees, houses, etc. You should know that getting the antenna at least above immediately-surrounding objects improved reception dramatically. So why are you testing them at approx 10-ft AGL? I don't think that is giving an accurate representation of the antennas' performance.
The height does not matter if I am testing all antennas in the same location. If one antenna is getting a channel better than another antenna whether it is 10 ft high or 100 ft High shows the antennas performance.
As far as the reason why it is only 10 ft I am a renter in this is the best my landlord could do. It's either do this or not review the antennas at all.
Antenna Man I
Tyler's conducting all antenna tests at the same height and location to give accurate comparison.
Tyler. Do you work as a radio announcer? If not, you should look into it because you have the perfect voice for am/fm radio.
I originally wanted to get into radio but the industry was killed by iHeart, Cumulus, and Entercom
Went to the websites you recommend and now I am getting lots of junk mail thanks
That's not on me. I'm also not sure who are you referring to. Contact the websites to complain.
I'd like to see a review of the CM-5020. However this antenna has 2 drawbacks, there are no Lo-VHF Stations in my area and it's UHF performance falls short. We have TV Stations on Mt. Mansfield 75 miles away, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX and ABC. All Stations are on UHF except ABC that's on Hi-VHF 7.1 and no one in my area picks it up. Channel Master recommended the CM-5020 but were down on their CM-2020 which would have been an alternate choice to my CM-4228HD but they were down on their own antenna as it's not as well built as their Masterpiece Series. I suggested to them to build a Masterpiece version of their CM-2020.
Digital era took all the fun out of getting those distant stations.
@Antenna Man - Time to replace my 25+ year-old ChannelMaster antenna as time and 2 hurrincanes have not been kind to it. I was considering a Winegard, but build quality it very important to me because of potential weather damage. Your video intrigued me and was wondering if this was the best built antenna you've used or is there something better. Thanks.
The Channel Master "Masterpiece" series antennas are built the best of any antenna fringe antenna brand I tested out. You can find them on their website at the link below: www.channelmaster.com/?Click=201434
@@AntennaMan Thanks. I'm 45 miles from 2 different markets (between Tampa & Ft. Myers) so a 60 mile antenna should be enough on a 50' mast.
Thinking about getting the Clearstream my towers are around 30 miles . Having a hard time adjusting to streaming . Can't get Judge Judy .
I'm conducting Antenna test tonight.
I will be comparing DB8e, DB4e, CM4221 4 bay, Digiwave 2084 4 bay, Digiwave short boom Yagi.
What I do is get them up 16 feet high. And aim for WGRZ 2.1 to 2.4 (RF 33)
If I can get the greatest Channel count I'm happy. Usually a picture too.
I know Channel strengths do change each day according to the weather.
I'm interested in which Antenna brings in the most channels in one given direction.
My best two antennas to date in bringing in the most was the $100 Antennas Direct DB4e,
and the Digiwave 2104 at $49.95
Last Sunday the Digiwave 2104 got 1 more Channel then the DB4e at $100.00
Will be testing 12 antennas tonight. Will keep you posted.
The dbs are about the best UHF antennas on the market I just got an 8 which is only marginally better than a 4 but still solid.
Greg Gasiorowski
I did a test last Sunday DB8e VS. DB4e
The DB4e got 29 stations pointing at WGRZ 2.1 to 2.4 (RF33) Transmitter in Colden, New York
The DB8e set up exactly the same height and aiming at WGRZ got 14 channels.
Why WGRZ 2.1 to 2.4 (RF33) because it's a difficult station to get which shows the true colours of how good an antenna is.
Doing a another test tomorrow got 12 different antennas. 4 bays, 8 bays and Yagis.
Want to know which antenna brings in the most stations in one direction.
Last Sunday put the DB4e 4 bay $100.00 up against the Digiwave 2104 Yagi at $40.00
Aimed at WGRZ Colden, New York Transmitter. The Digiwave 2104 got one more Channel then the DB4e. Your paying for a bit fancier design. But really the Yagi got one more Channel.
Will again test them in the morning again.
I do install them so only practical field test tell the story.
Some customers want the best Antenna. So what is the Best. Only practical field tests tell.
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I assume you have both of the antennas of the db8e pointing in the same direction? I scanned the same amount of channels, with few more dbs of signal strength on fringe Detroit channels over the db4e this can make or break reception especially during the day, I live in Toledo about 50-65 miles from the tower, contrary to what I read the db8b is actually less directional than the db4b which is nice for a couple of local channels that usually break up a bit w/o a direct point.
The Digiwave seems to be a clone of the Antennas Direct 91XG I have the Xtream Signal clone it's a good design but functionally not that much different than the db series at least in my situation & yeah it's a good build, the db4e is the first cord cutting antenna I bought & a half dozen antennas later still the best for UHF.
Make a video about the hoverman tv antenna
Dennys makes an HD Stacker tv antenna which comes with some impressive claims
It's a good design. I have limited funds that I use to purchase/review antennas. If you would like to contribute to this fund and request the stacker the link is below:
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Do know what the claims are.
I see nothing special about it.
Just a combo stacked in two. If it was great everyone would sell it.
What are the claims???
@@diycarhome9151 It's nothing special. It can save you space if you can't accomodate a long yagi antenna in your attic.
Have you ever tested a multi directional antenna? What one would you recommend?
Can you do a video of this antenna with a rotary showing a complete install and wiring for us wanting a outdoor antenna. Thanks
I will not be posting any videos related to antenna installations as I operate a business in the area and any information that guides people to install an antenna costs business
What was that logo blurred?
My old Radio Shack Super Color Special from the 1980s or '90s works fine ...but has a bent element about 30 degrees down) from a large bird sitting on it. I also want to split the signal a couple more times from what it is now. Do you think this or the CM5016 would be good replacements with better reception ... or the sam? I have no clue how good RS Archer antennas were. I do know they were angles elements ... always wondered if that was a gimmick or actually a good design.
What is the best antenna
There isn't one. It varies greatly depending on your unique reception situation. I do offer custom antenna recommendations at the following link: antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
I dont need the VHF Lo frequencies.only the VHF Hi.. but this seems to have more VHF Hi gain on paper than the Channel Master CM-2018 or CM-2020.
🇯🇲 🇯🇲 Kingston Jamaica only have have 3 tv station can in Jamaica?
ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and WB are about 60 miles from where I live, mostly woods and hills, would this be a good antenna to get (cm 5018)
Hellooooo antenas GE.
You should test out the Channel Master CM-5020 that Channel Master recommended to me. However, there are no VHF-Lo Stations in my area. I suggested that they make a Masterpiece Series version of their CM-2020. The only VHF Stations on VHF-Hi are 2 local Stations and ABC WVNY 75 miles away on Mount Mansfield, I'm in Montreal. One other comment I want to make is are all TV Tuners the same quality? Maybe signal reception problems aren't always the fault of the antenna but of the TV tuner. With Pay TV being so dominate especially in Canada and maybe with only a million OTA TV viewers, some manufacturers maybe are putting in lower quality RF tuners expecting people to use Pay TV or the Internet?
I have a video on the topic of TV tuner sensitivity at the link below: ua-cam.com/video/FhZ7H-cwFCk/v-deo.html
Hey antenna man, do you have a recommended TV recorder while using an over the air antenna?
I have several videos on OTA DVRs for antennas. Check them out.
What's the best colored Master Dantanna's they make
have you heard of xtreme signal? i just found them on amazons website and want to know your thoughts on them and see if you will take look at them and make a video about it.
Is this recommended?
There is no antenna I would recommend for everyone. It depends on the frequencies and signal strength at your location. Consider an antenna recommendation from me at the link below. This can prevent you from spending hundreds of dollars and time wasted on setting up the wrong antenna for your area. antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
Oh... OK, thank you. Love this channel from Lithuania 🇺🇸❤️🇱🇹
was wondering if you knew if me-TV and comet TV in scranton/wilksbarre market is u.h.f or vhf ?with the fox channels moving around and now are strong .I get me-TV and comet as a hit or miss now.I know it not my antenna as it now picks up the ion channels as it never got them before.I live in 17844 zip.do I need a preamp as I have a booster on line now.no it not make difference with it on or off for those 2 channels any help would be great thanks
They are on UHF and not moving anywhere so if you get them marginally now that's the way they are going to stay unless you get a better setup. I do service your area
Was very interested in this one but seems like every single place I could find is out of stock
Yes, it is out of stock. Probably won't be restocked for another month or two. You can try the next model above - the CM5020 at the link below: amzn.to/36Aqjof
Can u use a rotor with this antenna? If so would it be worth the money I would spend on a rotor?
Rotors typically aren't necessary since the majority of major market stations broadcast from a single direction.
Is it possible that this antenna can reach out to 75 miles? I'm currently using the CM-4228HD and all the major Networks on Mount Mansfield Vermont are on UHF and come in great except one, ABC. ABC WVNY was on UHF ch 22 since 1968 but because of repacks (hijacking of UHF TV Band frequencies) ABC WVNY was bounced to RF Ch 13.1 and now on to ch 7.1 This channel is unwatchable with the CM-4228HD. The other antenna I was considering is the CM-2020 but the build quality doesn't look as good as the CM-5018. Channel Master must have had the inside track on these repacks as they have more VHF capable antennas ready for consumers than other Manufacturers.
Yes but depends on many factors such as the terrain and frequencies the TV stations are on. If you'd like to consult directly with me to figure out what's going on and how to get the best reception visit the link below: antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
have you tested the big antenna from winegard yet?
Not sure if I will ever get to it. The antenna model is too large and most people are requesting me to review smaller models.
Can it work in large city neighborhoods?
Yes
@@AntennaMan thank you! I live in pittsburgh and used to watch wwcp fox 8 in johnstown which is about 60 miles away before the conversation of analog to digital in 2009! I'll bet if I point it towards johnstown I can possibly get it?
My location is in the blue, and purple signal strength. Does this mean, I'll need a large antenna?
Yes
@@AntennaMan You think the Antennas Direct 8-Element Bowtie is big enough?
@@eig1979 There's no way for me to tell without looking at the specific frequencies in your area. Bowties don't pick up VHF well. If you would like to sign up for a custom antenna recommendation click the link below: forms.gle/1DdZv9gFEyFGMAru6
This is a heavy duty antenna that will last for years.
Just wondering what is the model number of that Emerson antenna analyzer you are using to find signals?
This is the separate tuner I use on my videos. It hooks up to any TV via HDMI and can really help improve your reception since it offers a signal meter by pressing the info button twice: amzn.to/2s9gLQY
I live NW of Detroit, 48329. I recently left Comcast after 35+ years. I need to watch CBET in Windsor for Hockey night in Canada. It is not available for me to stream. Can you recommend an antenna?
CBET is on VHF. I'd go for this model if you want to best chance to pick it up. You need the long elements for the VHF band: amzn.to/35q0sxG
hey antenna man is there anyway I can combine the signals of two separate directional antennas onto one cable?
Already made a video on this topic. See below. ua-cam.com/video/ToeZWV5ifjA/v-deo.html
How do I get ahold one of those channel master tshirts?
Contact Channel Master I'm sure they'll send you one. They're fans of my UA-cam channel.
Could you review more channel masters?
I have limited funds that I use to purchase/review antennas. If you would like to contribute to this fund and request a specific Channel Master the link is below:
paypal.me/pools/c/8cwRt7M0g4
What would suggest for the 89046 area? I have 25', 1-1/4" pole, with rotor.
You have a lot of VHF stations and they are very weak. I'd actually recommend the next model above the one on the video: amzn.to/2Lgq20A
Tyler do you have a review on the xtreme HBD 8 bay antenna?
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I have the single 4 bay, it's a substandard clone of the Antennas Direct db4b, less range.
Can you do a reveiw on the rca. 100 + mile antenna. Its a uhf vhf. And huge like 10 feet. Long. Menards carrys it. But its a 100.00 dollars.
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Size isn't everything I bet that 100 mile rating is just for low VHF band & that distance is half even for those.
Sir,
I need your help. I have a Radio Shack antenna in my attic. It is about 14 years old. On a good day I get 41 channels but the channels disappear every day. Rescanning after that only yields 3 channels. I installed a Channel Master powered splitter CM-3414 and a LTE/5G filter CM-3201. I received 41 channels for a day, then the channels disappeared again. A rescan only yielded 3 channels. I have no trees in my yard.
Eventually, after repeated attempts, the scan yields 24-41 channels but they do not hold for long.
Wondering if my antenna is shot?
My zip code is 02915. I am near Providence RI.
My stations are in Providence, Boston, and Worcester Massachusetts.
When I was a kid in the seventies, we had a tv with rabbit ears and a circular antenna for UHF and we received more channels consistently than I get today.
Any help would be great.
Eric Simpson
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Tyler, I will send a filled out request for advice form. You have my situation details above.
Thanks
A+ channel dude! Have learned a lot and am currently setting up TV in my new home. I live in rural northwest Florida and with a basic antenna mounted at roof level get the old 4 channels (ABC, NBC, & CBS) and would like to supplement this antenna with a UHF antenna to get PBS & Fox. Per antennaweb.org they use RF Channel 30 & 33 at 56 & 28 miles respectively. Could you(or anyone else)recommend and good UHF antenna that would receive these channels? Thanks and keep up the good channel! (Y)
This is one of the best UHF antennas on the market. amzn.to/2PWOzuv
I don't see a link
It's sold out. Consider the next model up - the CM5020: amzn.to/3bfJGVt
You get shortchanged with this model compared to its CM3018 which has better UHF value with a Folded Dipole @ the feed point instead of straight dipole they have on this model! & charge you 30 bucks more for this one🤔😉
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how do you know what end to aim? as i am using tvfool.com gives me east and west but aiming south gives best unknow. www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d90389e2ef9a666. any ideas?
Point the antenna towards the weaker station to the east. It should pick up the strong ones from the west from the back.
I am a retired licensed SMATV installer . Have done thousands of installs from single to multi-unit dwellings, also commercial private cable systems. Willing to help with advice if you get stuck. If interested, let me know on here and we will work out email address.
Hi I have a large antenna that I want to id... it looks like the big one You you just showed, can You receive pictures? I can send You one of it.
I'm guessing that you can't put this antenna up on a mast
IF there are no channels broadcasting from channels 2 to 6 in your coverage area, then this antenna is overkill.
The antenna will still work well for VHF channels 2 through 13 which are in most TV markets
@@AntennaMan I'd be interested in you testing the Antennas Direct Clearstream 5. store.antennasdirect.com/C5-Clearstream-5-vhf-uhf-long-range-outdoor-DTV-antenna.html It's pretty much just a VHF-Hi antenna that can get a little UHF also. It doesn't get much of anything on VHF-Lo. I tried one out in my area that was all VHF-Hi and it worked great. Very compact physically, built in 75ohm output, well made. Decent gain and a wide angle of reception. The only loop antenna of its kind I've seen on the market. Unfortunately, I now have a station on Ch 2, so I have to replace it with one of these big VHF-Lo capable Yagi's. Oh well. Thanks for all you do.
I live in Phoenix AZ where we have extreme heat 4 months out of the year and over 300 days of sunshine. Wondering which antenna would work best under these weather conditions.
I'm up here in Southern Ontario - Canada. We get extreme heat of 32C from
May to Sept. then got extreme cold from Nov. to March -25C.
What you find is the cheaper in cost the antenna, the plastic breaks down and the elements are cheap aluminium too.
The less plastic on the Antenna the longer it will last.
In your case:
If you are receiving local channels under 50 miles.
There is a small Yagi that's all aluminum at: www.primecables.ca
The Antenna is called:
Professional HDTV Fishbone Outdoor TV Antenna, sells for $14.95 CAD or on www.amazon.ca for $19.95 same exact thing.
Use two or three of these antennas for local channels under 50 miles.
Will mount at desired stations and run into a splitter that will feed into a preamp.
For long distance Greater than 50 miles use the following antenna.
Then use a Channel Master all aluminum parabolic 6 foot or 7 foot UHF antenna for long distant Stations.
As you look at Antennas in general you will notice the plastic they are using on the edges of 8 bays or 4 bays. In time this is all going to break down in the hot desert sun.
Look for used Channel Master Parabolic's in 6 or 7 ft models. Google Channel Master Parabolic UHF Antenna. To see them.
Drill all the steel rivets and replace with Stainless steel screws and clean and repaint all aluminum parts. Reassemble and mount.
Once done the antenna will last 40 years in Arizona.
The Antennas Direct db series outdoes any of these CM WG dinosaurs for UHF band.
Greg Gasiorowski
That is bull,
I can build a Yagi 13 feet long that would Out do a DB4e or DB8e
I got brand new ones sitting in the garage.
The only reason 4 bays and 8 bays are popular is because of size. Most home owners are concerned about size of a long boom Yagi. The 4 bay and 8 bays have no forward Gain.
If a customer is concerned and wants a compact install will use the DB8e or DB4e. They usually do not like the price either. Being the most expensive on the market.
@@diycarhome9151
Prove it then I've used a xtreme signal HDB91X Yagi same result & a huge ass Winegard 8200U that performed like shit so the bigger being better notion is crap the Stellar Labs 30-2476 is the best VHF antenna I've used with half the footprint.
Hi would like recommendations on antenna and all necessary parts for my location 8500 Ulmerton Road 33771
Try antennaweb.org. Type in your address and zip. It will tell you the stations in your area with a map that shows you where the transmitters are so you can aim your antenna in the right direction.
Can supply a list text me at: OTA.antennas.towers@gmx.com
Another huge essentially VHF antenna, with a substandard UHF front boom, doubt it can come anywhere close to 60 miles on the UHF band, I don't know why people keep buying and touting these.
Ok, Got a Antenna Review
Done Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019
Test info Antennas placed on a 15 foot tower with a 1.25 inch mast.
Used a Channel Master Converter Box CM7003 with Haier 22 inch LCD TV the Converter Box was connected thru a HDMI cable to TV.
No Preamp used in the Test of 8 Antennas.
Coaxial Cable was RG6 about 20 feet long between Antenna and Converter Box.
Target Transmitter was WUTV Fox 29.1 to 29.3 (RF32) Transmitter height 1,000 ft at 1,000 kilowatts located on Grand Island, New York. Between Canada and USA.
My location of test: Brantford, Ontario
50 miles to Toronto CN Tower.
70 miles to Grand Island New York Fox 29 Transmitter.
90 miles to Colden, New York of WGRZ 2.1 NBC (RF33) WIVB 4.1 CBS (RF36), WKBW 7.1 ABC (RF38)
Test was conducted to target on WGRZ 2.1 being the weakest of the lot.
After I could not pick it up I had to focus on Fox 29.1 WUTV as my bench mark Signal.
The channels I picked up are not all Buffalo Stations, they are some Toronto, Hamilton, Kitchener and Woodstock Stations. My main aim was Buffalo FOX 29.1 which I teaked the antenna on the highest signal strength of Fox 29.1. Once I established this I rescanned. For total number of channels this particular antenna could pick up in a given direction.(Being FOX 29.1, Grand Island, New York)
There's what I got!
Antennas
4 bay
DB4e 4 bay
11 channels picked up.
Fox 29.1 at 54 % signal strength.
CM4221 4 bay 14 channels picked up.
Fox 29.1 at 53 % signal strength.
Digiwave Ant-2084 11 channels picked up.
Fox 29.1 at 54 % signal strength.
Focus 4 bay 14 channels picked up.
Fox 29.1 at 53% signal strength.
8 Bay Antenna's
CM4228HD 8 bay 11 channels picked up.
Fox 29.1 at 53 % signal strength.
Yagi Antenna's
Digiwave Ant-2112 triplane with 4 directors, 12 channels picked up.
Fox 29.1 at 50% signal strength.
Digiwave Ant-2104 with 9 'X' directors, 11 channels picked up.
Fox 29.1 at 50% signal strength.
Digiwave Ant-2190 with 15 directors, 74.5 inches long, got 27 chancels picked up.
Fox 29.1 at 60 % signal strength.
Note: Original target station was WGRZ 2.1 (RF33) at Colden, New York.
Once I started the test with the 4 bay antennas they could not get it. So I changed over to Fox 29.1 WUTV as my target station. During my test the only ANTENNA to bring in WGRZ 2.1 (RF33) was the DIGIWAVE Ant- 2190. Antenna was tuned to Fox 29.1 as test station.
Out of all the 4 bays, 8 bay and Yagis.
The Digiwave Ant-2190 pulled in the most Channels only 15 feet off the ground.
If it was at 30 to 60 feet it would pull in more.
Test conducted at 15 feet to show sensitivity of antenna.
Clear Winner: Digiwave Ant-2190
Next weekend will put the Digiwave Ant-2190 $70.00 CDN up against the Antennas Direct DB8e priced at $189.00 CDN also focused in on WGRZ 2.1 (RF33) or WUTV 29.1 (RF 32).
Why pay more money for an Antenna? Does more money buy more Channels????????????????
Only a Field Test will tell!!!!!!!!
dude !! NO ONE is on LOW BAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Many are. WPVI 6ABC in Philadelphia. Me-TV in New York and Philadelphia. WQED Pittsburgh and WGBH Boston. These are just ones I know of.
The NBC affiliate in Vegas (Edit: It used to be on Low-VHF; apparently they swapped frequencies with an independent station). KVCR (PBS) and KWHY (independent) in the Los Angeles area. Low-power WRUF-LD (PBS) in Gainesville, Florida.
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