@Tony Terranova It depends on what frequencies are in your area. I do offer custom antenna recommendations at the link below: www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
Hey cousin tyler. glad you got a youtube channel. glad to have found you all. great job on your videos. your wife voice made me laugh. best wishes from your cousin thomas in georgia
I recently installed the Winegard platinum antenna in my attic. I figured for $60.00, I would give it a try. It had been a while since I had bought a new antenna. This was my eighth. I know you're proud of me :), but... I like to tinker, so two of them I built myself. Two were indoor antennas to play with. Anyway, the HD7694P didn't get the strongest signal, but the signal was rock solid, very little fluctuation, allowing the tuner to lock on at lower signal strengths. I now get all 4 major networks with virtually no pixelation. I am ecstatic. Thanks for all the help. I'll be visiting your patreon page soon.
I bought philips indoor antenna from target 16 dollars in seattle. It has rabbit ears and circle, so it receives vhf and uhf channels from abc on channel 4 all the way to univision channel 51. In total I get 28 channels and it includes the main networks abc, nbc, cbs, pbs and fox. I am so happy with it and no need for stupid cable 😁😁😁
As our host had mentioned- antenna selection is an art that uses science...soo many variables, and often someone next door will have a completely different reception situation. If a pair of the good ol' bunny-ears works for you- THAT'S GREAT!
@@mikestubbs5242 This is why all his subscribers MUST take everything he says with a grain of salt. What will work for one household is not a one shoe fits all. Location, environmental surroundings, yes science as you put it. Im in southern new jersey using one of his reviewed lesser recommend anntenas and pick up 30 plus stations this includes sub stations clearly. Now my sister a 1/4 mile away has a better annt and can only pick up a few channel's and hurting on local Philly channels. Location...suroundings and yes...science as you put it. Im very well versed in anntenas, , height, using rotorts amplifiers etc. The only thing she can do now is move as your host did.
I had one of those antennas back in the 1980s. I had it in the attic until I made rooms up there. I had a rotator on it and it picked up stations pretty well...
I actually am using the Clearstream 2 Max in Pittsburgh and receive WQED pretty clear without any break up in the signal. Luckily, I am 4 miles away from the broadcast tower so that may be why it comes in so clearly. I have the antenna outside pointed pretty close to the correct direction. It is nice to see antennas with large VHF elements still around.
I'm 35 miles south- east of the Phila. towers and the CM 5016 works fine for picking up channel 6 (vhf-low) which was my main concern. Channels 3, 10, 17, 29 all come in fine too. I'm getting close to 100 channels total from this medium size antenna. It's mounted 25' above ground and even with the neighbors house as an obstruction it still serves me well.
Another thing to consider with beam style antennas like the one that you are showing is the number of elements for each band. The greater the number of elements the more focused the antenna is as well as the higher the gain will be.
No matter I hear your "wife voice " I still love it... lol (I'm new to your channel and not super familiar with everything yet but have watched most of them. They are great! ) keep rocking your format... I totally dig it!
I finally cut the satellite cord and cancelled DirecTV, as it was expensive and with kids no longer at home my wife and I only watch a few channels anyway. One big problem - She MUST have Univision and no local Univision station anywhere close! So, I’ll have to at least stream that or sign up to a streaming service like AT&T TV Now or RUclips TV. Nice video and informative Tyler.
Those long elements will also work well on the F M broadcast band (88 to 108 Mhz).This will work much better than that cheap dipole made of speaker wire tacked to the wall behind your receiver.Take note that not all F M receivers use a 75ohm coax jack (F connector) Many receivers use a combination of spring clips or thumb screws for your antenna hookup.If using coax you will have to first strip about 2 inches of the outer jacket off the coax.then split the ground shield and center wire.Make sure to put the center wire on the terminal marked 75 ohm and the ground shield to the ground terminal.If you reverse this it will not work.An easy mistake to make.If you have any left over RG 59 coax this is a good place to go ahead and use it.Rg 59 performs very well on these lower frequencies (88 to 108 Mhz) and is easy to work with
Another great job, Tyler!! Love all the extra work that you put in to the channel in order to make it easy to find videos! Your content is great! Keep it up. Also, you can enable the “Join Button” that goes beside the “Subscriber Button”. You have to go into your channel settings in order to enable. Hope this helps!
In an older video I saw; that to see any improvement in performance, you basically need to double the antennas size. I have this small 3 ft yagi style $39 Amazon special in my attic. It works great all week long, until Sunday afternoon Football and it decides to have issues. This thing looks like the big brother to mine, I may look further into getting one. It would help if you showed the way it comes out of the box. I assume the arms fold out? So I get it to where I’m gonna install it, then open the arms up. I mean, it’s a big antenna. I’m wondering if I can still fit this into my attic alright?
Should do a video explaining how atmospheric conditions effect reception. My reception literally changes with the weather. Not even talking about the negative effects like snow or rain or leaves but it seems cloud cover and directions of warm and cold fronts effect mine greatly. Have any scientist friends? Knew I should of stayed in school lol
I'd like to but technical videos perform poorly on my channel so I'm not really making them anymore. Even this one isn't doing well. it's ranking ask #8 out of the last ten videos.
Yea, the weather greatly affects my reception. I experience atmospheric ducting as soon as the sun goes down. I pickup channels I can't get during the day. Then some nights after midnight I can pick up some channels in the opposite direction that my antenna is pointing. I'm guessing I'm getting reflections off a hill the antenna is pointing at.
@@jTempVids Same with me, at around 9-30 almost like clock work I pick up stations that I am unable to during the day. Also depending on which way the weather comes, I pick up certain stations and lose others. Its gotten to the point I know if I am receiving certain channels, I know which ones I have loss without even checking.
I'm using a RCA directional antenna that's rated for 65 miles that I bought at Walmart in 1989, along with a RCA Preamp amplifier on a 35 foot pole, I'm getting 42 OTA digital channels with this setup, I'm receiving all the Tulsa TV stations that are 140 to 150 miles as the crow flies north, northwest from where I live in the mountains of southeast Oklahoma, not to mention, I'm also receiving all the Fort Smith, Arkansas TV stations to my east, northeast about 50 to 60 miles and I don't even have to turn my TV antenna. I'm getting the Grit channel, METV channel, HNI channel, GET TV channel, LAFF channel, Bounce channel, COMET channel, Mystery channel, Cozi Tv channel, Court TV channel, the alphabet channels ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and PBS, and several other oddball channels, I'm so glad I cut the satellite cable about five years ago and saved myself just over $100 per month, why pay for the pathetic commercials when you can watch them for free, I mostly watch the GRIT channel and METV channel with the old westerns, and I don't waste my time watching the pathetic far left lying propaganda fake news TV channels known as the Alphabet networks. About the only time I have any pixilation is during heavy rain or extremely thick fog.
Oddly enough, Philadelphia Channel 10, WCAU has been showing up as Channel 28 on my set because WSJT (broadcast channel 10) should be virtual 15, but is showing up as 10 as well.
tyler imagine if antennas can be customizeable like halloween themed antennad chrismas themed antennas my wish on chirsmas is to get room indoor antenna
Hello SIR Antenna Man , first you have the best channel on youtube dealing with OTA TV reception . I have an issue with not being allow to mount antenna to roof . Is there a indoor antenna I can use ? Thank you
Is there a discrete difference when it comes to the bands, for example does it require a different type of element to pickup channel 6 compared to 7 or is the low/high VHF more generality used to explain it requires different elements styles to pickup channels lower on the spectrum.
Looks like a good antenna. I asked Channel Master if they would make a Masterpiece Series version of their CM-2020 as the general situation in the Montreal area is Northern Vermont for me anyway is 75 miles away. All stations there except ABC are on UHF and the CM-4228HD pulls those in beautifully except ABC WVNY which is on Hi-VHF 7.1 which is a peek-a-boo Station. Channel Master recommended the CM-5020 but that has Lo-VHF elements and there are no Lo-VHF Stations in this area. Their UHF section is a disappointment as it's only good for 60 miles, 15 miles short. It's UHF section can't match the CM-2020. It looks like they need to add another model to their Masterpiece Series. It looks like these antennas overall while solidly built fall short on UHF performance. I wonder how the HD Stacker would compare to them?
I live in Mabelvale, AR which is at edge of Little Rock. Which would you say is better: Televes or Channel Master? Can you do a Televes vs Channel Master review? And have you ever had a request for a review for a antenna at an RV? I live in a house now but will be moving back to live in my RV full time very soon.
There is no one brand that's better than the other as there are different models from each brand. I have several reviews on omni directional antennas for RVs. Check them out on my RUclips channel.
Hi Tyler,, I have watched this review, and the 3020 video. I have corresponded with Channel Master on their CM 3671 Ultra high crossfire 100. Its out of stock. I do need low, high vfh and uhf in my area. Is the added expense of the 3671 over the 3020 worth it? If so I will wait until its in stock. Thanks for the reply. On edit,,,, yes I need a high gain antenna, Im a fair distance from transmitters. some are 75 ish miles.
@@AntennaMan Thanks, I had looked at the specs and saw the 3671 had a db gain listed on vhf low, but the 3020 did not. I am not sure if its just omitted, or if the vhf low is unity gain on the 3020. Our NBC affiliate is broadcasting on channel 2.
Can you attach the cable line to the main cable line outside of house? So it would be prewired to hook up all tv's. Also would an amplifier be needed if towers are about 100 miles out?
Yes but it needs to be done a certain way or you will mess up your reception. I do offer setup guidance on my website for a small fee at the link below: antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
Is there an tv tuner for digital tv on a digital tv that when you move your antenna and do an add channels scan without losing your channels you scraned with the antenna in the opposite direction ? If so which one do you recommend ? Thank You.
Yes, this portable TV will allow you to manually add a channel in the other direction if you type in the RF channel the station broadcasts on: amzn.to/3ktsReu
Hmmm...looks a lot like the old Radio Shack $29.95 small antenna with the long elements straightened. I guess Digital made the costs on this go way up. My dad was a long time long distance(DX) TV watcher who with the 75-120 mile antennas picked up stations from northern South America to northern Canada from our house in Houston, Tx. No tower, just a strong mast and a rotater. A copy of White's Radio Log (which included TV stations) lived on top of the TV. Since he also thought of himself to be a decent technician, I grew up regularly hearing THUMP followed by a string of cuss words when he would get on the wrong side of the plate output feeding the picture tube. Those were the days! Nothing quite like watching the Nebraska morning shows in living color...from Houston. I learned a lot about the geography of the US just from helping my dad with his hobby. It made me curious. No there was no Google to look up the station - just maps, encyclopedia's and the White's Radio Log. Oh, the THUMP...that was his elbow hitting the side of the TV cabinet once the shock caused an immediate withdrawal of his arm.
If a bird sits on the far end of the long antenna elements will they survive. My big beef with this style is that the long elements are broken easily by medium to small birds.
From NYC I get RF channel low vhf channel 3, WJLP-DT (12 channels) and WNWT-LD (2 channels). And NYC ABC is really RF 7. I'm in NJ. Also RF 8 (WNJB PBS), 11 (WPIX), and 12 (WNET PBS). Only "rabbit ears" can get RF 3.
In Los Angeles we use Low VHF 2,3,4,and 5. KABC is on 7. KCAL is on 9,FOX KTTV owned and operated on 11 we also have 4 PBS stations. Two share the same transmitter with other stations.
Tyler, I realize that you place all of your antennas in the same location when testing them, but I find that my antenna sometimes performs differently depending on the season or the weather. Do you ever experience performance issues relating to the weather that might skew a certain day’s performance? Also, why did that ping pong ding dong lookalike antenna hold it’s own against the channel master???
Unless there's a major thunderstorm my reception is consistent during most times of the day. I test out 10-15 antennas in the same day just in a case. This antenna I "tested" back in May alongside several other antennas that you'll see on my RUclips channel.
@@AntennaMan Thanks for the reply! I appreciate the fact that you test multiple antennas on the same day as it lowers the chance of weather affecting performance out of the equation.
You might want to consider mentioning if antennas are within the FCC's Over-the-Air Reception Devices Rule for those who live under HOA rules. I have a friend who is afraid to stir the pot and lose.
@@AntennaMan And I saw that video which is what brought my attention to the possibilities. Thank you for your videos. I feel you give the best review of all the others I have seen on RUclips. It was funny this time, They stuck an ad in the middle of your video advertising another UHF only antenna you had reviewed earlier.
All antennas designed to receive over the air TV signals fall under the FCC's OTARD ruling, specifically "(3) An antenna that is designed to receive local television broadcast signals."
I was able to get a Low VHF Band Channel with my Clear Stream 2 Max antenna but i live only between 25 to 30 miles from that station , and I also modified the VHF Element on the Antenna i had a light metal rod , to add length to one of those Elements i guess about to 5 feet , and also i use the antenna on the forth floor , and i use the antenna indoors , probably a lot luck is part of it and i will take it , but if i didn't the station , being PBS , i guess i would get by ,what get me about this PBS Station , they may could very easily got the UHF channel that they were known by , it was open and still is to this day from what i can see , Oh well i guess they think , most people are watching TV on Cable and Satellite, i say their loss .I guess with the Government , reducing their funds to their station they needed the money , or i guess they may think so ?
Is there any way we can add those long elements to an antenna we currently use, thus improving its abilities? I have spare parts/elements from an antenna that got damaged by a fallen limb, and I wonder if I can add them somehow to an existing antenna.
You could make an antenna from the parts then add it as a second antenna, but you have to be careful how you connect two antennas or it can reduce reception.
^what this guy said but at that point you're better off just purchasing a new antenna with low VHF capability rather than screwing up one you have now.
@@AntennaMan - How could I screw it up? The existing elements are screwed on, wouldn't screwing on longer ones be beneficial? I'm not talking about soldering anything on or splicing wires, just trying to add longer elements.
@@Locksnut - Well, I'm gonna give it a try. The spare elements are about 2 feet longer in length, and I think I can screw them on the way the existing elements are screwed on. If it doesn't work, I can always just put the other ones back on. Just surprised no one knew if this COULD work. I'll let you know if it does, could save people a lot of money of having to buy another antenna when a simple modification could do just as well.
Where I live only a Religious TCT Network Station that used to be on Virtual 26.1 to 26.3 (RF26) took a 32 million dollar payout and moved to VHF Lo (RF5) since moving I have since never seen it again. Station was WNYB Jamestown, NY. They had a powerful UHF signal that went north of Toronto, Ontario from the hills of Jamestown, NY. Gave all this up to go to VHF Lo (RF5) and take that 32 million dollar payout. In my market got VHF Hi Stations at RF13, 12, 10, 8 and 7. Every thing else is UHF 14 to 36. So buying that antenna with VHF Lo is no good, for me. The Stupid FCC are total idiots! Should have retained 14 to 69 and got rid of VHF so we could all have smaller element Antennas. England got rid of VHF. FCC has caused a bloody mess of the TV Band. Now UHF does go far too. I have got WDIV 4 Detroit (RF45) since has moved to (RF32) in Brantford, Ontario.
You're right! Where I live it's all UHF except for one station, which is on VHF 10. Thankfully nothing on low VHF. The entire antenna situation would've been made a lot simpler (and smaller) if everyone had been forced to UHF.
The other two have built in preamps that make up for signal loss in long cables. These "boosters" don't make a difference in reception if the cord is short which is the case for all of my antenna tests. I use a 7 foot cable.
My wife is very receptive when I offer her a big antenna. Even though she's more than satisfied, you can hear her complain all night long. The good thing is, she prefers higher frequencies.
@@MaynardFreek Not really. You ground your tv antennas so as to divert static electricity AWAY from your TV set caused by lightning storms. It has no other effect on picture quality or the performance of the tv antenna itself. When you ground your tv transmission line, you either use a ground rod, or you ground it using a cold water pipe, and as stated, it diverts static electricity from you tv set.
They actually aren't. Antennas are a one time fee that will give you a lifetime of free channels. I never got why people will say a $150 antenna is expensive yet spend $100 a month on cable and/or internet.
@@AntennaMan does it have plastic components where VHF ELEMENT meets shaft? I have similar size but mine has the vertical UHF element $25 still works great I do like direct F connection though
It's actually the #1 issue I get when recommending a large antenna for a weak signal area. "My wife doesn't want a large antenna on the roof." I've heard it at least 30 times by now.
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@Tony Terranova It depends on what frequencies are in your area. I do offer custom antenna recommendations at the link below: www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
VHF-low-; no outlandish distance claims; old-school-style ginormous yagi...might be sold on that sucker!
Channel Master antennas are usually top notch. They don't play with their antennas.
Another world class review from you, Tyler. Nice one 👏
Hey cousin tyler. glad you got a youtube channel. glad to have found you all. great job on your videos. your wife voice made me laugh. best wishes from your cousin thomas in georgia
I recently installed the Winegard platinum antenna in my attic. I figured for $60.00, I would give it a try. It had been a while since I had bought a new antenna. This was my eighth. I know you're proud of me :), but... I like to tinker, so two of them I built myself. Two were indoor antennas to play with. Anyway, the HD7694P didn't get the strongest signal, but the signal was rock solid, very little fluctuation, allowing the tuner to lock on at lower signal strengths. I now get all 4 major networks with virtually no pixelation. I am ecstatic. Thanks for all the help. I'll be visiting your patreon page soon.
I bought philips indoor antenna from target 16 dollars in seattle. It has rabbit ears and circle, so it receives vhf and uhf channels from abc on channel 4 all the way to univision channel 51. In total I get 28 channels and it includes the main networks abc, nbc, cbs, pbs and fox. I am so happy with it and no need for stupid cable 😁😁😁
As our host had mentioned- antenna selection is an art that uses science...soo many variables, and often someone next door will have a completely different reception situation. If a pair of the good ol' bunny-ears works for you- THAT'S GREAT!
@@mikestubbs5242 This is why all his subscribers MUST take everything he says with a grain of salt. What will work for one household is not a one shoe fits all. Location, environmental surroundings, yes science as you put it. Im in southern new jersey using one of his reviewed lesser recommend anntenas and pick up 30 plus stations this includes sub stations clearly. Now my sister a 1/4 mile away has a better annt and can only pick up a few channel's and hurting on local Philly channels. Location...suroundings and yes...science as you put it. Im very well versed in anntenas, , height, using rotorts amplifiers etc. The only thing she can do now is move as your host did.
Old school Yagi antennas still work great. Might get this one for where I live.
From the first look, it looks like it should do pretty well with even low-VHF stations.
I had one of those antennas back in the 1980s. I had it in the attic until I made rooms up there.
I had a rotator on it and it picked up stations pretty well...
Thank you very much antenna man. Awesome video and thanks for sharing your tips 👍 💚
That's a nice antenna one of my neighbors has one and they love it
The wife not liking big antennas on the house voice never gets old!
You can't go wrong with Channel Master antennas
I will be getting in touch with you after the holidays. We are cutting the cord with dish tv.
Wow, great wife imitation. You're the best Antenna Man! ;)
He's famous for his wife imitations!
Love his wife imitations.
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I actually am using the Clearstream 2 Max in Pittsburgh and receive WQED pretty clear without any break up in the signal. Luckily, I am 4 miles away from the broadcast tower so that may be why it comes in so clearly. I have the antenna outside pointed pretty close to the correct direction.
It is nice to see antennas with large VHF elements still around.
I'm 35 miles south- east of the Phila. towers and the CM 5016 works fine for picking up channel 6 (vhf-low) which was my main concern. Channels 3, 10, 17, 29 all come in fine too. I'm getting close to 100 channels total from this medium size antenna. It's mounted 25' above ground and even with the neighbors house as an obstruction it still serves me well.
Nice Antenna! And They Work Better during Weather Conditions
Tyler, your enthusiasm is visibly waning... lol!!
Another thing to consider with beam style antennas like the one that you are showing is the number of elements for each band. The greater the number of elements the more focused the antenna is as well as the higher the gain will be.
try bing her a bbc antennas lulz
No matter I hear your "wife voice " I still love it... lol (I'm new to your channel and not super familiar with everything yet but have watched most of them. They are great! ) keep rocking your format... I totally dig it!
For $130 dollars I'm glad I got the double stacker instead!!! Awesome antenna!!!!
Channel Master, enough said. 👍
I love your channel
I finally cut the satellite cord and cancelled DirecTV, as it was expensive and with kids no longer at home my wife and I only watch a few channels anyway. One big problem - She MUST have Univision and no local Univision station anywhere close! So, I’ll have to at least stream that or sign up to a streaming service like AT&T TV Now or RUclips TV. Nice video and informative Tyler.
You can stream Univision using this trick. Make sure to watch the full video. It will work with Univision. ruclips.net/video/2a82BC7rxec/видео.html
Those long elements will also work well on the F M broadcast band (88 to 108 Mhz).This will work much better than that cheap dipole made of speaker wire tacked to the wall behind your receiver.Take note that not all F M receivers use a 75ohm coax jack (F connector) Many receivers use a combination of spring clips or thumb screws for your antenna hookup.If using coax you will have to first strip about 2 inches of the outer jacket off the coax.then split the ground shield and center wire.Make sure to put the center wire on the terminal marked 75 ohm and the ground shield to the ground terminal.If you reverse this it will not work.An easy mistake to make.If you have any left over RG 59 coax this is a good place to go ahead and use it.Rg 59 performs very well on these lower frequencies (88 to 108 Mhz) and is easy to work with
I got similar lack luster results on the 5018.
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I'm missing your videos because of the RUclips notification policy. Stinks. I like this antenna though! Great review.
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Love the comedy!
Another great job, Tyler!! Love all the extra work that you put in to the channel in order to make it easy to find videos! Your content is great! Keep it up.
Also, you can enable the “Join Button” that goes beside the “Subscriber Button”. You have to go into your channel settings in order to enable. Hope this helps!
The join button should be there. Is it not?
@@AntennaMan no, it is not.
@@AntennaMan It shows up on my End. The ''Join'' Button.
In an older video I saw; that to see any improvement in performance, you basically need to double the antennas size. I have this small 3 ft yagi style $39 Amazon special in my attic. It works great all week long, until Sunday afternoon Football and it decides to have issues.
This thing looks like the big brother to mine, I may look further into getting one. It would help if you showed the way it comes out of the box. I assume the arms fold out? So I get it to where I’m gonna install it, then open the arms up. I mean, it’s a big antenna. I’m wondering if I can still fit this into my attic alright?
Should do a video explaining how atmospheric conditions effect reception. My reception literally changes with the weather. Not even talking about the negative effects like snow or rain or leaves but it seems cloud cover and directions of warm and cold fronts effect mine greatly. Have any scientist friends? Knew I should of stayed in school lol
I'd like to but technical videos perform poorly on my channel so I'm not really making them anymore. Even this one isn't doing well. it's ranking ask #8 out of the last ten videos.
Warmer temperatures effect the signal where I am in Australia
Yea, the weather greatly affects my reception. I experience atmospheric ducting as soon as the sun goes down. I pickup channels I can't get during the day. Then some nights after midnight I can pick up some channels in the opposite direction that my antenna is pointing. I'm guessing I'm getting reflections off a hill the antenna is pointing at.
@@jTempVids Same with me, at around 9-30 almost like clock work I pick up stations that I am unable to during the day. Also depending on which way the weather comes, I pick up certain stations and lose others. Its gotten to the point I know if I am receiving certain channels, I know which ones I have loss without even checking.
can you review the Clear stream view?
Would work great on 50 to 75 foot tower
I'm using a RCA directional antenna that's rated for 65 miles that I bought at Walmart in 1989, along with a RCA Preamp amplifier on a 35 foot pole, I'm getting 42 OTA digital channels with this setup, I'm receiving all the Tulsa TV stations that are 140 to 150 miles as the crow flies north, northwest from where I live in the mountains of southeast Oklahoma, not to mention, I'm also receiving all the Fort Smith, Arkansas TV stations to my east, northeast about 50 to 60 miles and I don't even have to turn my TV antenna. I'm getting the Grit channel, METV channel, HNI channel, GET TV channel, LAFF channel, Bounce channel, COMET channel, Mystery channel, Cozi Tv channel, Court TV channel, the alphabet channels ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and PBS, and several other oddball channels, I'm so glad I cut the satellite cable about five years ago and saved myself just over $100 per month, why pay for the pathetic commercials when you can watch them for free, I mostly watch the GRIT channel and METV channel with the old westerns, and I don't waste my time watching the pathetic far left lying propaganda fake news TV channels known as the Alphabet networks. About the only time I have any pixilation is during heavy rain or extremely thick fog.
@Thomas Sheridan, 👉🖕🖕👈
Oddly enough, Philadelphia Channel 10, WCAU has been showing up as Channel 28 on my set because WSJT (broadcast channel 10) should be virtual 15, but is showing up as 10 as well.
Could you please suggest what antenna I would use to get better reception from my wife? LOL
Will this antenna work in the UK to receive FM, DAB (high VHF) and UHF TV stations?
that's wonder i can not receive pbs on bother tower with 5 mile in my area
tyler imagine if antennas can be customizeable like halloween themed antennad chrismas themed antennas my wish on chirsmas is to get room indoor antenna
Hello SIR Antenna Man , first you have the best channel on youtube dealing with OTA TV reception . I have an issue with not being allow to mount antenna to roof . Is there a indoor antenna I can use ? Thank you
Most restrictions on outdoor antennas are illegal but here's an indoor model you can try: bit.ly/2W92bEB
Is there a discrete difference when it comes to the bands, for example does it require a different type of element to pickup channel 6 compared to 7 or is the low/high VHF more generality used to explain it requires different elements styles to pickup channels lower on the spectrum.
Simply put - an element cut for ch 6, is about twice as long as one for ch 7.
Looks like a good antenna. I asked Channel Master if they would make a Masterpiece Series version of their CM-2020 as the general situation in the Montreal area is Northern Vermont for me anyway is 75 miles away. All stations there except ABC are on UHF and the CM-4228HD pulls those in beautifully except ABC WVNY which is on Hi-VHF 7.1 which is a peek-a-boo Station. Channel Master recommended the CM-5020 but that has Lo-VHF elements and there are no Lo-VHF Stations in this area. Their UHF section is a disappointment as it's only good for 60 miles, 15 miles short. It's UHF section can't match the CM-2020. It looks like they need to add another model to their Masterpiece Series. It looks like these antennas overall while solidly built fall short on UHF performance. I wonder how the HD Stacker would compare to them?
What software is used for these tests?
Where I live there are only UHF my market doesn't have a VHF station.
In THIS market, we have FOUR VHF stations. Fortunately, only 1 is on low VHF. At least I'm only 11 miles from the tower farm.
Lucky
I live in Mabelvale, AR which is at edge of Little Rock. Which would you say is better: Televes or Channel Master? Can you do a Televes vs Channel Master review? And have you ever had a request for a review for a antenna at an RV? I live in a house now but will be moving back to live in my RV full time very soon.
There is no one brand that's better than the other as there are different models from each brand. I have several reviews on omni directional antennas for RVs. Check them out on my RUclips channel.
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Hi Tyler,, I have watched this review, and the 3020 video. I have corresponded with Channel Master on their CM 3671 Ultra high crossfire 100. Its out of stock. I do need low, high vfh and uhf in my area. Is the added expense of the 3671 over the 3020 worth it? If so I will wait until its in stock. Thanks for the reply. On edit,,,, yes I need a high gain antenna, Im a fair distance from transmitters. some are 75 ish miles.
I don't think the crossfire is worth the extra expense. The CM3020 should be fine.
@@AntennaMan Thanks, I had looked at the specs and saw the 3671 had a db gain listed on vhf low, but the 3020 did not. I am not sure if its just omitted, or if the vhf low is unity gain on the 3020. Our NBC affiliate is broadcasting on channel 2.
It has very competitive specs to the Advantage 45 with a shorter boom length. Can the low-VHF elements be left off when assembling?
No the low VHF elements are built into the antenna.
Can you attach the cable line to the main cable line outside of house? So it would be prewired to hook up all tv's. Also would an amplifier be needed if towers are about 100 miles out?
Yes but it needs to be done a certain way or you will mess up your reception. I do offer setup guidance on my website for a small fee at the link below: antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
You do a great impersonation of my wife.
Is there an tv tuner for digital tv on a digital tv that when you move your antenna and do an add channels scan without losing your channels you scraned with the antenna in the opposite direction ? If so which one do you recommend ? Thank You.
Yes, this portable TV will allow you to manually add a channel in the other direction if you type in the RF channel the station broadcasts on: amzn.to/3ktsReu
Hmmm...looks a lot like the old Radio Shack $29.95 small antenna with the long elements straightened. I guess Digital made the costs on this go way up. My dad was a long time long distance(DX) TV watcher who with the 75-120 mile antennas picked up stations from northern South America to northern Canada from our house in Houston, Tx. No tower, just a strong mast and a rotater. A copy of White's Radio Log (which included TV stations) lived on top of the TV. Since he also thought of himself to be a decent technician, I grew up regularly hearing THUMP followed by a string of cuss words when he would get on the wrong side of the plate output feeding the picture tube. Those were the days! Nothing quite like watching the Nebraska morning shows in living color...from Houston. I learned a lot about the geography of the US just from helping my dad with his hobby. It made me curious. No there was no Google to look up the station - just maps, encyclopedia's and the White's Radio Log. Oh, the THUMP...that was his elbow hitting the side of the TV cabinet once the shock caused an immediate withdrawal of his arm.
Ever use the ultra high crossfire 100?
I haven't and don't have plans to. It's a pretty outdated antenna optimized for low VHF which most markets don't have.
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If a bird sits on the far end of the long antenna elements will they survive. My big beef with this style is that the long elements are broken easily by medium to small birds.
The elements are held securely in place on this antenna. Most similar looking models are just sort of held by two pieces of plastic.
I really love your imitation of my wife, wait do you know her?
Awesome
From NYC I get RF channel low vhf channel 3, WJLP-DT (12 channels) and WNWT-LD (2 channels). And NYC ABC is really RF 7. I'm in NJ. Also RF 8 (WNJB PBS), 11 (WPIX), and 12 (WNET PBS). Only "rabbit ears" can get RF 3.
Yeah Same WJLP And WNWT Are On Low VHF
In Los Angeles we use Low VHF 2,3,4,and 5. KABC is on 7. KCAL is on 9,FOX KTTV owned and operated on 11 we also have 4 PBS stations. Two share the same transmitter with other stations.
@@900Yugo wow You Got Lucky! I Have 3 PBS Stations In NYC. WNET, WLIW, & WNJB With WNJN
Tyler, I realize that you place all of your antennas in the same location when testing them, but I find that my antenna sometimes performs differently depending on the season or the weather. Do you ever experience performance issues relating to the weather that might skew a certain day’s performance? Also, why did that ping pong ding dong lookalike antenna hold it’s own against the channel master???
Unless there's a major thunderstorm my reception is consistent during most times of the day. I test out 10-15 antennas in the same day just in a case. This antenna I "tested" back in May alongside several other antennas that you'll see on my RUclips channel.
@@AntennaMan Thanks for the reply! I appreciate the fact that you test multiple antennas on the same day as it lowers the chance of weather affecting performance out of the equation.
Bro haircut time!!
You might want to consider mentioning if antennas are within the FCC's Over-the-Air Reception Devices Rule for those who live under HOA rules. I have a friend who is afraid to stir the pot and lose.
I actually made a video on this exact topic.
@@AntennaMan And I saw that video which is what brought my attention to the possibilities. Thank you for your videos. I feel you give the best review of all the others I have seen on RUclips. It was funny this time, They stuck an ad in the middle of your video advertising another UHF only antenna you had reviewed earlier.
All antennas designed to receive over the air TV signals fall under the FCC's OTARD ruling, specifically "(3) An antenna that is designed to receive local television broadcast signals."
I was able to get a Low VHF Band Channel with my Clear Stream 2 Max antenna but i live only between 25 to 30 miles from that station , and I also modified the VHF Element on the Antenna i had a light metal rod , to add length to one of those Elements i guess about to 5 feet , and also i use the antenna on the forth floor , and i use the antenna indoors , probably a lot luck is part of it and i will take it , but if i didn't the station , being PBS , i guess i would get by ,what get me about this PBS Station , they may could very easily got the UHF channel that they were known by , it was open and still is to this day from what i can see , Oh well i guess they think , most people are watching TV on Cable and Satellite, i say their loss .I guess with the Government , reducing their funds to their station they needed the money , or i guess they may think so ?
Is there any way we can add those long elements to an antenna we currently use, thus improving its abilities? I have spare parts/elements from an antenna that got damaged by a fallen limb, and I wonder if I can add them somehow to an existing antenna.
You could make an antenna from the parts then add it as a second antenna, but you have to be careful how you connect two antennas or it can reduce reception.
^what this guy said but at that point you're better off just purchasing a new antenna with low VHF capability rather than screwing up one you have now.
@@AntennaMan - How could I screw it up? The existing elements are screwed on, wouldn't screwing on longer ones be beneficial? I'm not talking about soldering anything on or splicing wires, just trying to add longer elements.
Nick23at63 Nick It comes down to spacing, lengths and interaction with the other elements
@@Locksnut - Well, I'm gonna give it a try. The spare elements are about 2 feet longer in length, and I think I can screw them on the way the existing elements are screwed on. If it doesn't work, I can always just put the other ones back on. Just surprised no one knew if this COULD work. I'll let you know if it does, could save people a lot of money of having to buy another antenna when a simple modification could do just as well.
Where I live only a Religious TCT Network Station that used to be on Virtual 26.1 to 26.3 (RF26) took a 32 million dollar payout and moved to VHF Lo (RF5) since moving I have since never seen it again. Station was WNYB Jamestown, NY. They had a powerful UHF signal that went north of Toronto, Ontario from the hills of Jamestown, NY. Gave all this up to go to VHF Lo (RF5) and take that 32 million dollar payout.
In my market got VHF Hi Stations at RF13, 12, 10, 8 and 7. Every thing else is UHF 14 to 36. So buying that antenna with VHF Lo is no good, for me.
The Stupid FCC are total idiots! Should have retained 14 to 69 and got rid of VHF so we could all have smaller element Antennas. England got rid of VHF. FCC has caused a bloody mess of the TV Band.
Now UHF does go far too. I have got WDIV 4 Detroit (RF45) since has moved to (RF32) in Brantford, Ontario.
You're right! Where I live it's all UHF except for one station, which is on VHF 10. Thankfully nothing on low VHF. The entire antenna situation would've been made a lot simpler (and smaller) if everyone had been forced to UHF.
Aren't the other two tested boosted?
The other two have built in preamps that make up for signal loss in long cables. These "boosters" don't make a difference in reception if the cord is short which is the case for all of my antenna tests. I use a 7 foot cable.
My wife is very receptive when I offer her a big antenna. Even though she's more than satisfied, you can hear her complain all night long.
The good thing is, she prefers higher frequencies.
Looks too big for 45 miles, I like long distance more. 250 mile ones are better
Dude, this video reeks of sexism. Tone it down a notch...
Stop being offended by small things.
I wonder how this antenna would go head to head against the Winegard Platinum Series HD7694P.
I have a review of that Winegard on my channel. Check it out.
My antenna was misbehaving, so I 'grounded' it.
In my experience that helps reception
@@MaynardFreek Not really. You ground your tv antennas so as to divert static electricity AWAY from your TV set caused by lightning storms. It has no other effect on picture quality or the performance of the tv antenna itself. When you ground your tv transmission line, you either use a ground rod, or you ground it using a cold water pipe, and as stated, it diverts static electricity from you tv set.
I see one dislike. Is that individual the complaining wife or a cable rep? :)
Ouch these channel masters are pricey
They actually aren't. Antennas are a one time fee that will give you a lifetime of free channels. I never got why people will say a $150 antenna is expensive yet spend $100 a month on cable and/or internet.
@@AntennaMan does it have plastic components where VHF ELEMENT meets shaft? I have similar size but mine has the vertical UHF element $25 still works great I do like direct F connection though
If I had a wife that squeaked like that voice impersonation you did, I'd wind up in prison for 2nd degree murder. LOL!!
I suggest you study antenna and RF theory. Your arrogance transmits stronger than my local broadcast stations.
Enjoyed the "womaaining " voice for having an "ugly" antenna on top of the roof.
Ya gotta quit mimicking the wife who doesn't want the antenna on the roof - bad taste!!
I'll bet that he hears it a lot in his profession.
It's actually the #1 issue I get when recommending a large antenna for a weak signal area. "My wife doesn't want a large antenna on the roof." I've heard it at least 30 times by now.
Ugh, he is so informative, but everytime he does the wife thing, I cringe and am so disappointed.