I have a guy installed exactly what u said in my house. Before watching your tube I have no clue what he did. Now, I do. He hardwired the fire tv cube to hdmi 1 instead of sticking it behind my tv. He also installed an antenna on my roof top now I have 93 channels. Thanks for educating a 67 year old woman. Awesome video.
As a former U.S.Coast Guard electronics technician I would just like to say, this was an excelent video . The information was spot on.. I also spent some time in the Coast Guard as an Instructor teaching electronics. mostly to people with no prior electronics backgrownd. And on that note I comend your ability to express infor mation in a way that everyone could easily ubderstand.This video was Well Done.
Toby your right, Eric is a good trainer, he may not know that !!! . I have studied education training & assessment at Melbourne University of Melbourne, Australia and Id give'him a strong pass on program delivery, because he connects ! Pete VK3TQ/VK2LD
Been doing electrical work almost 30 yrs & I just about got my computer networking degree & yet I still learned quite a bit from your video. Thank you very much. Very Informative
Well done you broke the electronics down into informational way that everyone could understand concepts that people with no electronics background could easily understand.Retired USAF 24 years in service. Your information nailed the subject down. Keep up the great work, Thank you very much.
I cut the cable way back in 1980 when they started adding commercials. I've saved so much money it's mind boggling. Digital TV is the best thing thats happened. When you add a DVR you can record Off The Air programming all for free. The little indoor antenna reminds me of the old rabbit ear antennas, one of my friends uses one thats hidden behind a picture..My friends are amazed at quality that my TV displays when watching OTA TV. Got more than a few to make the cut.. You really explained the simple process well.. Love your videos. 73..
I love it! I'm a geeky dorky nerdy little dweeb that loves anything about radio communications and over the air physics and stuff like that! This first initial video that I just saw today just fascinated me!
Michigan HAM here, WB8LWS. I'm also an electrical engineer (retired). Just want to compliment you on an excellent job, you know your stuff and how to communicate effectively. 10 ATTABOYS! 73, de WB8LWS.
Thanks for doing this, it's really great! One of the greatest things about people in the amateur radio community is their willingness to share information. I think your channel is one of the finest examples of that. I really appreciate what you do. Please keep the great videos coming!
I have watched some of your videos in the past , I watch lots of you tube in the last 10 years... Because in 2008 I flat out QUIT watching TV....I just subscribed to your chanel and I WILL watch more that I have missed. Been a Ham since 1976. In my opinion you get a 10 on every aspect of this video. And I am not blowing smoke. I don't think I have ever left a comment before this. I sat and watched the entire video and I can't usually do that! You really did do a great job on this one... 73 You Get 5 Stars... ;-)
I want to thank you for making a video that has explained a lot of information that being of the senior set I didn't understand & when I asked a younger person some understood but didn't know how to explain it, where others didn't understand it but would explain away, heck she is old, she won't know the difference anyway. This video is going to help me pick an antenna & install my antenna that I pick....Thank you again & keep on making videos that old fogies like me can learn from.
Thank you for being so informative and comprehensive AND practical. I'll be checking out all resources mentioned. I'll be happy to replace my HD indoor antenna. I was merely going to place that HD antenna in my attic, but decided to try and learn; it turns out that I am still able to learn! This old dog still has it, but that's only thanks to good resources like yours.
I refer this video to friends and family who keep asking me how they use OTA. I cut my cable 9 years ago and I will NEVER go back. Thanks for the video.
I just stumbled upon your video and so glad that I did … I was looking for some info about OTA antennas … I found this very easy to follow and understand … definitely have a better understanding about what I need to do … thanks … you are an excellent teacher … I'll be back for more lessons.
SUPER Video! Learned a Lot...Thank you. Dad is 90 now and loves his TV but not his D/sh bill. He can't afford it so I've been researching how to "cut the cable" and found you! This has been more than enough to get me started... Many Thanks
I just got my last $250/mo cable package bill. Interesting to see how far they were able to push me from the $25 where it started. Also interesting that 40 years after dropping antennas to go to cable, what was old is new again. Who would have thought it!
I never went to cable TV, I still have my OTA installation - and actually use my old OTA antenna. But I rarely turn it on - there just isn't much of anything worth watching outside to occasional PBS show/special or news coverage of bad weather.
Good and accurate information. I'm a ham too, extra class, and I have experimented with homemade antennas and a few bought antennas. It's amazing how companies are playing on people's ignorance.
As a new learning tech. I love the details. I'm more educated and interested in teaching my family 😁. I have been gifted a Rouku 42 inch. I am more determined to master my gift. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I must be more able to add to my family 's future.. I am a great, great grandmother now. I am so ready for this. Once again, THANK YOU 💗😁😁💗
I cut the cord several years ago but not satisfied with what i got, but i've learn somethings that i am now going to try and improve my reception, thank you for all the good info, i am looking forward to watching your video on clear stream.
Got tired of being held hostage every month for tv that used to be free!! Been antenna ing it for a couple yrs but I know it could be better with extra knowledge that you shared. Thank you.
The day i got my first hdtv, I hooked it to the coax antenna connector where it remains to this day ten years later. we get every channel available in our area just by using our old house antenna.
Good effort and very useful for those not in-the-know. I'm a form ham from about 40 years ago, and I understand pretty much everything you're trying to impart. Digital TV is definitely superior to analogue, but it does have its limitations. In my area (47374) I was able to get stations from Indianapolis, Dayton and Cincinnati via analog transmissions and a good antenna system. Since the transmission, all I can get are the Dayton stations, and then only with a tower and amplifier, which I'm not interested in pursuing. Hence, I have to suffer the expense of cable or satellite providers, or limit my viewing to what's available online. Better is not always better for everyone.
Your session is so good ,informative and so easy to understand. You have an innate ability to convey your teaching. I am going to view this session at least one more then I will run to see the second one. You amazed me. Thank you so much.
My compliments on a great video. Nobody but a ham with pro cable installation experience could have created such a masterpiece. I did suspect that pointing the reflectors in opposite directions would give you north/south coverage, as you eventually discovered. Many years ago, I had a tv setup, complete with rotor, mast mounted amplifier and a 150-mile radio shack (channel master) antenna and a guy-wired telescoping mast. I could pickup W. Palm from Miami. Those were analog days. Wish I still had that system, but we sold it with the house. Plus, I really didn't want to bring down that beast. A hurricane eventually did. Tech has advanced, but I have yet to find an affordable signal amp, intelligent enough to equalize tv signal levels, so as to avoid overloads and such.
I'm going say, and this what you should be able to say, and want to be too say after watching, and paying attention to a well scripted, and shot video, with step. by step, instructions. by a professional of his trades, that clearly just wants to help educate you, and is willing to take his time and narrating it s easy understanding time, keeping you calm and at ease explaining it all thoroughly along the way is..... "I feel so much smarter now!" Thanks Eric! "I've been doing the antenna thing for years now, but didn't know 'half as much as what I learned from watching just this one video of yours! " Which by the way compels me to learn more, so I've also subscribed to your channel... thanks again Staff.
Just saw your channel for the first time. I was very impressed with your experience! I really appreciate your laymen terms of educating us all. I would love to cut the cord with our satellite company. They're always trying to upcharge us in which it mysterious shows up the bill. I really appreciate your time and effort putting this very clear instructions on how to setup our free TV. Thank you!
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Iwas looking for something like this as I'm need an antenna in my rural area and this is the best RUclips explanation I've found.
i use a combination of adjustable distribution amp and a pair of filters in line, one LTE filter and an FM Trap, the amp is turned down to the minimum required power to gain signal strength with minimum distortion from multi-path due to the fact that i'm using a USB TV Tuner to keep an eye on news/weather updates, i've shown a few people the setup and they are blown away with how well the setup works indoors with an indoor antenna, good vid and great info, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us
I returned "the best OTA antenna ever" that I had purchased, & bought a $15.00 Radio Shack rabbit ears antenna that brought in about 60 channels And I live in the mountains. I have it bolted to the roof where the satellite used to be. It has been through rain, hail, heavy snows & high winds & it still functions perfectly. I tried a couple of those "other" ones & they did not do any better that my rabbit ears.
I bought the DB4E digital antenna 8 years ago. I live 40 miles northwest of St Louis. I get 46 channels over the air. I immediately cut off the cable tv (saving myself $80/month). I must admit some of these channels are not worth watching but many are really entertaining. Plus, in 8 years I have saved enough money to buy a decent used pickup truck and paid cash.
This guy knows what he is talking about and what he is doing. Save yourself time, money, effort and possibly a headache. Watch or subscribe.... I did! !!!
I run two separate 12 foot boom TV antennas installed in my attic. Both are preamplified. I live approximately 45 to 56 miles from two major cities. Each TV antenna is roughly pointed to each respective city. I am able to receive all stations from each city clearly. That includes 4 PBS stations from one city and 6 PBS stations from the other city. Also all major networks from both cities. All in all, that is a lot of channels. I combine both cables to a splitter to bring both TV antennas to "one" cable. That one cable goes to a multiple distribution splitter to drive 6 TV's plus one HDHomeRun network dual TV tuner. Now some might say combining two TV signals from two antennas down to one cable can't be done....But it can if you know what you are doing. Also, you might need to use some attenuation on one line to balance everything... It works great. I can get sports from one city when the other is blocking it out. Also, the PBS stations usually transmit different programming per city, so that gives me lots of options too.
Wow, how refreshing for clear pro level info. I got a real education today. Thanks for the effort, I really appreciate it. As a side note, my father in law WA4PFK from Ft. Lauderdale was heavily involved in the Florida network. He was amazing, with the ability to tap out code AND hold a conversation with me, at the same time.
my problem is when tv was analog I was able to pick up stations over 100 miles away. in Atlanta and Columbs Georgia. Im near Macon in Byron Georgia. when they went digital I lost my Atlanta and Columbus stations and I have even a hard time picking up Macon only 30 miles away from me. I am using the newer cable that you mention in your video. I have a rotator and antenna up above my houses roofline approximately 30 feet high.Ive tried with and without a preamp. Im lucky to pick up two channels now where I used to have over 10. Digital SUCKS for me LOL.
Build yourself a Gary Hoverman or 4 bay screen bow tie antenna you wont have any problems picking up stations 100 miles away. you might need a pre amp but I would try it without first.
The switch to digital also has brought some changes on how much power the FCC allows broadcasters to use. It is different for each market, but many have to beam their signal at a lower power to cover their targeted market where they may have used to use an omni-directional broadcast antenna in analog days. The few remaining VHF band broadcasters are more limited on power now, and this has been the reason many moved to the UHF band where they are allowed more power. Nobody in my market (southern Wisconsin) is on VHF anymore for this reason, even if they still use their original channel identifier on the UHF band. UHF simply does not carry over the horizon as well as VHF. FCC wants to pack more stations on UHF and free up VHF for other things, so they take these steps to reduce interference on the frequencies.
@@bfhammer I heard just the opposite. Uhf band is getting smaller every time you look around. In Tampa Florida USF sold their frequencies and quit broadcasting on UHF channel 16. There are signals on my tv but not viewable. Wireless bought the frequencies and are using them for wireless services. I heard the FCC wants to put tv on VHF and there goes the small antennas. Still don't know what's really going to happen. There is also talk about putting 2 tuners on all new tvs and the birth of new frequencies and must be connected to the internet to make TV 2 way. I hope not I'm happy not having a bill to pay for television service. I like only one bill for Internet and TV being free. Phone is prepaid and no other services needed.
I know you have probably done this, and may be insulted by being reminded of these basic steps. However, you’re not getting a decent signal in circumstances where everyone else in America would be receiving more channels than they could count. Assuming you have a modern HDTV that auto-programs your tuner, be sure the band is set to broadcast, and not cable. If you have an antenna amplifier, be sure to use it is plugged in to a proper power supply (i.e. wall socket USB) and not to a USB port on your TV (not enough power to run anything). Then use auto-program and auto-program every channel that is offered. Still having terrible reception? Be sure that the antenna wire is actually connected to the antenna and has good continuity all the way to your TV. Also, follow the suggestions as to wire quality and connectors, etc. in this video. Good Luck.
Great video to watch. I was feeling intiminate about how to dumping cable. But after watching this video I'm feeling very confident that I'll be able to do a decent job and have television in any room of my house. You were amazing in explaining the process. Thank for this great video. I will definitely be looking at your other material.
Thank you, I have been searching for a couple of weeks for infomation on the basics of cable cutting and this video provided more hard info than I have found in the entire rest of my search. I even used the recommended source you provided to research which antenna would be recommended for my area with immediate and informative results. I still have one unanswered question that I have not found anyone willing to answer. I recently installed a metal roof on my house. We live on the coast in NC or what is better known as hurricane central and given the rusults of the last one, have chosen well in putting on a metal roof but I can find no one willing to offer any opinion on the effect that would have on an atic installed TV antenna. Would you have any idea that you might want to share?
Metal roof over attic antenna will block out or greatly reduce signal reception. Putting an outside antenna a couple feet above the metal roof will work great, and the metal roof acts like a signal reflector off the metal. You can either ground the metal roof or try electrically isolate the metal roof and directly connect the TV output to the roof itself.
Thank you for all your efforts of this channel good job. I have been a electronic technician most of my life. I Built a over air antenna with a RF amplifier in line from Radio Shack $49. It worked very well for the channel I was trying to receive 69 WFMZ out of Allentown, PA. To my surprise I received 4 channels not just the one with extremely clear picture. In a 720p format on a $35 used Vizio 43” DTV with a RCA Universal Remote control Home Depot $9.99 Just as I was going to install on top of the peek of my roof in a tripod $45 online, they changed the transmission frequency and the tower location. I used RG-59 thank you for the tip on using RG-6 instead. I’m going to give it a go and I’ll get back to you in a few months. Sincerely Robert B Of North West New Jersey Washington NJ
Update, at my house, with the db8e mounted 12 feet, pointed both North and South, no preamp, I receive 68 channels between Orlando and West Palm Beach. Directv is gone forever.
I lived in Fontana, Ca. I picked up about 110 channels. But Fontana is flat and open directly to Mt.Wilson, where almost all L.A.s transmitters are. 35 miles away. And that was with just a bent piece of welding rod.
@@guytech7310 But thats the point. Why pay for cable when all I want is available thru airwaves for $0 ? Its like this. When I was younger, I was fortunate enuf to recieve channels 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and UHF. And that was more than enough. Now with cable, I have 700 channels, but not a frikkin thing that interests me, most the time. And if there is something I wanna watch, there's 500 other channels showing it too, making sure that the guy not interested in what I am doesnt have anything to watch. And I thought the whole idea behind it anyways was to eliminate sponsors? Nope, those pesky salesmen even got their foot in that door too. So might as well get it thru airwaves and save my money and go to tahiti myself, instead of watching some other guy do it on TV
I live in Royal Palm Beach and just bought the fire tv recast from Amazon, I was getting 60 channels when I connected the recast I only received 30 something, I was wondering if you have tried the recast and had the same issue?? If not would you be interested in borrowing mine to make a video?
warren electronics is a good place to get tv antenna stuff. there is NO difference between the old tv antenna and a new one. Channel bandwidth is NOT affected by the antenna. since we still use the high end vhf channels(in my area) we still need a combination vhf-uhf antenna. any preamps/splitters etc are still the same as before. just be sure not to overload the preamp and or tv front end with to much gain. Try it without the preamp and see what you get first. when you change the tv from cable in to antenna in the sensitivity of the tv goes way up. I also have the 8 bay bowtie uhf antenna. That thing was first made in the 1950s and is still great today. at vhf-uhf the coper clad is just fine. my tv has a signal quality indicator to see how good the digital signal is. helpful, for aiming the antenna and or adjusting the gain of a distribution amp. overall a good helpful video. Thanks
Yes, excellent points, thanks. His is essentially paid endorsement advertising for Antennas Direct and the other named brand products that he is recommending. His presentation is good but with uneven video recording production, specifically the audio. ("Bad sound makes good video look bad.") His video recordings in this project are good and I make that judgment as a professional videographer since 1980. Antennas Direct markets some good antennas and peripheral equipment but they are overpriced and over-hyped. (Fortunately, their big margin pricing means if you shop hard on eBay you can find their antennas discounted by resellers.) I have tested some of them and continue to use one model in my difficult reception location. He has some good information but he fails to include other critical information and techniques. I’ve had experience with TV antennas since the 1950s and I have a continuous listing with an extensive amount of free TV antenna information on eBay. Search for "Winegard Antennas For HDTV" using the quote marks. I am not paid by any manufacturers and the reports of my ~60 years of experience with TV antennas is purely subjective.
I enjoyed the video. I cut the cable about five years ago. I am running a Channel Master 8 bay UHF/VHF antenna here in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is mounted 12' above the high point of my 2 story town house roof. I am currently getting 91 channels on a good day. When I first cut the cable I got about 70 channels, but more channels have been added in the last five years. :) '
You are a natural when it comes to explaining antenna TV cables, connectors, antennas, mounting, erecting, anchoring, wiring installations, add ons, and helpful internet sites for determining antennas, and reception in ones area. A paramount of unknown information providing helpful hints as well as guidance and recommendations to choose the correct antenna while saving money when doing so. Thank you for your time and energy involved in making the video.
I worked industrial telecommunications in Houston, then wireless public network in mo/Kan. Many cellular towers were on legacy TV station towers, many still had old TV station equipments and some even had live on air anounement booths from back in the day. I took some videos of the electronic hardware, it was FASCINATING to see large power tubes and electronics that I can only descide as first generation electronics. I visited many TV stations.
Brother that was a great video. The world needs more good people like you. Who use their skills and knowledge to not only help others but teach as well I know the video was long but it was the right length for the information you were covering. Again, thanks
I think out of all the videos I’ve seen you are the real deal. I found you searching for some alternative or break from the WiFi trap I’m stuck in it’s ridiculous the way they have people stuck with whatever they want for you. I’m eventually going to come up with a way to get a wifi signal without them being able to do anything about it. It might be impossible I hope so because that makes me even more determined. Thanks keep on helping the people. It comes back to you eventually. Thanks P.S. My advice to anyone is think outside the box.
Thank you man. I really appreciate the knowledge you shared here. I cut the cord a few years back but still need to watch local news. The cheap antennas sold on Amazon don't work well or last very long. I'm in search of something better so this information has helped me out a lot.
But what options do people like myself have who live in an area known as being in a "hole" for communications and worse, we have an HOA that forbids ANY sort of visible antenna of ANY sort? I am desperate to not pay these near $200.00 or even MORE when I am a severely disabled former USMC Combat Veteran now confined to bed or electric wheelchair for whatever time I have remaining... I simply can't even afford TV anymore and it is an honest struggle to even pay the $80 per month for cable companies Internet service and if I download more than 3 games in any month it goes clear up to $118 per month! Sorry but I really wish folks with the know how could find some way t help we old completely Disabled Veterans who simply find it almost impossible to even be online much less on TV.
Don't know if my experience can help you or not - I recently decided to draw Social Security (reduced benefits) at age 62 due to health issues. I googled "free internet" and other similar terms. I didn't find any service that was totally free in my area, but did locate one that was $10.00 per month, 28 Mbps and unlimited, with no data caps (some parts of the country did, I believe, have free services available). I sincerely hope you can find something that will help you out of your situation. And, thank you for your service. May God be with you.
Just providing your HOA with the FCC’s rule/law that they cannot prevent you from having an OTA (Over-The-Air) antenna for free TV on your outside space, e.g., a balcony, will quash their prohibition. They might come back with a new rule that you have to paint it to match something but you can point to the unpainted satellite dish antennas that may already be in place.
Here is another idea internet TV you can get a Roku set up for around $30 and use WiFi Roku is kind of like Basic cable but no local channels basic service is free Movie channel cost like we have Netflix that runs about $10 a month they do carry others like Hulu, CBS all Access, ETC not sure of the cost on those but you can find out everything by looking at their web site. There are other out there including one that runs $400. Everything is Al la carte so you do not have to get some package that you do not want. Roku it's self with the free channels has no monthly charge. PS they even have a box for older tv's so if you are still using an old CRT type with out HDMI or USB hook ups they got you covered! :) For internet check with the Telephone companies and see if they can do better! I think my brother pays $75.00 with his Dish account that is through Centurylink former Mtn. Bell.
.... "two years later", just watched your video. AWESOME !!!!! Thank you for the full education in all things antenna's. Much appreciated information sir. Now I'm gonna look for your video on wifi you just mentioned..... hope you made and posted it....
Yeah. It seems the more channels they added the less there is to watch. I remember we'd get 7 out of 12 channels and that was plenty. Then this digital shit came along and now I got 110 channels with nothing to watch (unless I know Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, or Armenian) How the fuck did that happen?
Interesting Video...Thank You. About 5 years back...I purchased an RCA powered indoor antenna, cost me $15 at a liquidation store...ran the channel scan and I got about 12 excellent quality, very stable Digital, TV Channels. I also get another 15 which are ok, but they can be good one day and not so good another day. But the 12 excellent channels include the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, etc) which is all we need. Plus we stream using Kodi for movies. So...to everyone...CUT THE CABLE...even an indoor antenna is a good and cheap investment.
When I lived in the craven county area in New Bern NC, my daughter & I took the little antenna on the satellite box inside (the one you point your remote to). We put it on the end of a short TV cable, hooked up to TV and placed the antenna over the curtain rod in window. We could pick up 26 channels.
Thanks for a great training video. I live in NE Ohio and use a DB4e and VHF beam mounted on our chimney. Love the reception. Looking forward to the Clearstream TV device. Stay safe and avoid Covid-19. Cheers.
very informative video ,now i understand the whole digital signal more clearly ,back in early 90s I worked for a local cable company ,now alot is different especially the bandwidth part ,I have used a old antenna tp ick up channels it was like trying to site in a old analog dish ,move it a little and its gone but a little easier ,I intend to use this new info for our camper which depending on where we are works but not at full capacity but i will be able to find from my phone now where to point it instead of just spinning it ,thanks for the video
I too am an installer for the local cable company which I am NOT a fan of. Looking to do something similar to this soon and just wanted to say thanks for putting in the time to educate people about how this is done. Hats off to you sir !
I have the ClearStream 4 Max and have been using that antenna for four years. I mounted where my DirecTV dish use to be :-) and on a good day I will get channels from over 90 miles away. The nice thing is is that all of the channels that I always pick up stay rock solid even during bad weather.
Excellent source of information to investigate the feasibility of getting over the air TV. I live in a challenging area for over the air TV but wish to "cut the cord" of the satellite providers due to cost. I plan to use many of the suggestions presented especially the applications that have station location and my likelihood of being able to receive them.
He is so right about Antennas direct they helped me to choose the right antenna for where i live. I live in Naples Florida they suggested me to purchase the DB4E antenna. I had it installed on the side of my home and above the roof. The towers that serve the Naples area are about 48 miles from me in Ft. Meyers. I scanned my TV and got 34 channels that are crystal clear. With so many shows to watch. The person who made this video is excellent in his presentation and knowledge. He should be a Motivation speaker.
Before i installed it on the roof of my home i set it up inside my house i got 30 channels most of them were clear but sometimes the picture cut in and out and pixelated that's when i decided to installed it on the roof.
Very good video, explaining radio and television concepts at an appropriate level. I have worked with radio for years, building my own antennas to receive weather satellite video. I do not have cable or the like. I only have over the air, and am using my existing bowtie antenna with it's preamplifier at the antenna. It works great. In the future, I am planning on upgrading to a larger array so I can pick up additional channels. Keep up the good work of informing us of options and tools to take advantage of this completely legal means of receiving television.
The effort that you put it in this video is astonishing!!!! I 100% was not trying to hear a video about cable, antennas or installation!! or anything your video addressed. I accidentally came upon You are video accidentally it just played and My hands were dirty so I couldn’t do anything about it!😊 well I’m very happy that my hands were dirty-I forget how long this video is but it’s long(almost an hour holy cannoli)but very informative, very inspiring, and actually I’m thinking about canceling my cable, which I had never even considered up to this point🤷🏽♂️You answered a lot of questions that I’ve had throughout the years, but felt silly asking☺️ so thank you for the information and motivation that I was unaware that I needed!! Keep Being real in your videos, your honesty is evident, your passion undeniable-and your genuine hillbilly roots and vernacular are hilarious, but reassuring at the same time!!! keep rock ‘n’ roll there sir!!!
I use cable for one reason and one reason only. Internet. I love talking to AT&T and telling them I use Spectrum Internet and having the sales people admit they can not match the speed. Now, that does not mean that I do not want "cut the cord" for the TV portion. I do and this is very topical for me as Indoor antennas do not work over the distances. I have checked various websites and while I am close, I can not get close to a window with my indoor antennas. I need a good outdoor antenna. Thanks Eric. As always, very informative video.
Awesome video, I just dumped my comcast account. I also have a background in cable TV, I worked for Time Warner's construction division. I'm glad you did this video, it now gives me another option. Thank you.
Boy. Have to thank you for this one, from a way backwards mountain girl. Please keep this up for this gives me a great start an a new challenge for a free of hights..lol
Really cool video. Ive been cable free for 9 years using bat ear indoor antenna. I get about 25 - 30 channels with a 2010 sanyo flat screen. Im glas to learn of sources for better products. I also live in a small city with broadcast towers on a hill. So im sure that helps. I still watch to much Television and pay nothing. I do pay for internet. Imagine if that signal was sent the same way!! Id love it. Great video.
wow,I just stumbled on this video,I cry every month at $200 a month just to watch TV(which I don't,My wife does)growing up to not watch tv was a punishment now its a must pay bill or they shut you off,I so badly want to get rid of cable,I even went as far as watch tv shows through the internet but then again I still had to give the company Over $100 for the internet,cable company lied years ago then pushed out the regular tv viewing and now we are forced to pay unless you dont watch tv at all,anyways I'm up for trying this,gotta check out the initial cost before the move but I will keep you posted,Thank you so much for the FREE information on how to do the complete installation,
A very worthy investment in quality RUclips education. I have thirty years exp installing hi-end marine Mega Yacht systems, and every word shared here can be taken as Gospel. I've watched a number of vids on DIY home-build antennas, but the details can be quite tweaky and elusive. I'm also in So. FL, in the middle of the MIA/WPB market, and being able to "bend" the four-panel antenna should yield great results (without looking like an old set of bed-springs waving like Old Glory). Thanks, and I'll forward to future issues...Stang...
I cut the cord and satellite 10 years ago. I get 50 channels. Only about 10 are 1080I or 780P. Lots of good channels though like. Comet, Grit, Laff, Escape, Get, Justice, Cozi, MeTv, Bounce, Lite, Antenna, ThisTv, Charge, Ion, Qubo, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, Numerous shopping channels and Religious channels plus Local independent channels and PBS Try it!
Nice to see a ham radio operator do an antenna talk about this. I must wonder how many dollars people have spent just for the electricity to power the time the commercials are on. It is nice to see the older television shows in such clarity in comparison to the way they looked on the older television set-up. 73.
I just cut the cord last month. Bought a used 66”Channel Master antenna, brand spanking new Channel Master rotator and remote controller for $65. Got a bunch of Rohn 25g tower so I used 1 section and a 9ft top with an old mast 👍👍👍. 73’s and Merry Christmas from KE5MUG
I live in Southeastern CT (06340). The last time I tried receiving OTA signals with a small flat screen I have in my kitchen and an HDTV indoor antenna, the only signals I could receive crystal clear were the various shopping network channels. I have never been able to pick up anything from New Haven, Hartford, Providence or Boston. I just tried TV Fool and it confirmed my predicament. I think I would need the best of the best outdoor antennas for reception. I was just running that test to see if I could receive any of the local stations in the event of a coastal storm and cable outages. Fortunately, during a few power outages Comcast Cables lines have remained undamaged and active. My cable components are powered via a UPS and that has been the best investment to date. The neighborhood can go dark but my WiFi remains active. Great info in the video, 73, W1RKB.
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I really need to do this but I won't be able to get on my roof and Rochester is 40 miles and buffalo is 25
I have a guy installed exactly what u said in my house. Before watching your tube I have no clue what he did. Now, I do. He hardwired the fire tv cube to hdmi 1 instead of sticking it behind my tv. He also installed an antenna on my roof top now I have 93 channels. Thanks for educating a 67 year old woman. Awesome video.
Oh snap. Thats a good review. I want to learn how to do this
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93 channels it's all location, location, location !!!
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That's inquisitive of you to research this.
I took a nap while I was listening to it. I’m 77 and I learned thank you I have three television believe me in all five of my televisions.
As a former U.S.Coast Guard electronics technician I would just like to say, this was an excelent video . The information was spot on.. I also spent some time in the Coast Guard as an Instructor teaching electronics. mostly to people with no prior electronics backgrownd. And on that note I comend your ability to express infor mation in a way that everyone could easily ubderstand.This video was Well Done.
Toby your right, Eric is a good trainer, he may not know that !!! . I have studied education training & assessment at Melbourne University of Melbourne, Australia and Id give'him a strong pass on program delivery, because he connects ! Pete VK3TQ/VK2LD
Hey Coasty, I was stationed on WHEC-724 MUNRO 71-73 Plankowner .
Very informative
Great vidio; im an old school hammer. Anyone in the general public should understand your instruction. You have the heart of a teacher. 👍.
Thank u
Been doing electrical work almost 30 yrs & I just about got my computer networking degree & yet I still learned quite a bit from your video. Thank you very much. Very Informative
Well done you broke the electronics down into informational way that everyone could understand concepts that people with no electronics background could easily understand.Retired USAF 24 years in service. Your information nailed the subject down. Keep up the great work, Thank you very much.
I cut the cable way back in 1980 when they started adding commercials. I've saved so much money it's mind boggling. Digital TV is the best thing thats happened. When you add a DVR you can record Off The Air programming all for free. The little indoor antenna reminds me of the old rabbit ear antennas, one of my friends uses one thats hidden behind a picture..My friends are amazed at quality that my TV displays when watching OTA TV. Got more than a few to make the cut.. You really explained the simple process well.. Love your videos. 73..
U saved so much money your still broke
I love it! I'm a geeky dorky nerdy little dweeb that loves anything about radio communications and over the air physics and stuff like that! This first initial video that I just saw today just fascinated me!
I have been researching this subject for over a year and you've taught me a lot that I haven't learned yet. Great information. Thank you.
One year should tell you everything you could possibly know!
Michigan HAM here, WB8LWS. I'm also an electrical engineer (retired). Just want to compliment you on an excellent job, you know your stuff and how to communicate effectively. 10 ATTABOYS! 73, de WB8LWS.
Thanks for doing this, it's really great! One of the greatest things about people in the amateur radio community is their willingness to share information. I think your channel is one of the finest examples of that. I really appreciate what you do. Please keep the great videos coming!
So very useful!!! I have been cable free for nearly 10 years!!! I will be visiting antenna direct this weekend!
I have watched some of your videos in the past , I watch lots of you tube in the last 10 years... Because in 2008 I flat out QUIT watching TV....I just subscribed to your chanel and I WILL watch more that I have missed. Been a Ham since 1976. In my opinion you get a 10 on every aspect of this video. And I am not blowing smoke. I don't think I have ever left a comment before this. I sat and watched the entire video and I can't usually do that! You really did do a great job on this one... 73 You Get 5 Stars... ;-)
I want to thank you for making a video that has explained a lot of information that being of the senior set I didn't understand & when I asked a younger person some understood but didn't know how to explain it, where others didn't understand it but would explain away, heck she is old, she won't know the difference anyway. This video is going to help me pick an antenna & install my antenna that I pick....Thank you again & keep on making videos that old fogies like me can learn from.
Thank you for being so informative and comprehensive AND practical. I'll be checking out all resources mentioned. I'll be happy to replace my HD indoor antenna. I was merely going to place that HD antenna in my attic, but decided to try and learn; it turns out that I am still able to learn! This old dog still has it, but that's only thanks to good resources like yours.
I refer this video to friends and family who keep asking me how they use OTA. I cut my cable 9 years ago and I will NEVER go back.
Thanks for the video.
I just stumbled upon your video and so glad that I did … I was looking for some info about OTA antennas … I found this very easy to follow and understand … definitely have a better understanding about what I need to do … thanks … you are an excellent teacher … I'll be back for more lessons.
SUPER Video! Learned a Lot...Thank you. Dad is 90 now and loves his TV but not his D/sh bill. He can't afford it so I've been researching how to "cut the cable" and found you! This has been more than enough to get me started... Many Thanks
I just got my last $250/mo cable package bill. Interesting to see how far they were able to push me from the $25 where it started. Also interesting that 40 years after dropping antennas to go to cable, what was old is new again. Who would have thought it!
I never went to cable TV, I still have my OTA installation - and actually use my old OTA antenna. But I rarely turn it on - there just isn't much of anything worth watching outside to occasional PBS show/special or news coverage of bad weather.
Who would have thought? Anyone with half a brain.
Good and accurate information. I'm a ham too, extra class, and I have experimented with homemade antennas and a few bought antennas. It's amazing how companies are playing on people's ignorance.
This is about the best informative video on this subject that I have ever seen. Great job, Thanks!
As a new learning tech. I love the details. I'm more educated and interested in teaching my family 😁. I have been gifted a Rouku 42 inch. I am more determined to master my gift. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I must be more able to add to my family 's future.. I am a great, great grandmother now. I am so ready for this. Once again, THANK YOU 💗😁😁💗
You took a 58 year old Floridan in the woods of NE FL, and taught me soooo much. WOW, You are sharp! Well Done!
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I cut the cord several years ago but not satisfied with what i got, but i've learn somethings that i am now going to try and improve my reception, thank you for all the good info, i am looking forward to watching your video on clear stream.
Man this was so freaking informative! Recently cut the cord and trying to setup for ota broadcast. Your video was so educational. Thanks.
Got tired of being held hostage every month for tv that used to be free!! Been antenna ing it for a couple yrs but I know it could be better with extra knowledge that you shared. Thank you.
The day i got my first hdtv, I hooked it to the coax antenna connector where it remains to this day ten years later. we get every channel available in our area just by using our old house antenna.
Good effort and very useful for those not in-the-know. I'm a form ham from about 40 years ago, and I understand pretty much everything you're trying to impart. Digital TV is definitely superior to analogue, but it does have its limitations. In my area (47374) I was able to get stations from Indianapolis, Dayton and Cincinnati via analog transmissions and a good antenna system. Since the transmission, all I can get are the Dayton stations, and then only with a tower and amplifier, which I'm not interested in pursuing. Hence, I have to suffer the expense of cable or satellite providers, or limit my viewing to what's available online. Better is not always better for everyone.
This was a really detailed and informative video and I definitely appreciate all the effort that you put into creating it. Thank you.
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Cut my cord 5 yrs ago, HD Antennas, learned several things from this video
Well I'm certainly going to have to watch this one a few more times and take some notes.
Your session is so good ,informative and so easy to understand. You have an innate ability to convey your teaching. I am going to view this session at least one more then I will run to see the second one. You amazed me. Thank you so much.
My compliments on a great video. Nobody but a ham with pro cable installation experience could have created such a masterpiece. I did suspect that pointing the reflectors in opposite directions would give you north/south coverage, as you eventually discovered. Many years ago, I had a tv setup, complete with rotor, mast mounted amplifier and a 150-mile radio shack (channel master) antenna and a guy-wired telescoping mast. I could pickup W. Palm from Miami. Those were analog days. Wish I still had that system, but we sold it with the house. Plus, I really didn't want to bring down that beast. A hurricane eventually did.
Tech has advanced, but I have yet to find an affordable signal amp, intelligent enough to equalize tv signal levels, so as to avoid overloads and such.
I'm going say, and this what you should be able to say, and want to be too say after watching, and paying attention to a well scripted, and shot video, with step. by step, instructions. by a professional of his trades, that clearly just wants to help educate you, and is willing to take his time and narrating it s easy understanding time, keeping you calm and at ease explaining it all thoroughly along the way is..... "I feel so much smarter now!" Thanks Eric! "I've been doing the antenna thing for years now, but didn't know 'half as much as what I learned from watching just this one video of yours! " Which by the way compels me to learn more, so I've also subscribed to your channel... thanks again Staff.
Very detailed with much specialized knowledge. I learned a lot, Thanks!
I left cable for over-the-air plus streaming and never looked back. The wife was skeptical but is now a true believer. Good Vid.
Thank you!! the most informative tutorial I've seen!
Just saw your channel for the first time. I was very impressed with your experience! I really appreciate your laymen terms of educating us all. I would love to cut the cord with our satellite company. They're always trying to upcharge us in which it mysterious shows up the bill. I really appreciate your time and effort putting this very clear instructions on how to setup our free TV. Thank you!
This is so awesome, thank you! I am sharing and saving to use when we build our off grid home!
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Iwas looking for something like this as I'm need an antenna in my rural area and this is the best RUclips explanation I've found.
i use a combination of adjustable distribution amp and a pair of filters in line, one LTE filter and an FM Trap, the amp is turned down to the minimum required power to gain signal strength with minimum distortion from multi-path due to the fact that i'm using a USB TV Tuner to keep an eye on news/weather updates, i've shown a few people the setup and they are blown away with how well the setup works indoors with an indoor antenna, good vid and great info, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us
I returned "the best OTA antenna ever" that I had purchased, & bought a $15.00 Radio Shack rabbit ears antenna that brought in about 60 channels And I live in the mountains. I have it bolted to the roof where the satellite used to be. It has been through rain, hail, heavy snows & high winds & it still functions perfectly. I tried a couple of those "other" ones & they did not do any better that my rabbit ears.
Yup. I use an inexpensive antenna. Works great. I live in the city, though.
I bought the DB4E digital antenna 8 years ago. I live 40 miles northwest of St Louis. I get 46 channels over the air. I immediately cut off the cable tv (saving myself $80/month).
I must admit some of these channels are not worth watching but many are really entertaining.
Plus, in 8 years I have saved enough money to buy a decent used pickup truck and paid cash.
I have an indoor hd antenna, you convinced me to get an outdoor one and great suggestion for plotting signals. Thanks for the legwork!
This guy knows what he is talking about and what he is doing. Save yourself time, money, effort and possibly a headache. Watch or subscribe.... I did! !!!
I run two separate 12 foot boom TV antennas installed in my attic. Both are preamplified. I live approximately 45 to 56 miles from two major cities. Each TV antenna is roughly pointed to each respective city. I am able to receive all stations from each city clearly. That includes 4 PBS stations from one city and 6 PBS stations from the other city. Also all major networks from both cities. All in all, that is a lot of channels.
I combine both cables to a splitter to bring both TV antennas to "one" cable. That one cable goes to a multiple distribution splitter to drive 6 TV's plus one HDHomeRun network dual TV tuner.
Now some might say combining two TV signals from two antennas down to one cable can't be done....But it can if you know what you are doing. Also, you might need to use some attenuation on one line to balance everything...
It works great. I can get sports from one city when the other is blocking it out. Also, the PBS stations usually transmit different programming per city, so that gives me lots of options too.
Do you switch between antennas, or combine them into one?
Wow, how refreshing for clear pro level info. I got a real education today. Thanks for the effort, I really appreciate it.
As a side note, my father in law WA4PFK from Ft. Lauderdale was heavily involved in the Florida network. He was amazing, with the ability to tap out code AND hold a conversation with me, at the same time.
my problem is when tv was analog I was able to pick up stations over 100 miles away. in Atlanta and Columbs Georgia. Im near Macon in Byron Georgia. when they went digital I lost my Atlanta and Columbus stations and I have even a hard time picking up Macon only 30 miles away from me. I am using the newer cable that you mention in your video. I have a rotator and antenna up above my houses roofline approximately 30 feet high.Ive tried with and without a preamp. Im lucky to pick up two channels now where I used to have over 10. Digital SUCKS for me LOL.
Mike McDonald antennas wear out over time i had this same prob and with a 30 dol antenna from walmart.com 30 feet in air in nowere i get 22 channels
Build yourself a Gary Hoverman or 4 bay screen bow tie antenna you wont have any problems picking up stations 100 miles away. you might need a pre amp but I would try it without first.
The switch to digital also has brought some changes on how much power the FCC allows broadcasters to use. It is different for each market, but many have to beam their signal at a lower power to cover their targeted market where they may have used to use an omni-directional broadcast antenna in analog days. The few remaining VHF band broadcasters are more limited on power now, and this has been the reason many moved to the UHF band where they are allowed more power. Nobody in my market (southern Wisconsin) is on VHF anymore for this reason, even if they still use their original channel identifier on the UHF band. UHF simply does not carry over the horizon as well as VHF. FCC wants to pack more stations on UHF and free up VHF for other things, so they take these steps to reduce interference on the frequencies.
@@bfhammer I heard just the opposite. Uhf band is getting smaller every time you look around. In Tampa Florida USF sold their frequencies and quit broadcasting on UHF channel 16. There are signals on my tv but not viewable. Wireless bought the frequencies and are using them for wireless services. I heard the FCC wants to put tv on VHF and there goes the small antennas. Still don't know what's really going to happen. There is also talk about putting 2 tuners on all new tvs and the birth of new frequencies and must be connected to the internet to make TV 2 way. I hope not I'm happy not having a bill to pay for television service. I like only one bill for Internet and TV being free. Phone is prepaid and no other services needed.
I know you have probably done this, and may be insulted by being reminded of these basic steps. However, you’re not getting a decent signal in circumstances where everyone else in America would be receiving more channels than they could count. Assuming you have a modern HDTV that auto-programs your tuner, be sure the band is set to broadcast, and not cable. If you have an antenna amplifier, be sure to use it is plugged in to a proper power supply (i.e. wall socket USB) and not to a USB port on your TV (not enough power to run anything). Then use auto-program and auto-program every channel that is offered. Still having terrible reception? Be sure that the antenna wire is actually connected to the antenna and has good continuity all the way to your TV. Also, follow the suggestions as to wire quality and connectors, etc. in this video. Good Luck.
Great video to watch. I was feeling intiminate about how to dumping cable. But after watching this video I'm feeling very confident that I'll be able to do a decent job and have television in any room of my house. You were amazing in explaining the process. Thank for this great video. I will definitely be looking at your other material.
Thank you, I have been searching for a couple of weeks for infomation on the basics of cable cutting and this video provided more hard info than I have found in the entire rest of my search. I even used the recommended source you provided to research which antenna would be recommended for my area with immediate and informative results. I still have one unanswered question that I have not found anyone willing to answer. I recently installed a metal roof on my house. We live on the coast in NC or what is better known as hurricane central and given the rusults of the last one, have chosen well in putting on a metal roof but I can find no one willing to offer any opinion on the effect that would have on an atic installed TV antenna. Would you have any idea that you might want to share?
Metal roof over attic antenna will block out or greatly reduce signal reception. Putting an outside antenna a couple feet above the metal roof will work great, and the metal roof acts like
a signal reflector off the metal. You can either ground the metal roof or try electrically isolate the metal roof and directly connect the TV output to the roof itself.
Thank you for all your efforts of this channel good job. I have been a electronic technician most of my life. I Built a over air antenna with a RF amplifier in line from Radio Shack $49. It worked very well for the channel I was trying to receive 69 WFMZ out of Allentown, PA. To my surprise I received 4 channels not just the one with extremely clear picture. In a 720p format on a $35 used Vizio 43” DTV with a RCA Universal Remote control Home Depot $9.99 Just as I was going to install on top of the peek of my roof in a tripod $45 online, they changed the transmission frequency and the tower location. I used RG-59 thank you for the tip on using RG-6 instead. I’m going to give it a go and I’ll get back to you in a few months.
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Update, at my house, with the db8e mounted 12 feet, pointed both North and South, no preamp, I receive 68 channels between Orlando and West Palm Beach. Directv is gone forever.
I lived in Fontana, Ca. I picked up about 110 channels. But Fontana is flat and open directly to Mt.Wilson, where almost all L.A.s transmitters are. 35 miles away. And that was with just a bent piece of welding rod.
FYI: Antenna TV is available on Cable, perhaps just not all cable provides provide it.
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But thats the point. Why pay for cable when all I want is available thru airwaves for $0 ?
Its like this. When I was younger, I was fortunate enuf to recieve channels 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and UHF. And that was more than enough. Now with cable, I have 700 channels, but not a frikkin thing that interests me, most the time. And if there is something I wanna watch, there's 500 other channels showing it too, making sure that the guy not interested in what I am doesnt have anything to watch. And I thought the whole idea behind it anyways was to eliminate sponsors? Nope, those pesky salesmen even got their foot in that door too.
So might as well get it thru airwaves and save my money and go to tahiti myself, instead of watching some other guy do it on TV
HOW ABOUT WATCHING "VELOCITY" (MOTOR TREND TV), USA, CNN, & FOX????
I live in Royal Palm Beach and just bought the fire tv recast from Amazon, I was getting 60 channels when I connected the recast I only received 30 something, I was wondering if you have tried the recast and had the same issue?? If not would you be interested in borrowing mine to make a video?
A lot of good info - have one indoor antenna that works well but not the other. Learned a lot from this one - all the basics - thanks
warren electronics is a good place to get tv antenna stuff. there is NO difference between the old tv antenna and a new one. Channel bandwidth is NOT affected by the antenna. since we still use the high end vhf channels(in my area) we still need a combination vhf-uhf antenna. any preamps/splitters etc are still the same as before. just be sure not to overload the preamp and or tv front end with to much gain. Try it without the preamp and see what you get first. when you change the tv from cable in to antenna in the sensitivity of the tv goes way up. I also have the 8 bay bowtie uhf antenna. That thing was first made in the 1950s and is still great today. at vhf-uhf the coper clad is just fine. my tv has a signal quality indicator to see how good the digital signal is. helpful, for aiming the antenna and or adjusting the gain of a distribution amp. overall a good helpful video. Thanks
Depending on where you live you can still use the same analog TV antenna. Mine is a channel master.
Yes, excellent points, thanks.
His is essentially paid endorsement advertising for Antennas Direct and the other named brand products that he is recommending. His presentation is good but with uneven video recording production, specifically the audio. ("Bad sound makes good video look bad.") His video recordings in this project are good and I make that judgment as a professional videographer since 1980.
Antennas Direct markets some good antennas and peripheral equipment but they are overpriced and over-hyped. (Fortunately, their big margin pricing means if you shop hard on eBay you can find their antennas discounted by resellers.) I have tested some of them and continue to use one model in my difficult reception location.
He has some good information but he fails to include other critical information and techniques. I’ve had experience with TV antennas since the 1950s and I have a continuous listing with an extensive amount of free TV antenna information on eBay. Search for "Winegard Antennas For HDTV" using the quote marks. I am not paid by any manufacturers and the reports of my ~60 years of experience with TV antennas is purely subjective.
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I enjoyed the video. I cut the cable about five years ago. I am running a Channel Master 8 bay UHF/VHF antenna here in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is mounted 12' above the high point of my 2 story town house roof. I am currently getting 91 channels on a good day. When I first cut the cable I got about 70 channels, but more channels have been added in the last five years. :)
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good job, now, how about some free, high-speed, OTA internet while living in the middle of nowhere.
Is this on your RUclips info ..??
You are a natural when it comes to explaining antenna TV cables, connectors, antennas, mounting, erecting, anchoring, wiring installations, add ons, and helpful internet sites for determining antennas, and reception in ones area. A paramount of unknown information providing helpful hints as well as guidance and recommendations to choose the correct antenna while saving money when doing so. Thank you for your time and energy involved in making the video.
I used a bent bobby-pin with a little tinfoil wrapped around it and I get 42 channels. Took five minutes.
Demo HOW do you find out PRIOR to purchasing all this stuff if ANY stations are available?
@@joandodds7626 you can find that information online pretty easily. Every metropolitan city will have some tv stations.
I worked industrial telecommunications in Houston, then wireless public network in mo/Kan. Many cellular towers were on legacy TV station towers, many still had old TV station equipments and some even had live on air anounement booths from back in the day. I took some videos of the electronic hardware, it was FASCINATING to see large power tubes and electronics that I can only descide as first generation electronics. I visited many TV stations.
OTA tv has always been FREE
Brother that was a great video. The world needs more good people like you. Who use their skills and knowledge to not only help others but teach as well I know the video was long but it was the right length for the information you were covering. Again, thanks
Sir thank you for this great tutorial in detail!! Your knowledge in this field is superb!!
I think out of all the videos I’ve seen you are the real deal. I found you searching for some alternative or break from the WiFi trap I’m stuck in it’s ridiculous the way they have people stuck with whatever they want for you. I’m eventually going to come up with a way to get a wifi signal without them being able to do anything about it. It might be impossible I hope so because that makes me even more determined. Thanks keep on helping the people. It comes back to you eventually. Thanks P.S. My advice to anyone is think outside the box.
Or dont watch TV, its total garbage... but great video.
I've tried up high on My roof didn't work better ..put it on the ground got more channels so up higher is not better
my feelings exactly
@GashCam Or, stop being hateful to trans people.
Why did you watch this?
No one is hateful to the person just their lifestyle which is no sin.
Hi glad you cut up there cause I was kind of wondering why my TV had to turn it wasn’t working all that great and I appreciate your help thank you
Thank you man. I really appreciate the knowledge you shared here. I cut the cord a few years back but still need to watch local news. The cheap antennas sold on Amazon don't work well or last very long. I'm in search of something better so this information has helped me out a lot.
But what options do people like myself have who live in an area known as being in a "hole" for communications and worse, we have an HOA that forbids ANY sort of visible antenna of ANY sort? I am desperate to not pay these near $200.00 or even MORE when I am a severely disabled former USMC Combat Veteran now confined to bed or electric wheelchair for whatever time I have remaining...
I simply can't even afford TV anymore and it is an honest struggle to even pay the $80 per month for cable companies Internet service and if I download more than 3 games in any month it goes clear up to $118 per month! Sorry but I really wish folks with the know how could find some way t help we old completely Disabled Veterans who simply find it almost impossible to even be online much less on TV.
Don't know if my experience can help you or not - I recently decided to draw Social Security (reduced benefits) at age 62 due to health issues. I googled "free internet" and other similar terms. I didn't find any service that was totally free in my area, but did locate one that was $10.00 per month, 28 Mbps and unlimited, with no data caps (some parts of the country did, I believe, have free services available). I sincerely hope you can find something that will help you out of your situation.
And, thank you for your service. May God be with you.
Contact the free attorney services in your area. By law an HOA cannot keep you from erecting an antenna.
Just providing your HOA with the FCC’s rule/law that they cannot prevent you from having an OTA (Over-The-Air) antenna for free TV on your outside space, e.g., a balcony, will quash their prohibition. They might come back with a new rule that you have to paint it to match something but you can point to the unpainted satellite dish antennas that may already be in place.
Here is another idea internet TV you can get a Roku set up for around $30 and use WiFi Roku is kind of like Basic cable but no local channels basic service is free Movie channel cost like we have Netflix that runs about $10 a month they do carry others like Hulu, CBS all Access, ETC not sure of the cost on those but you can find out everything by looking at their web site. There are other out there including one that runs $400. Everything is Al la carte so you do not have to get some package that you do not want. Roku it's self with the free channels has no monthly charge. PS they even have a box for older tv's so if you are still using an old CRT type with out HDMI or USB hook ups they got you covered! :) For internet check with the Telephone companies and see if they can do better! I think my brother pays $75.00 with his Dish account that is through Centurylink former Mtn. Bell.
.... "two years later", just watched your video. AWESOME !!!!! Thank you for the full education in all things antenna's. Much appreciated information sir. Now I'm gonna look for your video on wifi you just mentioned..... hope you made and posted it....
Too bad there nothing to watch on tv anymore.
Yeah. It seems the more channels they added the less there is to watch. I remember we'd get 7 out of 12 channels and that was plenty. Then this digital shit came along and now I got 110 channels with nothing to watch (unless I know Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, or Armenian) How the fuck did that happen?
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I'll say. That was the year I voted for Oblama.
Yes junk channels but I get more channels than I do buying cable box. I could watch M.A.S.H also, Lol.
Nothing im willing to pay money for for sure9
Interesting Video...Thank You. About 5 years back...I purchased an RCA powered indoor antenna, cost me $15 at a liquidation store...ran the channel scan and I got about 12 excellent quality, very stable Digital, TV Channels. I also get another 15 which are ok, but they can be good one day and not so good another day. But the 12 excellent channels include the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, etc) which is all we need. Plus we stream using Kodi for movies. So...to everyone...CUT THE CABLE...even an indoor antenna is a good and cheap investment.
but im jewish.. i dont want to watch hams on my tv
Even if they're free?
Thats ridiculous
your name should be LUDDITE...
Free ham? Thats one heck of a dilemma for a jew.
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Cut the Cabala! This HAM does not have a cloven hoof. It's Kosher! :)
Cut the cable about a year ago and have been “winging” it. This really helps me add some science to the magic. Thanks, keep it up 👍
When I lived in the craven county area in New Bern NC, my daughter & I took the little antenna on the satellite box inside (the one you point your remote to). We put it on the end of a short TV cable, hooked up to TV and placed the antenna over the curtain rod in window. We could pick up 26 channels.
Thanks for a great training video. I live in NE Ohio and use a DB4e and VHF beam mounted on our chimney. Love the reception. Looking forward to the Clearstream TV device. Stay safe and avoid Covid-19.
Cheers.
very informative video ,now i understand the whole digital signal more clearly ,back in early 90s I worked for a local cable company ,now alot is different especially the bandwidth part ,I have used a old antenna tp ick up channels it was like trying to site in a old analog dish ,move it a little and its gone but a little easier ,I intend to use this new info for our camper which depending on where we are works but not at full capacity but i will be able to find from my phone now where to point it instead of just spinning it ,thanks for the video
I too am an installer for the local cable company which I am NOT a fan of. Looking to do something similar to this soon and just wanted to say thanks for putting in the time to educate people about how this is done. Hats off to you sir !
I have the ClearStream 4 Max and have been using that antenna for four years. I mounted where my DirecTV dish use to be :-) and on a good day I will get channels from over 90 miles away. The nice thing is is that all of the channels that I always pick up stay rock solid even during bad weather.
great video, I am contemplating cutting the cord and now not nervous at all...GOOD JOB!!
Excellent source of information to investigate the feasibility of
getting over the air TV. I live in a challenging area for over the air
TV but wish to "cut the cord" of the satellite providers due to cost. I
plan to use many of the suggestions presented especially the
applications that have station location and my likelihood of being able
to receive them.
He is so right about Antennas direct they helped me to choose the right antenna for where i live. I live in Naples Florida they suggested me to purchase the DB4E antenna. I had it installed on the side of my home and above the roof. The towers that serve the Naples area are about 48 miles from me in Ft. Meyers. I scanned my TV and got 34 channels that are crystal clear. With so many shows to watch. The person who made this video is excellent in his presentation and knowledge. He should be a Motivation speaker.
My last sentence was cut off account of space. I said he should have been a Motivation speaker of his fine presentation.
My last sentence was cut off account of space. I said he should have been a Motivation speaker of his fine presentation.
Before i installed it on the roof of my home i set it up inside my house i got 30 channels most of them were clear but sometimes the picture cut in and out and pixelated that's when i decided to installed it on the roof.
Very good video, explaining radio and television concepts at an appropriate level. I have worked with radio for years, building my own antennas to receive weather satellite video. I do not have cable or the like. I only have over the air, and am using my existing bowtie antenna with it's preamplifier at the antenna. It works great. In the future, I am planning on upgrading to a larger array so I can pick up additional channels. Keep up the good work of informing us of options and tools to take advantage of this completely legal means of receiving television.
The effort that you put it in this video is astonishing!!!! I 100% was not trying to hear a video about cable, antennas or installation!! or anything your video addressed. I accidentally came upon You are video accidentally it just played and My hands were dirty so I couldn’t do anything about it!😊 well I’m very happy that my hands were dirty-I forget how long this video is but it’s long(almost an hour holy cannoli)but very informative, very inspiring, and actually I’m thinking about canceling my cable, which I had never even considered up to this point🤷🏽♂️You answered a lot of questions that I’ve had throughout the years, but felt silly asking☺️ so thank you for the information and motivation that I was unaware that I needed!! Keep Being real in your videos, your honesty is evident, your passion undeniable-and your genuine hillbilly roots and vernacular are hilarious, but reassuring at the same time!!! keep rock ‘n’ roll there sir!!!
The way you mixed ham radio with tv broadcast was great! I learned a lot today. Keep it up.
5 years after the airing, it’s still a great tech video! Thanks, n2wbl
I use cable for one reason and one reason only. Internet. I love talking to AT&T and telling them I use Spectrum Internet and having the sales people admit they can not match the speed. Now, that does not mean that I do not want "cut the cord" for the TV portion. I do and this is very topical for me as Indoor antennas do not work over the distances. I have checked various websites and while I am close, I can not get close to a window with my indoor antennas. I need a good outdoor antenna. Thanks Eric. As always, very informative video.
I enjoyed the content I'm a beginner and haven't had tv since the went digital. I now feel I may be able to connect to tv soon. Thank you Laura
I cut the cord years ago. Great info to better my service. Thanks
Awesome video, I just dumped my comcast account. I also have a background in cable TV, I worked for Time Warner's construction division. I'm glad you did this video, it now gives me another option. Thank you.
Boy. Have to thank you for this one, from a way backwards mountain girl. Please keep this up for this gives me a great start an a new challenge for a free of hights..lol
Really cool video. Ive been cable free for 9 years using bat ear indoor antenna. I get about 25 - 30 channels with a 2010 sanyo flat screen. Im glas to learn of sources for better products. I also live in a small city with broadcast towers on a hill. So im sure that helps. I still watch to much Television and pay nothing. I do pay for internet. Imagine if that signal was sent the same way!! Id love it. Great video.
wow,I just stumbled on this video,I cry every month at $200 a month just to watch TV(which I don't,My wife does)growing up to not watch tv was a punishment now its a must pay bill or they shut you off,I so badly want to get rid of cable,I even went as far as watch tv shows through the internet but then again I still had to give the company Over $100 for the internet,cable company lied years ago then pushed out the regular tv viewing and now we are forced to pay unless you dont watch tv at all,anyways I'm up for trying this,gotta check out the initial cost before the move but I will keep you posted,Thank you so much for the FREE information on how to do the complete installation,
Fantastic job,,, Now I know why I took the indoor antenna back.. Feel very educated now and will save your video.. Thanks a bunch.
I got 11 channels with my indoor HDTV clear stream antenna and was very well pleased with it .
I learned a lot from you now this gives me an idea of what I will get from my Tv when I go off grid thanks a lot
A very worthy investment in quality RUclips education. I have thirty years exp installing hi-end marine Mega Yacht systems, and every word shared here can be taken as Gospel. I've watched a number of vids on DIY home-build antennas, but the details can be quite tweaky and elusive. I'm also in So. FL, in the middle of the MIA/WPB market, and being able to "bend" the four-panel antenna should yield great results (without looking like an old set of bed-springs waving like Old Glory). Thanks, and I'll forward to future issues...Stang...
I cut the cord and satellite 10 years ago. I get 50 channels. Only about 10 are 1080I or 780P.
Lots of good channels though like.
Comet, Grit, Laff, Escape, Get, Justice, Cozi, MeTv, Bounce, Lite, Antenna, ThisTv, Charge, Ion, Qubo, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, Numerous shopping channels and Religious channels plus Local independent channels and PBS
Try it!
Nice to see a ham radio operator do an antenna talk about this. I must wonder how many dollars people have spent just for the electricity to power the time the commercials are on. It is nice to see the older television shows in such clarity in comparison to the way they looked on the older television set-up. 73.
I just cut the cord last month. Bought a used 66”Channel Master antenna, brand spanking new Channel Master rotator and remote controller for $65. Got a bunch of Rohn 25g tower so I used 1 section and a 9ft top with an old mast 👍👍👍. 73’s and Merry Christmas from KE5MUG
I live in Southeastern CT (06340). The last time I tried receiving OTA signals with a small flat screen I have in my kitchen and an HDTV indoor antenna, the only signals I could receive crystal clear were the various shopping network channels. I have never been able to pick up anything from New Haven, Hartford, Providence or Boston. I just tried TV Fool and it confirmed my predicament. I think I would need the best of the best outdoor antennas for reception. I was just running that test to see if I could receive any of the local stations in the event of a coastal storm and cable outages. Fortunately, during a few power outages Comcast Cables lines have remained undamaged and active. My cable components are powered via a UPS and that has been the best investment to date. The neighborhood can go dark but my WiFi remains active. Great info in the video, 73, W1RKB.