thanks so much for this, before we were getting maybe 12 channels, now after using the sites you've shown, we're at 65. thanks again, keep up the awesome videos
We had to live like that in the early 70s. Our house was 110 miles from the nearest city and we only picked up one channel with a roof antenna. For 4 years all we watched was CBS.
According to the Telecommunications Act of of 1996 no homeowner's association can keep you from installing an outdoor antenna. This is Federal Law, and there is nothing they can do about it. the law has banned: "restrictions that impair the installation, maintenance or use of antennas used to receive video programming." If they tried to take you to court over it, they would lose. Great and very useful video. Thanks!
Great job explaining TV Fool. I discovered this site earlier,but couldn't make sense of the information, so it was useless. Thanks to your tutorial, I get it !
Very interesting information, and by far the most detailed on the subject that I have seen in my research on the topic of HDTV via antenna. I like the straightforward lingo so those of us with non-electronic experience can relate and stay with you as you progress in the details. I have the funny feeling I am going to embark on a lot of your projects because quite frankly, I like the benefits of using the knowledge to save money. Great Job by the way!
I have a Terk HD Antenna. It works great. HD is much more clear than TWC Cable. And when CBS pulled it's channels from all the cable/fios/dish networks, I still watch it just fine.
Have a Nippon AU-14 (UHF) from a radio store. Looks like an arrow and works very well for my location. Pointing the antenna is less an issue within 40mi from transmitter as long as you have strong signal. Out of town stations 50mi and over you tend to need more precise pointing. Sometimes the direction you want may be blocked by trees, hills & buildings so you point away to get a bounced signal. Went by an electronic store with an antenna pointing the "wrong" way but still got all local stn.
I purchased the RCA ANT751R Outdoor Antenna and installed in my garage attic. I hooked up a signal amplifier and now have 19 digital channels. Thing is, my antenna points AWAY from the towers. The towers are SW and my antenna points NW. Only thing I can figure is, pointed SW, there are far too many homes and other obstacles blocking the signal. Pointing NW, I've got a clear shot at a large open area where I'm probably getting signal reflection?
Thank you for your video bro, It help me a lot the TV fool website 'cause I didn't know where to locate my antenna. The first attempt I get 12 channels, the second one I get 22, but after I checked the website I moved my antenna 131 degrees SW and I get 51 Channels!!!
All you need for an OTA antenna is an RF antenna connected to the back of your TV. You can buy the RF Antennas for about $10. Connect it directly to your TV but if signals aren't strong enough in your area add 3 ft of CATV cable then add RF antenna.
Thanks. I especially liked the explanation and examples on TV Fool and the other site. AntennaFinder. The TV Fool site results were overwhelming to me and hard to understand until I saw your explanation. Thanks again!
I got me a LAVA 2605 remote antenna for $55.00 bucks online, and viola! got me hd channels on my plasma set. The antenna is located in my basement with no exposure outside, is receiving signal through the walls. Incredible, but true.
The house I rent already has a large antenna on top of the house... Can I use that antenna? or does it have to be some magical HD antenna? I have a Samsung LED HDTV
Can you point your antenna in the direction of most of the stations and still get some that are 55 or 60 degrees away? Or do you have to turn it each time you use it? My favorite PBS station is in one direction, in other words, and the network channels are 60 degrees away. My favorite station is more miles away than the network channels (yellow zone). So should I point it at my favorite, further away channel? Thanks!
Attic installed antenna is not really optimum. You have to put it outside if you are a long distance from the transmission towers. Federal rules prohibit anyone from interfering with your "right" to install an antenna. See here www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-reception-devices-rule
First time to see this program. Very well done for installing an antenna. I just used a paper clip to see if I have channels. Wow I got about 20 channels with a paperclip and 71 with an antenna. I found the instructions at Chooztv.com.
I get 21 channels and they do look better than my satellite did actually have some channels cable didn't offer I ditched satellite when they dropped Fox news , I receive NBC, Me TV,CBS, CW,Weather Radar,ABC,MyTv2,Ant Tv,PBS1,2,3,Fox,Get Tv, Grit TV,Ion,Qubo,Ion life,shopNBC,QVC,HSN. I Love Me TV and GRIT TV they play old movies and Tv series which I love. the bad thing about OTA Tv i have a feeling one day it won't be free because since its digital now they do have the means to scramble and start charging for it. Just have to think one day they will.
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Here is my setup. I am about 24 miles from the transmission towers with some trees in the front yard that I limbed up. Here is a photo of my setup flic.kr/p/jawzMX. Don't forget to install a ground wire if you antenna is outside.
Objectified Cross : Firstly, I'm far from being a 'kid' at 42. I've been doing this longer than you've been alive. Coax has no such limitation. What IS artificially enforced is a limit through the cable box in an effort to stop high quality piracy. It's never worked, but there it is. Since you wouldn't be using a cable box for OTA HD, you can receive perfectly fine HD 720p/1080i OTA running to coax. Also, you're a fucking Bronie, what the flying fuck would you know about anything, moron.
Objectified Cross You mean reparable, genius? It's not the same word, in context, as repairable. You're still wrong: Coax carries HD without issue and only artificial limitations placed on it via cable boxes render it unable to pass that stream through less than hdmi or (to a lesser degree) component. Those limits are restrictions to combat piracy, not limitations of coax itself. Only a bronie would start some bullshit routine about 'intellect'. Just move along.
@Drue-Michael Buono, yep it's really stupid to save about $1000 a year (sarcasm). FYI, that savings can easily pay for a vacation for two to somewhere in the Caribbean, or internet AND cellphone service for a year. ;-)
thanks so much for this, before we were getting maybe 12 channels, now after using the sites you've shown, we're at 65. thanks again, keep up the awesome videos
We had to live like that in the early 70s. Our house was 110 miles from the nearest city and we only picked up one channel with a roof antenna. For 4 years all we watched was CBS.
Found myself a great informative nerdy channel. It's a good way to start a monday.
According to the Telecommunications Act of of 1996 no homeowner's association can keep you from installing an outdoor antenna. This is Federal Law, and there is nothing they can do about it. the law has banned: "restrictions that impair the installation, maintenance or use of antennas used to receive video programming." If they tried to take you to court over it, they would lose. Great and very useful video. Thanks!
Great job explaining TV Fool. I discovered this site earlier,but couldn't make sense of the information, so it was useless. Thanks to your tutorial, I get it !
Very interesting information, and by far the most detailed on the subject that I have seen in my research on the topic of HDTV via antenna. I like the straightforward lingo so those of us with non-electronic experience can relate and stay with you as you progress in the details. I have the funny feeling I am going to embark on a lot of your projects because quite frankly, I like the benefits of using the knowledge to save money. Great Job by the way!
I have a Terk HD Antenna. It works great. HD is much more clear than TWC Cable. And when CBS pulled it's channels from all the cable/fios/dish networks, I still watch it just fine.
Have a Nippon AU-14 (UHF) from a radio store. Looks like an arrow and works very well for my location.
Pointing the antenna is less an issue within 40mi from transmitter as long as you have strong signal. Out of town stations 50mi and over you tend to need more precise pointing. Sometimes the direction you want may be blocked by trees, hills & buildings so you point away to get a bounced signal.
Went by an electronic store with an antenna pointing the "wrong" way but still got all local stn.
I purchased the RCA ANT751R Outdoor Antenna and installed in my garage attic. I hooked up a signal amplifier and now have 19 digital channels. Thing is, my antenna points AWAY from the towers. The towers are SW and my antenna points NW. Only thing I can figure is, pointed SW, there are far too many homes and other obstacles blocking the signal. Pointing NW, I've got a clear shot at a large open area where I'm probably getting signal reflection?
Thank you for your video bro, It help me a lot the TV fool website 'cause I didn't know where to locate my antenna. The first attempt I get 12 channels, the second one I get 22, but after I checked the website I moved my antenna 131 degrees SW and I get 51 Channels!!!
All you need for an OTA antenna is an RF antenna connected to the back of your TV. You can buy the RF Antennas for about $10.
Connect it directly to your TV but if signals aren't strong enough in your area add 3 ft of CATV cable then add RF antenna.
Thanks. I especially liked the explanation and examples on TV Fool and the other site. AntennaFinder. The TV Fool site results were overwhelming to me and hard to understand until I saw your explanation. Thanks again!
Wow! Great post.... You helped me solve my problem(s). Great instruction and very personable video. You rock!
Thank you for this! It helped me install an antenna in my attic ;D
Great VDO. since it was updated in 2011, does anyone know better antenna than this one??
Very nice explain dude, and by the way, you are not a nerd in my book.
I bought an antenna and it works!
Iyaz! Haven't seen you out side of twit. You are really good at this kind of video. Hope you get to do this at twit soon.
sweet vid man!
I got me a LAVA 2605 remote antenna for $55.00 bucks online, and viola! got me hd channels on my plasma set. The antenna is located in my basement with no exposure outside, is receiving signal through the walls. Incredible, but true.
u defintely dont want to put that on your roof. An eye sore.. Awesome vid..
The house I rent already has a large antenna on top of the house... Can I use that antenna? or does it have to be some magical HD antenna? I have a Samsung LED HDTV
The pink phone is camera mom's....lol.
what was the name of that eye tv device? did not see it on their website.
Can you point your antenna in the direction of most of the stations and still get some that are 55 or 60 degrees away? Or do you have to turn it each time you use it? My favorite PBS station is in one direction, in other words, and the network channels are 60 degrees away. My favorite station is more miles away than the network channels (yellow zone). So should I point it at my favorite, further away channel? Thanks!
antennaweb only has readings for U.S zipcodes, is there an equivalent for residents in Canada?
Can you please tell me about the LEAF please.. EchoProjectEcho???? I am thinking of buying one..
Spot on!!!!
Attic installed antenna is not really optimum. You have to put it outside if you are a long distance from the transmission towers. Federal rules prohibit anyone from interfering with your "right" to install an antenna. See here www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-reception-devices-rule
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First time to see this program. Very well done for installing an antenna. I just used a paper clip to see if I have channels. Wow I got about 20 channels with a paperclip and 71 with an antenna. I found the instructions at Chooztv.com.
when I go to fooltv and apply my address...it states address block level....does this mean I am blocked or not?....help please
is that an 8 bay antenna?
Why does TV Fool show more channels are available compared to Antenna Web? Which website is more accurate?
I get 21 channels and they do look better than my satellite did actually have some channels cable didn't offer I ditched satellite when they dropped Fox news , I receive NBC, Me TV,CBS, CW,Weather Radar,ABC,MyTv2,Ant Tv,PBS1,2,3,Fox,Get Tv, Grit TV,Ion,Qubo,Ion life,shopNBC,QVC,HSN. I Love Me TV and GRIT TV they play old movies and Tv series which I love. the bad thing about OTA Tv i have a feeling one day it won't be free because since its digital now they do have the means to scramble and start charging for it. Just have to think one day they will.
Thanks...
Per the FCC, you don't need approval to put an antenna outside.
that's wery great
Don't pay it, build it.
How EL GATO addapter works ?
Get the Mohu Leaf. $50 and hooks up in minutes. Done.
Truth and Quality ,
Practical and Useful Information.
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>>> As Always
Here is my setup. I am about 24 miles from the transmission towers with some trees in the front yard that I limbed up. Here is a photo of my setup flic.kr/p/jawzMX. Don't forget to install a ground wire if you antenna is outside.
Please read what I posted, associations have rules, but some rules they have absolutely no control over.
Except if it's transferred using Coax you're only getting a 480i signal.....and a split mono channel for audio unless it's decoded somehow.
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Wrong. There are plenty of OTA HD stations.
I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about kid.
Coax is 480i max and a single Mono-channel split in two.
kthx
Objectified Cross : Firstly, I'm far from being a 'kid' at 42. I've been doing this longer than you've been alive. Coax has no such limitation. What IS artificially enforced is a limit through the cable box in an effort to stop high quality piracy. It's never worked, but there it is. Since you wouldn't be using a cable box for OTA HD, you can receive perfectly fine HD 720p/1080i OTA running to coax. Also, you're a fucking Bronie, what the flying fuck would you know about anything, moron.
So, you think because I like a Cartoon that I'm a moron?
You just proved your intellect is beyond repairable.
Objectified Cross You mean reparable, genius? It's not the same word, in context, as repairable. You're still wrong: Coax carries HD without issue and only artificial limitations placed on it via cable boxes render it unable to pass that stream through less than hdmi or (to a lesser degree) component. Those limits are restrictions to combat piracy, not limitations of coax itself. Only a bronie would start some bullshit routine about 'intellect'. Just move along.
Way to much work.damn the only problem with an antenna is half the time you get poor signal just from rain, wind,etc.
BTW, Iyaz Akhtar is a cool name.
lol , the reinforced corner was a drywall screw head .. Just sayin ..
Just get cable or satellite, your only saving $80 a month, so stupid.
That's $960/year
the dish companies rip you off, you get your free air T.V. and stream everything else via hulu or netflix.
@Drue-Michael Buono, yep it's really stupid to save about $1000 a year (sarcasm). FYI, that savings can easily pay for a vacation for two to somewhere in the Caribbean, or internet AND cellphone service for a year. ;-)