EV's Recommended & Top Rated DTV Indoor UHF/VHF Set Top Antenna Review Round-Up Guide - Page 108

I tried the DIY antenna and it was slightly worse than the large directional antenna. Removing the distribution amp also reduces the reception quality. Adding attenuators reduces the signal strength & picture quality so IMO it's not a "signal is too strong" problem. I have not eliminated the in-wall wiring and connectors; my next step is to try the antenna outdoors on my front lawn (as an experiment). If that works then I'll try to work out an effective roof mount option.

My main goal was to avoid having to get on top of my 40ft+ high roof peak and mount an antenna mast + antenna. However, I may have to go down that road. What eave mounts & masts are recommended? I do not need a rotor...

Your passive rabbit ears/loop antenna is probably not a very good one. Since you are getting reception with it, a different antenna may yield better results (less drops in A/V). Of the passive variety:

Fry's may have a Silver Sensor available (Philips SCV2780). You have to get this one in store, so call ahead. This is a good UHF antenna and can also receive KGO and KNTV if signal is strong enough.

Amazon offers the HD Blade from Solid Signal and the Mohu Leaf antenna. These are also pretty good. Worth a try provided you can return it. Amazon does allow returns. With the HD Blade, a variety of cable lengths are available. This is a plus.

I've been receiving VHF with "UHF" antennas for several years, and my signals are not as strong as what you have there.

How is your reception currently for KGO and KNTV?
Have you moved the antenna around the room using additional coax?
Where is the traffic interference? Is it between your antenna and S.F. or elsewhere?

Thanks for the suggestions - and sorry for the slow reply. I've been experimenting with an amplified loop/rabbit ears from radioshack with minimally improved results. I'll definitely look into the ones you suggest. The street causing the interference is between my tv and SF, so it makes sense that I'd have issues.

I can get KGO and KNTV in great, but they are more susceptible to traffic interference than Fox and CBS. KQED can also have issues.

A different antenna may perform better. It's not a question of receiving stronger signals. It's a matter of not receiving unwanted multipath signals that your televisions tuner can't deal with, causing the A/V drops. It's impossible to say what will work. Good Luck.

What type of Antenae/Hardware/Balun etc would you recommend for these results... forgive me, I'm new to OTA Digital TV and am just looking into it to see if it's even an option for me or not even worth trying.

 

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Hello all,

I'm getting rid of Verizon cable. I bought a Roku HD box, and want to get my local channels as well. I know very little about this business, but can see there is a plethora of issues to consider. My TVfool, linked below, looks pretty simple; all of my stations appear to be in one specific place. I'm not sure if that's a good thing. I would prefer to have an indoor antenna, but am willing to put one in the attick, at bout 12', or the roof, at about 18'. I have a budget of about 100, to 150 at most. I have a low end Olevia HDTV, and may upgrade soon. I would appreciate any help in selecting an antenna for my house. Please let me know what you think. Thanks, John

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The channel you have the best chances of getting with an indoor antenna is the CTV affiliate on rf 6. I see that this is a translator signal. It may not be digital. The best starter antenna for trying to get it would be simple rabbit ears. If the translator is broadcasting analog, it should be fairly reliable for reception. Digital could be more difficult. So, you need rabbit ears with a push on adapter, plus a barrel splice (coax to coax connecter) and some coax cable. The rabbit ears should be 72 inches from end to end for best chances of rf 6. Your chances will be best if you can position the antenna near a window facing the broadcast tower. Using the rabbit ears horizontally gives the best opportunity to elevate the rabbit ears. Until they transition to digital, you might also get some signal on rf 12. That channel is supposed to transition later this year. Good Luck.

If outdoors is an option, I'd go that way. You might not need to go up on the roof. You should post this as a new thread in the technical forum. Something on the lines of Antenna recommendation for Plano Texas.

Thanks, I'll re-post.

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I am looking at cutting uverse tv and I plan on just keeping uverse internet which is still going to cost me $50/mo(any other internet options). I live about 17 miles from the towers (uhf mainly). I plan on getting a Roku hd box. I have 3 tv's. 2 on the main level and 1 in our basement rec room. I just ordered a Mohu Leaf so I'm hoping that will work.

When I tried this one it had choppy reception.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/RCA+-+Amplified+Indoor+Off-Air+HDTV+Antenna/8280843.p?id=1171058630563&skuId=8280843

Any help is appreciated.

Hi All,

I would like to get a recommendation for an indoor antenna for my TVFool profile:
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An outdoor antenna is not an option right now as my apartment complex won't allow it. I do have a window which a about 10 feet from the TV.

Thanks!

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I hope the Leaf works for you. A single antenna can only provide 100% of the signal it is getting to a single television set. Good Luck.

If you don't mind buying from Ebay, the single classic bowtie is still available. Search "uhf bow-tie replacement antenna." It's as good as other antennas for many times the price. Otherwise, I'd give the nod to the Mohu Leaf. Good Luck.

Hello,

First off hello and pre-thanks for the help. I am fairly new to this technology but just got my iView3500stb today and need to get an indoor antenna and looking for some suggestions. I need to get indoor for building reasons, but mostly because I live on the first floor and theres a walkway outside my windows. it would most likely get stolen or damaged.

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NOTE: I live downtown Toronto and live only 3.4 km from the CN Tower which is where most the channels are coming from (SSW)

Thanks for any advice.

Jeff

forgot to mention, I was looking at these. One has 10 extra mile range/amp, but not even sure its needed if I live in an ideal location

Mohu Leaf Paper-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna (approx $35)
http://www.amazon.com/Mohu-Leaf-Paper-Thin-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B004QK7HI8/ref=pd_sim_e_3

Mohu Leaf Ultimate Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna (approx 75)
http://www.amazon.com/Mohu-Ultimate-Amplified-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B00APPDX86/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1368464071&sr=1-2&keywords=mohu+leaf+paper-thin+indoor+hdtv+antenna+ultimate

There is also a similar Winegard Flatwave amped version sold at Costco.

Do *NOT* use any amplified antenna as it will overload from your strong signals.

Try a simple loop and rabbit ears first. Unless you can see the CN Tower from your window, don't get your expectations too high.

I can see the CN tower.. and shes a beaut at night
I ordered the Mohu Leaf Ultimate Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna. If I dont need the amp, ill just turn it off. some people said it didnt help much, but some said it did. better safe than sorry. Seemed this had the best overall reviews and for my situation on positioning