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[…]channel 5.1 this time. I had control over my TV again! Of course, he said I’d have to delete channel 5.1 from my channels, or else the problem would happen again. But, that was a small price to pay to get my TV working!! I figure what happened is that there is some firmware bug in the TV that is triggered by the digital signal coming from channel 5.1, which is KTLA in my city. (Since first writing this article, KTLA fixed the problem for a while, but it’s back to misbehaving now. I’m leaving channel 5.1 out of my […]
[…](in Santa Monica, CA). Not bad at all. Next, just for the heck of it, I did a scan with the Channel Master Stealth antenna inside my condo. It did worse, with only 66 channels. But, when I moved the Stealth outside to my patio, it got a whopping 143 channels! As you can see, I didn’t even mount it! I just laid it on my first-floor patio railing pointing towards the TV towers and it still kicked ass! To have a fair test, I moved my Leaf outside and it got a respectable 124 channels. But, the outdoor Stealth […]
[…]local stations, and PBS. So let the tests begin! (Skip to the end if you want to see the winner). Channel Master STEALTHtenna 50 (Yagi antenna) The Channel Master STEALTHtenna 50 is technically an outdoor antenna, but it’s small enough to be used indoors. It’s known as a “Yagi” antenna, which is a very traditional design that you commonly see on rooftops. It’s a directional antenna, meaning it works well if all of your TV signals come from one direction, which they do in Los Angeles. Sitting outside in my patio, this antenna was amazing and picked up pretty much […]
[…]lists for $249 on their website, but I was able to get it for just $100 when I purchased from Channel Master. In my review, I will assume that you purchase this lifetime deal since the channel guide is nearly a “must” with these recorders, and purchasing an annual subscription for $70 per year doesn’t make much financial sense. The TiVo App and Edge HDMI user interface include access to streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Pluto TV, and YouTube, but I won’t be covering that aspect of the device, since a dedicated streaming device like a Roku would […]
[…]if you do this, I would recommend adding an amplifier (see below). I recommend amplifiers from Channel Master (or see the Amazon links in the next section). Note, you cannot use this method if you are using your coax cabling for Internet access. The cable has to be completely disconnected from any satellite or cable, whether it is for TV or Internet. Method #4: One Antenna to Many TVs Using New Cabling If your home does not already have coax cable running through it, you cable it up yourself. If you only have one TV, and your cable run is short (say, […]
[…]pick up pesky VHF stations. They are a great store; I’ve purchased a lot of stuff from there. Channel Master has great antennas as well! I like the small STEALTHtenna 50. If you need cables (HDMI, coax, etc.) check out Deep Surplus. They have amazingly inexpensive cables, adapters, and a lot of other accessories for video, audio and your computer. Don’t pay the insane prices that retail stores charge for HDMI cables! How about a six foot HDMI cable for less than $4! Retail stores can charge as much as $50 for these!!! A great online store specializing in HDTV antennas and […]
[…]might be LTE cell tower interference. In that case, an LTE filter might help. I recommend the Channel Master model: Note, this filter probably won’t help if you cannot get any reception at all. It can only potentially help improve picture quality and pixelation. Conclusion These are some of the reasons why your favorite station might have gone away. Let me know if any of these tips have helped or if you found any other causes for the loss of TV stations. – […]
[…]is like playing “whack-a-mole”. When you adjust your antenna to get good reception for one channel, you lose another channel. Here are the steps I use to get the best reception. Start by setting up your antenna in or near a window as a starting point. You can just tape it up for now, because you’ll probably need to move it. See photo above. Now put your TV in scan mode and go do something else for 30 minutes (or you can stay and watch the progress). When it’s done, step through all of the channels using your remote, and […]
[…]them back in using your TV’s channel management menu, and write them down, so you end up with a master list of all possible channels. Next, go to a weak channel and move your antenna around in real time until you get good reception. You might have to repeat this for other weak channels. You never know where the best antenna position will be. After my last move, I mounted my antenna near a window. Reception was very mediocre at ten to twelve channels. While playing around with cable routing, the antenna fell on the floor. Just for kicks, I […]
[…]TV, had moved and had an RF channel of 34. Well, I know that modern TVs have the ability to map a channel’s physical RF channel to a different tuner channel on your TV to make it so the channel number you know and love never changes, even if the physical frequency changes. So, theoretically, I should have been able to see KCBS on channel 2.1, but for the heck of it, I tried tuning to its physical RF channel, 31.1, and voila!! KCBS was there!! I actually talked to the head of engineering at KCBS and he told me […]
[…]rooftop antenna. Consider hiring a professional antenna installer as well. Antennas Direct and Channel Master are two respected antenna companies with high-quality outdoor antennas. I have purchased from them before and recommend them. Check out their sites, which have guides to help you pick an outdoor antenna: Winegard also makes some great antennas that pick up VHF channels: The Winegard HD7698A is great for picking up far-away VHF stations. If you need Lo-VHF reception, check out the Winegard HD8200A. If you want a more compact solution, check out the Winegard 7694A. For more information on the Winegard HD7698, check out this […]
[…]one of those unless you specifically bought one. I recommend the JOINtenna coupler available at ChannelMaster (search for “join”). There are some potential pitfalls with this method, namely multipath interference. More more details on using multiple antennas, check out this video from the Antenna Man. 18. Create a Huge Antenna with Copper Tape I haven’t tried this myself yet, but a reader on Facebook used cheap copper tape to turn his entire attic into a gigantic antenna just by running the tape across the beams! In theory, this could create an amazing antenna at an incredibly low cost! I plan […]
[…]put your antenna in the wrong location, you’ll lose most of the benefit of having an amplifier. Channel Master makes a line of high-quality TV antenna distribution amplifiers: I also like the Antop HD Smart Boost Pro preamp if your antenna is not in a location that has power nearby. It has a power module that sends power back up through your antenna’s coax cable to the preamp, which then can be placed near your antenna. The Bottom Line So, TV antenna amplifiers are not all hype – there are situations where they can help or are necessary! You just […]
[…]a dedicated YouTube channel for the History Channel, which has some cool full episodes. Discovery Channel also has a YouTube channel, but it’s mostly clips. For full Discovery Channel episodes, just search for the name of the show. I love the old Discovery Channel “Wings” documentaries and there are tons of full episodes available on YouTube! There are many other military documentaries to choose from. Fan Commentary Whatever your interest, you’ll find someone with a YouTube channel willing to talk about it. For me, that’s Star Wars or Star Trek. Oh, and I’ve been into videos that talk about the […]
[…]Surfing One of the gripes of the Tablo recorders is that it takes 5-7 seconds to change channels, which makes channel surfing a chore. On the Recast, it took me between 4 and 5 seconds to change channels, which might seem like a small difference, but it was noticeable. Recording Recording on the Recast was a breeze. I simply selected a show in the guide to record and the Recast displayed options for recording just that show or all episodes. With the Alexa integration, I was also able to just say “record Star Trek Deep Space Nine”, and the Recast […]
[…]and Roku TVs also feature Airplay. 3. Integrate streaming channels with broadcast/cable TV channels In the Samsung channel guide, when you go past the last cable or broadcast TV channel, you’ll go into Samsung’s TV Plus free streaming channels, which look just like regular TV channels. There’s no real distinction between cable/broadcast channels and Internet streaming channels on this TV. The above screenshot of the channel guide shows that once you get past the broadcast channels, you move seamlessly into Samsung TV Plus free streaming channels. Another cool feature is that the TV will remember your place in a streaming […]
[…]Here are the results: Conditions Mohu Leaf with RG6 cable Antop HD Smart Bar By window 114 channels 103 channels By window (new position) 105 channels 125 channels By window (next day) 96 channels 118 channels By door 141 channels 137 channels By door at night 131 channels 119 channels Number of channels received in Los Angeles with the Mohu Leaf vs. the Antop HD Smart Bar So what does this mean? Within the margin of error of these tests, it’s basically a tie, but that’s actually quite a feat for the HD Smart Bar. As I mentioned, most other […]
[…]like Samsung for instance, are known to have better quality tuners (i.e., they bring in more channels). Depending on what brand of TV you have, a DVR might bring in more channels. I’ve found the best tuners in the AirTV 2, HDHomeRun, and TiVo Edge DVRs. 6. Watching TV on Other Devices at Home A DVR lets you watch TV shows on other devices such as a computer screen with a web browser. After getting a DVR, I discovered that I enjoyed watching shows on my computer, sometimes in a small window in the corner of my screen, while doing […]
[…]quality! HD channels looked crisp and colorful. The unit was also pretty quick when changing channels. Time to change channels was about the same as my Sony. The Weak Link: The Remote Control The one annoying thing I noticed was that you have to point the remote control right at the unit. If your aim is off by a bit, it won’t register. It’s not the end of the world, but it can be annoying. If you read the reviews for other low-cost converter boxes, the remote control seems to be the weak link in most of them. Other units […]
[…]is running, then switch back to antenna. Compare your TV reception to the first run. If there is a channel you lost after you plugged in your Stick, unplug it (or put it in sleep mode) and verify the channel comes back. If it does, there’s a good chance your Fire TV Stick is causing interference. Three Solutions If you’ve confirmed that your Fire TV Stick is indeed causing interference with your TV reception, there are three solutions that folks have confirmed to solve the problem (other than just not using your Stick). 1. Wrap It In Foil Multiple sources […]
