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[…]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 every channel I wanted to get. But once I moved it inside, the situation deteriorated quickly. By moving it around, I […]
[…]towers, then I would not recommend using a powered indoor antenna. In this case, an un-amplified outdoor antenna will get you the most channels. If you can’t have an outdoor antenna, then I would recommend the Mohu Leaf indoor antenna. If You Have Medium Level TV Signals (20 miles from transmitters)… I now live in Los Angeles, about 20 miles away from my broadcast towers on Mt. Wilson. I can get over 100 channels with my regular Mohu Leaf indoor antenna, which is pretty amazing. But, most of them are medium-strength because of the distance. Mohu makes a powered antenna, […]
[…]you didn’t get any green channels, and just got yellow or orange ones, you probably need an outdoor antenna (in your roof or attic), possibly with an amplifier. Skip ahead to my recommended outdoor antennas. If you didn’t get any channels at all, or just got orange ones, you are probably too far away from the transmitter towers to get good reception. Try some of these streaming TV services. An Even Better Resource Online antenna guides are great, but it’s impossible for them to be 100% accurate given the variables of location, antenna type, antenna height, local obstructions, local interference, and so […]
[…]A rooftop or attic antenna will get you the best signal quality and the most channels. An outdoor or attic antenna will be better than an indoor antenna. Before doing any of this, I recommend buying a single antenna and trying it out at each TV location. Here are my recommended tools and supplies if you want to run your own cable: To Sum Up Which solution you choose depends on your situation. The simplest thing to do is to get a separate antenna for each TV. But, each TV may not get equally good reception. If you have existing […]
[…]TV to the outside. Test Results I tested the small, inexpensive Channel Master Stealthtenna 50 outdoor antenna against my trusty old Mohu Leaf to see how much improvement I could get with a small outdoor antenna mounted on my first-floor balcony. The answer is “a lot”! As a baseline, I did a scan using my Mohu Leaf antenna, located inside my condo. I got 97 channels (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 you get depending on antenna orientation, location, height, and whether it is indoors or outdoors. Changing the antenna angle by a few degrees could change reception drastically for a particular channel. If you are using an indoor antenna, I suggest placing it near a window, then scanning for channels to establish a baseline. Write down the channels you get, move your antenna, and scan again. If you lost any channels, manually add 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 […]
[…]experiments, you know what I’m talking about. I was getting desperate, even considering an outdoor antenna, when I tried something crazy: putting the antenna on the inside of my front door. This gave a tremendous improvement in reception! My front door is further out than my windows, so it has a more direct line of sight to the transmitters. Plus, it’s solid wood with no metal, unlike my double-paned windows with metal screens. The lesson from this is to go ahead and try whacky locations for your antenna like laying it flat on the floor or putting it on a […]
[…]TV for FREE! The next step is to buy a real antenna. The setup above is just an experiment. An outdoor antenna will get you the most channels. However, if you want to start with an indoor antenna, I recommend the Mohu Leaf (which is what I personally use). Since this test uses a very crude antenna, you can will get significantly more channels if you go out an buy a real antenna like the Mohu Leaf. Even if you only got a few channels this way, it’s a good sign. Remember, this is just a quick and dirty “antenna” – it’s primitive […]
[…]you have a long cable, you can even try moving your antenna outside temporarily, to see if an outdoor antenna would be beneficial. Do not use an unnecessarily long cable though, as that will reduce your signal level! 3. Face it Towards the TV Transmitter Towers I’ve found that the angle at which your antenna is mounted can make a big difference. Consider this map of Los Angeles: All of the transmitter towers for Los Angeles are in one place: Mount Wilson near Pasadena. I had trouble receiving CBS when I placed my antenna against my north-facing wall (my East-facing wall doesn’t face […]
[…]broadcast stations using your antenna? You’ve come to the right place. Find solutions to your antenna problems below. My TV isn’t doing anything when I hook up the antenna Are you sure your TV is capable of receiving digital TV signals? (Is it a digital TV and was it made after 2006? If not, you’ll need a converter box). Did you change your TV mode to “ANT” or “Antenna”? Did you set up your TV to scan for digital channels? Try powering off your TV, then powering back on. If that doesn’t work, do a factory reset. You will need to […]
[…]local TV coverage was key for keeping us immediately informed of the situation. How to Set Up Your Antenna So, as part of good disaster preparedness, I’d recommend first visiting the Station Finder to see if there are broadcast strong TV signals in your area. If there are, you can get a low-cost indoor antenna. Set it up to make sure you can receive local stations. The next time your cable or Internet goes out during a crisis, you’ll be glad you have broadcast TV as a backup! – […]
[…]perform as well as the Leaf, especially amplified antennas. Should You Get It? In every case, an outdoor antenna will get you more channels than an indoor antenna. But, for various reasons, not everyone can install an outdoor TV antenna. If you’re looking to buy an indoor antenna for the first time, and you live in or near a large city, the Mohu Leaf is probably your best bet, at least to start with. The same goes if have mostly green channels on the Station Finder. If, on the other hand, you’re getting yellow and red channels on the Station […]
[…]outlined them below for clarity. This type of antenna is known as a wide-band printed bowtie antenna. This is a traditional TV antenna style, although the dimensions were carefully chosen by Mohu for optimum reception. A Comparison Just to compare, here’s a photo of a Winegard FlatWave Amped antenna. It’s clear so you can easily see the design: So, not all flat antennas are created equal. Conclusion So there you have it! The original Mohu Leaf is a dual wide band printed bowtie antenna! The current all-plastic Mohu Leaf antenna is much harder to dissect. I’ve get very similar reception […]
[…]the Station Finder, visit https://www.disablemycable.com/station-finder/ For more information on antennas and cables, visit https://www.disablemycable.com/antennas/ For more information on amplifiers, visit https://www.disablemycable.com/blog/are-amplified-indoor-antennas-better/ Hope this was helpful! Please leave your comments and questions below. – […]
[…]refined DVR solutions). Check out my full review of the Mediasonic HOMEWORX converter box. Antennas Once you have the converter box, you’ll need a broadcast TV antenna. Before buying anything, enter your zip code into the Station Finder and make sure there are signals in your area. If there are, here are some low-cost indoor antennas that I recommend. Can You Use a Roku With a Tube TV? Yes, but you’ll have to use the 2018 Roku Express+. It’s the one with the three RCA cables on the box: On Amazon, you’ll have to look under “other sellers” since this is an older model. […]
[…]tried a cheap rabbit ear antenna and confirmed that it was the worst. Steer clear of rabbit-ear antennas or any kind of antennas with telescoping arms. They are a pain to adjust and give poor reception. The Winner So, to sum up, I would recommend the regular Mohu Leaf 30 for most people who live in areas with moderate to strong TV signals. If your antenna is going to be far from your TV, or if you want to drive multiple TV’s, or if you live really far from all stations, go with the amplified Leaf 50. If you are just using […]
[…]excellent cable TV DVRs, but they’ve also made a few models for recording broadcast TV from an antenna. The Edge for Antenna is their latest broadcast TV DVR, featuring two tuners and 500GB of internal storage (about 75 hours of HD video). It’s designed to be connected to a TV via HDMI, but you can also view recordings on the TiVo app or in a non-Chrome browser like Firefox (more on this later). A fee is required for the channel guide and certain other features. There is a lifetime purchase option called their “All-In Service”, which lists for $249 on […]
[…](the Hi-V) channels. More info here. If you got just a few green and some yellow channels, an outdoor antenna is best, but you will get some channels with an indoor antenna. Check out my article on amplified antennas. If you go all yellow and orange channels, you’ll need an outdoor antenna If you got all orange or red channels or no channels, you’ll need to use Internet streaming services for TV. How to See Which Direction to Point Your Antenna To see which direction the TV signal is coming from, click on the station’s call letters on the left side of the map. […]
[…]area by entering your zip code in the Station Finder before purchasing any antenna. Q: Which outdoor antenna should I get? A: I’d recommend getting a professional opinion from your local TV antenna installer if you want to put up an outdoor antenna. They will make sure it is grounded properly for lightning strikes. Having said that, I do like the outdoor antennas from Antennas Direct ❯❯, Channel Master, and Solid Signal. Q: How can I get more broadcast TV channels? A: You’ll get the most channels with an attic antenna or outdoor rooftop antenna. If you are not able to set […]
[…]your TV. This would involve disconnecting the coax cable at the dish and instead connecting an outdoor digital TV antenna. This would save you the hassle of running new cable and could significantly improve reception over an indoor antenna. Well, I hope this has given you a few ideas on how to get free and cheap TV using the equipment that you already own. You shouldn’t have to pay a lot to watch TV! Please share your questions or ideas below. – […]
