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Video: Ten Tips to Get More Channels with Your TV Antenna

[…]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. – […]
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Why a TV Antenna Might Be Your Best Friend During the Next Disaster

[…]that is definitely possible. Therefore, I think it’s a good idea for those who have strong TV signals in their area to have a TV antenna, which you can use to get the latest news, as well as important information from the government during disasters via the Emergency Alert System (formerly the Emergency Broadcast System). I know that not everyone can get broadcast TV, unfortunately. Many folks have weak TV signals which are pretty flaky. But if you live in or near a large city, you probably can get free broadcast TV pretty reliably. My Story I live in Santa […]
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The Broadcast TV Station Finder

[…]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. The map will then show the TV transmitter towers with a black line to your location. My Recommended Indoor Antenna A rooftop outdoor antenna will get you the most channels. But if you’re not able to install a rooftop antenna, I recommend the Mohu Leaf indoor antenna: For More Information Click here if […]

Review: The Antop HD Smart Bar – The Best Indoor Amplified TV Antenna?

[…]the level of your TV signal. Why I Was Intrigued by This Antenna There are so many indoor TV antennas out there, so why was I excited about this one? First, is the physical size; it’s larger than many other indoor antennas, making it potentially better at receiving low-frequency VHF signals, which are almost always problematic for people to pick up. I was also intrigued by the mounting options. You can let it stand vertically on the floor or screw it to a wall, giving your placement options. And with indoor antennas, good placement is about 95% of the battle. […]
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The Best Indoor TV Antenna – The Great Antenna Shootout

[…]amassed a collection of different types of indoor antennas. I figured it was time to re-test my TV antennas to make sure I’m still recommending the best ones. After all, what worked well in Providence might not work well in Los Angeles, right? The Antennas So, here’s what I’m calling the “great antenna shootout”. I’ve taken a representative selection of different types of indoor TV antennas and tested them in my condo. These are the ones I tested: These represent some of the most popular types of antennas from some of the leading antenna manufacturers. All are non-powered. Which was […]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadcast and Internet TV

[…]TV. Links For more technical info, check out some of these sites. Technical Sites About Broadcast TV/Antennas/Reception Antennas Direct’s Transmitter Locator – See exactly what direction your TV signals are coming from. Helpful to position your antenna. AntennaWeb is a definitive source for antenna information with a tool that shows available channels in your area, as well as what direction they are coming from. Click on “Choose an antenna”. Over-the-Air Digital TV Site – has some great information on TV signals, terrain masking, and attenuation of TV signals through various materials. FTAList.com – information on free satellite TV (not Dish or DirecTV, but free […]
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What’s Inside a Mohu Leaf Antenna?

[…]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 with it, so I would assume […]

How to Use an Antenna and TV Streaming Services If You Have an Old Tube TV

[…]your old tube TV. The other advantage of a Tablo is that you can still use it when you get a new TV. Most new TVs have tuners, so you probably won’t need your tuner box if you get a new TV. More Options If you are interested in more alternatives if you have a tube TV, check out this […]
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Why the Mohu Leaf Is My Favorite Indoor Antenna

[…]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 […]
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How to Pick Your TV Antenna

[…]on the market, it can get pretty overwhelming. In this article, I’ll discuss my recommended TV antennas. Before You Buy an Antenna But before buying an antenna, you need to find out how many channels are available in your area.  To do this, enter your zip code (or full address) into the Station Finder: If you got a lot of green channels, congratulations! You should be able to use a simple non-amplified indoor antenna and get most of those channels, if not more! Check out my recommended indoor antennas below. If you didn’t get any green channels, and just got yellow or orange ones, you […]

My Personal TV Antenna Setup

[…]digital tuner in my living room. Nothing unusual here. My Antenna After testing many indoor TV antennas, the Mohu Leaf has prevailed year after year in my tests as the best overall indoor TV antenna. My Antenna Location Over the course of many months, I experimented to find the best location for my indoor antenna – one that would get me the most channels. My TV signals come from the East, but unfortunately my windows face North. Furthermore, my windows (actually sliding patio doors) are recessed from the side of the building, so signals from the East are blocked. Even […]

Drastically Improve Your TV Reception with a Small Patio Antenna

[…]the FCC’s Over Air Reception Devices Rule and know your rights when it comes to mounting TV antennas. Cost: An Amazing Value Let’s talk about the best part of this experiment: the cost. The Channel Master Stealthtenna 50 is a metal antenna that sells for only $29 from Amazon!! That is cheaper than many plastic indoor antennas! I am very impressed with this small and insanely inexpensive antenna!! It’s only two feet long! Get it on Amazon here: Grounding Note that any time you permanently mount an antenna outdoors, you should ground the shield to your home’s earth ground. Here’s some info […]
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Should You Use an Amplified Indoor TV Antenna?

[…]antenna like the Mohu Leaf if you can’t set up an outdoor or attic antenna. If You Have Weak TV Signals… If your TV signals are weak (i.e., yellow or red in the Station Finder), then your best bet would be to use an attic or outdoor antenna, hands down. If, however, you are not able to do that, then an amplified indoor antenna might help. I would recommend one of these indoor amplified antennas: You can read my full review of the Antop HD Smart Bar Antenna here. If You Have Long Cable Runs… This case mostly applies to […]
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I’ve Got an Old Tube TV: What Are My Options Besides Cable?

[…]cost than traditional cable. Check out the live TV streaming services on this page, such as Sling TV and Philo TV. These require an Internet connection and a streaming player (like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, etc.). The content on these services streams live, just like cable and broadcast TV. 4. Game Consoles Do you have a game console like an Xbox or Sony Playstation?  These have the capability to stream Netflix and Hulu, as well as some other video services.  Yes, you have to pay for Netflix and Hulu every month, but they are a lot cheaper than cable. 5. […]
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My Free Broadcast TV Channels in Santa Monica, CA

[…]TV stations in Santa Monica (near Los Angeles, CA) For more details on my personal indoor TV antenna setup (which antennas I use, and where I put them), see this article. How many channels can you get in your area? Please comment below – […]
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Proof That Broadcast TV Picture Quality is Better Than Satellite

[…]I noticed something interesting: their “HD” picture quality was terrible compared to my own TV with a broadcast TV antenna. They had satellite TV from DISH Network. I have always said on my site that cable and satellite dish providers compress their TV signals, resulting in WORSE picture quality than you can get with free broadcast (Over-The-Air) TV. But I thought this picture quality was ridiculously bad! I snapped a photo of the local ABC station’s logo, then went home and did the same on my own TV (of similar size and type, and in the same city) using an […]
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Verizon 5G Home Internet Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

[…]which model you get). If you receive the ARC-XCI55AX model, you can hack it to attach your own antennas but it requires opening up the unit and running cables from it. It would definitely void any kind of warranty on the unit. The ASK unit does not have a way to attach external antennas. There is a newer tower unit, but no word yet on whether that can be hacked to attach an antenna. There are no obvious ports to do so. Can I swap out the SIMM and use it in a different gateway? It depends on which model […]
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Troubleshooting Your TV Antenna

[…]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 go through your TV’s settings menus to find where to do that. My TV is not finding any channels when I […]

How to Set Up Your TV Antenna

[…]have USB power plug that you can plug into your TV if it has USB). Scanning for Channels on Your TV Now turn on your TV and go into the settings menu. Find the option where you can select between cable and antenna input and select “antenna”. Here’s how it looks on my Sony: Next, set your TV to auto-search for channels. Here’s how it looks on my TV: Hit “OK” and let your TV search for channels! Good Luck! You might need to re-run the search several times using different antenna configurations. If you’re still having problems, check my troubleshooting page. […]

How To Get More Channels with Your Indoor Antenna

[…]laying around from a cable TV installation. A coupler is used to combine the signal from multiple antennas to one TV. You probably don’t have 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 […]
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