[…]an analog signal. When you are getting a weak digital signal, the distortion looks blocky and the picture and sound will cut in and out. There is no snow or static. Go to the previous item and make sure there are digital channels in your area. I am having trouble getting all of the available channels in any one antenna orientation Getting good reception for all channels 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 […]
[…]TV’s will need a converter box.) 2. A length of coax cable. This cable is usually white and the ends look something like this: This cable might already be plugged into your TV. If so, unplug the other end and leave the end plugged into your TV. Unscrew the cable from whatever it is plugged into by rotating the hexagonal cuff counterclockwise. The shorter the better in this case (a few feet is ideal). 3. An improvised antenna. Any piece of wire or cable that is not shielded or grounded can work. Here are some examples of cables that can work as a […]
[…]one position, you get certain channels; move it to another position and different channels come in and the original ones you had are now gone. The best location for your antenna is outside as high up as possible, such as on your roof, but many people are not able to put an antenna on their roofs. Here are my hints and tips to help you get the most channels with your indoor antenna. 1. Experiment with Different Locations in Your Home More than any other factor, the location of your indoor antenna in the room has the biggest impact on the […]
[…]using particular antennas from your NEIGHBORS. So, check with your neighbors! Walk around your home and look for homes and apartments with TV antennas on the roof. Post on Facebook or Nextdoor asking people in your immediate area how many channels they are getting and what kind of antennas they are using. That will get you the most accurate information on what channels YOU can get! Older TVs If you have an old tube-type of TV, you’ll need a converter box in order to use an antenna. Read about my suggested converter boxes here. Rooftop Antennas Are Ideal You will get […]
[…]I called Santa Monica TV Repair to get an estimate on the fix. I described the problem to them, and the technician asked me, “is it stuck on channel 5.1?” I was astonished that he could know this without me mentioning it!! He said he had five other calls about this. All I needed to do was unplug the antenna, then turn on the TV. I tried it and “voila!” it was fixed!! I was able to change the channel, then re-connect my antenna, avoiding channel 5.1 this time. I had control over my TV again! Of course, he said […]
[…]Amazon that I recommend: Basically, you run a cable from your antenna into the input of this box, and then run multiple coax cables out to your TV’s. The box requires power because it amplifies the signal. The bonus is that this improves reception and you might be able to get even more channels than before! Now, be sure to put this amp as close as possible to your antenna. The reason is that the TV signal loses strength for every foot of cable that it has to go through. Therefore, it’s best to amplify it as early as possible […]
[…]mixture of very strong signals from just a few miles away along with some weak ones. In my testing there, the amplified antennas I tested got me FEWER channels than my un-amplified Mohu Leaf! How could that be? What happens is that the strong signals get over-amplified, which overwhelms the weaker ones, resulting in poorer reception than if you had no amplifier. Recently, I heard from an actual transmitter engineer who works for a TV station who corroborated this explanation. If you live close to your TV transmission towers, then I would not recommend using a powered indoor antenna. In […]
[…]and got this look: I kinda liked it. It was more futuristic than my existing logo. And, the letters themselves kinda looked like they were made of bent pieces of cable! (Do you see it?) I then experimented with colors. I ended up with a three-color design: orange, lime, and bright blue, which was designed to be analagous to the colors used on a TV screen: red, green, and blue, in the same order: The colors also alluded to the “modular” nature of connecting different blocks together to make something that my site was about. The colors are reminiscent of the […]
[…](unless your landlord agrees) or just don’t want the hassle and expense of routing coax cable to the roof and installing an antenna. Could there be another alternative? I’ve been experimenting with some small metal antennas that you can mount right on your patio or outdoor wall. These don’t require routing a lot of cables, crawling on your roof or in your attic, or setting up poles. The only thing you have to do is find a way to route the antenna cable from your TV to the outside. Test Results I tested the small, inexpensive Channel Master Stealthtenna 50 […]
[…]only two signal wires, so power is sent through these wires to power the amplifier at the antenna and the signal comes down these same wires via DC blocking capacitors. The Antenna Now for the part you’ve probably been waiting for. What does the Mohu Leaf antenna actually look like? Since this was the older laminated version of the antenna, I could simply cut around the edges and split it open. The center of this antenna two sheets of paper stock with very thin foil for the antenna in between. Unfortunately, it was nearly impossible to peel the paper away […]
[…]the parental controls offered by some of the major apps. Roku Roku has the largest installed base and the most apps, but it is curiously behind the competition when it comes to parental controls. See Roku’s article on this. You can set up a four-digit Roku Channel Store PIN that will be required to add new channels. That’s about all it can do though. The Roku software does not let you restrict access to currently-installed channels via the PIN. So if you have adult-only content on your Roku, you can’t password-protect those channels. It’s somewhat baffling why Roku doesn’t implement […]
[…]your Recast, I’d recommend getting a Tablo to replace it. I’ve been using Tablo DVRs for years and they’ve worked well for me. They’re easy to use, and you can attach external storage, which makes your storage capacity pretty darn huge. Read my full review of Tablo: Conclusion What are you going to do with YOUR Amazon Fire TV Recast? Let me know in the comments. – […]
[…]your favorite TV shows and movies online to find out where they’re playing. You may get lucky and find them playing for free! Powered by My Recommended Free TV and Movie Sites Classics Original Content Broadcast Network Websites Many of the shows on these sites require cable TV login, but there are still some free shows available if you look carefully. Note, some of these sites are blocked on tablets and mobile devices, so use these on desktop for best results. Cable/Streaming Networks and Shows Note, many of the shows on these sites require cable TV login, but there are still […]
