[…]do as well as the Mohu Leaf. Plus, it was an eyesore. I don’t recommend purchasing this type of antenna. Antennas Direct DB4 (“bowtie” antenna with reflector) I had high hopes for the Antennas Direct DB4 antenna. This is the biggest and bulkiest antenna of the bunch, featuring four UHF bowtie antennas with a huge reflector. But surprisingly, it didn’t do so well. I’m not sure why, but the flat Mohu Leaf brought in more channels. Even outside, the DB4 didn’t do as well. On top of that, this antenna is so bulky that mounting options indoors would be extremely […]
[…]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. Tweaking Your Antenna Position Once you hook up your TV antenna, I’ll be honest.. Getting the best reception requires lots of experimentation with where […]
[…]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 […]
[…]or Other DVR Tablo is a whole-home DVR (digital video recorder) that works with your broadcast TV antenna. Plug your antenna in, and watch live and recorded TV on any TV in your home that is connected to a streaming player such as a Roku. It’s kind of like a wireless distribution amplifier. Basically, you hook up your one antenna to Tablo and it streams the signal to all of the Roku boxes in your home. Now, this requires that you have a Roku box or stick for each TV, which you probably want to do anyway. Check out my […]
[…]preamp right at the antenna for maximum gain. Also, no distribution amplifier is needed with these antennas. Antenna Regulations Do you live in an apartment or condo? Worried that your landlord or HOA won’t let you mount an outdoor antenna? By Federal law, a landlord or HOA cannot prohibit you from setting up a broadcast TV antenna or satellite dish on a part of the building that you own or are renting. While you might not be able to mount an antenna on the roof, you should be able to mount one in your balcony. For more information, see the FCC website […]
[…]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 though I have lots of strong “green” channels on the Station Finder, my indoor reception […]
[…]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! – […]
[…]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 need to know which situation you’re in before buying. Please comment on your experiences with antennas, whether amplified or not! – […]
[…]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 […]
[…]like the Mohu Leaf and HD Frequency Cable Cutter perform better indoors than bulky metal antennas. Flat antennas can be placed in a wider variety of locations than bulky metal antennas, which gives you more flexibility in positioning and can result in better reception. If none of these tips solve your reception problems, then consider an outdoor antenna. The Bottom Line – Experiment with Antenna Position! I hope this article has helped you with your antenna positioning. The key is to EXPERIMENT! Try different antenna locations and the tricks I’ve mentioned. For me, part of the fun is knowing that you are getting […]
