Winegard Platinum HD7694 Long Range HD TV Antenna Review

Cut the cord with Antenna Man! This is my review of the Winegard Platinum Series HD7694 Long Range TV Antenna (Outdoor / Attic, 4K Ultra-HD Ready, ATSC 3.0 Ready, High-VHF / UHF) - 45 Mile Range HD Antenna. That's the title from Amazon. Despite the misleading HD, 4K, and ATSC 3.0 marketing on this antenna it looks like a pretty decent model. How well does it perform against smaller antenna models?
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[@AntennaMan]

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[@nakyer]

CBS is channel 2 in NYC. Not channel 3.

[@guyboost7311]

@@nakyer correct Channel 3 WFSB is From The New York of CT Harford CT !

[@guyboost7311]

I have a long antenna Tbat my brother found in someone's garbage And I only tried to g we section Of The UHF one that us a lot Longer then the one you're have shown The rest of the antenna VHF Is too long for my apartment !

[@mikemandell132]

@2wheelphoto There are real cell booster and a lot of fakes. Those things you stick on your phone are fake and do nothing. A real cell booster basically has a slightly better antenna but mainly it is designed to be placed somewhere you can get a signal, then it re-trasmits the signal over the local area. It sends everything it receives on its band, even somebody else's cell phone. This is not really a problem, just shows it is just a signal relay. Get one for the band the tower you are trying to use operates on. Cell signals have a lot of frequencies, like 700, 800, 1800, 1900 MHz, etc.

[@MrBOB39]

@2wheelphoto what do you want to know about them There are different types and pros and cons between the different types.... Sometimes one wilk use a booster alone.. Others a high gain antenna alone.. Others will combine both.. However. Depending on the tower you are trying for ( especially from home not mobile ) One can do quite well on using an offset antenna to give you stronger and better access to mimo cel enhanced sites

[@bmcd7362]

hey everyone this guy knows what he's talking about. i bought this winegard antenna after buying the junk he says not to buy. what a improvement, 3 times the signal strength , double the channels.THANKS ANTENNA MAN .

[@davef.2811]

As always, thank you, Tyler. Your time and effort to convey this information is greatly appreciated.

[@dougblazer1376]

I just want to thank you for reviewing this antenna. I just hooked mine up to day and it works great. Keep the videos coming.

[@alejandroortiz9121]

Tyler.....I wanna thank you for the work that you do in this channel. You have kept me well informed for many years now.

[@johnsattler1253]

Another great video! The logo is on point. The addition of diffraction is a great help. Keep up the great work!

[@patrickworsham6300]

I'm excited to upgrade to this antenna after getting the custom antenna recommendation on the website; thanks for the great content and detailed recommendations for my area! Highly recommend getting a custom report from the Antenna Man!

[@jdwthebullitt7765]

That is the same Antenna that I have been using for about 10 years. Does a good job. I can recommend it.

[@glonch]

New logo is awesome - great video!

[@jameswayco8328]

Installed this antenna recently. My location is about 35 miles from Chicago. Excellent reception. Also installed an amp with it. Receive about 70 stations of which 15 are of interest.

[@edlocker6074]

I have this antenna's big brother, the HD7698P. Been using it for years. No complaints.

[@SteveBroc69]

Hell yeah! Get it Tyler. Always great information and I dig your new brand.

[@michaelcorkery7108]

I watch your videos many times because the info is really good. Thanks for your videos. I support what your doing.

[@karlpatch4146]

As always you are an awesome teacher. And I love your sence of humor!!

[@samuelalonso22]

Yes I recently purchased this antenna . Antenna's have come a long way . I was amazed . All the antenna elements simply unfold and securely snap in place . I'm satisfied

[@josephlamarche5791]

i just ordered this antenna so thanks for the information ct has atsc 3.0 but i cant get any vhf in so needed this b4 i bought a 3.0 adapter

[@katherineaustin2477]

We are now using our wineguard antenna. Thanks to your wonderful video's Ihave learned so much information about being a cord cutter and now I'm saving lots of money.no more big cable bill.this antenna works great in charleston sc.we live 22 miles from broadcasting tower.thank you for your great videos.

[@AntennaMan]

I'm glad my videos helped you get better reception! Consider a contribution at the link below as I spend hours each day making these videos. antennamanpa.com/support.html

[@730Frankr]

I just came across (1st Time Subscriber) your KZbin article / review on one of those "cheap antennas...." YOU ARE GOOD...REFRESHINGLY HONEST & VERY CANDID! I look forward to seeing some of your reviews on more higher end - better quality - outdoor antennas in the future and learning more about your customized antenna suggestions you mentioned in your review.

[@AntennaMan]

Thanks for watching my channel!

[@gregorycaspers1101]

Just installed this one. It nicely improves the quality of the few signals we are able to get being that we are down in a valley and what was on the house was a GE mini yagi.

[@tybo6661]

Thank you so much for your reviews! You helped me a lot. I just installed this antenna on my house, and all the TV's get all the local channels very clearly too! I had that one on the house before, with the power box, and remote that makes it rotate. Just like your review on that one, you were right! It was total junk!!! I did not know any bettter though, because they were very desieving on the web sight I bought it from. Thank you again! Ready for some Football now!!!!

[@glennsvoboda6602]

Thank you Antenna man for your advise & testing. I put this HD7694P today and it blew away my 8ft boom Channel Master! It blew me away. This Winegard Antenna is about 2ft smaller!

[@unclebuck5957]

Great video saw you on WBRE then found out you are in my area thanks for all the help

[@garys.7846]

Antenna Man - Old enough to be your grandfather, for half of my life I only knew tv reception via antennas. The expression "free tv" used by those that have no idea antenna reception exists kinda makes me chuckle. Since I was probably in my single digits age wise, I played around with antennas and even did a few installations for friends and family. One thing you touched upon briefly in this video is "location" of the antenna. I've taken an antenna and monitored specific tv channels while moving the antenna laterally. Height is important (and even rarely greater height is not necessarily better), but, lateral positioning of an antenna is very important also. In my case, no close obstruction is a determining factor, but instead the physics of rf propagation are the factors governing. One difficult channel for me was on rf 34 from 65 miles away, only by moving laterally by roughly 10 ft enabled reliable reception of that channel. Again, no close obstructions were the cause. This phenomenon can also be heard sometimes on a weak FM station traveling in a car, known as flutter, although I believe FM stations now combat this by polarization techniques. Due to the fact I'm an amateur radio licensee and have numerous ham band yagis, tv antennas and ham wire antennas, I've been dubbed through the years also as "antenna man" - lol. 73 de KQ2N PS - even though I receive roughly 50 OTA tv channels, I find very little of interest on them and subscribe to Fubo for most of my tv watching.

[@b3j8]

If you are the "Antenna Man" that sells on E-Bay, I've bought ham radio antennas from you before. Still using one in fact.Good to hear you are still out there!

[@seasparrow7427]

Do you have a spreadsheet with the comparison data? That would absolutely help a lot of people out. Once again, good video!!

[@jkeelsnc]

I like how these antenna tests were done in a location that is FAR from ideal and at distances in rural and small town areas that may be 40 to 50 miles away from the towers. It is quite realistic in that regard and good to see how these antennas perform in such an environment and also with hilly, undulating terrain.

[@john26262]

Tyler you are the greatest. I like it that this antenna advertises 45 miles rather than claiming some ridiculous number like 200 miles.

[@kb1kos]

BEWARE! Any range specification is almost useless. There are too many variables that affect reception.

[@MikeHenderson001]

I installed this in my attic and am VERY happy with it.

[@gregcolbourne8808]

I like the new logo, good job

[@billyfowler9423]

Installed this antenna for my mom and connected to two TVs, really good reception, got 145 channels total in the Houston market, one outside of it.

[@lenovovo]

Thanks for the video Tyler/ Antenna Man. You look like you are feeling pretty good today. I caught you smiling. :-) The information was very helpful. I know that you are going to laugh at me, but I want to say that I use a rabbit ear antenna out here in Colorado Springs, and believe it or not, it picks up real good here in my apartment. I don't get any interference from NORAD, which is right up the street from my apartment complex ... LOL ... Anyways, keep on smiling dude and have a great day!! -Mel :-) P.S. this video gets a thumbs up :-)

[@ve2vfd]

Thanks to this and many of your videos, I bought this antenna along with a Channel Master CM-7778 pre-amp and from Montreal I get all the Vermont channels 80 miles away as well as the local Montreal channels (sidebeam) and finally cut the cord... that's a $100/month cable bill GONE!

[@petertrapani8701]

Great vlog Tyler Thanks.

[@RonaldEdwards]

Man your video production is the best

[@rjjen1696]

more great info as I get closer to the ultimate cable cutting

[@MrBOB39]

What is holding you I cut cable years ago.. I get more and better channels then i ever did through cable tv.. I use ( though rarely ) free over the air tv channels But use other free and legal options through my NVidia through wifi internet And i dont regret it for a second

[@TimmyMoza]

Great vid. Like the new logo. Vid suggestion: compare an antenna of this style with a solid signal 8-bay bowtie type antenna or similar. Would love to see performance comparisons.

[@haroldhechinger5850]

Like your new logo!

[@jonniesantos]

...I was about to pull the trigger on an amplifier to use with an RCA ANT751E advertised at 75 miles the is mounted to the ceiling of the garage. I've got 3 broadcast towers within a 35 mile radius and almost equally spaced from each other. I aimed the RCA antenna at the tower carrying CBS and it works perfectly for CBS, however the stations on the other towers have low or non-watchable signals. After this video I purchased the Winegard HD7694P, advertised at 45 miles, and it's a 100% improvement for the other channels. It's also aimed at the same CBS tower. I'm connected through a Firestick and the Firestick Recast box (tuner/dvr). Thanks for your time to publish these how-to videos; we're getting ready to retire and are trying to trim down the budget, and cable TV is super expensive (here).

[@AntennaMan]

I'm glad my videos helped you get better reception. Feel free to give a contribution at the link below as I spend A LOT of time making the videos and responding to these comments: antennamanpa.com/support.html

[@ClassicGuy57]

Love the new logo.

[@bmcd7362]

I wish I lived close enough to donate old antenna for a good smashing video . keep doing that too Tyler, I like a antenna fight

[@rpsmith]

I have this antenna and it works great here in Houston! We don't have any Lo VHF stations here and I'm about 45 miles from the towers that are located south of Houston. Winegard also sells an optional amplifier that replaces the black plastic coax connector piece that comes with the antenna. However, I wouldn't use this unless you are in a week signal area because it might make the signal worse in a strong signal area.

[@georgemcnair3647]

I put one of these on my mother's back deck a number of years ago. It's still working great. The antenna outlasted my mom and grandma.

[@reneramirez8016]

Great information. I thought I knew it all. Must be my old age.

[@rickfitzgerald5548]

Thank you for your help Antenna Man! I live on the Outer Banks, and this Winegard HD7694P has done a great job. I went from getting 4 channels, to 28. I'm adding a Winegard amplifier, with the hope of clarifying distant signals that picsulate on me. I'll let ya know how it goes, but thanks again for your advise!!! Rick

[@AntennaMan]

Thanks for checking in. I'm glad my videos helped you get better reception. Feel free to give a contribution at the link below as I spend A LOT of time making the videos and responding to these comments: antennamanpa.com/support.html

[@jbetnar]

Go with a Televes amp

[@davidhronowski5114]

Good info Again. Thanks

[@mannykat5733]

Very informative video. Thank you.

[@jamesianv]

With ATSC 3.0 around the corner, I'm going to wait until 2021 to buy a new antenna, recorder tuner, and TV even wait for the next Plex sale. 3.0 and spaceX Starlink are going to be the kill shot to some cable companies.

[@genesky61]

Truth and Quality. Practical and Useful Information. The HD-7694P is designed for best reception of. UHF Band Tv Channels 14 thru 50. VHF high Band Tv Channels 7 thru 13. However not for VHF Low Band Tv Channels 2 thru 6.

[@medinamike8569]

I' m gong to try this antenna. I'll let you know how it works for me. The antenna is on order.

[@snomass1]

Not sure if you mentioned it in another video but the RCA signal finder app is great

[@bobclarie]

Tyler, I have a question: I have a Winegard HD7000R antenna mounted in my attic. I live in Richmond, CA and this antenna is pointed toward Sutro tower in San Francisco, 18 miles away, which broadcasts most of our OTA channels. The HD7000R comes with VHF low band extensions, which I have not installed because there are currently no VHF low channels being broadcast from Sutro Tower. However, in May, one of our favorite channels is moving from UHF to VHF low channel 5. By installing the VHF low band extensions, would this degrade the VHF high band reception? Thanks again for the great service you are providing. '73 Bob

[@telecomgear]

Good, professional, video.

[@totallyfrozen]

I upgraded from an RCA ANT751 to this Winegard and went from 46 channels to 93 channels. The signal strength on the channels I get is very high also. Most channels come in at 100%. I live 25 miles from the transmitters, LOS (flat area). The main obstruction to the signal path for me is simply large trees and some tall buildings. For my situation, this antenna is amazing? YMMV

[@AntennaMan]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this antenna. I'm glad it worked for you.

[@xmiller7691]

This Winegard Antenna does a great job picking up hi vhf stations, EXCEPT if you have powerline adapters or a gigabite ethernet internet switch anywhere nearby. In my case, those items emitted so much interference that hi vhf would seldom come in. It's not the fault of the antenna. Once I removed the ethernet switch and replaced the power line adapters (which extended internet from the basement to my upstairs Roku) with inexpensive DirectTV Broadband Ethernet to Coax adapters the interference stopped. The disadvantage of this setup is that you can't use the same coax cable for OTA to the tv, but that isn't much of a problem with the Tablo since it streams live tv through a Roku app. Channel changing, though, takes several seconds through the Roku, which is a little annoying.. A much more expensive (+$100) MOCA coax adapter DOES allow OTA signals to use the same coax so that option could be used to provide both internet to the ROKU and an OTA signal to the TV (through a single coax cable) to allow instant channel changing and an additional tuner for live TV in addition to the 2 or 4 tuners on the Tablo. I may reconnect the ROKU, smart tv and dvd player to my cheap, plastic cased ethernet switch just to see how much it degrades the OTA signal by itself. Possibly a new switch with a metal case and new shielded internet cables could allow me to have everything connected, but for now the ROKU is plugged directly into the DirectTV coax adapter.

[@8rsosa]

Nice logo Antenna Man

[@monty671]

Can you do an end of year round-up of your favorite antennas? Perhaps is categories of short, medium and long-range? Because as you say, one size does not fit all. In my case, I am looking for recommendations for moderate directional. Your videos are good but it would be great to have a round-up in one video. Thanks

[@bobross6802]

It looks like my old HBU-22 that I love

[@rickfitzgerald5548]

Update to all interested: I added Winegards signal booster to this antenna, and it truly improved the reception of all channels. Out here on the barrier islands, I'm getting 48 channels. Very happy with the investment. The booster was $41.00 on Amazon, if interested. Rick

[@jamesspitler1994]

Thanks Tyler for the videos, i plan on a new antenna and like the hd7694p but would like to know if you know anything about the Zenith P43 vn1anry65 that can be bought for the same money. I have only found one review on it and no specs as to width of elements and length. Thanks and kepp on with your great videos.

[@JimmerMonroe]

Nice Logo!

[@rickbarber6758]

Do a review on the Channel Master Omni + I bought one and it seems to work very well.

[@alvinprettyman1802]

THANKS FOR POSTING

[@AntennaMan]

Thanks for watching.

[@donreinholz8121]

I can't wait to hook this model up in my attic.

[@earlfleer2723]

After repack is completed, all RF signals will go no higher than UHF channel 36. I use this antenna and highly recommend it if you live in a fringe area or more than 60 miles from the nearest TV station. I live between two TV markets and use this antenna with a rotator and a high gain preamp for best gain.

[@williammilne3363]

I live 58 miles and 2 ridges away from Nashville. I want to know how the HD Stacker from Denney's stacks up among antennas you have tested. We receive between 30 to 42 channels depending on time of year with a 6 el homebrew VHF and the largest Channel Master Quantum they ever made over 30 years old.

[@bobclarie]

I Like your new Logo Tyler. '73 Bob

[@johnbergeron3486]

Thank you

[@tymr.t3645]

What's your take on the 4 stream clear max uhf/vhf Is says 70 mile range. I live in a rural area It's hard to pick up NBC

[@scottbowerphotography736]

hay antenna man i sit at 1000ft on the south ridge of the lv just lost the distribution amp it was a channelmaster 1 x9 what would you recommend most of the distributions splitter's i find are not for the higher freq range i have a channelmaster 250 mile vhf/uhf with an amp on the ant in the attic ?

[@raymondjones7489]

And I do spread the word about HD antenna thing and where it came from..." Antenna Man " !...😊

[@raymondjones7489]

Cool!

[@BillTorelli]

Question: I have 1byOne Antenna that I want to mount in my attic. Currently sits in my 1st floor office and I get 20 OTA channels. I want to hook it up to my internal coax wiring network via one of the upstairs bedroom coax (via a T extender) and then again install a T connector for that drop and run the split to my office and connect to Silicon Dust HD Homerun tuner. Can this antenna share the same coax drop as the bedroom. My guess is yes, but not 100% sure. I run MOCA extenders so my guess is this would work ok.

[@AntennaMan]

You'll want to use a powered splitter like this model below otherwise you'll kill your signal. amzn.to/2RPZDJ8

[@69kaveman]

Have you ever tried the Winegard 7550 elite? Have you ever reviewed it? What do you think of it?

[@Hodado]

I have a metal roof which antenna would be better for me and how high should it be mounted? Thanks

[@Melody615199999]

Which antenna do you recommend for 20 miles - directional? I know this one would work but maybe a smaller, cheaper one is OK? All the major TV transmitters (ABC, CBS, NBC, and various UHF stations) are grouped together 20 miles SSE of me - FLAT land.

[@AntennaMan]

You can probably get away with a small directional if you are that close. If you'd prefer me to take a look I do offer custom antenna recommendations at the following link: www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html

[@onealjerry]

Hi Tyler, Does this antenna require a pre-amp to work well? I live about 45 hours from the broadcast towers in Indianapolis over relatively flat terrain. Thanks!

[@AntennaMan]

Not necessarily. See video below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6mWfmioepeIaJY

[@TonyPadgett]

Love the logo on the TV screen!

[@nakyer]

I really wish Antennaweb hadn't changed their layout so much. There used to be a map that showed the direction all your local channels came at you from. Now they just give compass directions and you have to plot it out yourself. Maddening.

[@Doug-ow6ne]

Thanks for all the great info. I have been a OTA household for many years. I'm always amazed to hear that many folks don't know it is still available. Thank you too for emphasizing that there is no such thing as a "HD" antenna. I cant tell you how often I've told people that as well. If I could ask a question.....Are you aware of any inexpensive RF meters that can be used to hook up to coax to measure signal strength? I'd like to use a meter instead of a actual TV tuner. Would be helpful when helping friends/family.

[@AntennaMan]

Not specific meters but this DTV box has a signal meter. It's the same one I use in my videos. The meter can be brought up if you press the info button twice: amzn.to/2RLWBpl

[@Doug-ow6ne]

@@AntennaMan Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

[@thomasbland6428]

There are a few cheapo signal meters available but most just use a row of a few LEDs to give a relative signal strength. I haven’t seen one that actually lets you specify a channel or frequency. If all your stations were clustered in the same general area, it might help with a general pointing of your antenna. A proper field strength meter might cost $700-1000. Unfortunately, the majority of the lower end meters are made for cable TV channels and do not have a setup for the OTA channels. After that would be spectrum analyzers but that would mean spending $$$.

[@jethrobodine9867]

Have you tested the channel master digital advantage100 cm-2020?

[@hellviewbeing96]

Was wondering, did you do any tests for channels 2-6? I know it's not designed for that, I'm just curious how well it did on them.

[@AntennaMan]

No I am unable to pick up any low VHF channels at my location. I can tell you the elements are not sufficient to reliably pick up the low band channels. If you are looking for an antenna that will work for low VHF consider a custom antenna recommendation at antennamanpa.com

[@ZXC_ZXC1]

Even Winegard advertises it at an HD antenna capable of ATSC 3.0 so your point is well taken.

[@MrBOB39]

Its all about the marketing

[@scott-b.2161]

This is the antenna i am using right now.

[@c-LAW]

You are a good educator

[@aai3661]

The mere thought that anyone would by a t-shirt because they're a huge fan of some guy who reviews TV antennas on the web is just ridiculous....that's why it's a genius idea.

[@ralphbell1786]

The start of a new steampunk-like cult?

[@morrisonAV]

Tyler, do you use either the "liquid tape" or the rubbery coax tape on any of your installations? I only wish that Channel Master still made good FM antennas!

[@diycarhome9151]

No one listens to FM, internet radio is way better sound quality with 18,000 stations, channels, etc. FM will soon be dead!

[@morrisonAV]

@@diycarhome9151 I'm mostly interested in the lower end of the FM band where college stations and community radio play a better variety of music. Also, the bit rates of some of the online stations leave something to be desired. Also, I like to DX distant stations.

[@seasparrow7427]

@@diycarhome9151 I listen to oth fm stations all the time. Speak for yourself.

[@AntennaMan]

As much as the content on FM has become trash there are still some good ones out there. I use compression fittings and silicone with my cables. I heard liquid tape is good and will look into it.

[@diycarhome9151]

morrisonAV The old Chanel Master, of North Carolina made a great FM long distance antenna called the Probe 9. I bought 2 new ones in 1999. Still in boxes. Could be reproduced. But with Internet, music on demand FM is practically old and outdated. I know before the internet I was into dxing tv stations and dxing FM stations. I used a thirty foot Delhi GN tower, channel Master rotor, Lindsay VHF Antenna and preamp. From my house in Brantford, Ontario could get some Cleveland, Ohio FM Stations 150 miles to the south west. Got a few Erie, PA. FM stations to the south. But back then all we really had was VHF, UHF and FM. There are still some great FM stations out there. When I'm down in Windsor, Ontario I try to listen to Detroit, Michigan station WOMC 104.3 FM a great station I never get bored with.

[@TheStikapos]

Tyler, I believe that we have a similar antenna installed to this by RCA with an amplifier. Would we be better off going with a Chanel master cm 3020 or rca ant 3036e ? Or is the improvement not worth the money? Thanks!

[@AntennaMan]

It depends on the frequencies in your area. If you have weak VHF stations then it might be worth upgrading. If you'd like me to take a look consider a custom antenna recommendation at the link below: antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html

[@Atouk]

$40 for an antenna recommendation? Bless your heart.

[@timf6916]

Nice, good job

[@danmesserich8760]

Is it possible to install my antennas in the attic? I had great results with this at my last house, but I moved about 10 miles further away from the towers. I am about 66 miles from the towers providing the UHF and VHF signals. I have watch a handful of your videos and haven't found an antenna you gave a good review on that is a combo UHF and VHF antenna. Do they exist?

[@AntennaMan]

See video below kzbin.info/www/bejne/injQfHeegZifiqM

[@normanhill535]

I use a FM di-pole antenna for channels 2-6, which are near the FM band. Works passable.

[@carbonblack1002]

Can I have the patient for the paper clip antenna?

[@willarddunn8552]

I use an old analog TV antenna and get very good reception. I have an V shaped truckers TV antenna that they mount on their mirror. I have it mounted next to an aluminum awning that acts as a ground plane. I works good also.

[@RickPaquin]

Labeling antennas as HD, Analog, V shaped, Digital, 4k, Color, or anything else is a marketing ploy. It means nothing. An antenna is an antenna, as long as it's built to receive a specific frequency your trying to receive. Range also means nothing and often size means nothing, though generally the more elements it has, the better it might work. Note I said "might." Your old antenna, if it's in good shape, is probably doing as good if not better than some of these new antennas. For antenna's new does not mean "improved." Whether an antenna is good or bad depends on the frequencies it's designed to receive and signal gain. Most reputable antenna manufacturers provide this information on their websites so you can do a direct comparison.

[@ClicktheMaverick]

did you use a pre amp for this antenna?

[@medinamike8569]

Got the antenna up. working real good. Pulling my local Buffalo stations 2,4,7,17,23,29,49,51,61 All with 83 to 90%, toronto stations 5,9,11,12,19,27,41,47,57@ 70 to 85% Rochester stations 8,10,13,21,31 @ 50 to 70% At $60 its a good buy. Was going to get this antennas big brother @ $129, nut I did not need it and saved some cash. The HD7694P I give 5 Stars.

[@rodneyoneal8428]

It is very nice young man please keep up the great work thank you may God bless you and your family. 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@azmendozafamily]

how do you know if the Stations in your area are broadcasting in Hi/Lo UHF bands?

[@AntennaMan]

Antennaweb.org

[@richardvacanti9103]

Hi Tyler . I have a question about the Quality of a TV tuner. I didn’t know that you could get better or lower in tuners that could pick up more or less stations until I seen your video on it. Which was very informative. I purchased the HauppaugeComputer WinTV-dualHD AND You can record two things at once or record one and watch another. And it’s for use with my Nvidia shield. Now is the tuner they use good quality or is it junk.

[@AntennaMan]

Yes a good tuner can make a huge difference in the amount of channels you receive.

[@richardvacanti9103]

Antenna Man I get 44 channels. .so do you think that the tunner I am using now ( Hauppauge WinTV-dualHD) is good quality???

[@writerpatrick]

@@richardvacanti9103 Hauppauge tends to produce the best stuff. And they seem the best for compatibility. I would wait until someone comes out with a 3.0 model before upgrading. They should start showing up in the next few years.

[@99telskidSnake]

I have something weird going on at my home, which is in a rural area near Greensboro, NC. I am using the GE yagi and getting reception that I would consider too good for the antenna. I have it mounted roughly 20 feet in the air outdoors, and the total length of cable from the antenna to tv is about 90 ft (no amp), and I am picking up 15.1 WBRA-TV which is based out of Roanoke, VA on low VHF 3 which is 75 miles from me and its not even pointed in that direction. I'm also picking up pretty much every channel that is considered poor at my location, with the exception of a few. I had previously used the compact RCA, and it did not hold a candle to this GE. I don't know what kind of magic they use under the plastic cover, but it works really well. Some channels have pixelation during certain periods of the day. I'm considering upgrading to the bigger Winegard, but I don't know at this point.

[@dennispennington9773]

At 30 feet high that antenna will work well for 65 miles away from the towers.

[@rjladd2787]

Good Job

[@mikewiltermood]

Had issues getting 2 and 5 at my step mother's house with a Lava HD-8008. I installed one of these bad boys in my step mother's attic. Problem solved. Worth the money.

[@templefootballforeve]

new subscriber here. Love your videos. Got a question: My antenna channels in Philly (3, 6 and 10 and Fox) now have the word "new" in a red box in the upper left corner of the channel icon. Do you know what this means? I've been watching these channels for a year and have never seen this before. Wish I could attach a photo.

[@AntennaMan]

No idea sounds like a tuner issue.