ATSC Portable Digital OTA PVR TV Tuner Stick Review

[@Nicholas_Chris]

Good thing there are DVB-T2 models available. I have a Philips Full HD 24 inches monitor with speakers, After watching your video I ordered this tunner to watch OTA channels on my monitor. I also have an HDMI switch so I can change the input from PC to satellite receiver and OTA Tuner stick.

[@TheViewer01]

Update: I had a lot of trouble with the converter stick I bought from eBay. Again my version is a Mediasonic Homeworx. The problem was that channels 3.1 - 3.9 were not showing up at all. I ended up removing the power from my antenna and it worked as I did a scan again. Then I plugged the antenna back in and the signal got even stronger and clearer. I was stumped. I just didn’t get what I did fully but it all works now.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@TheViewer01 Glad to hear that you figured things out.

[@stanleybest8833]

It's well thought out, even though it's more complicated than a Boeing 737 Max simulator.

[@danbasta3677]

If they THINK that I now have to pay for over the airwaves broadcasting tv signals, THEY can forget it!!!!! Might as well unplug my tv set and forget watching tv now forevermore! Things in this country are expensive ENOUGH and over the air tv signals are the only last thing left at present that people can take advantage to get their news, weather forecasts and just plain entertainment, now the government wants to charge us all for over the air tv signals, FORGET IT!!!! Whare are we at now, russia,china, north korea? What now, we going to start watching TASS the russian news agency now?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I figured it out and I’m not even a pilot.

[@stanleybest8833]

@@NorthcoasterHobby Yea, but it's TV and it should be kid easy.

[@nickmiller3183]

Cats ought to love that

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

How so?

[@JailaSea766]

Please recommend an indoor antenna with this. TY

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@JailaSea766 The performance of indoor TV antennas can vary wildly depending on your location. Here are a few that I have reviewed on my channel. GE Pro Bar HD Indoor TV Antenna Installation and Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3_co2WLhLplm7c Televes Innova BOSS MIX Indoor VHF UHF TV Antenna Review - OTA Television kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXWman2FnaeJjKc Magic Stick HDTV Antenna 'As Seen on TV' - TV Antenna Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/foKaf56GmNBrndU ANTOP TV Antenna Versa Indoor OTA TV Antenna Review #AntopAT250X2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZypm5SQaL6FfNE You can also try making your own : Build a Homemade TV Antenna from Coaxial Cable - DIY OTA TV Antenna kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3S6la2hfbiJjqc

[@craigspada1676]

Excellent video, I was looking at that, looks good, Thank You.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thanks for watching!

[@AlexBeaverProductions]

So I finally got it to record. My new problem is getting the captions off for recordings. I tried turning it on and off and that did not work. It stayed off till I fast-forwarded. When I stopped fast-forwarding it came back on. How can I stop them from coming on?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I'll have a look into this.

[@AlexBeaverProductions]

@@NorthcoasterHobby yeah let me know if you figure out a solution. I have tried but can't figure it out.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

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[@justjillvanlife134]

Thank you for this. I didn’t know this existed. I have a projector. I like to take with me. It’s pocket size and sometimes I don’t wanna watch DVDs now there’s an option on there that says radio. Does that mean I can tune in the radio stations that are local also?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@justjillvanlife134 The radio side is actually for TV channels that are audio only, it will not tune in radio stations. A projector is a great idea to connect this . Thanks for watching!

[@888satori]

How do you pair the remote from the original TV remote? That way we only use one remote instead of original TV remote to turn off and ATSC remote for the channels.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Hello, I apologize for the lateness of this reply. Unfortunately I don’t always get to see all comments on my channel and just stumbled across yours. Here is a link to the steps to program the remote. I tried it myself and it actually works -best wishes. drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1CgWI3-aEGYKVYuE_Zf_sDwBdkN9EGFsh?usp=sharing

[@lilnvbx506]

can you connect a coax cable tv to it in order to watch cable tv on a monitor?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

No- the coaxial input is only for over the air TV antenna frequencies- plus the stick only decodes ATSC 1.0, not cable formats like QAM, etc.

[@bubbaknowsstuff]

how to you scan for radio channels

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@bubbaknowsstuff The radio channels column is a bit misleading. It’s not actual radio channels such as FM radio, but actually are TV channels that are audio only -they are only available in certain areas. If there are any available in your area, they would scan in in the Radio column.

[@JailaSea766]

NYC has 2'​@@NorthcoasterHobby

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@JailaSea766 2 audio-only channels? Neat.

[@robertmason7013]

The one from GT media needs no power.hopefully you can test that one out.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

It is powered through the USB connection. Although it is ATSC 3.0 capable it also doesn’t have an HDMI or AV output. It also must be connected to an Android phone or TV box. I’d like to test it but I don’t have any ATSC 3.0 signals anywhere near me. ☺️

[@robertmason7013]

@@NorthcoasterHobby this device can be connected to a android box to watch live TV or recorded shows that's on the micro card on this device.if power goes out you can still watch TV.I likel it for the fact I can see where the strongest signal is before installing an antenna.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@robertmason7013 it does have some good features; I like the signal meter. But again, I don’t have any NextGen signals around here. I’ll have to think about it.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@robertmason7013 Question: does the GTmedia stick require an internet connection to work? Or can it be used without any wifi, cellular data, etc.?

[@JailaSea766]

So I can't use that with my Firestick?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@JailaSea766 No, I don’t think they are compatible.

[@greganderson-g8i]

What is the minimum GB needed in a flash drive to record programs?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@greganderson-g8i I’d say at least a 64 GB drive.

[@joe10117]

it s 2024 still works ?...

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@joe10117 Yes indeed.

[@s.macmillan460]

Whats the best antenna?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Antennas are not a one-size fits-all. Antennas receive specific RF frequencies depending on their design. Other factors such as your location relative to the broadcast signals, distance, obstructions, land terrain, trees as well as transmitter power all play a role in choosing the best antenna for your reception area. Here’s a playlist of TV antenna reviews I’ve made: TV Antenna Reviews kzbin.info/aero/PLDX6gLCL4WMwMAycjBF3_ApXyAfwHNV4f Try this website to find where the broadcast towers are located in your area to give you an idea of which direction to point an antenna: www.antennaweb.org/ Enter your zip code. Click ‘antenna will be installed 30 feet above ground’- this will give you a better listing of available channels. Press ‘go’. You’ll be able to see a map of the broadcast towers relative to your location, as well as a list of available channels in your TV market.

[@robertmason7013]

Televes antennas are raided the best.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@robertmason7013 Yes, they are excellent antennas.

[@Streams_R_us]

How do you get the ir receiver cable to display the correct channel number (23-1) instead of the .C010. I notice yours is saying the same as mine.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I will check on this.

[@IloveHamberger]

I've got an old portable tv who's battery pack has the same plug, do you think i could get a splitter and use this to make the tv pick up chanels again?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@IloveHamberger What kind of splitter? For the power plug?

[@IloveHamberger]

@@NorthcoasterHobby yes, the removeable battery pack uses the same barrel plug, i was thinking of using a female to 2 male splitter to power the tv and device

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@IloveHamberger Try it out. No reason it wouldn’t work.

[@IloveHamberger]

@@NorthcoasterHobby thanks for the advice

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

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[@jfjaxn2121]

can it sideload?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Good question- I’m not 100% sure, but it’s highly unlikely. I don’t see any way to do that in the menu, unless someone knows how to modify the stick.

[@publicmail2]

Same as a set top DTV box, same price, maybe only advantage is compact for behind a computer monitor on wall. Some of the cheap DTV boxes had poor power supply internal that ran hot and failed and or poor ventilation on video chips, some running 160F+. I added internal heatsink or ran without cover to help extend life, namely Ematics brand.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Yes, and portability.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Interestingly enough, many people may not notice the thin, almost invisible layer of plastic on many DTV boxes. The plastic blocks the vents on top. Many viewers have told me they never noticed the plastic until I pointed it out in a couple videos. Cheap power supplies and extra layers of plastic probably don’t mix too well! kzbin.info/www/bejne/inyXeoh6np1mqJIsi=wm-06bl2HMqm2JbM

[@jonf2126]

Just bought one of these. Came here to see why it doesn't work. AHA. Connected correctly but mine does not say boot. Tried it on 2 TVs. Correct inputs. Sigh.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Did you try plugging the USB cord into a wall power block instead of the TV?

[@jonf2126]

Both ways. USB on the tv and when that didn’t work tried the wall.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@jonf2126 Strange. Can you return or exchange it?

[@regissuchma5764]

I need this tired of paying high cable bill every month

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

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[@salmack8842]

Technology at it's finest. Go big or go home ..is replaced by size. Lol. Now where do all of the old boxes wind up?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

If the older boxes still work, use them! This tuner stick is cool, but it’s essentially still just a DTV box. The advantages are that it can be hidden behind a TV, or used as a portable tuner.

[@LisaLisa-zx8fh]

You did not show us how to set it up. Bummer

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I certainly did. 1:25

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I walked through the entire process. What information are you looking for?