Range Xperts Long Range Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna Review XPS-1500

[@AntennaMan]

Affiliate Link to the antenna 👉 ebay.us/135vfX 👇 Links to information on yagi and log periodic antenna designs en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log-periodic_antenna turbofuture.com/industrial/The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Log-Periodic-Antennas

[@kevinmcdermott8033]

Would you be interested in traveling to N.Y. 12193 to install a antenna package.

[@AntennaMan]

@@kevinmcdermott8033Unfortunately I no longer offer antenna installation services

[@kevinmcdermott8033]

@@AntennaMan thanks for the reply. It seems nobody is interested in installing them anymore. And at 60 I don't feel like climbing a 20 foot antenna pole.

[@AntennaMan]

@@kevinmcdermott8033 Contact a local roofer, handyman, or electrician

[@tommyshown741]

Thank you

[@rustyshackleford9362]

I just now installed this antenna. It's a beast. Super beefy when comparing it to not only the Chinese antennas, but also similar ones. Has huge gain. No joke. Gets very clear channels and all the ones that Houston offers from even 70 miles away. Didn't need a signal booster in my install. This would make a great Christmas gift for cord cutters 😂 . I cannot stress enough how good this thing is. NO STATIC. It's like a big net that just captures everything that comes close.

[@ShadowStryker88]

I remember asking you a while ago on one of your earlier videos about this antenna since I saw ads for it running on your channel before videos. You had mentioned that you wouldn’t review it because it was more than likely garbage. Glad to see you changed your mind and gave it a fair chance.

[@richierich8555]

I saw this video and ordered the base model without vhf. Just got it today. As I live in a river valley I wasn't optimistic. Assembly was a breeze. Propped it up on cardboard boxes on my bed pointing at a window in the direction of most channels, 25 miles away behind a bluff. Through a full grown tree against my window. ALL THE CHANNELS CAME IN. I also got six vhf channels from a tower eight miles away at a 90 degree angle. And best of all, I'm getting uhf NBC from 58 miles away with my antenna pointing 110 degrees away from it! This is beyond my wildest hopes! Will be keeping fingers crossed that this isn't just from rare atmospheric conditions. Thanks you so much for this review, antenna man!

[@spotdog]

Been using this antenna for over a year now, works great! The channels I can receive in my area are 30 - 58 miles away with two Hi-V stations located at 33 miles, 1 VHF in the same location and a few UHF channels 38 - 58 miles away. All but one of these channels are located approximately 52-56 degrees from my home, the other UHF channel is at about 270 degrees. I pick up 45 channels total with signal strength (using the same receiver box he uses in videos) from 53 - 90% signal strength. Picture quality is very good. I do lose one of the channels (58 miles) in the summer when the tree I have the antenna aimed at is filled with leaves. Channel comes back from October to about mid-May. I have a 50' cable coming from the antenna into the house, connects to an RCA Powered splitter, and about 50' more to the box and a much shorter run goes to my Fire TV Recast. I just recently played around a little by adding a smaller RCA Yagi antenna at the UHF station at 270 degrees and I now pull that station in at about 73% (was 53% before). I'm using a passive splitter with matching lengths of RG6 coax. Soon I will be shortening up the run of the cables to a total of about 28'. Hoping that will yield even better results.

[@loyrickman3517]

I've been researching antennas with Tyler for a couple weeks getting ready to cut the cord. I watched this review and ordered it 10 minutes later. I got the low VHF kit as it was included at a special sale price. After assembly I mounted it on a short pole attached to a fence. Height above ground was about 6'. I roughly pointed it at a cluster of stations at about 45-55 miles. It picked up all 4 UHF plus 1 VHF on channel 6. It picked up another UHF channel 35 miles away at 40⁰ of the antenna axis. Money we'll spent! Thanks Tyler!

[@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

[@mtgetawaysAR]

We had a remote control cheap one had 24 channels. We purchased this one. Tyler is great on reviews. We bought this antenna with low vhf mod & booster. We now have 59 channels. We highly recommend this one. Running 75’ coaxial cable.

[@paulphelps8256]

I purchased RangeExperts XPS1500 and put it on the roof today, replacing my lava hd-8008. Putting the antenna together took a little while. The build quality is excellent. Signal reception is excellent. We went from less than 20 channels to 105. A huge plus is it's made in the USA and is a veteran-owned business. Thank you Tyler for your honest review of this excellent antenna.

[@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

[@joepat2788]

Just had this delivered and box says made in China. I did try it off my back porch since the recent snow prevents installation and pick up many of the Boston area channels 40-50 miles away over hilly terrain from S. NH and no amp, so it looks impressive especially for its size.

[@davef.2329]

Recently bought one of these (UHF and VHF model), installed it, and found the overall results excellent. Very good build-quality and great reception, albeit this antenna is somewhat more directional than the old one it replaced. The increase in signal strength and number of channels is impressive.

[@onmyworkbench7000]

I have been using one of their UHF only antennas for a couple of years and I can receive all of the UHF channels out of Nashville Tn. I live over 90 miles east of Nashville. I like it so well that I bought a 2nd one to have as an on hand spare.

[@soulnull]

I went to their page and there's a lot of good information regarding range claims. They also explain when amplifiers may be necessary and when they're not. An honest company making quality stuff if seems, much respect.

[@daveinwla6360]

*Excellent* antenna! On our West L.A. condo building, it draws in more stations without pixellation than our old huge Winegard with its 10' mast.. It receives 108 sub-channels of all Hi-VHF and UHF stations of normal power on Mt. Wilson, missing only the low-power ch. 8 infomercial/religious station. It's mounted on a J-mast, similar to a satellite dish, only a foot above the Spanish tile roof, without any guy wires. Installation was no problem! One guy climbed a ladder to install it, and the whole installation is so small that it can't even be seen from most areas of the property. I also like the price and that it has no plastic structural parts to crack in the sunshine. As a moderate gain/directional Hi-VHF/UHF antenna, it's perfect.

[@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

[@robhalliday3893]

Awesome! I got your uhf antenna in this video and a separate vhf antenna also from you. The reason for two is that the Boston stations broadcast in UHF and the NH channels from Manchester broadcast in VHF I'm to the west and in the middle of the two cities in Brookline NH and the antennas needed to point in different directions. I set this up today, with a uhf/vhf combiner and a high powered preamp for along coaxial run over a 100ft, 20ft pole in my tripod in my backyard. I know how crystal clear channels of all of the Boston stations as well as the NH stations, 50 channels in all! Thank you for all your help and your customer service!!

[@gregraitz6914]

Thanks! I purchased the Range Xperts XPS-1500 and it works great! The cost, build quality, and size are very important features. It should be added to your list of best antennas.

[@AntennaMan]

Thanks for the contribution! Yes, the Range Xperts XPS-1500 is a great antenna. Unfortunately, I can't add it to my "best antennas" list on Amazon because I can only include antennas from Amazon on it and the Range Xperts antenna isn't listed on it. I reached out to the company about this but they only want to sell it on their website. I can't blame them, I'm sure fees on Amazon are high.

[@jamiedupuis1005]

I just did a rooftop install of one of these... works very well compared to previous antennas with a small caveat. Previous Antennas: 1. CM4228HD 8-Bay 2. Winegard HD7694A All of my locals are around 15-25 miles away with one channel in hi-vhf and a couple above RF 32 that also gave me reception issues with both previous antennas even with an LTE filter installed 6 inches from the antenna. The XPS-1500 fixed all of these issues and provides max signal strength on all non-low power channels in the general direction it is pointed. Even get acceptable signal strength on a few low power stations in the general direction it is pointed as well. It is more directional than the previous antennas... if you are counting on signals from the back side of the antenna, just buy two, combine them and enjoy solid signal strength from each pointed direction. This antenna could not pick up most of the close stations noted above in the 15-25 mile range from the back side... just something to note. This is a great directional antenna for the money as Tyler has pointed out. Build quality is good, assembly takes a bit of time, but well worth it in my opinion. Will buy another one with a Televes 560483 Dual Input Antenna Preamp Amplifier/Combiner. Hope this helps someone out.

[@greenftechn]

Makes sense. High gain and directional specificity go together.

[@SeanCaldwellvo]

Have watched your channel for years and the quality continues to improve. Thank you for putting in the time to help us improve our over the air signals.

[@AntennaMan]

Thanks for watching my videos! Let me know if there's anything you'd like me to cover in a future video.

[@rfgenerator]

@@andyvogel9817 Yes, it seems like there is not many models on the market and the ones that are seem to have very poor reviews. Would love to find a decent rotor to replace the one I'm using. It gets all messed up with temps are under 20 degrees (F).

[@jeffbird2983]

Great performance, build quality and made in the USA. Looks to me like a definite buy.

[@jayvalentin5513]

Great value for the money. I was impressed with the built quality.

[@davidleonard8369]

I just ordered one. Hoping to get better vhf signal than my clear stream 4v max. I'll post next month after installation.

[@jeffbird2983]

@@davidleonard8369 That's great. Looking forward to hearing about how it worked for you.

[@davidleonard8369]

Ordered the vhf uhf model on March 9th. Their website says expect 3 to 4 weeks for delivery due to the supply chain fiasco. I received the uhf optimized antenna today. In the instructions it says that the vhf upgrade may ship separately. I emailed them and ten minutes later I got confirmation that I should receive the vhf upgrade shortly. I will follow up when it's installed.

[@jeffbird2983]

@@davidleonard8369 They replied to you email in short order. That says good things about the company.

[@richardk7833]

I purchased this antenna a few years ago, UHF only, since I also have an 8 foot Radio Shack VHF antenna connected. It replaced and performed as well if not better than a Gray Hoverman type antenna I purchased from an antenna retailer in Ft Wayne ,IN who built that antenna to spec. It is no longer available! The Gray Hoverman was probably the best small UHF antenna made in the 1950's, I'm not sure if the Channel Master 4251 was better, but a farmhouse nearby still has one attached to their roof. I enjoy and appreciate the content of this channel, as someone who has been experimenting with antenna and satellite equipment since the late 1960's, this old dog has learned a few tricks! Thanks

[@tektrade627]

I have this antenna mounted about 30 feet high in my attic going through shingles rather than the cement board siding. I'm 26 miles from Detroit market antennas. I scanned 60 channels. WHNE channel 3 is spotty because it uses only 3 kW. Other than that, this antenna provides perfect reception. Thank you for all of your videos. Al

[@mkpmacdonald]

Hey could you contact me I'm looking at purchasing this antenna and live near Detroit as well?

[@nc4tn]

I just finished assembling my XPS-1500, including the VHF add-on kit. A breeze to assemble. Can’t wait to install on our cabin in the Western NC mountains!

[@DRAGNET-pn5vf]

CHEERS FROM WILMINGTON, NC. 🇺🇸👍🏻

[@leemaxey6240]

Thanks Tyler you are very informative without talking down or over people's heads! Great resource for us cord cutters.

[@davidleonard8369]

Price it Damn low too.

[@msfitoyfactory4692]

Growing up in the 70s, this was on top of every house...

[@denmoer]

I bought the UHF only version on 6/22/22, I live in SW Michigan, and live 35 miles North of the South Bend IN TV stations, I also live in a wooded area, over the years, I have tried many different antenna types, and this is the first one that received all the South Bend stations, and were watchable, SB has some low power 15Kw stations, and This antenna received them, I do think the build quality is a little on the light weight, and Flimsy side, but these days everything seems to be. I paid $60 plus $10 shipping, so far I'm satisfied

[@bryantopp174]

Where in SW Michigan are you located? I also live in SW Michigan, around the Saint Joe area. I am debating on upgrading my antenna and was curious what other ones you tried and how you like the XPS so far. Currently, I can get some of Chicago and some of South Bend, but having difficulty getting either market's ABC's channels.

[@denmoer]

@@bryantopp174 I live in Sister Lakes, I live in a wooded lot, so the trees do effect my reception, this is the best antenna I have used, I also have a Channel Master pre-amp installed, I can get the South Bend stations, but not the K-zoo stations, you may be better off, and spend more for the larger Televes

[@Lenlabnj]

Tyler it would be very good if you could test all of the antennas pointed at the same broadcast locations (stations) and the put a spreadsheet together with the side by side results comparing apples to apples. A good mix of UHF and VHF stations would be perfect. The make the spreadsheet available for us to download and view.

[@bricknboxer]

KZbin pays more when you do this kind of homework yourself

[@greghudson1489]

I just replaced a very old (1960?) outdoor antenna that had blown down, with one of these. Also replaced the original flat two strand TV wire with solid copper coax. The area is very rural and TV reception maps rate the area as "poor", even with a 50 foot pole height. After installation/aiming we are able to receive all 6 broadcast stations very clearly from the nearest broadcast tower which is nearly 50 miles west. Thank you for your informative videos.

[@dougn2350]

That must have been a huge improvement in reception. Which city are you closest to?

[@greghudson1489]

Meridian, MS

[@craigneiger6566]

I bought a outdoor antenna from radio shack probably 40 years ago I still use it today it was a discontinued item at the time. I believe it was a 150 MI distance antenna I pick up all the channels just like I always have works great.

[@josephbarreira2551]

Thanks buddy stay warm and safe in this Nor’easter! Best, Joe

[@impossiblescissors]

I enjoyed the discussion of Yagi (Uda!) Vs Log Periodic, and hope you'll touch on more antenna theory in the future. This company sounds solid and I'm glad you brought them to my attention.

[@JohnDemetre]

My only suggestion for your great channel is that you compare the antenna you are testing with similar models - as opposed to whatever happened to be the last 2 you tested. Thanks!

[@kensmith5694]

Better yet, work out some way to rate them against ones of about the same price. The trick would be to come up with a goodness per dollar value.

[@Scott_From_Maine]

Nice to see a pleasant surprise in the antenna market.

[@bikeman9419]

Just installed today and I get 20 more channels than I did before. Up to 99 channels now. Pretty incredible, Tampa area of Florida has great OTA

[@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

[@jamesm568]

Here's what I like about large antennas, they pick up my local market on the backside of the antenna where I can aim the antenna at a farther away market.

[@billpenna]

You and I think alike!

[@kensmith5694]

I went with the two antennas method. The directions to the two collections of transmitters are nearly at right angles for me. I have a good directional antenna pointing at the more distant stations and a home made bowtie thing angled to get the other set of stations. Neither group is exactly local.

[@jamesm568]

@@kensmith5694 Nothing wrong with that.

[@kensmith5694]

@@jamesm568 Yes, it got me 124 channels. So the Springsteen song "57 Channels and Nothings On" needs an update.

[@RickPaquin]

@@kensmith5694 I did something similar. I have the Channel Master 8 bay focused on a distant channel (70mi) , whereas my locals come from the side (15mi), but poorly. I attached part of a coat hanger, bent slightly outward, to 2 of the wiskers. It had no effect on the distant channel reception but was just enough to bring in the locals just fine! It was trial and error guesswork, not clever engineering! I had tried using a splitter with a 2nd antenna, but that killed my distant channel by reducing the gain on the 8-Bay by 3db. A company Telvees does build an amplified combiner. Tyler reviewed it and it was impressive. I may eventually purchase one. People want to avoid antenna rotors for channels at opposite reception angles. Rotors are just not cool especially if you have a house full of TV's with people watching various channels.

[@jameswalker3973]

I purchased the UHF version of this last year and was dogged without mercy by those calling it gimmicky. I found it worked very well for my application. Will even hold up to big stupid birds perching on it.

[@jayvalentin5513]

I was told it was junk by someone with ties to other antenna brand.

[@AdhamOhm]

I have a ~40 year old Channel Master antenna that red tailed hawks like to perch on every year. The elements have held up but they're starting to show their age. This antenna might be a good candidate for a replacement.

[@davef.2329]

It isn't. Buy this one.@@jayvalentin5513

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Looks like a very good quality antenna. I would need the Low-VHF modification in my area; all 3 over the air channels I can receive are on channels 2, 4, and 9. Canada still largely embraces Low-VHF. Mind you, we don’t even have subchannels either.

[@Jean0987654321]

Actually some CTV stations have subchannels but yeah. Canada doesn't really embrace OTA TV unfortunately for you. At least you got your free satellite system 🤣😂

[@kgabris3387]

Only those Canadians living along the north shore of lake Erie get decent ota channel selection. Sadly enough the small country of Portugal has something like 400 broadcast towers. The entire nation of Canada 120. Newfoundland has 0 (zero) ota. Will fta satellite ever return?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@kgabris3387 Free Satellite Television is alive and well. That’s my main source of free channels.

[@jayvalentin5513]

I own it with the vhf extension, and it performs better than expected going down to rf 2 @ 50 miles no problem.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@jayvalentin5513 That’s good to know, thanks.👍

[@009tfm]

We live in a heavily wooded area in MN/Wis area. We could not get reception from Mpls.or Duluth with a variety of antennas. Bought the XPS-1500, works great, picking up reception from 80 miles away . Thanks Antenna Man

[@jimwilson7403]

Nice review. Never heard of the company but it's good to see that there are options other than the big 3. (Channel Master, Winegard, Antennas Direct).

[@stevepaul2262]

this antenna is great the best I have tried. One problem... unless all your stations are within 15 degrees of each other you will need a rotor which in most cases is money well spent. It even does ok on FM.

[@jayvalentin5513]

It is as good as all the large antennas that I have installed over the years, many years, since mid 90 in Massachusetts and early 70's in PR. Impressive build quality with no plastic, only present in their built-in antenna connector. I can easily get rf 2 from Rhode Island 50 miles away. Uhf picks up the most fringe, weakest channels not just from Massachusetts, but New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Packaging and easy to follow instructions are excellent as well. ❤ it! Currently I have it combined with a channel master cm3671 pointing in different directions using a Televes dual input preamp. Thanks antenna man for the review of my favorite antenna.

[@AntennaMan]

Thanks for sharing your experience about this antenna!

[@jayvalentin5513]

@@stevejohnson1321 I love PBS programming, Nature, Nova, Motorweek. I also have omnidirectional channel master. Picks both vhf, no issues, but I am high in the hills of Worcester, MA.

[@cavy95]

@@stevejohnson1321do you get WTIC out of Hartford?

[@cavy95]

@@stevejohnson1321 try re-scanning. I got more channels when I did.

[@jayvalentin5513]

@cavy95 Harford, Connecticut, in general, is out since the channel spectrum was reduced, and some are shared rf channels. Years back was also difficult because of the terrain. 2, 3 edge obstructions.

[@chriswhitlow1643]

Tyler you are such a wonderful teacher. You stimulate our thinking 🤔.

[@jason50146]

Hi Tyler! Greetings from the Des Moines market, home of low VHF stations...KCCI (CBS) on 8 and WOI (ABC) on 5. Our PBS affiliate is on channel 11. Great videos! I have one of those huge antennas in my attic. Everything comes in great.

[@craighoggard5875]

this antenna is a beast. i have doubled my channels i got one channel that is 97 miles

[@homesigns]

Another great review, thank you Tyler. I now realize that I have a 40 year old log periodic antenna, not a yagi style, in my attic. I will be considering this Range Xpert antenna along with the Winegard HD7694A to replace that older antenna.

[@ohger1]

Antennas in attics last virtually forever - it's the weather than always killed them. You may end up with less gain if you "upgrade" now.

[@m.gardner6173]

Very happy to see you review this antenna! They have come in through the adds from watching your videos

[@mikecarter4572]

I have one . Works well . Tried all other brands, this one iS the best for the money

[@neilserafin6843]

I used the UHF only….good gain on this yagi uda antenna along with a variable gain pre-amp I am a former Cable TV Enginner and for the price a very good selection….my pick up is at 49 miles and is not line of sight.

[@victoryfirst2878]

How much loss of gain will happen when low VHF modification is added ????? I am amazed at the low cost Tyler. Thanks for the information also.

[@chriscourson2824]

Always nice to see you, my Friend!!

[@jeffs-zw2zb]

I went from paying $185 a month for BASIC cable!! Robbery. I now pay for one streaming service, SLING, and with this, and the other free channel apps on my Fire Stick, I now have 'thousands' of channels for a total of about 35 bucks a month (for sling). The only missing piece was my local channels and major networks (no major live sports like NFL or NLB). I was able to use one of those indoor antennas that you do NOT recommend (but lucky to live close to local stations so it works beautifully), and now with my mini dvr (cheap antenna to HDMI out box with recording options, along with cheap external HD), I'm saving tons of money. I'm sure my story is becoming more common, and wonder what will become of cable companies if more and more people catch on.

[@kensmith5694]

Cable companies are becoming internet providers.

[@thegreatartiste3598]

Another reason to use a low VHF antenna: FM radio reception. The FM band is located just above channel 6 and below channel 7. If you want to use your TV antenna to also listen to FM radio, this would be required. I'm using a Clearstream indoor antenna in the NYC area. I can't pick up WABC channel 7 or WNET channel 13. FM reception is weak.

[@AntennaMan]

Very good point - although FM listening is dropping as the programming is very canned.

[@thegreatartiste3598]

@@AntennaMan true, FM isn't what it used to be. 2 out of the 3 stations I listen to are WBGO, #1 jazz station in USA, and WQXR #1 classical music, both NPR . Believe it or not, the sound quality is better than streaming, and without the ads.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

@@AntennaMan Not surprising it's got to this.

[@NatureOkie]

As much as full-disclosure goes, I applaud you. This could have been a 5 minute commercial, but you stuck to your format, and it had the results to keep up. I live in the extreme rural Oklahoma City market, and unlike Philly, we have 2 stations ABC5 on 7, and PBS13 on 13, that are still in high VHF.😢 My ChannelMaster got damaged in a tree removal, and the replacement, (another CM,) just wasn't as beefy. These Guys are definitely on my radar😊.

[@tony-kj5mc]

I just ordered one for my home , Thanks for the advice . I have to point one toward's Memphis, and one toward's Jonesboro Arkansas. To pick up all the channels that is offered in my area . This antenna will be pointed at Memphis.

[@olemech1049]

I have this antenna and use it all over the USA on my 5th wheel trailer. I find more channels with it that are a long ways out.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Tylar, would adding an extra element for the VHF section increase the gain of the unit ?? Would you please give me some insight on this idea ?? Thanks

[@kylehazachode]

This upload came at the most perfect time. This is going to be my antenna replacement when it gets a little warmer out. I ordered an HDhomerun flex 4K just now so I can use my Apple TV to watch live tv and also on my ipad and iphone. Right now I’m using a window antenna plugged directly into my tv. Philly is just north of my location. Can’t wait to clean up some of the stations.

[@AntennaMan]

This would definitely be a good antenna for that area. Just make sure to contact them about the low VHF mod so you can get 6ABC and MeTV.

[@kylehazachode]

@@AntennaMan I’ll keep that in mind. NBC is one of the pixelated signals I get. It also broadcasts 5.1 audio. Hoping I can clean it up and test out the surround sound with my AirPod Pros

[@CA-ff7si]

Ordered from your link. Going to give it a go in the 30 miles W of Philly suburbs. Wife wants metv. Clearsyream 4v(outside 20ft up) does fine with UHF but no vhf here. A few miles farther away, in a valley, someone gets a all the vhf and UHF channels with the flat panel sling Sent me for free. Some are lucky I guess.

[@eagleoutdoorpowerequipment9815]

Is this antenna still available? The Affilate link is dead and it looks like the last eBay sale was over a year ago. The website says in stock but there are dates that seem way outdated. If it’s no longer available is there a comparable option?

[@ladyapp-titude]

The NYC area actually has two important VHF channels: ABC 7, and MeTV 33, which is actually DTV 3 (low VHF). Hopefully the low VHF mod might help in this major market.

[@Lenlabnj]

Actually the NYC area has 4 important and poplular Hi VHF stations: 7.1 WABC, 11.1 WPIX, 13.1 WNET, and 50.1 (58.1) NJN.

[@kb1kos]

Designed and built in USA. That's how it should be!

[@davidleonard8369]

I just received mine. Made it China.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

@@davidleonard8369 Pfft, figures. :-/

[@williams9481]

I also just bought one that arrived today. Made in China . Very disappointed in that decision.

[@dsngjoe2]

I bought this antenna to upgrade my current one. Thanks for the review

[@OutlawMonstersPerson]

@Antenna Man Thanks for your video. I just got off the phone with those nice guys at Range Xperts. They went over the information on their antenna and found I should be able to get by with their UHF only antenna in my area of Potland, Oregon. I will get it up there 30 ft in the air with new RG6 cable and the RCA Preamp they sell and give you an update as to how it works in my neck of the woods behind this stinking hill. I still think it would be cheaper to salt the hill with gold dust and trick someone into strip mining it down out of my way... Keep doing what you do best.

[@OutlawMonstersPerson]

Scott got me all setup. The UHF antenna from Range Xperts set 28ft in the air and the RCA Preamp they sell, got me full bars on my built in signal meter and 66 channels in the South East Portland, Oregon area. Guess we won't have to get them to strip mine the hill afterall. Thanks for the video.

[@eminence_front6043]

May need to give this antenna a serious look. Thanks for the review.

[@dennisgarber]

My wife already made me take down the chimney antenna. I need to get an outside antenna since putting on a metal roof. I wonder if I could mount this below my house peak and get reception. Maybe attach to the middle of the chimney or half way up the back of the roof. I wonder if I set it on top of the chimney, with some of the metal inside the top, run the cable to my basement, if that would work.

[@MichelleBradley]

Thanks for this review. Here on Delmarva, about everything is on UHF. I may order his UHF-only antenna. I do like the yagi designs over the log periodic designs, especially when I really don't need VHF. I can always hook up a separate VHF antenna for the FM receivers and the EAS decoder we have here. Again, excellent review.. It is definitely going to be taken seriously to influence my decision.

[@bigtimepain7186]

One thing I would like to see you cover, that no one has, is how a directional (Yagi, etc) performs with close transmitters in a different direction. For example, if it is pointed at 0 degrees to stations 40+ miles away, and you also have stations at 90 degrees only 10 miles away - will this antenna work well like that between markets where Omindirectional don't do well due to distance of longer range stations?

[@stevebbkny2394]

Trial and error. Point the antenna to the long distance tower and slowly turn the direction of the antenna to see of you can still catch both. If that’s not plausible than you can install 2 antennas on the same mast pointing in different directions using a combiner/amplifying splitter. I see that very often done in Europe..

[@bricknboxer]

The Clearstream 2 with hi VHF element has a very broad beam. I have one mounted to the roof of our RV and have seen it perform exactly as you described in many locations. Aimed at more distant stations it can easily pickup closer stations from various directions, even thru the rear reflector screen.

[@salmack8842]

good review...i cant seem to get vhf channels except for when i used a round antenna i bought from BJ's and i will give this one a try in the future...thanks for the review..

[@philschwarz7233]

Hi Tyler, you showed results on this antenna for a high VHF station (WHYY, PBS) but not the low VHF station in the Philadelphia market (WPVI, ABC). Did you try out the low VHF mod from the manufacturer? Curious, because we have a low VHF "problem child" in the Boston market too (WGBH, PBS -- their HD feed), and although we get it without pixelating or buffering pauses on our Tablo's tuner most of the time, it will misbehave when there's something disrupting propagation in the low VHF band. We're actually getting that mostly-decent performance on a small antenna with just a single (high) VHF element (a ClearStream 2V, in our attic). I'm curious whether an antenna like this one would do better, and eliminate the occasional pixelation and buffering we sometimes get on that low VHF signal.

[@AntennaMan]

I wasn't aware of the low VHF mod until after testing so I didn't try it out with WPVI. WGBH is on low VHF because the station sold out their over the air viewers for $218 million in cash from the FCC. See video below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKOpmpVnn8Z1hpI

[@philschwarz7233]

@@AntennaMan Yep. Sold their soul. Would be interested if you do decide to test the low VHF mod on this antenna.

[@jayj8256]

I live in Spearfish, SD... in the Northern Black Hills. Low VHF is supreme here. Educational PBS 1-6 come to us on Rf ch 4; Me-TV on Rfs 2 and VHF-High 10; ABC (KOTA) and Fox (KEVN) on Rf ch 5... I am in process of placing a Channel Master 3761 up on a hill above my house. More to follow this Spring...

[@AntennaMan]

Double check the RF channels. KOTA is on high VHF RF channel 7.

[@genevicius]

I am struck by the apparent quality of construction: very little plastic; the tubing appears to be seamless and is run through the boom. You just don't see such things in a consumer product these days.

[@paulramirez1695]

I live in Southern California. Ventura County by the ocean i wonder if this antenna is right for me or the 5 star yagi

[@mnjeepmale]

I've watched almost all your videos. You've moved to a new location and this antenna seems to have close to have the highest reception with antenna you've tested in the past year. Looks to be higher then the 149883.

[@dennyd935]

How directional is the pickup pattern

[@jimdigriz3436]

Ever think of getting an experimental license and a test transmitter to sweep out these antennas?

[@losbanos999]

Awesome! Thanks for these reviews. I'm going to buy an antenna soon and these videos are great!

[@slyfox7429]

Impressive antenna. someday I will buy a real antenna for the roof, but for now I'm using a piece of quad core coax with 8 inches stripped bare copper showing taped to a window which faces the TV stations in my area. All in all I receive 33 stations without fallout. Most of the stations are 30-40 miles (line of sight) away but works great. attached to 3 Tv's with splitter without booster.

[@diycarhome9151]

Take it up a notch

[@johnpoldo8817]

Most 3-way splitters have 7.5 db loss per port so you lose about 82% of the signal. I suggest you place a 10db amplifier before the splitter to neutralize the splitter loss. As another correctly said, bring you antenna up a notch.

[@markharootunian775]

Tyler, this antenna seems pretty slick!

[@jkben7415]

WHBF Rock Island IL. CBS is STILL Low VHF. It can give me trouble at times in bad weather and is almost 60 miles out from my location. I use a winegard HD82000u antenna with a wine guard pre amp.

[@randywheeler1436]

Des Moines full powered ABC Station (WOI-TV) is on VHF Channel 5

[@dhelton40]

In the Tri-Cities will still have NBC on WCYB - 5 (Bristol VA/TN) although they say they plan on moving to UHF, it has not happened. For some reason they opted to convert their analog channel to digital and stay on 5. This causes reception issues and most "all channel" antennas have only a few low band elements these days...unless you opt for one ten feet long!

[@malcolmzoll7613]

Would you tell me what a good antenna for me here in central Florida zip 33843 ? Thanks for any help

[@rickparker4012]

I have horrible reception in my area, starting to search antennas. I have two 20’ Shakespeare antennas lying around. Marine VHF I believe. 155-164 mc. Can I receive am/fm or tv on these.

[@minotaurbison]

I have one station on vhf low... oddly all my channels were originally uhf, until the repack. for whatever reason CW station WHDF went to RF ch 2

[@JamesThomas-lu2uc]

Great video's long time listener. Thank you. And Please keep it up.

[@kevincaporaso325]

Can I mount this in my attic and expect similar reception? What would I expect to happen if it's not outside in the open?

[@AntennaMan]

See video below. You may lose up to 30% of the signal with an antenna in the attic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/injQfHeegZifiqM

[@jimross2101]

I agree with other comments that comparing dissimilar antennas (such as the last two you've tested) isn't as informative as creating categories of antennas tested against each other. For example, this review should maybe be compared against a Stellar Labs or Winegard model.

[@AntennaMan]

Similar antennas will perform similarly so there's no point on comparing then. I have always and will continue to show the results of the last two antennas I reviewed on the KZbin channel. I don't even have to do this as it takes extra time on my end but I do it anyway. If someone wants to see how other antennas compare they have to check out my other videos - that's how my channel is supported.

[@XMguy]

WTVF in Nashville runs a Lo VHF translator. Also WHDF from Huntsville, AL broadcasts on RF 2.

[@donnanorth7324]

what do apartment dwellers do that are under lease limitations for outside antennas? we are on the worst corner of town and on the wrong side of a chicken wire surround for the stucco on our apartment. my elderly mom needs local channels and cannot afford cable. these channels are not found on the internet. thanks

[@AntennaMan]

The most your mother can do is use a signal meter to find the best spot for the indoor antenna. See video below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5CmqmNurZqkm7s

[@DarthBrandybuck]

I'm moving into a house with an antenna that looks very similar to this installed on the side. What is the best way to utilize what it can do, and what sort of equipment would I need?

[@AntennaMan]

Connect it with a coax cable and see what you get. Use a powered splitter if connecting multiple TV sets.

[@ronethridge9875]

great /thanks much

[@scottfleser7009]

I live in Kalamazoo Michigan, 25 miles from the broadcast source. I'm also at the bottom of a hill. Is this antenna worth a try with my conditions?

[@AntennaMan]

Yes, I think it would be worth a try in your area. However, it's sold out until mid to late summer. You can find a list of other recommended antennas below: www.amazon.com/shop/antennaman/list/2LH365VAPDKLC

[@scottfleser7009]

@@AntennaMan great. Thank you!

[@TSGEnt]

Because of high wind and other weather considerations in my area I'm looking for attic installation. Would this be adequate for transmitters 25 miles away whilst being mounted in my rather large attic? Thoughts?

[@AntennaMan]

Yes this should do well in the attic at that location assuming you don't have a metal roof or foil barrier that will kill the signal.

[@DroneLakeGuy]

@Antenna Man foil based, so that's the term! All surfaces in is house, Build in 2017, have foil based insulation including all the roofs.

[@TSGEnt]

@@AntennaMan Thank you. My current home was built in 2005 and uses TyVek fabric (poly) no metal roof, wraps or insulation.

[@TSGEnt]

@@DroneLakeGuy Sorry you live in a faraday cage. I have to contend with 50mi/hr winds from time to time and don't want to ask my neighbor for my antenna back after a wind/storm😆.

[@peters8758]

@@TSGEnt You should use a chimney mount kit for this antenna. That way you can get both of them back from the neighbor after a windstorm. Really, though, the outdoor wind load for this should be reasonable as long as you add guy wires screwed down with something bigger than cup hooks.

[@davidwittenberg981]

Here in Toledo, Ohio we have one on low VHF channel 40 WLMB digital channel 5

[@RoderickMatott]

Thank you for your help I did send you a small gift this video was able to help me from making another bad investment in antennas. I have six of them and I'm going to buy Range Xperts XPS-1500 I have no Low VHF stations only Hi Vhf and UHF. From my place I'm living now due to the geographical location I can receive Rochester. Watertown. easier than Syracuse, Utica NY. Again, Thank You

[@vanderpoolfarmsl.l.c.9983]

Thank you for highlighting U.S. made equipmen, and all you do. Great job!

[@KB6YAF]

Hi Tyler, I bought one of these antennas that I have been testing out here in Shelton, WA, which is on the south western side of the Puget Sound here in WA State. It receives a modest 4-5 stations when the antenna is up at only around 20'. I am using it also at a very short run too. I am wondering if adding a booster or pre-amp would work better. What would be your recommendation? I am planning on taking this antenna with me to the Quartzsite, AZ in January and putting it up on a 25' pole on a temporary mount on my motorhome. I am anxious to hear from you.......Russell D.

[@Jean0987654321]

Looks like a good antenna to me. Hope for more of these in the market and less of the junk antennas you tell people not to buy but they buy them anyways 🤣😂

[@AntennaMan]

I actually thought it was over hyped at first but it turned out to perform very well

[@tommyfuller103z]

I have a place in the mountains of Marlinton west Virginia Zipcode 24954. I have no stations within 50 miles as the crow flies. Is it possible to get a signal from an antenna in today's market? Back when I was a kid Small cities like Roanoke Virginia and Bluefield west Virginia my Grandmothers black and white tv from the 1950's old tv could get 2 to 3 channels and recommendations before I go on Amazon and waste a lot of money?

[@aficio63]

I currently have this antenna (GE Outdoor HDTV Antenna, 70-mile Range, VHF UHF 1080P 4K), Would the antenna on this review above pick up better reception? Some channels are spotty with the GE.

[@stevepfab6804]

What is the best antenna for Marion ville PA Pennsylvania

[@everythinginlifeisrecorded5309]

I have a company that will install an antenna but the site survey is over $100. If he can’t get a signal we are out $100. Is there a way I can say get this antenna put it on a long pole and try getting it close to that corner of the house height wise without climbing up on the roof. ( I’m not very steady on my feet). If it doesn’t work at least I can resell the antenna instead of just throwing out the money.

[@shaunosmorrison8385]

Wonder if it'd make any difference turning around that deflector on the back

[@kensmith5694]

A corner reflector is better understood if you take two mirrors outside on a sunny day. If you point the corner reflector at the sun and put your hand in front, you will see your hand is brightly lit from 3 directions.

[@Lenlabnj]

Tyler, Can you test this antenna to see how well it performs VHF without the VHF kit? Reason this would be beneficial is this antenna with the VHF kit is NOT available now. If it does reasonable VHF performance without the VHF kit it might be really good to know!