Why Indoor HD TV Antennas Do Not Work Well

[@AntennaMan]

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[@genesky61]

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[@DMS-pq8]

In the old pre-digital days indoor antennas worked pretty well

[@SL-pg4dh]

Exactly. I don’t know why they messed things up and didn’t just leave well enough alone.

[@evanparker]

@@SL-pg4dh maybe the bandwidth required needs more accuracy and information. i think a 480i is going to need almost 10x what a modern 1080p signal is going to. as well, digital is kind of picky, and needs most if not all of the information in the signal, where with analogue you could probably just have some interference and deal with it.

[@televisionarchivestudios1130]

Next Generation TV will boost the signals

[@danpete6623]

The only station I would get with a indoor antenna is PBS even then you have to put it near a window and plus there's a metal roof sometimes it's hard to get good cell reception with a metal roof

[@bcantana]

I am pulling in over 40 channels on my Mohu Curve 50 in the interior of my second story bedroom. We are between 5 and 20 miles from the various towers, so that may help.

[@genesky61]

Truth and Quality. Practical and Useful Information. Antennas , Do Not , Pull In , The Electromagnetic Transmission Field. The Electromagnetic Energy Field Interacts with the metal elements of the antenna. Antennas Do Not work like a vacuum cleaner , pulling in , sucking in , signals. You can say the antenna is , Receiving.

[@genesky61]

I , like , commas , As , the , old , saying , goes , the , more , commas , the , better , And , keep , extra , commas , in , your , pocket ,

[@jasonpiercy6095]

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[@keithb3178]

Sometimes you just don't have a choice

[@wlan246]

@@genesky61 I found it at www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/installing-consumer-owned-antennas-and-satellite-dishes In general, OTA TV antennas cannot be restricted, but there are exceptions made for cases where it would damage leased property, and for historical buildings. (My area has a lot of historically-designated buildings that are being used today as Motel/B&Bs or private residences.)

[@Matt-bn2op]

Yep

[@scottl2006]

Saying that indoor antennas don’t work well is an incorrect generalization. How well any antenna works is related to your distance from the transmitter, power of the transmitter, terrain, and atmospheric conditions.

[@televisionarchivestudios1130]

Always best to put the Antenna outdoors if you can.

[@hitmanhite]

Like he said though, his channel is for recommending the best antennas for people to get reception, indoor is not in that theory of operations. ……nice try though.

[@gamerincorporated154]

@@hitmanhite please. I have an indoor antenna that's inside my house and the signal is crystal clear. So no, nobody lives in everyone's home to know what works and will not work. Nice try tho

[@mikedoe6585]

Tyler is "The Antenna Whisperer".

[@locutusofborg7122]

Lol

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

I have the Clearstream max 2 mounted inside of a travel van in the back widow and it is decent. Before I had a mohu stick in the widow antenna that wasn’t near as good unless I was in a metropolitan area. In fact Tyler helped me pick the Clearstream for my van. It really outperforms The Mohu.

[@alvallac2171]

*window "Widow" means a woman whose spouse has died.

[@stevejohnson1321]

If your house has foil-faced insulation, and/or foil under the shingles, that's going to shield the signals from getting through.

[@andainc]

I notice this video is in an old house probably was painted with lead paint several times. This does not devalue your conclusion. It just explains the severe lose of signal. This effects wifi in houses built early last century.

[@sethtotten]

I have indoor antenna & I live in a remote area & I am getting 28 channels .

[@john26262]

Seth Totten nobody is saying that in some situations an indoor antenna will will not work.

[@hurkamur1]

Whatcha got?

[@daveschmarder-1950]

Very good demo! I use my old "analog" (ha ha) uhf antenna. It has 7 elements with a corner reflector. I think it is a Winegard. I used to sell these at the small independent electronics parts store (remember those?) where I worked for 34 years. My feedline is RG6, about 20 feet. Just went through the repack. I did well. I checked the FCC database and it appears that their CP listed transmitters were higher power. That is good as some of my channels were marginal. Now the stations come in well, even with the summer leaves. I live north of Corning, NY. Kind of like your area.

[@john26262]

I have aluminum siding so an indoor antenna does not work for me even though I am in a strong signal area. But a cheap antenna on my roof works just great.

[@bucke9228]

John too bad you could not turn your siding into one big antenna!

[@BlaBla-jj6sh]

Have you ever experimented with the beer can antenna? No joke. Recommended in Europe for the DVB-T signals (Europe's version of ATSC) and it works. Solder the wire inside the antenna cable to the top beer can and the shielding to the bottom can. Now you have a perfect antenna for DVB-T. Beer cans are the best as long as they are magnetic (as in a magnet should stick to them). The dimensions of the beer can are perfect for the frequencies they receive. It also fits perfectly in a plastic drain pipe, to protect it from the elements. Obviously the first step in making a beer can antenna is drinking the beer.

[@Jerry-Parker]

LOL RIGHT ? Beer cans are made of aluminum. The AR-15 makes a really good antenna, the only problem is they are banded in California and 7 other states.

[@RoyalAllen]

You can also use a copper(best) or stainless steel(second best) and strip part of the cable down and wrap it around the metal(*be sure to tie strap it, copper from the cable needs touch all way around) and it works similar to a Diploe style antenna.

[@genesky61]

Truth and Quality. Practical and Useful Information. Antenna Man is here to recommend Quality and Correct information , not beer can antennas. The internet is loaded with beer can antennas and such. For beer can antennas , go to the big beer belly , belching and farting web sites.

[@genesky61]

Truth and Quality. Practical and Useful Information. Antenna Man's reference of the RCA antenna is the , ANT-751 or ANT-751R. The antennas are the same for common every day reception. The R means the antenna is Revised in a small way. For the ANT-751R some slight changes to metal elements , length , spacing. May be some slight changes of the plastic. Practical every day and night use and reception the antennas are the same. The 751 is a good antenna. All products are revised as time goes along.

[@joeychitwood6004]

You are so smart when it comes to TV antennas, cable etc!

[@Nicholas_Chris]

The indoor antenna is very useful in two condition, either you live very close to a broadcasting tower or if you have a portable TV and you wan't to watch TV outside (let's say in the garden, or garage) . In my case an indoor antenna only works outside. I could receive all the digital channels with both passive and active one. Inside I don't have signal at all. I would recommend if you live in flats let's say first floor or second etc. but still don't know if it works or not. I recommend to all the people who don't wan't cable or satellite TV to buy a high gain Yagi antenna (VHF+UHF) and an active splitter (to connect to two or more TVs without signal loss), with the passive splitter you will loose signal strength and quality, or an Outdoor amplified antenna if they live in rural areas.

[@Nicholas_Chris]

I must say that I miss the analog TV. With an indoor antenna (rabbit ears how some people called them). I could pick up all VHF channels clear and the UHF acceptable to good. Didn't needed an outdoor antenna. Now without an outdoor antenna I get nothing.

[@alvallac2171]

*want (not a contraction) *will lose signal strength (different meaning and pronunciation)

[@edisonman1]

Saw this on ebay--Is it worth it !!Channel Master LTE Filter Improves TV Antenna Signals No Interference CM-3201- very happy with all of your info.

[@cataclysmic911]

I haven’t heard uhf/vhf since loop antennas. Wow, am I old.

[@mcqueenfanman]

Here's a trick I did, mount the clear stream 2 antenna to an old house fan base. Makes it easy to move inside or outside, very stable too.

[@canadianpsycho1867]

My postal code is e5b 2k6. I usually get CKLT-DT with a %70 signal on average and CHNB-DT with a %40 signal on average and WMED-DT with a %80 signal on average using a flat antenna and a couple European license plates placed close to the antenna inside my living room.

[@canadianpsycho1867]

DIY Car & Home yep. Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. About 2 and a half miles away from Robinston, Maine.

[@alvallac2171]

Percentage signs go after numbers, not before them.

[@alvallac2171]

@@diycarhome9151 *you're right on the border (contraction of "YOU aRE") "Your" is for possession.

[@diycarhome9151]

alvallac21 Must be a English Teacher? I often I get a bit sloppy, typing this on a iPhone 5 with a small 4 inch screen. Thanks Teacher, Monitor all posts and make English Corrections.

[@canadianmike711]

I live in Canada too, also in the Maritimes but mine is in Nova Scotia

[@hassansyed5661]

I agree with your opinion. I felt this thing with respect to indoor antenna back in1997 when I was a kid. The antenna should be at the top of the roof.

[@josephregallis3394]

Your video is very good with the antenna inside and out of the house. Before seeing these videos of yours, I had purchased an amplified antenna similar to your Onn antenna that I believe you had said in your video not to purchase because they are cheap and don't last long. Well, I installed my antenna in the attic above the garage. I had planned to put it outside on the old DirecTV pole but it was too big in diameter so I purchased a mounting pole and put it the attic. It so far is working well but I don't receive the weaker stations in my area like NBC and CBS. They are just too far away. I also have a spare because when I first hooked it up, I only had the cable connections finger tight and it did not work and the company sent me another antenna. Then I discovered all I had to do was tighten the connections with a wrench and it worked. I get my regular stations in perfectly with the new antenna, sometimes PBS as well. I guess I may look at outside antenna again if you think I would be able to get my weak stations to come in.

[@emmanuelrivera244]

Thank you so much for clearing this up I just thought I've been buying the wrong antenna

[@danielparrish5438]

One indoor antenna I would like to see you review is the CHANNEL MASTER Smartenna. This is an indoor antenna with a receiver built into it. This would be a great antenna if you have an older set made before the digital conversion.

[@simonbyrd6518]

So true- just double-hung or insulated windows was a MAJOR impediment to good reception. I guess it's the vacuum gap, but radio waves do travel through the vacuum of space..

[@noscrubbubblez6515]

i use about 20 to 30 feet of coax cable that snakes around the side of the room leads to a chair side stand. i still have rabbit ears from over 30 years ago (although one ear has broken off). i bought a round indoor antenna w/o amp and it worked better for a long time. then, the next time i lost signal i bought 14" battery flat screen with tuner so i have a second reference when a channel goes out. i think the signal varies with celestial movements. but the key is; never throw out an old antenna. many times i unplugged all antennas or i just dropped it on the floor, and then presto- perfect reception.

[@fyrewatermelons]

hmmm. must be nice to live an a place that you can use an outdoor antenna. but many others, myself included, don't have that kind of luxery. the easiest thing for a lot of people is to use an indoor antenna. so to write them off entirely because "the outdoor antenna gets more coverage" is silly. we aren't trying to spend over $100 for free TV.

[@AntennaMan]

I am not writing them off I am simply stating the facts. I do not want people to spend hundreds on different indoor antenna models just to see that they can't get all the channels. You can clearly see in the video how building material destroys weaker TV signals. I made a note of what I think is the best indoor antenna - the Clearstream 2 Max.

[@alvallac2171]

*luxury

[@benjaminvella2736]

That antenna doesn't work here. Hard to find VHF antennas these days. Had to build one myself. Its made for channel 2 but works on 3 & 4 also. It's 103" dipole loop. Now we get every channel except 6. 114 channels.

[@genesky61]

He is not writing any one off. He is demonstrating a situation. Yes is Ok to demonstrate so every one can learn. Go to this website and learn , the website says Yes you can install a tv antenna. www.fcc.gov/over-air-reception-devices-rule

[@MikeRiordan-l2h]

I have used metal made indoor antennas with good results.Terk Pro amplified, clearstream 2and 4 and tradtional rabbit ears with multiple postion controls to get the best picture.

[@WhittyPics]

I have an amplified indoor antenna and I am getting 50 channels with it. I guess I could do better.

[@rvnmedic1968]

How far away are the stations? And do you have it facing a window? Rabbit ears or a flat 8x10" type. A lot of questions but answers would be helpful - closest stations are 32 miles in the SE and 38 miles in the SW.

[@Matt-bn2op]

That's awesome

[@kenmdem]

You're right about the indoor antenna, only a few channel, around 7. At nighttime, it pick up more. The highest was 48, never stay connected long, from a few minutes to several hours, except for the 7 it pick up during the day time.

[@jorgealvarez1690]

I've been very pleased with my antennas Direct eclipse amplified antenna for years now, indoors by the way.

[@zainabmuzzafar9359]

How many channels do you get? And what's the quality of the pictures? With television bills rising so rapidly, I'm seriously thinking to have an indoor antenna. Since I reside in a condo, outdoor antenna is off limits for me.

[@walterdennisclark]

All your advice indicates a thorough knowledge of RF. You must be a ham. The antenna and the window demo was excellent. I think you forgot to take into account the fact that your outdoor antenna was without a preamp. Right? Do many of the outdoor antennas come with an amp? It is particularly of value if you have a long lead-in to the TV set. If the antenna amplifier was low enough noise a 20 dB loss through a wall will still work. I have several ham antennas that are obviously outside, but I found my TV antenna to the outside to be hard to do and the indoor one I bought with an amplifier did work where the only thing in the way was a wood garage door. (1/2" thick maybe.) In north Orange County only channels 7 through 11 are hard to pick up. The passive indoor could not get it, but the amplified one did. Excellent service you are doing for all of us. Thanks.

[@steveparadis2978]

I have an outdoor with a pre-amp. When I tried a pre-amp with an FM filter (on), quality improved at least 25%.

[@cynthiadaly1755]

I have an indoor flat black and white antenna live on the bottom floor and use to get the only station I watch 80 percent of the time. But everyone seemed like they were jealous or it was unfair because they put out a lot of money for cable. Now I probably get maybe 15 stations but I keep antenna close to window. Do you have a suggestion for me to get better reception. Plus it split and I had to tape it back together. Doesn't work as well. Appreciate some advice. Thank you. Cindy

[@ethelmonk]

Thank you. Great video. thumbs up

[@404010ful]

Your right I used to own a Philips antenna for in and out and when in I received 5 channels once outside 25 to 30 . I now use a LAVA 8008 model and get 30 to 35 when outside never tried it in . But I’m sure it would be poor .

[@alvallac2171]

*You're right (contraction of "YOU aRE") "Your" is for possession.

[@CityDude72]

I haven't tried all indoor antennas, but I have tried many, and I found the ClearStream 2Max works the best, indoors, that i have tried. It was so long ago I can't remember, but I'm pretty sure I tried the 2Max because of Tyler's recommendation. I bought the 4Max and it works a little bit better than 2Max, but like Tyler says my main problem is the walls in my apartment. I live about 22 miles north of the tv broadcasting towers or whatever they are called. I have hills and trees in the way too. I can get in all the tv channels I want (8 tv stations) just not at the same time. I have to move the antenna, a little, to get in PBS, but when I do that it causes another channel I watch to not come in. Not a big deal since I save $50-$100 a month not having to subsidize 30 or hundreds of channels I don't watch to just to watch 3 channels: ESPN, PAC12, FS1. I have the Internet so I just go to the PBS app on my Roku if there is anything I want to watch on PBS. I usually breakdown and subscribe to Sling TV in late September to watch Pac12 games and then cancel after The College Football National Championship game is played in early Jan. I just did this recently.

[@Vitamin-Q]

I just ordered the Channel Master Omi+ 50... We'll see how it works!

[@JerryHickey-1958]

I have Clear Stream , i get a fair amount stations , i use it indoors , i have it at a window with a 3 foot coaxial cable , i guess i have good location , and with indoor antennas , it is a roll of the dice and your location, if an indoor antenna will work , I lived at place over a year go , that , getting TV over the air was a nightmare , a person had to have cable or a satellite dish , but my new place, i guess i rolled a 7 , i get 21 over the air channels , and all the ones i really want with my internet included, i get more then i can watch .Funny i can remember a time if got more then 1 or 2 channels . you were very blessed , now if you get less then 15 , that maybe a bad thing funny how things have changed .

[@kbizz75]

Will an indoor antenna work better with a device like hd homerun, tablo, etc.

[@AntennaMan]

No it will not bring in the signals as well as an outdoor model.

[@kbizz75]

@@AntennaMan ok thanks. I need to find something that will help cus I stay in a studio apartment in the city.. great review btw #subscriber

[@seanskiu2b]

I have a Mohu 60 and I'm quite impressed with it. It's in the basement connected to my HDHomerun near a window

[@diycarhome9151]

Antenna Man is right, indoor antennas are a waste of time. Construction materials will block signal especially ATSC 1.0 it’s a weak feeble signal. Best just to run RG6 to a mount on the side of an eavestrough bolt a piece of plastic to it and mount a 31 inch stainless rod. Then attach the Center core of the RG6 cable to it. This setup will produce more tv channels then any indoor antenna.

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Thanks! Which long distance/deep fringe directional antenna do you recommend? We are talking 80-100 miles mostly flat elevation....

[@lesb_socal]

The FCC rule allows residents in HOA communities to mount antennas in their EXCLUSIVE USE areas, such as balconies. The rule does NOT include common use areas such as roofs and attics.

[@genesky61]

Truth and Quality. Practical and Useful Information. Here is the Federal Antenna Law that says Yes you can. www.fcc.gov/over-air-reception-device-rule

[@Fennec1919]

I used an outdoor antenna inside my room 😉 and work well Philips MANT940 UHF Digital and Analog Indoor/Outdoor Antenna With 50 channels

[@stclairstclair]

I just put up a beast of an antenna on a 13' pole over my house and i get Everything Near top strength, The other side of my roof gets crap, both spots have no obstructions, I got so lucky!!!!

[@johninjersey]

Interesting demonstration. Does that building have aluminum siding? Curious that even when pointed out the window it didn't work. Can you do the same demonstration using various indoor antennas including the one you recommend which to me looks like a dipole for vhf and 2 loops for uhf

[@AntennaMan]

No aluminum siding, just wood. I already mentioned in the video I tried various indoor antenna models over the years and the ClearStream works the best both with my test and consumer reports. amzn.to/2YIvfC1

[@bladetwister4329]

That's very helpful. Would taping it to inside a window be ~same as being outside of it? Thanks

[@AntennaMan]

Not exactly. It may work for you but I was not able to lock in WBRE inside even if the window was open. They are a weaker station.

[@andywhiteman7886]

Thanks Tyler, I agree. My problem is I must use indoor antennas because I am physically unable to install an attic antenna and there is no one in my small rural city 88310 who is able to do the work.

[@AntennaMan]

The signals are on the weaker side but you might still be able to lock in all of them with an indoor antenna pointed South West. As I mentioned in this video this ClearStream model is one of the best indoor models you can purchase. amzn.to/2MGJEMM

[@genesky61]

I suspect there are many handy men in the area of Holloman AFB and Alamogordo , New Mexico.

[@andywhiteman7886]

@@genesky61 There are, but they are not qualified, nor do they have the test equipment to do antenna work. There is one person who states that he does antenna work but when I contacted him, he works only on DISH and will not touch OTA TV.

[@genesky61]

You say there are no installers and so forth. I went on line and with 2 phone calls i found Jeff Cook who says he is installing Tv antennas for 20 years , he installs up high outside antennas on the eave not on the roof it's self. His most common antenna he installs is the www.antennasdirect.com , 2 Max. His basic one antenna and one Tv location looked up is $250.00. His name is Jeff Cook , 575-443-3741. If that does not suit you , then I am sure that with a few phone calls I can find one or two other guys that install Tv antennas. I live in Arizona I am now 70 years old , I am recommending and installing Tv antennas a very long time. You are presenting red flags , I am suspicious of you and if I were there I would most likely walk away after a short conversation with you , because of such comments as and not limited to , not qualified , no test equipment ,and other comments that indicate that you are a mostly likely a type and kind of person that will cause trouble by thinking of endless ways to not do what needs to be done. And will most likely try and put the scam on me. I suspect that you will now go off the deep end and be angry. I am now retired and 70 years old and I have a very low tolerance for BS.

[@andywhiteman7886]

@@genesky61 Jeff Cook has worked for me in the past and his work was very unsatisfactory! I will never hire him again! I am 70 and retired also. I would like to know how you find these people? As I have said, besides Jeff Cook, the only other person I have found installs Dish Antennas and not OTA antennas. Maybe you know how to find people, but I don't.

[@MattCoversTech]

Hey Tyler, have you reviewed that outdoor RCA antenna anywhere?

[@AntennaMan]

I'll be reviewing it next week, stay tuned.

[@taylor_hattley]

I live in a metropolitan area, so I get good signals on indoor antennas.

[@OMJunkie]

what if you live in an apartment? not everyone is in a house. are indoor antennas adequate if youre in an apartment?

[@paulbaker691]

What if you live in an apartment like me? I use a Mohu Leaf 30 on one TV and the Luxtronic D103 Magnetic base digital antenna for my other TV. Both pull in 77 channels.

[@TheJanettiffany]

Respect! Currently renting a house with a strict HOA. Guess we'll be using hulu and other apps... I wish there was a push for local syndicates to create apps with ads to watch live tv.

[@AntennaMan]

The law covers renters as well. www.fcc.gov/media/over-air-reception-devices-rule

[@genesky61]

Truth and Quality. Practical and Useful Information. www.fcc.gov/over-air-reception-devices-rule

[@tomm5517]

I live in an apartment, there is not a way to get an outdoor antenna anywhere. There are a lot of trees and possibility a larger building i would half to deal with. But if there was a way to attach some kind of an out reach from the side of the outside wall. to faction the antenna to, might work. I might have to look into that. I have an indoor antenna that does not pick up very many channels, but the ones it does are usually very good. Thanks for video and information. Ps I am looking for suggestions? :- ) Tom

[@AntennaMan]

Make sure the antenna is on a wall that faces the direction of the broadcast towers. As I mentioned in the video one of the best indoor antennas not only by my test but Consumer Reports is a ClearStream 2max. amzn.to/2yoVl2l

[@alvallac2171]

*would have to (different meaning and _slightly_ different pronunciation) *an outreach *to fashion the antenna to (different meaning and pronunciation)

[@tomm5517]

@@alvallac2171 I know what your saying. I have to figure a way to fit it to my window frame it looks like. can't attach it to outside wall.

[@michiganengineer8621]

That law regarding HOA's and outdoor antennas ALSO applies to apartment dwellers. You're still going to be SOL if you don't have a balcony or something on the correct side of the building, but if you DO, then you can cite the relevant Federal statute to them. . . Thank you again for pointing out how _useless_ new indoor antenna are. I tell viewers, rather than buying an expensive indoor antenna, go to the local dollar store or big box home improvement place and get the _LEAST_ expensive set of rabbit ears (if they can't put up an outdoor). Then put them as close to a window facing the transmitter they want to receive as is possible.

[@genesky61]

Truth and Quality. Practical and Useful Information. Here is the Federal Antenna Law that says Yes you can. www.fcc/gov/over-air-reception-device-rule

[@davidwright6105]

I wanted to ask you a question about which antenna I should get for my location. I live 40 miles from the nearest TV stations (according to antenna web) and there is a power plant about 3 miles away in direct interference with the signal path. I can get the antenna about 35 ft in the air with a J pole on the top of my house. I was thinking about the big wineguard antenna but I don't think a J pole will be enough support. I will have a cable run of about 50ft to a Recast box, as soon as they go on sale again. The terrain around here is relatively flat. Could you suggest equipment that will get the job done. Don't worry, I won't hold it against you if it doesn't work. The power plant is notorious for spurious emissions and RFI. Thanks

[@AntennaMan]

If you are looking for an antenna recommendation please fill out the form on my website antennamanpa.com

[@s.weaver200]

Antenna Man, can you help? I recently cancelled my Directv and the dish is still on the roof. I was wondering if I got the ClearStream 2max if it would be possible to mount, with some modifications, to the arm of the Directv dish? The mounting of the dish could be used to mount the antenna and use the existing coax,(R-g6) from the dish since it's already coming through the house to two televisions. Does this sound like something that would possibly work? Thanks

[@rosswalker1926]

Hey Antenna Man what do you recommend for people that live in a Senior Apartment Building like myself I can't afford Cable I have a Firestick but I like my News and my Odd Channel like 2.3, 11.2, 13.2 I have brought a Mohu Leaf with the Preamp some days it works and some days it won't work. I live in Baltimore City in a High Rise Building I am on the 6th floor I only have 1 window in my studio and it is far from the TV plus no outlet near the window can you give any advice. oh yeah I can not run a long cable to the window because the window have a screen that can not open.

[@AntennaMan]

You can try the Mohu Supreme pro it works a bit better than the leaf. rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338569007&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FMohu-Leaf-Supreme-Pro-Indoor-Amplified-HDTV-Antenna-Black-White%2F202657872320%3Fhash%3Ditem2f2f59b9c0%3Ag%3AY7oAAOSwPHZcukw8

[@EtoileDivitry]

Hi Tyler Could you please comment on how incremental improvement in signal strength affects picture quality. If a signal is registering a 75 would an increase to that signal to lets say 85 affect the quality of the image on the TV. Thanks

[@AntennaMan]

The picture quality is the same at a 50% or 100% signal due to error correction. It's not like streaming a video online. It's either you have a clear watchable signal or nothing.

[@EtoileDivitry]

Tyler, thanks for your reply...Am I to infer from your reply that if you are streaming on ROKU the internet download speed would have an affect on the quality of the TV picture ?

[@AntennaMan]

Not off an antenna but it will affect the quality of video streamed over the internet.

[@jhors7777]

wow, you are fabulous! great channel, great content, thank you!

[@patrickwhite58]

You ever have any experience with the Antennas Direct DB8E? Works pretty good for me.

[@glenjohnsonii3198]

I respect your opinion.

[@lawrencehawkins7198]

You are a good soul.

[@bluerose7330]

I have a question and have a solution I botherconverter box and if it come on the menu I'm trying to set up the menu so I can do to channel search and it blinks off and on real fast before I can even get a chance to push the button to to set up the channels

[@MrBuck295]

Still waiting for two questions I`ve asked 1 which end of the antenna points to the transmitter (the antenna in your avatar for example ) 2 which antenna would you suggest for areas that have a lot of trees

[@eosjoe565]

It depends on the design of the antenna but normally if there are a group of elements that resemble an arrow head. That arrow head will point AWAY from the TV transmitter. In the case of his Avatar, both the antenna and the little man are pointing towards the TV transmitter.

[@MrBuck295]

@@eosjoe565 Thank you ,I kinda that was the right way but it`s best to know for sure

[@Dan-tq8py]

What’s the best Omni directional outdoor antenna?

[@AntennaMan]

Not sure I do not recommend them because they have limited range.

[@carlbrutananadilewski3345]

Mine works great for me. But than again I'm less than 20 miles from World Trade Center One.

[@alvallac2171]

*then again (not comparison)

[@ru932]

Antenna man, hoping you can help. I’m in Port Huron Michigan and have an OLD school antenna about 32 feet high. I just hooked it up and only got ONE channel (29) out of Canada. But I can’t get any locals from Detroit 43 miles away when I point the antenna in the proper direction. Two concerns: 1. I have a huge tree in between my antenna and Detroit. 2. There is old G59 cable running from antenna to tv about 50 foot run or so. I keep turning antenna and rescanning, but no matter where I point it I just get that one Channel 29. Any thoughts, suggestions? I really want to use this antenna but also don’t want to put a ladder 32 feet high to change anything.

[@ru932]

Actually my Zip Code is 48079, so I should be getting about 27 channels according to antennaweb. I’m new to cutting the cord and fairly lost already.

[@AntennaMan]

Replace the RG59 cable with an RG6 cable and add a preamp. That will likely boost your signal. You can find both on my Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/antennaman

[@skuttduck]

@@ru932 I'm not sure if this helps or not, but I had an older UHF antenna that my dad and I installed on the roof in Lansing. All I could get with it was the Lansing locals. In looking at the list on TV fool, I was supposed to get at least Fox 66 out of Flint as well. In the old Analog days I could get 12 out of Flint as well. I tried that Clearstream 2 max indoors first and got all locals as well as Fox 66. I then replaced the old antenna on my roof with it. In addition to 66 and 12 I also got 25 and sometimes 46, which is at the 56 mile mark. I then added the distribution amp and FM trap up on the pole, I'm now getting all Lansing, and channel 46 all the time now. I still have some difficulties with my Channel 43 even though it is in the green area. Which I think could be they are low power as they are in the next FCC repack. I do notice that if I scan at night I can sometimes bring in distant channels, or first thing in the morning. I can often get fox 17 out of Grand Rapids and WNEM 5 out of Bay City. WNEM is coming from the rear of the Clearstream 2 max, and through my big silver maple tree. This weekend I got channel 7 and 56 out of Detroit for a little while scanning in the morning and the antenna is not even pointed southeast from me. So you might need the Amplifier, some RG6 and a newer antenna.

[@ru932]

Thanks for the great info guys.

[@ru932]

I ended up skipping the antenna and subscribed to PlayStation Vue. All the channels I wanted plus the four Local Channels at no extra cost. I essentially cut the proverbial Directv cord and am saving $90/month!

[@ClassicGuy57]

Never buy them. They barely get reception.

[@diycarhome9151]

I'm up in Southern Ontario, Canada. I'm reading a lot of American response's about the HOA. Could some one tell me what this is? I know it stands for Home Owners Association. I do not know there power or authority. Are Home Owners paying a Union Dues or a Due to belong to it? So it's a group of home owners that pay a Union Due or a Due to hold certain home standards. Usually, the local City Hall sets the standards or bylaws set for this. So I do not know why you need a HOA? Anyway the city which I live, Brantford, Ontario, I checked with City Hall reguarding antennas and towers. They say it's wide open here, no restrictions in this area. Want a tripod on the roof with a rotor and large vhf/uhf yagi antenna go for it. Want a 64 foot tower on your lot go for it. (a Home Owner five houses away from me has five towers of different tower heights for tv and ham radio. Those ham yagis are big. So I do not know what the problem is in not having a outside antenna? Just check with City Hall for your local bylaw standards. I know mine here, have installed towers, roof tripods and gable end mounts. Personally like towers the best, they are safe to climb, provides a safe place to mount the antenna up high. Which is the best thing to do for the maximum number of tv stations. The indoor antenna junk may work for people in large cities close to broadcast towers. But most of my stations are 70, 80, 30, 50 & 6 miles away. Need the tower to get clear vision of the horizon to pull them in.ii

[@alvallac2171]

*responses (plural, not possessive) *someone *their powers (possessive) *Are these home owners paying union dues to belong to them? *So they're groups of home owners who pay union dues *the local city (common noun, not proper noun) *regarding *a home owner (common noun, not proper noun) *an outside antenna (because "outside" starts with a vowel sound)

[@mikereece1885]

To start simply, if the grass and flowers and sign at the entrance to a community are managed and paid for by other than the homeowner then that is the Homeowner's Association (HOA). Getting past what is simple, the HOA usually has authorities to perpetuate how the community looks (to maintain and improve property values). For example, the HOA can create a pallet of allowed colors for exteriors (and those become the only allowed exterior colors). The HOA can restrict/ ban homeowners hanging their wash outside to dry. The HOA can force any exterior holiday decorations to removed by January 7th (or 15th or whatever). They can define what a work truck is and restrict where a work truck can be parked (or exclude all together).

[@diycarhome9151]

@@mikereece1885 Ok read your type, but those houses in the city belonging to a HOA pay a property tax to the city. City would have bylaws making no need of a HOA.

[@tamazulense]

can you do a review on the ANTOP "big boy" antenna. its indoor and outdoor. Thanks

[@AntennaMan]

Yes I have it. Just waiting for a free day to test with my other outdoor antennas. Lots of installs recently.

[@tamazulense]

@@AntennaMan sweet!! would appreciate it tested indoors and outdoors to compare.

[@nakyer]

Back when I was a kid, we didn't have cable or an outdoor antenna. Just rabbit ears and eventually UHF loops. We were able to watch TV all the time, and even get some channels from another state, albeit with some snow. And we lived in a gully! Has the switch to digital messed up TV broadcasts THAT badly?

[@eosjoe565]

Same here. Those little rabbit ears with UHF loops were very well made too. Good metal throughout and a nice heavy base. If I recall, I think ours used twin lead feed line and not the silly 0.090" diameter coax on the junk they sell now.

[@AntennaMan]

Yes the FCC really screwed up TV signals with the ATSC standard they approved. I feel like they rushed into it too fast

[@kimberlyespinoza280]

Old tv's had coil wires on back covering of tv's. It was a antenna and it picked up more channels than rabbit ears. I think atcs 3.0 will be better and tv signal will be stronger like analog.

[@AntennaMan]

@@kimberlyespinoza280 Yes I remember those! ATSC 3.0 may solve the reception issues but also has the potential to kill free over-the-air TV. It's internet based so there's nothing stopping a channel from requiring a subscription just like when you try to watch certain NBC programs online.

[@genesky61]

Truth and Quality. Practical and Useful Information. The current ATSC 1.0 standard is Ok but not great. Know this , there are No transmission and reception methods that are 100% perfect. ATSC 3.0 is being licensed by the FCC Federal Communications Commission now and will be phased in. ATSC 3.0 is a transmission and reception method ( and variants ) that rest of World uses and will greatly improve transmission and reception. And ATSC 3.0 is compatible with the internet and more.

[@handlesrtwitterdontbelivethem]

indoor antennas can be for easy install since they dont wanna spend extra money and time for antenna installer or get harm outside of risky installing methods

[@Andrew-DX]

Great video, and so true!

[@DasMrOSi]

any plans of making an video about fm dx-ing?

[@bobschweitzer7858]

Wow, I have not heard of anyone interested in FM DXing in about 30 years! Cool!

[@DasMrOSi]

@@bobschweitzer7858 there's a simple reason for that: The radio stations in my region suck, DAB+ and web streams both have horrible sound quality... so there's just one solution: Go old-school. Also I don't like being dependent on local infrastructure, I'd love to have to possibility to receive information from further away. AM is no option for me, I'm living in Germany, and Germany killed AM years ago. There are 0 (zero) am stations on air.

[@bobschweitzer7858]

You just need an outdoor VHF antenna. FM signals will be received from 30 to 100 miles away depending on the antenna (rotator helps) and terrain. 100 to 400 miles during a tropo opening in summer. I am Bob K4RES in Apopka, Florida

[@gkarone3228]

I got a moho ant. At wallmart for $15 80 + channels

[@gkarone3228]

It depends on where you live as to how many channels you can get mohu antenna has a 50 Mi radius I live in the Vegas area

[@opaextreme9282]

Any idea on which antenna is goof for putting outdoors, but don't want to worry about it facing 100% dead on or I'll lose some channels ? I'm approx. 45 miles to the east of my main Toronto Canada tower. Multi-directional that work best and don't have to spend more than $100 ? but don't mind more, if really is a BOOM Awesome antenna that'll last and have best reception.... oh, is comparing the db rating a basic way to know which one will give the best reception or can a higher db model have poorer reception than a lower db rated model ? (assuming they're not lying about their db gain rating).. and they hardly mention if dbi or dbd ... so, ? ? is the codstream that has 4 circular things on it really worth the $200 Cdn dollar ? I don't mind spending fair amount for a great system to last years. how about this coldstream model , which says it has 24db gain ? www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/antennas-direct-clearstream-fusion-amplified-indoor-outdoor-multidirectional-tv-antenna/12404087

[@timf6916]

Good information

[@ethanbox2010]

What's the best option if I live in an apartment, and I can't mount an antenna outside?

[@AntennaMan]

You can find a list of recommended indoor antennas below: www.amazon.com/shop/antennaman/list/2LH365VAPDKLC

[@christinec.2372]

when it rains, a lot of channels freeze. fact..

[@DouginMetroDC]

Hi Tyler, a new cord cutter here. I purchased an Amazon Recast and I’m using an indoor MoHu that’s so-so. I am interested in a professional installer and I live just south of Frederick, MD. I know you work in PA, not sure what part. Are you able to help me or recommend someone in the northern Maryland who may be able to consult and install the right solution for me?

[@AntennaMan]

Indoor antennas in general don't do well as you can see from my test. Please fill out the form on my website and I'll see if I can help. I have a friend who moved to Hagerstown so I go out that way from time to time.

[@DouginMetroDC]

Antenna Man yes I’m thinking a rooftop or attic antenna. I will check out your site, thanks!

[@jamescc2010]

I am hilly area, and I have bought xfree atenna from Amazon. After hooking up and moving it around, I still have NO channel. I will return it.

[@maxHeadroom325rayxerin]

they work well for me only because of how close to the transmitters i am

[@rstjohn6910]

I have a question for you can but two antenna's on one coax

[@AntennaMan]

I made a video on this topic below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqDIi4qMas6ZoKM

[@wesmckean1443]

I'm not quite understanding why the antenna wouldn't do a better job up against the window. I get the siding, insulation, and wood cause a problem.

[@AntennaMan]

The window is considered building material.

[@wesmckean1443]

@@AntennaMan I never would have thought that glass would block UHF signals. silly me. Makes me wonder why the antenna works better in the attic. Is it the height? Wood and shingles allow more signal?

[@AntennaMan]

It's a mixture of height and lack of insulation up there. Both definitely have a small impact on the signal but as long as you don't have foil shielding you should be fine.

[@tcshy1903]

I live 48 miles from broadcast stations. I bought an indoor antenna that sucked so bad that I returned it and got my money back.

[@ronb6182]

My 150 mile lava antenna worked great in my dining room or in the front door way but I got tired of moving it out of the way so I put the antenna in the attic. I live about 40 miles away from the towers. Rabbit ears I haven't tried because the antenna has 300 ohm twin lead line and I didn't have a balun to try it. Most stations are UHF. So rabbit ears is not going to work well.

[@alvallac2171]

*dining

[@shanenoel1270]

Antennas work from some but notin most cases I'd say. I live in a big city and I don't care what kind I buy they all suck. I've tried 3-4 different brands/types and they were a waste of money. I have cable but not in the kitchen. There are towers near by the antennas I purchased didn't pick up signals well.What a dilemma!

[@AntennaMan]

You likely are having issues because you bought a bunch of junk antennas. Consider an antenna recommendation from me at the link below. This can prevent you from spending hundreds of dollars and time wasted on setting up the wrong antenna for your area - like you may have already done. antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html

[@craigb2279]

I wish I had seen this before I cut the cord or I probably wouldn't have. Not dealing with mounting a outdoor antenna that's like going back 50 years.

[@شموخرجل-ع6ب]

Very good 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@radp4291]

is there an antenna that is good for apartments? there is just no space for an antenna

[@AntennaMan]

Yes I have several indoor antenna reviews on my channel

[@MERRLINN]

Are there any DVR systems that don't require a internet connection?

[@bulldogbrower6732]

Yeah, get the tuner box at Walmart. For $39.00 it has a DVR that records to a USB thumb drive.

[@MERRLINN]

@@bulldogbrower6732 thanks

[@alvallac2171]

*an Internet (because "Internet" starts with a vowel sound)

[@locutusofborg7122]

@Antenna Man : Tyler, your above link to your "Amazon store for related antenna accessories" is not clickable; you need to put "" before the "www" in the link to make the link clickable. Just thought I would let you know.

[@AntennaMan]

Thanks!!!

[@joekinn69]

Mine works fine,I just leave it in the window.

[@gene2200]

I put my 40yr old rabbit ears with adjustable knobs that do? but work great On A Windowsill but not behind plaster or?, didnt work. I now pick up all i wanted then some. Was 3ft away entire time i tried tuning before i said to me "set them on the windowsill"

[@kimberlyespinoza280]

Antenna man I don't think it will kill free tv. It will kill cable.

[@wiesbadengera1]

mine just stopped working one hour ago....why??