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- 11-06-2011 03:03 PM #1
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Best damn OTA antenna array, period. At any price. Which one?
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Ok, so the Title says it all. It's a bit of yellow journalism, I know... and it's kinda a take-off of that sports show with a similar name... :-)
I am looking for the current opinion of what is absolutely the best damn antenna period.
Now, I am not rich... but considering how much a switch from subscription programming to Free OTA will $ave our family... I wanna know what's the BEST of the best....
thx, in advance!
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- 11-06-2011 03:13 PM #2
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Deepest Fringe Crossfire Series Digital HDTV Outdoor TV Antenna-Channel Master CM 3671 (CM3671)
The last antenna you'll ever buy.
- 11-06-2011 03:17 PM #3
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I've got one, and with a rotor. Damn fine device.
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- 11-06-2011 03:43 PM #4
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Proud Staff Memberwell it depends on what you are trying to pick up
Now me here in Minneapolis that antenna posted above is not needed. All our stations are 29 miles away and really no other stations available.
Now if you're say 50 miles away then it would be better
best option is to post your tvfool report
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- 11-06-2011 04:11 PM #5
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There is no single answer to your question, it all depends on your circumstances and desires for programming. Follow Ices advice and post your zipcode or the actual TVfool report.
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- 11-06-2011 08:59 PM #6
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Thx for the help so far guys!
Also, though... I would plan to take this rig with me when we move WAAAY the fudge out to nowhere in about 5 years... so... I guess... advice for now, but know that I will also still want need the best damn antenna period...
approximate TV Fool report for the area where I plan to move...
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thx for the help!
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- 11-07-2011 08:30 AM #7
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Neither of your location require fringe area antennas, both really can do with minimal antennas. San Antonio could get buy with rabbit ears in the attic. Your WAAAY out is 20 miles from the broadcasters, with LOS so most major broadcasters will be available. Originally Posted by kcoriginal
- 11-07-2011 08:30 PM #8
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I am also fond of
antennaweb.org
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They give good antenna guidance. Try running your address or even just zip code thru them. I'd love to see a post of their results for you, for comparison.
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- 11-18-2011 09:46 PM #9
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The antenna shown is fine,but it picks up low band vhf which is not needed(ch 2-6)Also fm..No tv on that band anymore since digital took effect.
Channels start at 7 and go up,so you only need a high band vhf and uhf antenna.
But this is one of the best designs for it's time ever offered.It was when channel master ruled.
- 11-18-2011 10:31 PM #10
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The best antenna that I've ever owned is the 91XG. I'm gettin' a few channels over 100 miles consistently. It's UHF only, and a small beam angle, but if you use a rotor, NBD.
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