Recent content by Lurker501

How'd you manage the no DVR fees for the 721? I've got a 721 now along with an older 4000 unit. I just got my first HDTV and I'm trying to figure out if I want to go with a Dish PVR, or maybe make my own HTPC. See I think I can live without the Dish HD content as long as I can get my OTA...

I noticed in your sig that you have both a 921 and a 622. 1.) Which is better, and why? 2.) Is the 921 even available anymore? 3.) Do you have your OTA feeding through the receiver or directly to the TV? Thanks.

Oh, I forgot to mention that I have the antenna just laying on my fiberglass insulation in my attic.

Jim, do you have the gain figures for both antennas? I'm trying to find it to see if it's worth the extra $25 plus shipping to exchange the RS VU-190 for the Channel Master Crossfire 3671. I see that the CM antenna says its range is VHF 100+ and UHF 60+, but the RS antenna shows VHF 190, and...

I live in Bartlett right next to Elgin right on the border of Cook, Kane, and DuPage counties. i'm approximately 32-33 miles from the broadcast towers for the main Chicago stations. Here are my results, please post yours. (sorry about the formatting, wish I could do tabs. It took out all the...

The unfortunate thing is the VU-190 is so long that it barely fits in my attic, so there's really no room to adjust. That's why I'm gonna try the VU-90 which is half the length of the current antenna. I'll let everyone know my results. For now I'm gonna start a new thread titled "Chicago area...

Thanks for all the replies. I tried a local Radio Shack and they only had the VU-190 in stock which is the 160" boom antenna. It has 57 elements and the stats say that as a roof mount the VHF range is 190 miles, UHF range is 100 miles, and the FM range is 100 miles. So I figured maybe half...

I have the same question as adam. I would like to know if there is a meter than can be connected to the coax and measure the signal strength. The tv that I have doesn't show an actual measurement of strength as Adam has so I don't even know if i'm optimal or not. I've tried Radio Shack and...

So you're saying don't bother with WBBM for now. So what antenna would you recommend then (best quality for price) under $100? Also, would I need any type of amp or preamp? Thanks.

Hello, I'm new to all this and was hoping I could get some advice on what to look at when it comes to antennas for my new TV. I just purchased a Visio 47" 1080p LCD HDTV. I've briefly been looking at antennas, but it seems that there is such a variety out there that I don't know where to...