OTA antenna question

[twodutys]

Is it possible for me to buy an meter to help me with this for less than $50? If so what meter am I looking for? Sorry I'm new to this.

 

[greyghost]

Not to my knowledge. Off-air signal meters start somewhere around $400 as far as I know. It has been a while since I looked, though. However, if you have an off-air digital/HD tuner, then for less than $50 you can get a baby monitor. Place the monitor transmitter in front of the tv and turn the volume just loud enough for the monitor to pick it up. Then take the receiver up on the roof with you. Obviously, make sure the signal meter screen is on the tv.

 

[Volsfan]

Samsung Indoor

Has anybody tried one of these yet. I have had some trouble at my house but it looks like this might be the winner.
It is pricey thow. Seems to work better without being plugged in.


Samsung Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna

Model: TV5.2



http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...30888&productCategoryId=cat08084&type=product

 

[dturturro]

Has anybody tried one of these yet. I have had some trouble at my house but it looks like this might be the winner.
It is pricey thow. Seems to work better without being plugged in.


Samsung Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna

Model: TV5.2



http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...30888&productCategoryId=cat08084&type=product

Why waste $100 on a question mark when the Zenith (or Gemini) Silver Sensor is the best indoor antenna and is only $25-30 online?

 

[jbcheshire]

Interesting, I have that antenna and mine works better when it is plugged in...
Usually you will find that everyone has an opinion and the best answer to your question is to find the one that works best through trial and error. this is because everybody lives in a different location and their access to local channels are usually different as far as line of sight and stuff like that...

 

[lzjr]

I love the zenith it even works in my basement

 

[Oskee I]

With a little experimentation, I got my Zenith SS to pick up all of the network feeds. It's a great unit although it's out of stock at most of the online stores. I picked one up at my local Sears for $39.99, but hope to find one online so I can return the unit back to Sears, although, if I can't I will keeps as I think it's worth the $39.99.

 

[cr0mag]

With a little experimentation, I got my Zenith SS to pick up all of the network feeds. It's a great unit although it's out of stock at most of the online stores. I picked one up at my local Sears for $39.99, but hope to find one online so I can return the unit back to Sears, although, if I can't I will keeps as I think it's worth the $39.99.

I saw a phillips copy of the zenith at Wal-Mart for $25.00.

 

[Volsfan]

The zeinith does not work where I live.

 

[Oskee I]

I saw a phillips copy of the zenith at Wal-Mart for $25.00.

I'll have to check at the local Walmart and keep my fingers crossed.

 

[dturturro]

The zeinith does not work where I live.

Then you need an outdoor antenna. Check antennaweb.org, it's a great resource.

 

[Volsfan]

Then you need an outdoor antenna. Check antennaweb.org, it's a great resource.

It is also a pain in the a$$ to wire.

 

[dturturro]

If you've got sattelite you just need to diplex it into your existing wiring.

 

[Volsfan]

If you've got sattelite you just need to diplex it into your existing wiring.

Looks good on paper. My Dish is on the ground and I know I do not want to use a roof top ant. there. Do you have any recommendations? I have tried several ant. already.

 

[charper1]

what is your distance from the tower? what is the general topography of your area? i love my winegard HD9095p.

 

[dturturro]

Looks good on paper. My Dish is on the ground and I know I do not want to use a roof top ant. there. Do you have any recommendations? I have tried several ant. already.

Do you have an attic?

 

[Volsfan]

To put it in the attic would require me wiring thru 3 floors and installing my attic which will hopfully someday be refinished.

As far as the winegard HD9095p, I do not want to put tihs on the ground (for visual resons). Although, if the price some half of what I paid for this Samsung product, I might try it.

I had beed using rabbit ears ($6.00) but they were not always reliable. If someone was walking around upstairs it would pixelate.

Just picking brains here to see if anyone has the every-so-much wanted fix that will be free (or low priced) and provide me with a reliable OTA HD sign.

Thanks for your input!

 

[Volsfan]

Question for Charper1

Does that mean you are a Texas longhorn fan?

Or, does G.W. Bush love us?

Or, is he at a KISS concert?

 

[beast37799]

does anybody have any experence with Magnavox VHF/UHF/FM Off-Air HDTV Digital TV Antenna MANT902.?

 

[dturturro]

To put it in the attic would require me wiring thru 3 floors and installing my attic which will hopfully someday be refinished.

As far as the winegard HD9095p, I do not want to put tihs on the ground (for visual resons). Although, if the price some half of what I paid for this Samsung product, I might try it.

I had beed using rabbit ears ($6.00) but they were not always reliable. If someone was walking around upstairs it would pixelate.

Just picking brains here to see if anyone has the every-so-much wanted fix that will be free (or low priced) and provide me with a reliable OTA HD sign.

Thanks for your input!

You've just got too many restrictions. Outdoor antenna is best. Inside the attic comes in 2nd. And the Silver Sensor is option 3.