which tv antenna works with slimline dish?

[mikedz4]

I was thinking of picking up a $50 tv antenna that fits on my slimline dish. But most of them are telling me that they won't work the newer dishes. Something about the ka band blocks them out. So which antenna will fit on my dish and the ka band won't block it out?
Is it just better to buy a regular antenna if so which one can pickup up to 75 miles without looking ugly on my roof?

thanks for the help

 

[charper1]

Clip on antennas rarely work efficiently or accurately because they can't be aimed perfectly as needed and usually aren't that great to begin with. So YES, buy the correct "regular antenna" for your area and aim it according to your address specs; you will end up much happier with the results.

 

[mikedz4]

This wasn't a clip on antenna. It was like the antenna directv used to sell with it's dishes. Except it had prongs on it like a regular antenna instead of the bar like directv's antenna. I can't seem to find it anywhere but it was $50. Does anyone know what i'm talking about? It slid into the top of the pole on the dish like directv's old antenna did not a clip on.

 

[charper1]

OH, maybe it was just a regular antenna that was mounted with U-bolt type stand-off mount or similar? I read it as you said "fits ON the dish"..

 

[mikedz4]

i'm guessing this is it?

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-DB4-Directional-Antenna/dp/B000EHYG9K/ref=pd_cp_e_2?pf_rd_p=413863501&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000GIT002&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0MFF25Q41E0CPRBT4G0B]Amazon.com: Antennas Direct DB4 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna: Electronics[/ame]

Not positive how it would fit above the dish though? Also how it would work?

 

[Rey]

that's a great one mike:up you need a separate mount for that

 

[Rey]

here is the pole for that antenna [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-STM-715-J-mount-mast/dp/B000WOVD1Y/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b]Amazon.com: 75 Cm J-mount/mast: Electronics[/ame]

 

[mikedz4]

ok i was told that wasn't it. I don't know but my dad said it was the one sold by directv to people who don't live in an local channel market area, whatever antenna that is.

 

[Jimbo]

ok i was told that wasn't it. I don't know but my dad said it was the one sold by directv to people who don't live in an local channel market area, whatever antenna that is.

Well the one you posted is a good one to get, if you can find a picture of the one your referring to that would be great !

 

[jdspencer]

The antenna would have to be the correct one depending on the frequencies used by the locals in your area.
Go to antennaweb.com for more info.

 

[boba]

That is a UHF only antenna not designed for channels 2-13. The antenna isn't the problem you were told about. The Slimline Ka frequencies are the same as OTA signals so you need a separate cable to bring the signal in.

 

[mikedz4]

so what kind of antenna do i need for ALL the digital channels? I don't want a big monstrosity on my roof.

My farthest station is 50 miles and it ranges from 3 degrees to 220 degrees whatever that means.

 

[Rey]

That is a UHF only antenna not designed for channels 2-13. The antenna isn't the problem you were told about. The Slimline Ka frequencies are the same as OTA signals so you need a separate cable to bring the signal in.

it's also used as a VHF antenna. here is the info on the manufacturer page :


The DB4 has become our most popular model because it is simply the bestMid Range HDTV antenna on the market. With an approximate 13.7 dB gain,it is one of the strongest multi-directional antennas available andperforms consistently across the entire UHF spectrum. It even workswell in areas where HD transmitters are in multiple directions. The bowtie design of the DB4 uses triangular elements instead of rods togreatly increase the bandwidth allowing it to cover the entire UHFband. Additionally, the mesh reflector of the bowtie is more efficientthan a rod reflector, is lower in weight, and provides less windresistance for greater performance and durability. If you are lookingfor an antenna that is practically guaranteed to perform, the DB4 isone of your safest choices. It will pull in all UHF frequencies andmost higher level VHF frequencies with a range of about 55 miles.

 

[Rey]

so what kind of antenna do i need for ALL the digital channels? I don't want a big monstrosity on my roof.

My farthest station is 50 miles and it ranges from 3 degrees to 220 degrees whatever that means.

this is the one I have Terk HDTVs Outdoor rooftop HDTV antenna with mount at Crutchfield.com


works great. it looks good next to the sat dish but try to get it on ebay or somewhere cheaper.I paid $40 for it on ebay. don't over pay.

 

[scottie_h]

I think DirecTV used to sell one similar to the one that I had installed with Voom - this might be what you're talking about:

When I switched to DirecTV after Voom shut down, they mounted the dish right on the mount I already had. But the mount for the new dish is wider, so the sleeve that clamped the antenna onto the mount pole is not wide enough. So now I have the antenna on my old mount and the dish itself on the new mount. So unfortunately I now have two mounts on the roof, but the antenna still works great.

 

[mikedz4]

ok so the first antenna won't work with 2-7 so that's not good. I need one that will work with 2-69 at least 40 miles and doesn't look ugly on my roof. I already have a extra mount on my roof so that helps there but it's on an angle so those huge antennas are out of the question.

 

[charper1]

what is you zip code?

 

[mikedz4]

26062. why does that matter?

 

[charper1]

Because it helps everyone to know your location details and its topography to help choose a correct antenna and have it aimed correctly; you cant just throw anything up anywhere and have it work.

 

[mikedz4]

so what kind of antenna does that chart recommend?