Antenna TV

[Sir Henry]

In another post I said I didn’t have a TV. I forgot about this one as I haven’t turned it on in over a year.

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It’s a 1985 Philco and works perfect if given a strong enough signal.

My problem is getting a good signal. I need an external antenna. I don’t mind spending a couple hundred dollars on one as this cheap one will only bring in three stations.

I’ve gone online to see a map of the local stations coverage and most stations are very weak.

Any suggestions?

[CT_Shooter]

That device on the set top must be a digital to analog converter. Analog signals were discontinued a few years ago.

Even a weak digital signal should be clear, and some digital antennas use an amplifier to increase a very weak signal.

These sites may be of some help...

https://antennaweb.org/

http://www.tvfool.com/

[Sir Henry]

That device on the set top must be a digital to analog converter. Analog signals were discontinued a few years ago.

Even a weak digital signal should be clear, and some digital antennas use an amplifier to increase a very weak signal.

These sites may be of some help...

https://antennaweb.org/

http://www.tvfool.com/

Correct on the device. I bought one amplifier and it did absolutely nothing. It was cheap, so cheap that most people would not bother returning. I returned it and made them pay for shipping.

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

Although your antenna looks good, the best ones out there that I have found are from Antenna Direct. I have a single Double Loop just inside of the house and get 26 Channels. For super power they have a Double-Double Loop. Also, if you can figure out a safe way to mount it outside, the results will even be stronger.

We have too much lightening around here and I am not comfortable with putting mine outside. Although if I can find a fool-proof safe way, I would. Here is the link for Antenna Direct. Show is the Double-Double. You can click onto Home for more general info. They are great to deal with and will also send you a map of your area to determine what you can receive.

https://store.antennasdirect.com/ClearS ... tenna.html

[Sir Henry]

Although your antenna looks good, the best ones out there that I have found are from Antenna Direct. I have a single Double Loop just inside of the house and get 26 Channels. For super power they have a Double-Double Loop. Also, if you can figure out a safe way to mount it outside, the results will even be stronger.

We have too much lightening around here and I am not comfortable with putting mine outside. Although if I can find a fool-proof safe way, I would. Here is the link for Antenna Direct. Show is the Double-Double. You can click onto Home for more general info. They are great to deal with and will also send you a map of your area to determine what you can receive.

https://store.antennasdirect.com/ClearS ... tenna.html

Thanks. I’m going to call them on Monday.

[Sir Henry]

Meanwhile back at the ranch.

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[Cowboy Gun Fan]

If you buy one from them and it is not satisfactory, and as long as it is in the same condition, you can return it.

We bought a newer design a year or two ago and it didn't do a thing. We went back to our old one and just returned it with no problem. Ask them about that though to verify it. As mentioned they are great to deal with.

[fortyshooter]

A friend gave me this screen type digital antenna some years ago and I mounted it on a piece of PVC pipe. It does an OK job of getting in 20 channels but depending on weather conditions I may loose a couple channels. All our stations are within 30 miles distance, I run no amplifier and feed 2 TV's.
I miss the old analog signals since I could get stations 90 miles away from coastal areas and a weak signal would just have a snowy picture. With digital you either get a good picture or nothing.

[Sir Henry]

I’m within 20 miles of most stations but there is a hill between us. I need to go up as far as I can. I’m thinking the chimney would be a good place to put it.

[BigAl52]

Theres a guy on Youtube Gene who reviews antennas. Those Clear Stream antennas CGF mentioned are some of the better ones he has reviewed. He is also a former installer so he does know what he is talking about.