Diamond Springs 95619
We live in Diamond Springs, California, some 40 miles East of Sacramento. We discontinued the Direct TV and cable is not out where we are. We installed a conventional antenna in the top of a pine tree, which took it up some 50-60 feet. However, the rotor motor froze and my son is now too heavy to climb back up that tree. I would like to get an antenna that could be mounted on the root, even if it means using some sort of extension. The house is on the side hill.
Any suggestions as to what would be my best bet? Thanks.
Greetings,
I'll be happy to help you but first I need a little information so I may give you a good recommendation. First I need your zip code. Second what side of the hill do you live on? This information will help me determine what is best for you.
Thanks,
Denny
House sits down on the East side of the hill, however,the ground swells up to both the North and to the South. Zip: 95619. Placerville is approximately 2 miles to the North, if that helps.
Most of your channels come from the southwest. It sounds like the hill will be in the way. With the hill in mind I wouldn't go with anything less than the Winegard HD 7082 TV antenna and would even consider the HD 7084 TV antenna. With either antenna I recommend the Winegard AP 8700 antenna preamplifier. This combination will give maximum performance to overcome the reduced signal strength caused by the hill.
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
Ganiite Bay 95746
Hello Denny,
We live in Granite Bay, CA 95746 - are interested in your recommendations for an antenna for reception of ch 3,6,10,13, 31, 40, and 58. Looks to be roughly 38 - 45 miles - though transmitters are clustered. Would like to mount in attic if possible,
Thanks - Ken
Greetings Ken,
I just checked out the channels and you did your homework. I recommend the Winegard HD 7080P VHF/UHF and the new digital signals if you have room in the attic. You could probably get by with the HD 7078P TV antenna but I'm a little concerned with channel 3. The lower frequency of channel 3 has a wide band width. To receive a wide band width with quality requires a little larger antenna. I also recommend the Winegard AP 8700 antenna preamplifier. With the antenna pointed at 190 degrees I think this combination would provide you with excellent reception. I am also proud to say Winegard antenna equipment is made in the USA in Burlington IA.
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
TV Antenna Source
Inglewood 90302
Hi Denny,
I've been reading over your site. Glad to see some people still take pride in the work they do. I have a TV antenna currently but it is old, and does not function very well. I am only able to pick up a number of Hispanic channels which I'm actually guessing come from the south not the north. I live in 90302 and unfortunately live at the base of a foot hill that if I'm correct stands between me and the good signals in Los Angeles. I was wondering what my options are if there are any.
Thanks for any insight you might have.
-Hylon
Greetings Hylon,
According to my research the
Winegard HD 7080P TV antenna along with the
AP 8700 antenna preamplifier should give you good reception from the Los Angeles stations at your location. The antenna would need to be pointed to 30 degrees (NNE) at your location. If it doesn't work out you can always return the items for a full refund.
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
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La Crescenta 91214
Hello Denny,
Just wondering what you would recommend for me. I'm at
_________ Manhattan Ave.
La Crescenta CA 91214
I checked out AntennaWeb.org and it tells me that all my channels are coming from the same area but when I point to that direction (almost perfectly east) with my Terk Indoor Antenna (amplified) I only get the stronger HD channels like 4.1, & 5.1. For Channel 2.1 I have to point almost completly North and elevate the direction slightly upwards, pointing to the Mountains behind us. So I can't really trust the "View Street Level Map" option in AntennaWeb.org. Either way, At least I know I could get those channels with maybe a multidirectional antenna but I don't (7.1) ABC, KCAL (9.1), FOX (11.1) no matter where or how I point the antenna. I get the analog channels with extreme snow on the screen. There are mountains around us and we live in the valley. Any hope for us? I was hoping that the MS 2000 mounted on the roof my do the trick since the Terk is indoors and it does some of the job well.
Also, does the MS 2000 come with grounding equipment or is that separate? How high of a mast do you recommend before it starts to become to heavy for the mounting, since we get high winds once in a while.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Los
PS - I only bought the Terk as an initial remedy but after researching, I realize outdoor is the only hope for me.
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Greetings,
I checked the reception conditions at your location from two separate source and I can tell you that antennaweb is not incorrect with their transmitter directions. What is probably happening is the signals are bouncing off from the mountain and coming in from several directions, this is called multi-path interference. Multi-path is a definite enemy of omni-directional antennas and these types of antennas should be avoided where mountains and tall structures are present.
Since all of the transmitters are in the same direction your absolute best choice for consistent quality reception is the
miniMAX TV antenna. When the analog signal is turned off in February of 2009 LA will have both VHF and UHF digital signals requiring a VHF/UHF combination antenna such as the miniMAX. Also, the miniMAX is highly directive for its size and will perform much better in your area rejecting the multi-path interference. This antenna is not a cheap built antenna it will provide many years of good service.
Along with the antenna I suggest the Winegard
HDP 269 antenna preamplifier. This combination has been very successful in the LA and surrounding areas.
The antenna can be installed in a stationary position with the narrow end pointing east northeast. This will provide you with excellent reception on all of the LA area digital/HD stations.
I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent reception for both analog and digital/HD signals.
If you would like detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Loomis 95650
We live at __________ Lane in Loomis, CA 95650. Here's the channels we currently get: 3, 6, 10, 13, 31 ,40 and 58. Of these, 3 is the worst and 13 is the best. The others vary. Previously we had satellite with no reception problems. We have not as yet purchased an HDTV but intend to do so.
Greetings Debbie,
All of the TV transmitters for the networks are all in the same direction from your location to your south, actually there just a little west of south at 190 degrees on the compass.
Your absolute best bet for great reception now and for digital/HD in the future is the
miniMAX TV antenna. Along with the antenna I suggest the
Winegard HDP 269 antenna preamplifier. This combination will produce excellent results at your location.
The antenna can be installed in a stationary position with the narrow end of the TV antenna pointing just a little west of south. This position will provide reception for both analog and digital/HDTV on ABC 10, CBS 13, CW 31, FOX 40, ION 29, MNT 58, NBC 3, PBS 6, SAH 42, and SPA 42. Other channels will also come in with varying degrees of quality.
I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent reception for both analog and digital/HDTV signals.
If you would like detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Los Angeles 90036
I live in 90036 and I am interested in getting an indoor antenna (to simplify installation). Can you recommend an antenna work in this CEA red zone (or does one exist)? I'm primarily interested in the analog VHF channels.
Thanks,
Alan
Greetings Alan,
Are you looking for something to set on top of your TV, or go in your attic etc. If your looking for a set top antenna nothing works better than an old fashion set of rabbit ear type antenna. If you are looking for something to mount in your attic, there are choices that would provide better reception than rabbit ears. If you intend on the antenna somewhere other than set top let me know how much space is available. Most of your channels are with in 20 miles, all in the same direction.
Best Regards,
Denny
I have tried, and the rabbit ears aren't so good, as we have a tall building nearby (near line of sight to Mt. Wilson, where the broadcast antennas are) that makes reception a little more difficult. Also, rabbit ears require re-adjustment for different stations. What is good for up in the attic? We probably have 5-6 ft vertical, and a good amount of lateral space in
the attic.
Thanks,
Alan
Alan
I checked out your local channels and according to antennaweb.org all of you channels are in the same direction, all about 20 miles or so distance. With that information I would recommend the Winegard PR 7015 TV antenna. If your cable run is 60 feet or less and you supply one TV I wouldn't think you would need an antenna pre-amplifier. If a signal splitter is to be used to supply multiple TV's, or a cable run of more than 60 feet, I would recommend the Winegard AP 8700 antenna pre-amplifier.
If I can assist you further Alan, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
Los Angeles 90066
Hi Denny,
We live in Los Angeles 90066 and would like to purchase a new antenna. We would like to be able to connect to three other tvs, one in the garage and one in the guest house. It is the first time we have bought one as this one we have came w/ the house and its a little confusing. Would appreciate any help on getting the right one. Thanks so much.
Kris
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Greetings Kris,
All of your channels are in the same direction of your location. I recommend the
Winegard GS 2200 TV antenna along with the
DA 25 antenna system distribution amplifier. The installation would go like this. Mount the antenna from the antenna run your coax cable to the antenna power injector (included). From the power injector to the DA 25 amplifier and from the DA 25 amplifier to your signal splitter. From the splitter to the TV's. The DA 25 will insure you maintain signal quality throughout the entire system. I think this set up would provide excellent reception at your location.
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
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Mckinleyville 95519
Denny,
I just moved into a new home that is served by cable. I want to replace the commercial cable service with an antenna. Here are my particulars:
- I am currently operating one TV...maybe two in the future
- Would like to target channels 2 thru 69
- I would really like to put the antenna in the attic
- While my attic space is somewhat limited I could probably fit a small directional (depending on which way it faced) ... there is no issue with omnidirectional
- the house is pre wired with two coax cable runs from above the garage to the house distribution/junction box...I assume the runs were put there for satellite and local antenna...I intend to disconnect the commercial cable feed and connect my antenna cable at that point...unfortunately the installer did not tag or cap the two cables from the attic...any thoughts on identifying cable "a" ?
- Because of the logistics I estimate the cable run from antenna to tv to be 100'
At this point I know just enough to be dangerous (to myself). The Channel Master CM3010 Stealth with CM3038 amplifier has been recommended, but I don't have a lot of confidence in the source. My number one priority is to get the best possible picture. Based on my reading of your website I highly respect your expertise and would like your recommendation.
-street adress: __________ drive , Mckinleyville, ca 95519
-will do 1 split : lead from antenna to splitter, two out cables going to different tv sets in different rooms
Please let me know if you need more info...
Stephen
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Hi Stephen,
Looking over your reception data I wouldn't recommend the 3010 TV antenna. Some of the signals are simply to weak to expect this antenna will provide quality reception on all channels.
I know your space is limited in your attic but the smallest antenna I can comfortably recommend for your location is the
HD 7082P. If you haven't already in the near future you will switch to digital reception. All analog signals will be turned off on Feb. 17th, 09. At this time you will have to rely on digital reception only. Unlike analog reception that will just become snowy on weaker signals digital reception may not come in at all. See:
what's the best HDTV antenna for more info. I'm afraid if you go with anything less you will experience pixelation (signal drop) on your digital reception. Also, at the time of the analog shutdown NBC 3 KIEM will move their current digital broadcast signal from channel 16 to their vacated channel 3 position. Channel 3 is broadcast using a very long wavelength. To receive a long wavelength requires a large antenna. All smaller compact antennas such as the 3010 struggle to receive low numbered channels.
The antenna can be installed in a fixed position with the narrow end pointing Southeast.
Along with the antenna I suggest the Winegard
AP 8780 preamplifier. This unit provides enough amplification for up to 4 TV locations.
I know this antenna is larger then you wanted. I'm sorry I couldn't recommend anything smaller but I want to make sure your not one of those wishing they would have installed a larger antenna. It doesn't do any good to have a small antenna if it doesn't work.
I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent reception for both analog and digital/HD signals, now and in the future.
If you would like step by step detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in anyway, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny Duplessis
Denny,
Thanks for the prompt reply. The HD 7082P antenna is somewhat problematic due to its' size. I'm going to due some in depth calculations to see if I can make it fit. If I can't, is the MiniMax a possibility or am I still underpowered? I know you've been very high on the MiniMax for attic installations, but I certainly agree with your point that poor reception is worst than no reception.
There's no doubt the
miniMAX antenna is the next choice. I debated that antenna when I made the recommendation. It will certainly outperform the the 3010.
When I offer a recommendation if I err, I like to err in the direction of to much TV antenna. I have never had a customer call yet and say, "I'm getting great reception but I think you sold me an antenna that's to big". With that said, if the space is not available I'd go for it. The miniMAX in my opinion has somewhere between an 80 to 90% chance of working great and I felt that the HD 7082P antenna has nearly a 100% chance.
The AP 8780 preamplifier would still be the preamplifier of choice if you decide to go with the miniMAX.
Denny
Moorpark 93021
Hi Denny:
I would like to know which outdoor antenna would be the best for getting local TV channels. We live in a valley surrounded by hills (approx. 50-55 miles North of LA) and cannot get good TV reception and are forced to take either Cable or satellite Dish. We get one channel without any antenna, but the reception is poor. I would like to be able to use this antenna and connect to 2 televisions (one in the family room at ground level and the other in the bedroom, one level above). I am not a technical person, so, please advice on what make and model of antenna might work best. By the way, I tried the rabbit ear indoor antenna and it did not work. I look forward to hearing from you soon. I am located on __________ at Moorpark, CA 93021.
Thanks,
Kamesh
Greetings Kamesh,
I investigated your location and you do have some issues with hills between your location and the transmitting towers. I think quality reception from the LA stations is possible. First they are all in the same direction (81 degrees) so an antenna rotor will not be necessary. The antenna at this distance I would normally recommend would be the
Winegard HD 7080 TV antenna. However with the issues with the terrain I think your best bet for good reception is the
Winegard HD 7082P TV antenna. This antenna will provide a better signal gain and neutralize the effects of the hills. I also highly recommend the
Winegard AP 8700 antenna signal preamplifier. The preamplifier will insure the signal quality is maintained as it travels through the coax cable down lead and passes through the 2 way signal splitter. In addition to the above items, your system would require a
mount, mast pipe, also
coax cable, 2 way splitter and a method of fastening the wire down such as screw clip fasteners. If you should decide to install this system please let me know if I can help in the planning.
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
Orange 92868
Hello,
I stumbled upon your website while doing some internet research and found it very informative. I just had a few questions before I pull the trigger and make a purchase.
First, I am looking at the Winegard MS 2000 and was curious if you thought it would be good for my needs. I really am only concerned with getting local channels, but may want to take advantage of the HD Channels in the future (I do not have a HD receiver at the moment). My zip is 92868 and it looks like most channels are a little over 30 miles away.
Second, I am somewhat concerned about the amount of work that would need to go into a rooftop installation since I am a renter. So I am toying around with the idea of installing in the attic. But was wondering if I do a chimney install, if this would require less work (i.e., no drilling into the roof) than a roof top install. If I do decide to do an attic install, what steps do you recommend?
Lastly, this is a pretty basic question, but when running the coax from the antenna to the TV, do I just go straight from tv antenna to the TV? Or do I run it to a main power source and then just hook up the TV to one
of the in wall coax outputs?
Thank You,
Charles
Greetings Charles,
I submitted your zip code to antennaweb.org and took a look myself. Unless you have poor reception conditions at your location (hills, tall buildings etc.) I believe the Winegard MS 2000 TV antenna is a good choice for you for analog and digital reception. Reports back to us from around the country in most cases are good when using the MS 2000 to receive HD/Digital signals.
As far as attic mount vs. roof top, you will find roof top always provides a stronger signal. How much better depends on the type of materials used in the construction of the building. The other advantage of roof top is the antenna elevation is greater on the roof. If you should decide to mount the TV antenna in the attic it's quite simple to do. Drill a hole in the first couple of inches of a pipe. The MS 2000 can mount to pipes up to 1.5 inches outside diameter. Next using a screw hang this pipe at the highest location in the attic, preferably the peak. Now install the antenna upside down on the pipe. The MS 2000 works equally well upside down. (do not install upside down outdoors) Be sure your pipe is long enough so the antenna does not hit the rafters as the roof slopes down near the antenna.
The coax cable must run directly from the tv antenna to the power supply. From the power supply you the can go directly to the TV or to a splitter to multiple TV's. When supplying signal to multiple TV's you may need a distribution amplifier to boost the signal. How to determine if a Dist. Amp. is needed. From the power supply directly hook-up to one TV (no splitter) observe the picture. Now from the power supply hook-up to the splitter and then to the TV. If your picture quality downgrades to an unacceptable level a distribution amplifier is needed. I recommend the DA 25.I hope I answered all of your questions. If I can assist you further please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
TV Antenna Source
Sacramento 95816
Hi Denny!
I have perused your site and have a couple of questions. High winds in yesterdays storm pulled one of the four anchor bolts out of my roof. The 138" long Channel Master VHF/UHF/FM antenna and mast is now now scrap metal.
I live in Sacramento, CA 95816. Our house is two stories with a moderate pitched roof. There is an old chimney mount that I could use. This would put the antenna at about 25' to 30' high. The local stations are all about 22 miles away at 172 Degrees. Two of the stations we watch, channel 3 and channel 6 are apparently going to broadcast on channel 3 and 6 after Feb, 2009. I also regularly use the antenna to listen to FM with. Would the Winegard MS 2002 work in this situation?
Also does it receive FM?
Thanks for your help.
George
Greetings George,
The MS 2000 is not your best choice for an antenna. It is not designed for good performance on FM and because of its size like all compact antennas it struggles with the longer wavelengths of low VHF channels 2-6. I think your absolute best bet for consistent quality analog and digital/HD reception is the
miniMAX TV antenna. Along with the antenna I suggest the
Winegard HDP 269 antenna preamplifier. The antenna is designed to perform well on the entire TV bandwidth including the low VHF. It is also a very good FM antenna and yet is quite small and won't catch much wind.
The TV antenna can be installed in a stationary position with the narrow end pointing at 170 degrees.
I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent reception for both analog and digital/HD signals.
If you would like detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Santa Barbara 93101
Hi Denny,
I live in Santa Barbara, CA 93101 and am looking at the MS2000 antenna. With some RS rabbit ears i can pull in KSBY 100 north(snowy) and KCET 90(clear) south. We also have a local station KEYT 3 miles east, but we have to re-acquire each channel due to location. I'd like to get an antenna that does not require a rototator... We are surrounded by mountains all of which are under 4000 feet. Do you think the MS 2000 will work for us?
thanks,
kevin
Greetings Kevin,
After examining the channels in your area I believe the MS 2000 TV antenna is a very good choice for your location. However, keep in mind when mountains are involved nothing is a sure thing. I guess that's one reason we offer our money back guarantee. If I were you I would certainly give it a try considering the alternative is a rotator.
If I can assist you further Kevin, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
TV Antenna Source
San Andreas 95249
Thanks for any help you can offer:
1. _________ St San Andreas, CA 95249
2. 2 TV's
3. I will try to use this antenna for analog reception until digital comes my way.
4. I would LIKE to mount the antenna in my attic, but would be willing to mount on the roof.
5. I'm about 45 miles away from the broadcasting stations and there are some small foothills between me and Sacramento.
Ken ________
Greetings Ken,
I examined your reception conditions and found that the signal strengths are somewhat weak at your location ranging from -74 to -89.4 dBM. The antenna of choice for installation in the attic is the Winegard
HD 7082P. If there isn't room for an antenna of this size your next best choice is the
miniMAX TV antennaI. The miniMAX would provide you with pretty good reception but probably would not be quite as good as the HD 7082P. The miniMAX would be better mounted outside above your roofline, probably about as good as the HD 7082P would inside the attic. Along with either antenna I suggest the Winegard
AP 8780 preamplifier.
The antenna can be installed in a stationary position with the narrow end pointing just a little south of west at about 160 degrees on the compass.
I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent reception for both analog and digital/HD signals.
If you would like detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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San Bruno 94066
Denny - I have been paying $20 for basic basic cable and I get crap channels - local plus several in foreign languages. I would like to try a real antenna. However, I want to mount it in my Attic. With that said I live in San Bruno, CA 94066. I would like to get KCRA in Sacramento, per antennaweb.org its 67.2 miles away, if possible. Which antenna should I get? I have a HD tuner built in to my tv and current don't get any HD channels. So I am excited about getting free HD channels.
Thanks
Chris
Greetings Chris
The only antenna that I would be confident to recommend for that distance mounted in the attic would be the Channel Master 4228 TV antenna antenna. All but one nearby channel is broadcasting their digital signal on UHF and will continue to do so after the analog shutdown date in February 2009. The only channel in your area going to VHF is KGO ABC at a distance of 9 miles well within range of the 4228. I don't believe anything smaller could provide satisfactory results in your attic. I also highly recommend the Winegard HDP 269 antenna preamplifier (booster). This amplifier is designed with a very high signal input capability to prevent overload from nearby channels and at the same time provide the signal gain required to receive the distant stations. I believe any other amplifier would overload at your location causing poor reception. You may want to visit Understanding OVER THE AIR digital/HD TV Reception.
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
TV Antenna Source
San Jose 95117
Hi,
I live in San Jose, CA (95117). Which antenna do you recommend to get HD programming from FOX, NBC, CBS, and ABC? The transmitters appear to be located near or in San Francisco.
Thanks!
Sanford
Greetings Sanford,
I recommend a Winegard SS 2000 Square Shooter TV antenna. The channels you mentioned are all in the same direction from your location. The Square Shooter is small easy to install and should easily deliver strong signal at your location.
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
Hi Denny,
Thanks for your quick response especially over the holidays.
After doing some reading at your website, installing the antenna outside would produce the best results. It appears that the FOX, ABC, and CBS transmitters are at the same tower (Sutro tower in SF) and the NBC transmitter is on another tower (on San Bruno mountain). According to antennaweb.org, my compass orientation for FOX, ABC, and CBS is 305° and for NBC, it's 301°. With Winegard SS 2000 Square Shooter, will I need to have a rotor to point to antenna between NBC and the other 3 stations?
Also, I want to make sure I have everything I need before ordering. What type of installation hardware do I need and what other other accessories do you recommend? Typically, after ordering, how long will it take to get to my house?
Thanks for your help!
Happy Holidays!
Sanford
Sanford,
All you should need to install it is coax cable. The SS 2000 comes with the mounting leg and foot (like a satellite dish mount). We have had good results with the Square Shooter when the stations are as much as 40 degrees apart. At your location you should not need a rotor.
It usually takes five to six business days to ship an item to your location.
You are absolutely welcome, I really do enjoy helping people.
Denny
Hi Denny,
I decided to take your recommendation and have just placed my order for the SS 2000.
Also, I have forgotten to mention that I have 2 coax cables going from my garage to my dual tuner Directv receiver in the family room. Because it will be too hard to pull in a 3rd coax from the garage to my family room for the antenna signal, I'm planning to use a diplexer to combine the antenna and satellite signals at garage and another diplexer to split the signals at my family room. Do you see any concerns w/ this setup or do I need other additional accessories/hardware? Is there a particular diplexer that you would recommend?
thanks!
Sanford
Sanford,
That should work just fine. The diplexer that combines the satellite and the antenna must pass voltage on both sides. The indoor diplexer that splits the signal must pass voltage only on the satellite side. The antenna amplifier will be powered by the voltage from the satellite receiver. As far as I know all diplexer's are created equal.
Also according to the FCC KGO-TV a San Francisco station will broadcast on channel seven when the digital transition is complete in 2009, they currently broadcast on channel 24. The 4228 is a UHF antenna that does okay on channels 10-13 and excellent on UHF 14-69. It performs poorly on channel 7. This info is available at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1082A2.pdf . If you haven't already you may want to read my article HDTV antenna Fact or Fiction it explains why many people believe all digital channels will broadcast on UHF.
If you need any help during installation let me know, I'll be here.
Thank you for your order,
Denny
Shingle Springs 95682
Hi Denny,
We live just east of Sacramento, but there is a hill between us and the stations. We have used a directional antenna (stationary) with reasonable success for ten years. The mast is about 20 feet high, but has become bent and the antenna has suffered some wind damage. Reception on some channels is horrible, others are O.K.. We have satellite and that works fine, but we do occasionally want to view antenna sourced channels.
Is the Winegard MS 2000 a good choice for us, and if so how high a mast should I use.
Thanks, Richard
Greetings Richard,
If you would please send me your zip code and address if you don't mind so I may better advise you.
All information is kept strictly confidential.
Regards,
Denny
Denny,
Thanks for the amazingly fast reply. My address is ______St., Shingle Springs, CA. 95682
Richard
Richard,
I am sure you would like me to tell you the MS 2000 TV antenna would work. In all honesty I can't say for sure. The majority of the transmitters are about 40 miles from your location. Normally I would have no problem recommending the MS 2000 at that distance. The hill you mentioned has me concerned. The best advice I can give you is try the MS 2000 and if it doesn't work out return it for a refund or credit. View our guarantee
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact me.
Denny
Denny,
Thanks again. I would like to try the MS 2000. Just a couple of issues; the mast site is about 20 yards from the house- there is, of course, a coax cable there but no electric. Also, I will need to replace the bent section of the mast and I assume I should purchase it locally to save shipping. There is a powered signal booster in the house.
Please tell me what you recommend I purchase from you.
Richard
Richard,
The MS 2000 has a built-in preamplifier in the antenna housing. The preamplifier is powered by the power injector (included) located in the house. The coax cable runs from the antenna to the power injector. The power injector supplies low voltage via the coax cable to the preamplifier. From the power injector go to your signal booster and then to your TV or TV's.
Is your current signal booster a distribution amplifier or a preamplifier? A distribution amplifier is a single unit and a preamplifier has two parts, the amplifying unit located near the TV antenna and the power supply located in the house.
I would suggest that you purchase your mast locally. I think all you need to purchase is the antenna system.
Denny
Good Morning Denny,
Thanks again for your rapid fire responses. My current amplifier (I believe) is a distribution amplifier. The unit is a KAY-TOWNES AB9400, UHF-VHF-FM AMPLIFIER.
Looking at the antenna itself I can see nothing that looks like an amplifying unit, but at this point I cannot be positive. I'm just about to exhaust my slim knowledge.
Richard
Your doing just fine Richard,
Since it is a distribution amplifier the order of things are as I suggested below. The power injector can go just ahead of your amplifier and plug into the same 110v outlet.
1. coax from the antenna to the indoor power injector
2. from the power and injector to your distribution amplifier.
3. from the distribution amplifier to the signal splitter (if you have one) or to the TV.
Denny
O.K. Denny,
I'm ready to order, should I go through your web-site, by phone or direct through e-mail?
Richard
Richard,
You can order by phone by calling 1-800-528-9984 Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Est. or you can order anytime at our online store. I don't think you should send your personal information by email. Our store is a 128 bit secure site. I think email is unsafe to give out too much personal information.
Thanks,
Denny
Tahoma (Lake Tahoe) 96142
Have a cabin at Lake Tahoe, 96142, amid the surrounding mountains and tall trees. For all the obstructions, can receive Reno's VHF channel 8, and a UHF channel [don't recall which] on rabbit ears indoors. The picture received is fair. Given the setting, I have assumed that I have is as good as I can get, for while I have occassionally considered mounting an antenna outdoors - hoping for a better picture - I have never done so because the winter's high winds and heavy snows are hell on the usual outdoor variety, and thus are not used by the locals in my area. The purpose of this note is to ask if there is a low profile antenna available [such as the RCA ANT4100X] that could survive the winter and yet give me a slightly better picture? One of the trees on my lot is about 175' tall, and is less than 3' from my roof, so there is no problem about having something tall enough to attach an antenna to. Thanks, Tom.
Hello Tom,
Sounds like you have a beautiful place!
I checked your local channels and it appears you have all the major networks within 42 miles of your location. However it sounds like your terrain is anything but flat and open. I do believe the Winegard MS 2000 TV antenna would be a great choice for the climate conditions you described. It's not our most powerful antenna but I think it would deliver much better picture quality than your rabbit ears. Just the fact that the antenna can be located outside and higher should help a great deal. The MS 2000 is simple to install and comes with 50 feet of coax cable. If it doesn't improve the reception to your satisfaction, just send it back for a full refund (no restocking fee).
If I can assist you further Tom, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
TV Antenna Source
Hi Denny,
Many thanks for your informative and prompt reply. If I go for the MS 2000, it will be next spring after the snow has thawed. In the meantime, I have another question. I mentioned the very tall [fir] tree next to my cabin. I could bolt the 2000 to it. This would not only permit high placement, but a "rock solid" one as well. For the trunk is 3' plus in diameter. But would placing the 2000 just inches away from this large a trunk be OK, or would it create too big a "blind spot" and thus be undesirable? Or could I bolt it to the tree - provided that I place it on the side that is facing Reno, etc.?
Thanks again, Tom
Tom,
I would think installing it on north side of the tree would be okay. According to http://www.antennaweb.org/ the tree would not be a factor since your stations come from the NE and the NW.
Denny
Torrance 90501
I live in 90501 and am thinking of switching from Dish to antenna. What channels are available and which antenna shoulkd I intall?
Thank you,
David
Greetings David,
I examined the reception data and your absolute best choice for consistent quality reception for both analog and digital/HD reception is the
miniMAX TV antenna. Along with the antenna I suggest the
Winegard HDP 269 antenna preamplifier. The antenna can be installed in a stationary position with the narrow end pointing north northeast. This position will provide you with excellent reception on the following stations in no particular order. There's a lot of them here goes, PBS 28, AZA 54, PBS 58, IND 62, IND 44, UNI 34, PBS 50, IND 56, TBN 40, IND 22, CW 5, CBS 2, TEL 52, IND 9, TFA 46, ABC 7, FOX 11, IND 18, NBC 4, MNT 13, IND 33, and ION 30. If you will be using a digital TV you will find each of these stations are offering 2 or 3 different channels each bring the total to between 40 and 60 channels.
One other note, the miniMAX is not a cheaply built antenna. It is of very high quality and will provide you with many years of trouble free service.
I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent reception for both analog and digital/HD signals.
If you would like detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Westchester 90045
Hi Denny
I just sent you an email and forgot to add some info. I have a cable (RG-6) that was preexisting that leads to the side of the house where I want to connect the antenna. It also goes from the living room HD tv to the two other bedrooms. Could I get the reception to those rooms from the same antenna? Thanks again, waiting for your reply.
Olga
Hi Denny
We just bought an HDTV and have two small analog tv in other rooms. We are elderly and can't afford cable. What would be the best antenna choice for us and all the things we would need to install it? Our zip code is Westchester, CA 90045. We have telephone wires running in our back yard but we are in a small hill and the house sits above them. We would like to install an antenna on the side of the house? Your recommendation and estimate cost of everything would be greatly appreciated. We are not very savay so easy language please. Thank you Denny in advance.
Greetings Olga,
Your best choice for an TV antenna is the
mini<-fdsh-font>miniMAX. It will provide great reception and will mount to the side of your home. We offer a J-pole mount "shown in the picture of the miniMAX" that is perfect for installing the antenna to a wall. Along with the antenna I suggest the Winegard AP 8700 TV antenna preamplifier. The preamplifier will provide enough signal amplification to supply all 3 TV's.You can use your existing cable for the antenna. The installation would go like this. Install the antenna and mount the preamplifier just below the antenna. In the picture of the miniMax at the link above notice the black rectangular box, that is the preamplifier.
1. With the TV antenna and preamplifier mounted connect a short piece of coax cable from the antenna output to the preamplifier input. We offer a
2.5 foot cable for this purpose.
2. Connect the existing cable that leads into your home to the preamplifier output. If the existing cable isn't long enough you can add a
piece of cable and connect the two together using a
barrel connector.
3. Inside, connect the incoming cable to the preamplifier power supply input labeled ANT. The power supply is included with the preamplifier and it requires an electrical outlet.
4. from the power supply connection labeled TV run a cable to the signal splitter. I assume there are already cables running from the signal splitter to the TV's.
The antenna can be installed in a stationary position with the narrow end of the antenna pointing northeast. This position will provide quality reception on all of the Los Angeles area TV stations.
All of the prices are displayed with the items by clicking on the highlighted links. The price displayed includes shipping and handling and because you are out of state there is no sales tax added. In other words the prices displayed are the final price you pay.
I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent reception for both analog and digital/HD signals.
If you would like detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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