Clayton
27923
Currently have Channel Master
3020 mounted in attic. Due to length I can not rotate around
trusses to adjust direction. Was wondering if their’s a stronger HD
model I could get better reception with in attic. My zip code is
27527-5508 Clayton NC area. Have been looking at 4228 but would
like to buy strongest antenna possible if it will help. Have
Dishnetwork and will be using over air tuner in their VIP622
receiver run to two receivers from OTA antenna with coaxial
cable.
Thank You!
Mark
Clayton, NC 27527-5508
Greetings Mark,
After a thorough investigation
I can recommend the 4228 as a great choice for your location. I
checked the final channel destination for the channels in your
area. After the analog shutdown in 2009 the only channel moving to
VHF to broadcast their digital signal is WTVD. They will be moving
their digital broadcast to channel 11 where their current analog
signal is. With WTVD transmitter only 11 miles from your
location the Channel Master 4228 UHF TV
antenna will have no problems receiving that channel. I
would also recommend the Winegard HDP 269 antenna
preamplifier (booster). This amplifier offers an incredibly
high input capability to handle your nearby stations strong
signal and at the same time provide enough gain to receive the
distant channels. I'm certain this combination would provide
excellent reception at your location. If I can assist you further
please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
TV antenna Source
Coinjock
27923
Hello Denny, my name is Mike and I live
in NE North Carolina zip 27923. I am looking to you for a
recommendation on antenna type. I've checked the antennaweb.org
site and it recommends a large directional for my location.
When trying to fine tune my exact location on their map (LAT
36.3444064095 and LON 75.9512648575) an odd thing occurs that may
not mean anything, if I adjust the location by a couple of hundred
feet in any direction my available stations go anywhere from 3 to
17 ??? I live adjacent to the intercoastal waterway and all
possible stations are shown to be within 50 miles. Living on the
coast of NC obviously the terrain is relatively flat, being in a
rural area there are no tall buildings however, we do have quite a
few large trees surrounding us. We also have two other things that
may be of concern and that is, hurricane force winds from time to
time and power lines that are located about 300 from our home.
Additional info - we have 2 TV's in our house and are! currently
with DirecTV, HD receivers, 1 HD TV and 1 SD TV. Thank you in
advance for your recommendation.
Mike
Greetings Mike,
I would say the antennaweb program is a little confused with
you location. I investigated it a little further and found several
channels available at your location not mention by antennaweb. With
the potential for strong winds I recommend either a
Winegard HD 7082P TV antenna or 7084P
TV antenna. HD series antennas are some of the best
built antennas available. Either antenna would perform well at your
location. The 7084 would not actually receive anymore channels than
the 7082. However you may experience fewer digital drop outs using
the 7084 during poor reception conditions. The 7084 will provide a
little sharper analog picture on the very distant channels. If the
7084 is a little larger than you prefer the 7082 would do just
fine. I wouldn't go any smaller than the 7082.
I would also recommend the Winegard
AP 8700
preamplifier with either antenna. The preamplifier will insure
the signal that is received by the antenna reaches your TV's
at full strength. I don't believe you'll have any issues with the
power lines. Also noted you will have 4 VHF along with several
UHF channels after the digital transition is complete, so a
VHF/UHF antenna is appropriate.
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact
me.
Best Regards,
Denny
Wow! thanks for the quick response
Dennis! Let me ponder this for a bit and I'm sure I'll have a few
more questions to be answered. Thanks again, Mike
Your Welcome!
Hendersonville ?????
Hi Denny, I like your style and return
policy, this is what I need maybe you can help. Im temporary in a
rented home, for 1 yr, dont want to get the direct TV, too busy to
watch all that TV, dont need the expense, just want to hook up a 75
ohm coaxial (whatever) to the back of the TV set I have, and run a
small antenna outside or keep it indoor. Im in a remote area of
Hendersonville North Carolina, if I can get the news and a couple
of channels that's fine.
I was going to buy one of those amped Phillips for 39.00 at circuit
city, but after research I heard there not good, unless you at
least put the antenna in the attic or outside.
Thanks again Al
Greetings Al,
Sorry about the delay I lost your message and just recovered
it from our server. I took a look at the channels in your area and
they are not all in the same direction. Several however are in a
Westerly direction. My suggestion for your situation would be the
Choice
Select 5002 TV antenna.
This is a small antenna and easy to install. I believe if you can
point it in a Westerly direction you will get good reception from
several channels. This is the best choice short of a larger outdoor
antenna. If it doesn't meet your needs you may return it for a full
refund.
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact
me.
Best regards,
Denny
Jarvisburg
27947
Hello
Denny,
Nice
informative/helpful site - Thanks!
I live in
the 27947 Zip Code - HD Transmitters are quite a distance from here
- I get 1 HD channel with a simple "wire" antenna (UNCTV-HD) I get
a total of four digital channels with this "wire" all UNCTV (PBS
affiliate). I tried a "top-of-the-line" (per Best Buy rep.) TERK
indoor antenna and it didn't perform any better than the
"wire". Thankfully, I was able to return
it.
Due to
our high wind potential and for aesthetic reasons I'd like to avoid
an outside antenna - Any suggestions for an attic
mount?
I'd
really like to dump cable - the picture quality is awful. It's
amazing how great the "wire" picture is on out 60" JVC 1080p
projection set.
Take good
care,
John
Greetings John,
Thanks for the kind words about
our site.
You actually have quite a few
Norfolk/Portsmouth/Hampton/Virginia Beach digital channels all in
the same direction from your location. These channels are all
within sixty miles.
How much space do you have in
your attic? I'm thinking a Winegard PR 7015 TV antenna with
a Winegard AP 8700 pre-amplifier. The
7015 is 87.75" long, its maximum width is 111" at
the widest end, and 25.5" max. height. If this antenna could
fit with the small end of the antenna pointed NNW (330
degrees) I think you would get most if not all of the digital
stations from the above mentioned locations. If this would work you
can hang the antenna from the roof rafters using twine, of course
you would probably have to assemble it in the
attic. Right now all of your digital
channels are on the UHF band. when the analog shutdown happens in
2009 three possibly four of those channels have applied to the FCC
to return to the VHF frequencies. Your location will require a
VHF/UHF TV antenna like the PR 7015. If this suggestion will not
work let me know I'll see what else I can come up with. I believe
the distance is a little to far for the MS 2000 omnidirectional
antenna, especially mounted in the attic. If you have room in the
attic you may even want to consider the PR 7037 TV
antenna.
If I can assist you further
please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
Raleigh
I've had it with my
family! I'm not going to get cable. I have a reguar old
fashion (5 year old) not HD TV)and I'm tired of everyone making fun
of my rabbit ears. Did you know the newer TV's do not come
with rabbit ears anymore? I have a huge attic about
three stories up that I think would be perfect to put in a "Star
Trek" antenna with a rotor. I have a chase that I can get the
wire to the TV. I'm in Raleigh, NC with good local stations,
what can you recommend and how much. If I can also get
stations from Russa, Australia, and the UK, and leave the rabbit
ears on my TV I will have the last laugh.
Thanks-Charles
Greetings Charles,
Mounted in the attic to receive the Raleigh and nearby
channels (within 40 miles) choose the smaller TV antenna. To
receive the Raleigh channels along with more distant channels
(within 80 miles) choose the larger TV antenna. Sorry we don't sell
an antenna big enough to receive international channels, if you
hear of one let me know.
If I can assist you further please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Best Regards,
Denny
Riegelwood 28456
Hello.
I live in NC 28456. You have favorable
reviews of the MS2000. My biggest concern is being able to pick up
the closest CBS station which is approximately 55 miles west of me.
The NBC and ABC locals are close enough that my TERK TV55 picks up
so I am sure the MS2000 would have no trouble with that.
(maybe OVER-amplification)
Do you think the MS2000 would work for
my paricular application? Trees are not a problem and I would be
mounting on rooftop.
Thank you very much.
Clay
Greetings Clay,
If you can mount the TV antenna at least 20 feet off the
ground (the higher the better) and you have no apparent
obstructions I would say there is a reasonably good chance the
MS 2000 TV antenna will work for
you. The MS 2000 has good gain on channel 13 and that's a
plus. The worst scenario would be returning the antenna (about ten
bucks shipping) and getting one that would be satisfactory, or
obtaining a refund on your purchase.
If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact
me.
Best Regard,
Denny
Thanks
much for the info Denny!
I'll be
close to 40 feet once I get it mounted. I'll probably be ordering one from your
website soon.
Clay
Winterville 28590
Hey
Denny. I need a antenna to receive my local HD
channels. My area code is 28590. My NBC, ABC and CBS
are all less than 30 miles from me and at 185-194 degrees. My
local FOX isn't HD, so the closet one is 66 miles from me at 288
degrees. What antenna do you recommend? I would like to
get the MS 2000, but not sure if I could get FOX. Thanks for
your help and what a GREAT
website.................Keith
Greetings Keith,
Your not gonna like my answer but I'm not sure either. At 66
miles several factors must be considered. First how high will you
be mounting the TV antenna ? What is the terrain like between you
and the station? Are you located in a heavily wooded area or wide
open or something in between? This question may seem a little
strange. Would you say your location is windier than most, average
or very little wind at all? You see TV signal travels the same
path as wind and a windy area always has better than average
TV reception.
Now that I have ask more questions than I answered here's what
I would do. Since I don't like waiting for antennas to turn
and I have more than one TV sharing the same antenna and the
MS 2000 TV antenna allows each
to operate independently. After answering the above questions, If I
thought there was a reasonable chance it would work I would try it.
The worst scenario is you could wait for your local Fox to begin
broadcasting digital signal or you could return the antenna for
equipment that would get the distance FOX or get your money
back.
I hope this helps you Keith. If I can assist you further
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Denny
