How to choose an HD Antenna 

I have one of their flex antenna's but it is not positioned the way it would need to be for good reception. I called and left a message several days ago, and didn't hear back, so I called again today. Talked to Randy, and he was pretty good and knowledgeable. Gave me good info, and I know I can go with two different models, because I am in such a good area. Buying direct from them, also includes some perks you wouldn't normally get. For me it would be no tax and free shipping, plus extras you wouldn't get from Amazon. I can go with the ClearStream 2 or 4 MAX. I will do the 4 if it goes in the attic, or 2 if I can mount it outside.

ABC in your area must be in the low-VHF bands, which are always troublesome. I'd also suggest getting a better antenna, one that looks like the ugly old ones you describe at the start of this video as those tend to be larger and the rod-like 'elements' are properly sized for VHF/UHF reception. I'm in Los Angeles, all our stations broadcast from the same mountaintop area (40 miles away from me), and I get all the 'majors' plus many 'locals' with an ugly antenna mounted in my attic (68 total last time in did a channel scan). I did have to adjust the antenna's location to avoid signal interference by metallic HVAC ductwork.

I have the double one you showed.. 6abc on low vhf is rough to get.. Everything elses comes in great, I'm in south joisey

Great Video!! I have Clearstream V4 in my attic. (25ft above ground, in a window, running a good RG 6 cable about 75 ft to my channel master signal splitter). I Live in Rochester,MA. I split my signal to 3 TV's. I'm purchasing the Juice Preamp based on your experience and the review "Antenna Man" did on it. Hopefully it will enhance my signal strength due to long line & splitter, and maybe get me better reception from the hard to reach stations where my signal is always breaking up. Thanks again for a very informative video.

I know this is an old video, but Philadelphia has an atsc 3.0 frequency (UHF 33) that has ABC. New York also has a UHF atsc 3.0 lighthouse too.

The db8e is bi-directional meaning you can aim the elements in 2 directions and then merges the signal. I needed this due to the wide direction between broadcast towers. Works great. You’ll be able to catch your ABC.

Editorially, there is no such thing as an "HD" antenna. You either get the frequency or you don't. That channel master on your roof from 1983 may still work. If you're talking WPVI, that signal is on RF 6, which none of these antennas covers. Even with a wider element, you still may not get the channel. Reportedly they're still at 34 kW, which doesn't penetrate very well.

@handydadtv 5 yrs running. Maybe a time to update this video. I like antennas direct but my new favorite is Televes. Might want to use 2 antennas. I take advantage of 2 different markets by doing this and using A/B switches.

Interesting. I need a better attic antenna and I plan to go with the C4-V-CJM (which is like the 4MAX I think but with the reflectors like the 2MAX) because I also want UHF. The C5 is VHF only.

I live in Staten Island and I bought the Clearstream Max-V, i got great channels pointing to Manhattan towers but no ABC, but when I moved my antenna 3 feet from where I was and turn the antenna toward the NJ tower, I was able to pick ABC and their sub-channels, so far a total of 65 channels. I have three rooms with TV coaxial on the wall. the living room and basement TVs are looking great, but the only one I'm having trouble is the bedroom which is the longest cable run from the splitter in the basement. i'm waiting for the amplifier splitter to be shipped from Amazon and hope that will solve my connection with the bedroom.

Maybe try a directional antenna? I was using this compact outdoor RCA Yagi antenna mounted inside a 2nd floor room (model # ANT751E) when I used to live in South Jersey and 20 miles away from Philadelphia and receive all Philly local stations in HD

My Clearstream 4Max picks up WITN which is roughly 90 miles away, clear as a bell. I also have a Channel Master Extreme point to the Wilmington Market 60-70 miles away.

Having a LTE/5g filter on the coax helps clean up the single.

Is ABC a VHF or a UHF channel? The boxy antenna installed looks like a UHF receiver without VHF elements ...

I see since u have a rooftop get a larger antenna low vhf require longer or way more horizontal elements

Those old fashioned antennas that you can still get, you can still get because they work. Those "newer technology" antennas are junk. The laws of physics have not changed, TV signals are still radio signals whether they are HD, 4K, NextGen, or DTV, the antenna does not know the difference and does not care. What has changed is due to the migration to DTV and ATSC 1 and 3.0, the TV channels have been realigned and more of them are on UHF than before. That means for most people smaller antennas whether they are "wires sticking out" or metal dishes... Reputable antenna manufacturers don't rely on space-ship looking designs, but have redesigned more traditional designs for the shift to DTV. Televes, for example.

Would I be able to get certain channels like Monday Night Raw Tuesday wrestling Wednesday wrestling and Friday wrestling on SmackDown because I do want to get back into my wrestling but I do not want cable cuz we shouldn't really be paying for cable when we should be getting all the channels in the world if I had my way I will build a antenna that you can get all the way around the world to watch any station you want without cable

I live in the apartment life so what is the best antenna that I can get because I'm very picky about putting it on the wall so I want the best antenna that could be for indoor apartment life can you give me that ideal please and thank you

Does the clear stream five antenna need to be”Grounded “!

you said you can put it in the attic, but do you have a metal roof?

I have a suggestion for you HandyDadTV. Why not buy a DAT BOSS deep fringe antenna. I have heard from so many people the unit works miracles for number of channels it can help your TV receive. Just a thought fella. vf

Haven't had cable in yrs! I bought an antenna that goes 60 miles and it gave me 48 channels for free! We don't miss cable at all. Strange ABC doesn't come in for you? But there's a lot of free tv otherwise :)

Show us the picture quality

Since you cut cable and kept their internet you can expect them to make up for the loss of cable by raising your internet. I know because my cable company is doing it to me now. Going to have to find another internet provider...if there is one.

Just cut cord, and going to antenna. Live in the Cincinnati suburbs.

You should get 4G/5G LTE filter! Cell phone towers are biggest issue to get good VHF signal! Specially ABC

Howell,NJ here. What's happening neighbor

You need danny s hodge home made antenna s

I WANT TO CUT THE CORD TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It Appears Everyone Has Problems Receiving ABC: Same In My Case (Scranton)

Same with me im in south philadelphia no abc lol

When You Compare ANTENNAS , Performace Is Number#1 Priorty ,BUT

do you know Bruce Springsteen?

did not run a scan dude

I bought a Clear Stream 4 today, it is no better than the 32 year old piece of junk that I replaced. Rip off. I live in a low signal area.