Ten Tips to Get More Channels with Your TV Antenna

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Do you have trouble getting certain TV channels with your antenna? Here are ten really simple tips to get more channels with you indoor TV antenna.
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@howardday5449 6 лет назад

A tip, trying to find the sweet window, I put the TV on my hardest to get to come in channel. Then I walked through the house with antenna, on a longer, temporary cord, going window to window. I heard the TV channel come in clear and leaned against the wall for testing. It came in clearer there without me being there. So I measured the distance to the crawl space and placed it in my attic,out of site and good reception

@cyman89 4 года назад

I appreciate this video so much. After watching a bunch of "improve your reception" videos the RG6 cable was the trick for us! VERY, VERY appreciative!

@cathygoltsoff9615 5 лет назад

I love this video. I have figured out many of these tips on my own by playing with the antenna and TV set up. I am glad to know I’m on the right track. You also gave me a few fresh ideas. Thank you for making this video.

@tracythomas7553 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip on removing the amplifier, Brian! It worked beautifully.

@tgicountryboy 4 года назад

Thanks for your video! tip number 6 was the winner!

@jonnelson6448 2 месяца назад

Experimenting even with ridiculous positions are worth it. We were trying various window locations and various angles, but couldn't get the station we wanted. Then I just laid the flat antenna face-down on the windowsill. Success! Thanks for the suggestions-

@disablemycable 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing! Yes totally. Sometimes the antenna positions make no sense, but work great as you said! - Brian

@ambroseabellair5306 5 лет назад

Thank you for doing this, I really got a lot out of your video. Just nice to hear people willing to help, without having to get paid for everything we do.

@STILLNIGHTPEARL 5 лет назад

I have this antenna, and it actually works better than the mohu curve 50 that’s amplified, the trick is to place it high on the wall, close to a window. Both the flat antenna and the mohu curve 50 come with RG-59, I’m going to try RG-6 for the heck of it to see if there’s any improvement. Good video!

@Lovelylauren90xo 4 года назад

You're the coolest dude. You got me 45 channels with perfect reception for $10.

@disablemycable 4 года назад

Thank you Lauren! Glad to hear you got those channels! - Brian

@henrynavarra7835 4 года назад

Your video on this topic is most instructive!!!

@typ8723 4 года назад

Why are you assuming gender

@jameskilrain38 Год назад

You can also wrap aluminum foil around a cardboard box or board and place it behind your tv antenna and it will sometimes improve reception on some channels.Am now,doing it with Twist.I used a cardboard box with aluminum foil taped to it.

@esalinas916 3 года назад

My antenna just fell on the ground while watching this. It's working great now.

@disablemycable 3 года назад

Yes, that happened to me too at my previous apartment! You never know for sure what location will work the best so try them all! - Brian

@jamelsimon1493 3 года назад

😄😄

@alexanderskrabacz3277 3 года назад

don’t touch it lol

@ramsboii4296 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jameskilrain38 Год назад

So,did mine,long ago.Rabbit ears are broked.Still,work great.

@321981jdm 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tips Removing the amplifier helped alot for me.

@alvallac2171 5 лет назад

*a lot

@joshbernal6487 3 года назад

Adding a hanger really helped for me. Thank you!

@jameskilrain38 Год назад

Sometimes it does,sometimes it does not.Plastic hangers seems to work better for me.

@serenity3581 6 лет назад

Thank you for these tips. I do most of them, I wasn’t aware of the cable size, also not using the amplifier. I will try those tips. Thank you. 😀😎😀

@emmareynolds6345 4 года назад

We added an amplifier and got us all the channels we had b4 we moved. Have the added challenge of a tin roif

@TommyBrisbane 5 лет назад

Great info. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & expertise.

@ronnieashton3900 5 лет назад

Good common sense tips...a good reminder. Thank you

@missyc9038 6 лет назад

Very helpful. Thank you!

@rickg.5171 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info - RG6 coaxial cable helped strengthen my signal, picked up eight more channels!

@disablemycable 5 лет назад

Hi Rick, glad the RG6 coax worked for you! - Brian

@MrFloridaboi305 11 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot this helped out so much! Especially being near an open window or outside for ultimate tv reception

@disablemycable 11 месяцев назад

So glad this video was helpful! Thanks for sharing! - Brian

@keithfulkerson 5 лет назад

I made one of those binder clip antennas and through trial and error, found that it actually gets the best reception a couple of feet off the floor.

@janicewright8015 5 лет назад

Your very informative. Will watch again and take notes. Thank You.

@alvallac2171 5 лет назад

*You're (contraction of "you are") "Your" is for possession.

@user-ql4re3jv2p 9 месяцев назад

Great tips, thank you 🙏🏼

@amileestutzman1041 4 года назад

I just discovered I get NBC using one of your links. PassportTV schedule had different channel numbers. Thanks!

@Ron9257 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips!

@nilsarivera5473 5 лет назад

thank you ,you helped alot ,can you make a video on how to get your tv back on when i left it off for awhile now its telling me to press ok and it still wont turn on it flashes on but turns right off please ,,,and thank you so much for the info

@karlhattam1525 3 года назад

Iam in block of flats on 3rd floor using a tv antenna but struggling to get all the channels. They all tune in but the reception on at least half the channels suck and are not watchable. When I move it from current position I lose half the channels but half them work fine... Should I try a amplifier or booster or should I pay more for a better antenna. I payed £30 so thought it would work fine

@slickrick343 4 года назад

Hi, great vid, I live in England and I'm struggling to find an indoor aerial with a coaxial port directly on the unit. I can only find the cheap crap with a really thin cable attached from Factory. Can you get units in the UK that you can swap out the cable? Got any good websites I can find one? Thanks

@lizsmith9466 4 года назад

Thank you you the Advice fit the RG-6 Cable it works good .

@disablemycable 4 года назад

Glad to hear it Liz! Thanks for sharing! - Brian

@ce292 5 лет назад

great tips thank you !

@trainmaster0217 2 года назад

I "cut the cord" a few weeks ago. I'm now using a pair of rabbit ears positioned in my garage window....the only place where I could get a signal. I had the ears extended all the way out thinking I'd get a stronger signal for channel 9 (175 mhz). I'm using a 15db amp as I have a 75 foot of RG6 to the house. I was only getting a 1 bar signal on my TV for a few weeks causing for some bad reception. Then I discovered if I collapse the ears all the way down making the rods about 6 inches long my signal jumped to a 3 bar solid picture! I always thought the bigger the antenna the better but not in my case. I get 10 channels with the ears now. I going to try to ad another pair of ears just to see if that improves the signal any further. The more the merrier..I hope.

@disablemycable 2 года назад

Hi Curt, thanks for sharing! Yeah, nothing beats experimenting. Sometimes you get results that seem counter-intuitive. I know I have! - Brian

@pam3263 Год назад

Thank You very much I appreciate the excellent tips and I will try them.

@disablemycable Год назад

Thank you Pam! - Brian

@What_Fred_Said 3 года назад

I have a really cheap flat antenna I put in the bedroom window and I get 52 channels. They all come in clear. Just depends where you live. I’m in a city so works 👍

@jerrywatson2596 5 лет назад

I used a powered amplifier on my antenna and it made a world of difference.

@AlphaOmega888 5 лет назад

amplifiers are a must in ALL situations with DTV in my experience. with the amp plugged in, try putting the flat antenna flat on the FLOORS - especially at the back of the house. often under the bed. I don't know why this works. What will happen is you will eventually find a sweet spot that gets all the reflections. The walls need specific locations.. also it makes a huge difference on face side up or down.. one side is stronger. you'll figure it out.

@rneedham667 4 года назад

Will try thanks!

@a-trainpdx9994 5 лет назад

I did a scan and it picked up a channel I wanted. Thank you!

@joelmoore7081 5 лет назад

Nice

@paulbroderick8438 10 месяцев назад

Installed a Terk HDTV Antenna model Thin TV 6a on the wall next to the TV and obtained great reception right away. "Lost' a couple of stations and could never get them back through multiple relocations. I'll just live with it for now.

@robeftyearian8760 5 лет назад

Great video very helpful

@Janetmessmore9999 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your help 🙂

@FriedAudio 5 лет назад

Yeah, residential signal reception has always been more of an art than a hard-science... 👍

@PaulJGorzkowski 5 лет назад

Couple of different issues. For one, I live near an airport and according to your website for better tower service, is literally putting my antenna in the window facing the airport. Secondly, I live on an island about five miles from any mainland, and no less than 30 miles from the nearest tower. I just bought an antenna that's for 55+ miles and with it in the window facing the airport, I get 16 channels. Am I just SOOL or is there a way for me to boost this bad boy to reach the towers? Thirdly, the cords are in fact attached to the antenna. And that was the best I could find. This antenna did come with an electric booster. But the cords for both pieces are really thin and nothing like what you suggested... I hate to think that I'm SOOL! I have a Roku TV and would love to get some good local channels. What do you suggest? Please help me out... Thanks!

@lastpme 5 лет назад

Great tips.

@daveicc495 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tips

@maddenchamp33 5 лет назад

I removed my amplifier and it worked thanks man.

@Flamethatburns 5 лет назад

A leaky microwave can cause havoc on signals. To test the microwave for leakage, put a cup of water in the microwave and turn it on for 2 minutes. While it is running, take a fluorescent light bulb and go around the door seal and around the microwave. If it lights up then it leaks, and have it repaired or replaced.

@zeftawi225 5 лет назад

It works thanks for the very good video

@gallstone7266 5 лет назад

I just put two pieces of foil on the rabbit ears and increased the reception measurably. So, thank for that tip So much for hi tech!.

@chrisfry436 5 лет назад

feels like we have gone full circle with t.v. reception, doesnt it!

@moriahjohnthejohnsons718 3 года назад

I purchased 4 antenna 20-55 mile range 2 being amplified but I have not picked up any signal. Is it possible that my location can't scan channels. I live in a basement apt

@mikemir121 6 лет назад

This is such a great video and service. Thank you for your tips.

@moriahjohnthejohnsons718 4 года назад

The towers in my area report moderate and weak strength on the FCC tower locator. Would a good quality or location of the attenna help this??

@riceexe 6 лет назад

6:35 You can get flat coaxial cable couplers which can go through windows if you have a balcony

@brockfrickinsampson 6 лет назад

Thank you. 😃

@rogerdean5313 2 года назад

I just watched your video about testing for stations, where you hook up the coaxial cable and the extension cord… I got 11 stations… I live in Southern NH, and I was hoping to get stations out of Boston ( about 40-45 nautical,Ike’s ) but I face north in a high rise. I did order an antenna before seeing your video. When testing and doing the tv scan, I did slip off the cord plug a few times, though I’m wondering if the amplifier on the one I bought might pull in the Boston stations? I can’t place anything in the window, so I bought a table top model…

@disablemycable 2 года назад

Generally I haven't had good results with amplified antennas, except for the Antop AT500SBS, which I will be reviewing soon. But 45 miles away is pretty challenging...

@gabyortega1458 4 года назад

Thaks a lot . I just whraped some aluminum foil and it worked

@shellyblanchard5788 Год назад

I cut up a metal pie plate in strips and put around the back of the antenna about 4 inches long on the rods. Wrapped it rods to extend them. They weren't long enough. Now I pick the ones I didn't pick up in a while. 😉

@disablemycable Год назад

Great tip! - Brian

@allbarzent 5 лет назад

Thanks good info bro

@pamwightman8102 6 лет назад

Nice thanks Do more tips...

@ragunathanjegatheeswary1245 6 лет назад

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@reynaldoirizarry5973 6 лет назад

Thank you

@matthewrobinson4323 5 лет назад

I started out with the cheapest rabbit ears I could find ($8.88) @ Walmart. It was fair but not good. My wife's favorite local Indy channel was hit or miss with lots of pixelation. Initially I was going to work my way up the price chain, but then decided that if she could get herself a Kureg which we didn't need, I could get a Mohu Leaf ($55.95 @ Best Buy). Initially, her favorite channel was still spotty, and she hated the the look of the antenna if it was high enough to pick up WISH TV 8. But after 50 rounds in the ring with her, I'm battle-hardened, and kept experimenting. After some experimentation I found that laying it flat on top of the china cabinet works really well. I get well over 30 channels beautifully, including WISH TV 8 in Indianapolis (we live in Noblesville), my wife's happy, and now I can shop for the best ISP available in my area.

@davidmarcos3777 5 лет назад

Thank u your the best

@jacobredick4557 6 месяцев назад

Tip 6 (remove the amp) worked for me, thanks!!

@disablemycable 6 месяцев назад

Awesome, thanks for sharing! - Brian

@amorales9613 Год назад

Great tips. I especially like the tip about the metal window screens. Also, I moved my Amazon Alexa and my remote worked better. I plan to check other electrical devices to see if they are interfering. Scanning regularly is also a great tip. I was ready to set it and forget it. Scanning is simple and doesn't take a lot of time. I also like the tip about adding metal to the antenna. It can be decorative. I happen to have copper wire that I can spiral around the metal in my antenna. Thanks again. Are you aware of any antennas that don't come with an RG59 coaxial cable hardwired to them? What do you think of filters? Is it just best to distance the antenna from electrical devices instead of attaching a filter?

@disablemycable Год назад

Thanks for the reply Angela! The more reputable antennas like the Mohu Leaf have detachable cable (although it still comes with an RG59). Avoid the cheap no-name indoor antennas. Almost all reputable outdoor antennas have detachable cable. All of the antennas I recommend have detachable cables. - Brian

@13CRAZYDAVE13 5 лет назад

Great advise, thanks!! I was wondering why my channels disappeared, after a quick rescan, they're all back.

@alvallac2171 5 лет назад

*advice (noun) advise = verb (and slightly different pronunciation)

@barbaracarrier 5 лет назад

Thank You!!!!!!

@GoddessOfTheUniverse 6 лет назад

wow, i did a channel scan and got additional channels and better reception. thanks for the tip

@andreracicot4881 3 года назад

i have i adel pout 2 entena like the original et stiks metal outside of your hase myke sure you have more spsce for your cable to ina out your hase tanks.😎

@deantelewis6871 2 года назад

Wanted to ask you a question when you said to put the antennas as high as you can I tried that but the problem was stay in the basement in an apartment building I don't no second floor or third floor and while I tried to put the antenna high up on my window I can only get three channels so how can I get more channels since I stay in the basement

@disablemycable 2 года назад

A basement is tough. If you are in a basement with some windows at the top, try putting your antenna there. Otherwise, an outdoor antenna would be ideal.

@milaniihulio4423 5 лет назад

What if you can't get more channels on your vizio tv brand voj320f1a

@thomashley 5 лет назад

I wasn't picking up CBS with mine so I actually rotated my antenna 90 degrees on my window and it picked up three extra channels (including CBS). No reason why it should have worked but it did so I wanted to mention.

@TJ52359 4 года назад

They might have a 'Repeater'... my major Hub is 65-ish Miles SE... 50 Miles NW is a 'nest' of Repeaters Terrain Issues actually leave the Farther Site superior... but even at 180 most of the signals get through...

@Bendew 6 лет назад

You guys uploaded!

@pjmclenon 3 года назад

what differnce does it make if your plastic board antena has a permennant wore, you take a splitter or connecter and add to the the open aend to add a better thicker wire no? Lisa

@disablemycable 2 года назад

No, if your antenna's cable is permanently attached, just use it alone; don't attach a thicker cable.

@his3766 4 года назад

Am using 2 indoor antennas hooked to a splitter turned around which is hooked to one tv. So far so good. Do splitters have different strengths? Mine says 1000 mz. See most are 2500mz. Be even better to use the 2500mz?

@aceklankb 4 года назад

I just knew you would have an edited at the end of this

@dwaynenewman6473 4 года назад

Upper frequencies of Over the Air (OTA) signals stop at 806 MHz. Nothing would be gained by going to these higher frequency splitters. Typically, splitters going to 2.5 GHz are designed for satellite or cellular phone reception. Best thing to do would be to upgrade your antennas and/or purchase pre-amplifiers for your antennas. Splitters hooked up backwards still maintain the loss per-port listed.

@his3766 4 года назад

@@dwaynenewman6473 thx

@jameskilrain38 Год назад

Glad it works,sometimes it causes multipath interfernce,however.

@Wild_Pennsylvania 3 года назад

I live in a first floor apartment and get best all around reception of all of my channels with the antenna on the floor resting against the wall at an angle.

@disablemycable 2 года назад

Yes, that has happened to me too! Very strange but it is true!

@jpolar394 5 лет назад

I've noticed over the last 10 years as the days get longer, the reception gets worse. The best reception is in the winter time as the days are the shortest.

@stretchwith 4 года назад

Leaves and trees blocking the signal.

@tristannotjass1025 5 лет назад

What is the difference for the thickness of cables? Like the rg6. Impaired to thinner cables?

@alvallac2171 5 лет назад

*Compared

@Laptops1781 5 лет назад

I out my antenna in the window facing the towers. No screen, no trees blocking anything and can't pick up a single channel. Ironically, in the corner of my house where the antenna is blocked by walls and the garage is where I get the strongest signal. Still can only get 3 channels though

@404010ful 5 лет назад

good video I use LAVA 8008 HD Omni pro antenna outside my balcony I get about 30 channels sometimes 43 depends on the day I am high up I live In the Toronto area .as a rare occasion I received Detroit Michigan for about 5 hrs WDIV it had Me TV as a sub channel. But I generally get the western New York area.

@jabjones2165 Год назад

Got a tv antenna and got channel 2.1 all the way up to channel 1168. Problem is I don't know what I did to get them. But it's nice. 😄😄

@maryvaughn3564 Год назад

😀

@juanvaldez2921 3 месяца назад

What antenna did you buy?

@BobbieGWhiz 13 дней назад

My cheapo flat panel indoor antenna came with a very skinny antenna wire that couldn’t be replaced, but it also had an amplifier. I compared it to a Leaf antenna with amplifier and there was no difference in signal quality. I think over a short run, eg. 12 feet or so, there’s no significant signal loss. For whatever reason, I get better signal on my first floor than second floor. Sometimes it’s even better at the bottom of the sliding glass window then at the top. It’s variable from day to day.

@disablemycable 12 дней назад

Yeah, I've seen some totally bizarre things like that, i.e., flat antenna gets better reception lying on the floor than on a window! Bottom line is you just have to experiment. Thanks for sharing! - Brian

@stephenmerrick3189 4 года назад

If you intend to pick up a VHF signal, you will need a VHF retrofit kit in addition to the antenna.

@thebionicandroid 5 лет назад

Laying the antenna flat on it's back may help and if you are far from the transmitter a high db gain pricy one may help boost the signals

@alvallac2171 5 лет назад

*its (possessive) It's = contraction of "it is/has"

@stretchwith 4 года назад

Why does my reception fluctuate with where I am sitting in the room- even where I have my foot placed. How can a digital signal be affected just like those old rabbit ears?

@lydiar1549 3 года назад

Me too !! If I wiggle my toes, literally just wiggle my toes, the reception changes!! Not 100% of the time, but more than you can imagine. Sooo aggravating!

@trapscience5828 2 года назад

@Lydia R 😭😭🤫 So That's the Big Secret Huh? 🤫🤣 I even get better channels by Wearing my Daughter’s twinkle toe Shoes around the Houe while she is at school. 🤷‍♂️

@cryptickcryptick2241 8 месяцев назад

Radio wave propagation is complex. People greatly effect radio signals, in the old days, sometimes you would get best reception when someone was holding the antenna! You need to upgrade to a much better TV antenna, location, amplifier, and get rid of interference.

@danseabreeze1404 3 года назад

I wish I could just buy a quality cable and solder it onto the bottom of my big metal bed headboard, I wonder if that would work.

@ginoasci2876 4 года назад

i have good quality hdtv antenna in my attic, with a splitter. one cable to the 3rd floor tv, and the other runs into the basement to another tv i just bought. so it’s a long way from the splitter in the attic to the tv in the basement. that’s five floors down. needless to say the signal isn’t making it to the basement tv. i have windows in my basement and the windows large enough facing all directions but the southern window is only 6” high by 30” wide. a couple of things that i think are working against me are that the window facing the tv stations is only 6” high, and the fact that it’s too low. what can i do to get an hdtv antenna to work for antenna the basement? is there a way to get the antenna in that attic to work even though it’s far away from the tv in the basement?

@TJ52359 4 года назад

R 6 Cable as noted... Would it be possible to move the Splitter farther down line from the antenna? have you added a Booster? also how far are you from the Broadcasters? - are you on a Hill or in a Hole?

@dwaynenewman6473 4 года назад

If you are on the fridges, you'll need a low noise broadband amplifier and/or a higher gain antenna. Depending on the number of ports on the splitter this will directly impact the amount of signal available. This is why I suggest the highest gain antenna possible - this is especially ideal when all the stations desired are in one direction from your home. Old school twin lead wiring actually has less loss than RG-6 but is most susceptible to external interference. Try to locate an antenna that exceeds the losses of the splitter plus the total loss to the basement. Also, there is available unbalanced splitters. Meaning they send more signal down one port versus the other ports. I would not consider this unless you knew for sure it would work as they are expensive when compared to standard splitters. Try connecting the downstairs line directly to the TV in the basement - if it works, the unbalanced splitter could be your ticket - if not, you'll need a better antenna and/or the low noise pre-amplifier as mentioned above.

@Trebbor1958 5 лет назад

I have a simple telescoping stick antenna, absolutely nothing fancy that came with a pctv adapterI bought, the pctv adapter died, so I tired that stick antenna on my tv, and got 70 channels with it.... not in a window, not close to transmitting antennas.... not sure if it is just a fluke but it seems to be working great...

@wolf_of_odin1602 4 года назад

When I couldn’t afford an antenna I simply used a copper speaker wire. Stick it in the hole I’ve the cable connector on the back of your tv and then run it out you window. I got a lot of channels

@YagwitOG 4 года назад

I used a coffee can , coax , and a nail. Only got 15 channels, but during that time, it was great!

@sicsempertyrannis9024 2 года назад

This was also a trick used in prison

@jameskilrain38 Год назад

I heard of persons using paper clips.Of course,unless you are close to the transmission stations ,you may not pick up many channels,that way.

@filthyanimal874 5 лет назад

I have a paper clip stuck into the digital box and only get MeTv but it’s cool cause it’s the only channel worth watching. Love Bonanza, The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, and Wagon Train.

@rickg.5171 5 лет назад

I'd be lost without my westerns in the afternoon.

@todddavis9426 5 лет назад

Great tips!

@irockdevelopment2271 5 лет назад

I see some say differet miles. Is there a difference powerage for some? They all look flat and square

@disablemycable 5 лет назад

The "mileage" range in antenna marketing materials is not really accurate. So much depends on the terrain and other conditions. And outdoor rooftop antenna is best, but if that is not feasible for you, here are some indoor antennas that I recommend: www.disablemycable.com/antennas/

@reinilla 3 месяца назад

I tried numerous indoor antenas, the thing is when a channel has no signal, it makes the other channels stop working and when I switch to netflix or prime tv or RU-vid, those apps don't work in the TV, so I have to disconnect the TV so I can have the signal back. Do you know why that happens? Sincerely, Reina Brooklyn, NYC

@breakingbadheisenberg9703 5 лет назад

Question, my leaf the cable isn’t removable, what’s your thoughts on using a cable splitter ?

@richardjohnson4065 4 года назад

I'm having the same problem I think you might have to upgrade

@disablemycable 4 года назад

Right, you must have an older Leaf. On the newer ones the cable is removable.

@twoputt5 2 года назад

I thought the amplifier boosts the signal out, for connecting multiple TVs or traveling through a long cable.

@disablemycable 2 года назад

Yes, an amplifier at the antenna would be good if you are driving a long cable.

@lianewing7568 4 года назад

Thanks great Típ 👍🏻👏👏👏👏👏👏✅

@henrys3629 5 лет назад

Unfortunately my house has no windows near transmitter. For what ever reason, I get channels no more. Did they weaken the signals?

@TJ52359 4 года назад

a Lot of broadcasters moved to UHF (which has issues with 'penetration') after the '09 switch, so if the 'True signal' is between channels 14 and 36 it'll have a harder time with your siding (especially if aluminum)... and IF they are still on VHF (2-6 Low / 7-13 High) most new indoor Antennas skimp on the VHF components (many forgoing Low all together )

@ts214121 4 года назад

For some reason I am getting the best reception with it away from the windows.

@writerpatrick 5 лет назад

Another thing to add is that when using an amplifier it's best to locate it as close to the antenna as possible, especially if you have a long run of cable.

@disablemycable 5 лет назад

Yes, great tip!

@donnacabot3550 5 лет назад

writerpatrick Could you tell me what the amplifier does for your antenna I've got a digital and only get 3 channels and it's stupid cuz I don't want to buy cable because it's just s*** TV thank u for ur advice I advance.

@indioraj 5 лет назад

The only problem with cutting the cord is now I don't have DVR. Can you do a video on how to record TV shows without cable? I have a MOHU leaf antenna and get about 30 channels. CBS, FOX. ABC, WWOR, WPIX are all in HD and the reception is as good as cable but now how can I record shows?

@indioraj 5 лет назад

@@JodBronson Thanks Jordan. I was looking at getting the AirTV DVR. Do you know about that brand? Would you recommend it?

@disablemycable 5 лет назад

Here are my recommended DVRs that work with broadcast TV antennas: www.disablemycable.com/dvr/

@DP-hy4vh 5 лет назад

Walmart sells an Ematic brand digital converter box with a built in DVR and HDMI output for the TV. You simply save the recorded programs on a USB thumb drive. Here's the DVR on Walmart's site; Ematic AT103B www.walmart.com/ip/Ematic-AT103B-Digital-Converter-Box-with-LED-Display-and-Recording-Capabilities/28505040?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222228021752372&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=40330391672&wl4=pla-60244484011&wl5=9058203&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=28505040&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_qCqssP74gIVRLbACh338gP0EAQYASABEgKZyfD_BwE

@joezappetella9504 6 лет назад

I'm hesitant to re-scan because I'm afraid I might lose a channel I usually get but has bad reception that day.

@jameskilrain38 Год назад

Yes,I did.My new trick is to make sure you are getting all the channels good before a rescan.

@lisagialucci2296 4 года назад

Thanks

@alexandershekhtman770 4 года назад

I bought the RCA 55 mile range at best buy for 35 dollars. I live in the Baltimore metro area. I get 27 channels. Is that good or could I get more?

@alexandershekhtman770 4 года назад

@Irving Popoca I tried putting the device on every part of or near both windows in my bedroom. I am kind of in the woods, in a very private street. Is that a what is causing so little amount of channels? This is the indoor one so I can't place it outside, besides, I don't have a long enough coax cable to try windows in other rooms. What do you suggest, please?