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There are a few things that this big antenna does not do well (it is not compact and easy to take down when a hurricane threatens), but for what I wanted it works very well. No need for an electronic amplifier/booster. Note that the specs in their literature states that the average gain for the multiple US TV bands are:
VHF Lo: 3.6db (54-88 Mhz)
VHF Hi: 8.6 db (174-216Mhz)
UHF: 9.5db (470-806MHz)
FM: ? (87.5 - 108 Mhz)
HDTV: in my area there are both UHF and VHF-Hi HDTV stations - the main antenna farm is located only about 23 miles away, and most broadcasters are in the same general direction, but there are multiple large buildings in the way, and plenty of big trees even though I have the antenna mounted on a mast 24ft over the ground. I had the previous model of this beast before and knew that it would perform well enough for this job. I have no problem receiving the main HDTV stations in our area. Seems like a better image than the compressed signal from ATT Uverse.
FM - I like to listen to a few college radio stations in our area and they are not strong broadcasters - this antenna has no trouble picking those stations up as well.
Size - this antenna is big - a beast - fortunately made of mostly hollow aluminum and some plastic so it is not heavy. If you know about broadcasting and antennas, basically the higher the frequency the smaller the wavelength, and thus the smaller the antenna needs to be. UHF frequencies, where most HDTV is now days, do not require this giant antenna. However the lower frequencies VHF and FM require a larger antenna to achieve the same level of gain. Since I knew there were several HDTV channels broadcasting on VHF and I wanted FM reception of some weak stations I went with this solution. Do your homework and check through various online sites where your stations broadcast antennas are, and what frequencies they're on. For me, the downside to this size is that the antenna needs to be taken down in preparation for a hurricane, and that is not trivial.
Directional - This antenna is also fairly directional and works best only when aimed correctly. Fortunately the main broadcast antennas for the stations I'm interested in are all within a few degrees of each other from my location. Do your homework and find out where those HDTV broadcast antennas are.
Cons: The plastic parts are light and make good insulators for the best antenna design, but mechanically these parts will be fried in the South Florida sun and will not last. On my old antenna (very similar to this one), after 10 years, the plastic parts had become so brittle that one of the "arms" had broken off and was waving in the breeze (maybe a bird landed on it?). When I brought the old one down to repair it, many more plastic pieces broke. However, the old antenna may have been over 10 years old - so yes, the plastic parts are annoying in that they will break, but 10+ years is not that bad a lifetime. This new plastic and design looks a little sturdier than the old design so I'm hoping that it last longer in the SFL sun.
The assembly is not completely trivial and there are some orientation issues with parts that might be helped with better instructions. I was able to get it done without help, but I think most people would consider me handy.
Again this thing is big and required some thinking on where I would assemble it and how I would get it up onto the mast. I assembled it outside on the roof, as close to where I was going to need to mount it on the mast.
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Next time I may experiment with some of the more modern "bow-tie" type antennas in the attic for the HDTV, along with a separate FM antenna for the FM receiver. I just did not want to hassle with the unknowns and additional wiring that setup would require. I knew this setup would work since it was replacing a very similar older antenna and every antenna recommendation site clearly states that outside and high up are the best mounting locations for the best signal.
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Advantage 45
CM-3016
The Channel Master Advantage 45 is a directional (log periodic), short range outdoor TV antenna that receives high definition and digital signals from a single direction and is optimized for all OTA frequencies including low VHF, high VHF and UHF signals. This antenna has a reception range of up to 45 miles.
Features and Benefits
- Receives Local Over-the-Air Broadcast TV Channels - No Subscription Fees!
- Enjoy Programming From Popular TV Networks Like: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, Telemundo, Univision, and Many More!
- Directional 45 Mile Reception Range
- Optimized for Low VHF, High VHF, UHF, FM Signals
Specifications
- Bandwidth: 54 to 216 and 470 to 700 MHz
- Gain (VHF, UHF): 7.9 dB, 7.7 dB
- Front to Back Ratio: 12 dB
- Turning Radius: 3.5 ft
- Wind Resistance: (at 100mph, no ice) - 22 lb
- Size: 66 x 83.5 x 22 in
- Weight: 3 lb
- Includes: Installation Guide, U-Bolt with Nest Mount (Mast & Coax Cable Sold Separately)
Advantage 60
CM-3018
The Channel Master Advantage 60 is a directional (log periodic), medium range outdoor TV antenna that receives high definition and digital signals from a single direction and is optimized for all OTA frequencies including low VHF, high VHF and UHF signals. This antenna has a reception range of up to 60 miles.
Features and Benefits
- Receives Local Over-the-Air Broadcast TV Channels - No Subscription Fees!
- Enjoy Programming From Popular TV Networks Like: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, Telemundo, Univision, and Many More!
- Directional 60 Mile Reception Range
- Optimized for Low VHF, High VHF, UHF, FM Signals
Specifications
- Bandwidth: 54 to 216 and 470 to 700 MHz
- Gain (VHF, UHF): 8.2 dB, 8.8 dB
- Front to Back Ratio: 15 dB
- Turning Radius: 5 ft
- Wind Resistance: (at 100mph, no ice) - 25 lb
- Size: 113 x 95 x 22 in
- Weight: 5 lb
- Includes: Installation Guide, U-Bolt with Nest Mount (Mast & Coax Cable Sold Separately)
Advantage 100
CM-3020
The Channel Master Advantage 100 is a directional (log periodic), long range outdoor TV antenna that receives high definition and digital signals from a single direction and is optimized for all OTA frequencies including low VHF, high VHF and UHF signals. This antenna has a reception range of up to 100 miles.
Features and Benefits
- Receives Local Over-the-Air Broadcast TV Channels - No Subscription Fees!
- Enjoy Programming From Popular TV Networks Like: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, Telemundo, Univision, and Many More!
- Directional 100 Mile Reception Range
- Optimized for Low VHF, High VHF, UHF, FM Signals
Specifications
- Bandwidth: 54 to 216 and 470 to 700 MHz
- Gain (VHF, UHF): 8.6 dB, 9.5 dB
- Front to Back Ratio: 16 dB
- Turning Radius: 8 ft
- Wind Resistance: (at 100mph, no ice) - 37 lb
- Size: 152 x 95 x 22 in
- Weight: 7 lb
- Includes: Installation Guide, U-Bolt with Nest Mount (Mast & Coax Cable Sold Separately)
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Channel Master was founded in Ellenville, New York in 1949 by 23-year-old former Merchant Marine radio operator & TV antenna installer Joe Resnick. With the backing of his brothers Harry & Louis Resnick, Joe Resnick invented the first self-installable low-cost TV antenna & Channel Master was born.What makes our product unique
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After trying a couple of smaller, good antennas, with only minor success, I finally broke down and did what I should have done from the beginning, and I bought this big fella. It arrives in a box a good 6' tall or more. The antenna is in three sections inside the box. I watched a number of videos online about assembling the antenna, as well as reading several reviews, here. I installed this in my attic, hanging it only slightly below the rafters (see the attached photo). I used antennaweb.org to see the best source of channels and where to point the antenna. A handy tool to have is a compass app that I downloaded and used to point this in the area listed on the antennaweb.org website.The antenna, when fully assembled, is around 16 feet long, The VHF antenna rods open up and the full span is a good 6'-8' wide. It definitely "explores the space" 😉 But you need those wide rods to pull in the low-VHF and hi-VHF channels cleanly.I am in the Atlanta market, living northwest of town. Per antennaweb I am in the neighborhood of 25-40 miles from the available stations. This thing pulls in LOADS of channels. I used the auto-finder on both of my TVs to populate the channel list, and I am pulling in more than 90 TV channels! Bear in mind, that includes there being multiple channels being broadcast per station. Picture quality is fantastic!Now I need to make a decision upon which streaming service to purchase, as I'm not getting sports channels like ESPN (college football season will be here before we know it).I am SUPER-HAPPY with this antenna. It is pulling in everything spectacularly! Low-VHF, Hi-VHF, all of the UHF channels. This is the one you want.
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After trying a couple of smaller, good antennas, with only minor success, I finally broke down and did what I should have done from the beginning, and I bought this big fella. It arrives in a box a good 6' tall or more. The antenna is in three sections inside the box. I watched a number of videos online about assembling the antenna, as well as reading several reviews, here. I installed this in my attic, hanging it only slightly below the rafters (see the attached photo). I used antennaweb.org to see the best source of channels and where to point the antenna. A handy tool to have is a compass app that I downloaded and used to point this in the area listed on the antennaweb.org website.
The antenna, when fully assembled, is around 16 feet long, The VHF antenna rods open up and the full span is a good 6'-8' wide. It definitely "explores the space" 😉 But you need those wide rods to pull in the low-VHF and hi-VHF channels cleanly.
I am in the Atlanta market, living northwest of town. Per antennaweb I am in the neighborhood of 25-40 miles from the available stations. This thing pulls in LOADS of channels. I used the auto-finder on both of my TVs to populate the channel list, and I am pulling in more than 90 TV channels! Bear in mind, that includes there being multiple channels being broadcast per station. Picture quality is fantastic!
Now I need to make a decision upon which streaming service to purchase, as I'm not getting sports channels like ESPN (college football season will be here before we know it).
I am SUPER-HAPPY with this antenna. It is pulling in everything spectacularly! Low-VHF, Hi-VHF, all of the UHF channels. This is the one you want.
The antenna, when fully assembled, is around 16 feet long, The VHF antenna rods open up and the full span is a good 6'-8' wide. It definitely "explores the space" 😉 But you need those wide rods to pull in the low-VHF and hi-VHF channels cleanly.
I am in the Atlanta market, living northwest of town. Per antennaweb I am in the neighborhood of 25-40 miles from the available stations. This thing pulls in LOADS of channels. I used the auto-finder on both of my TVs to populate the channel list, and I am pulling in more than 90 TV channels! Bear in mind, that includes there being multiple channels being broadcast per station. Picture quality is fantastic!
Now I need to make a decision upon which streaming service to purchase, as I'm not getting sports channels like ESPN (college football season will be here before we know it).
I am SUPER-HAPPY with this antenna. It is pulling in everything spectacularly! Low-VHF, Hi-VHF, all of the UHF channels. This is the one you want.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2011
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matthew sharpe
good antenna for picking up analog channels
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2019
Jon
but light) probably overkill but provided excellent reception even without an amplifier
Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2016Amazon Customer
The Citytv tower is about 10 miles further than the others and is not in the line of sight like the other 3
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2016