Reddit reviews Channel Master EXTREMEtenna Long Range Multi-Directional Outdoor TV Antenna - 80 Mile Range - Preassembled - Install on Rooftop or Attic | CM-4228HD

it really depends on where you live to what direction the towers are at. Check out www.antennapoint.com and see what is around you, for me i live on the west coast so i only really needed to point north or south. So i bought two of these badboys and pointed them towards where i got the most (this will be lots of going up and down a ladder to tweak them) and buying various other things like boosters cause the signal degrades really fast after 10ft or so. I invested around $500 for everything and maybe a little more but i get nearly 100 channels, around 20 or so HD channels and i pay nothing a month. I will admit it was alot of hard work and took a toll on my back but giving the finger to my cable/dish provider was well worth it :)

Central Madison. I have a Channel Master CM-4228HD in my attic connected to all the TVs in the house. Works great, and I never have to mess with it. I get all the major channels and their subchannels, and a bunch of low-power primarily religious stations that we never watch.

OTARD is the federal restrictions that the FCC has placed on landlords, HOA's, and local governments about regulations of antenna installations. They cannot violate this, as they would be in direct violation of federal regulations, and you would be within 100% of your legal rights to file a formal FCC complaint on them.

A 20 foot (OAL), mast probably isn't very feasable for a non-invasive installation, as it would need to be securely anchored in place, and you would need a guy wire system for stability of the mast due to wind/rain/snow, or just some drunk guy falling into it and knocking it over.

I only used a 10 foot mast, but I built it myself out of a closet rod, and a 6 foot length of pipe hammered together. I barely clear the roof line, but that's not because I couldn't go higher, (I easily physically could), but because I couldn't find another pipe to go higher. I also literally have it "secured" to my deck with a bungee cord, and some bailing wire, so I didn't want to go too high that it would catch the wind.

This is the CM-4228HD, and this is the CM-3018. The flat antenna like the one you bought, aren't really that decent at picking up VHF Hi signals, (and I notice that you do have three. (channels 7, 8, 9). You could try putting a longer piece of coax on it, and movint it around to see if it helps, but it probably won't. You'll likely need an outdoor installation.

EDIT: you could use the 4228HD indoors, if you have an extra bedroom, you could hide it behind a dresser, or put it up in the window if if faces east. Outdoor antennas are pretty much classified that way because they’re rather large to have inside, but you technically could if you wished to.

I am just north of I80, in north Lincoln. I get them (12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4) flawlessly. I have my antenna mounted at the highest point in the attic and pointed towards Omaha.

I use the antenna below. If you are patient and keep an eye on it, you can get it for $85-90.

Channel Master CM-4228HD High VHF, UHF and HDTV Antenna Channel Master https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FVVKQM

IF you can get an 8-bay antenna on the satellite mount and IF you can aim it approximately south, you will get some reception. Otherwise you will almost certainly need a rooftop antenna.

Congrats on your cutting the cord.

/u/FoxtrotSamual has many good points. You need a GOOD antenna. You need to be patient where you place it and what direction you point it to get channel 12 (12.1, 12.2, 12.3).

I figured I was savings $80/month so I would spend some money upfront. I bought this antenna.

I also bought a small powered coaxal amp to put right by the antenna. I then tied the amp into my (now unused) cable wiring. This gives every TV hooked up to the old cable great antenna access.

This site shows you the general direction you will need to point.

Finally, I did buy a HDhomeRun device to accept antenna signals and push into my wifi network. Now every computer, and mobile device has access to broadcast TV.

Good luck! it has easily been 2 years now. a savings of nearly $2,000!

Channel master 4 or 8 bay

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000FVVKQM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1506011140&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=channel+master

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FVVKQM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title

Thanks!

While looking at Channel Master, found this one.
Channel Master 4228

How does this rank among those other recommendations?

Right now the Clearstream is on first floor behind tv.

If I go with one of these attic ones, will that get me PBS and most of the other channels on that list?

Anything else to recommend? I have to wire out of attic for two TVs.

hang this on the wall and you'll have a lot better reception.

Powered antennas are just no substitute for real aerials, even if you're using them indoors.

Thanks for your help guys I'm thinking I need a roof mounted antenna and need to get the DC channels. I see that these are recommended with in the antenna guide Xtreme Signal HDB8X-NI 8-Bay VHF/UHF HDTV Channel Master CM-4228HD High VHF, UHF and HDTV Antenna will one of these work?

I'm on the opposite side of St. Louis. I'm probably a little closer at around 70 miles away, maybe. Anyway, I'm basically doing what you want to do in reverse. I pick up the St. Louis stations and pick up a couple Cape locals on the backside of my antenna.

As far as gear, I'm using an Channelmaster 4228HD https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-CM-4228HD-High-Antenna/dp/B000FVVKQM and a Channel Master 7777 High Gain preamp https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-CM-7777-Antenna-Preamplifier/dp/B000GGKOG8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1537450060&sr=1-1&keywords=channel+7777. I have no affiliation or preference for Channel Master, it just happened. Anyway, with this setup, I can get all the St. Louis full power stations (2,4,5,9,11,24,30) and two from Cape on the backside (12,23). I receive 46 about half the time. I will occasionally receive a few of the southern Illinois stations but I've not optimized (aimed) my setup for those.

Actually with this setup, I once received all your locals via ducting for a few hours.

As they say, buy once, cry once. Don't chase around with those garbage Amazon antennas. Get a big antenna from a reputable company i.e. Channel Master, Winegard, Antennas Direct etc. Then get a decent preamp also from a reputable company. Redo your wiring with new RG6 with NO splices or splitters. Finally point your antenna toward the St. Louis cluster of stations (you have enough dbs to receive you locals without pointing. I think you'll be able to get those St. Louis stations especially since you received them on a garbage antenna.

Probably not, especially since indoor antennas are unregulated & they blatantly lie about range (also those things are too small to receive large-wave VHF) (real channels below 13).

Try this instead: https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-CM-4228HD-High-Antenna/dp/B000FVVKQM

Rad, that's what i thought. What do you have for a scanner?

I have one of these I have yet to install.

https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-CM-4228HD-High-Antenna/dp/B000FVVKQM

You just need a bigger boat.... I mean antenna. This is what I use in my second floor spare room (with cable running to the first floor TV):

https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-CM-4228HD-High-Antenna/dp/B000FVVKQM

use a channelmaster CM-4228HD mounted on a mast beside your house.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FVVKQM

for a mast use 3 chain link fence rails bolted together at the joints

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Galvanized-Steel-Chain-Link-Fence-Top-Rail/999989216

the antenna clamps to the top of the mast with the U bolts supplied with it and the mast itself in mounted to a base concreted into the ground

use a chain link fence terminal post as the base

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-2-3-8-in-x-2-3-8-in-x-6-ft-Actual-2-37-in-x-2-37-in-x-6-ft-Silver-Galvanized-Steel-Chain-Link-Fence-Terminal-Post/999990200

the terminal post is set into concrete inside a sono tube cut in half so it is 2 feet long

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sakrete-Common-8-in-Actual-7-5-in-48-in-Concrete-Tube-Form/3037032

1 80 pound bag will fill 1 foot of 8" sono tube so you will need 2 bags total

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sakrete-80-lb-High-Strength-Concrete-Mix/3099141

you will need a mounting bracket to hold the mast in place against wind

https://www.amazon.com/EZ-30-4W-Stand-Wall-Mount/dp/B010GFY2JS/

mount the bracket to the face of your roof directly over where you want the antenna mounted

use a post holer and make a hole 2 feet deep directly under the opening of the bracket attached to the eave of your house, sink the tube into the hole and fall with concrete

push the terminal post into the concrete and through it 1 more foot so that 3 feet is above ground while making sure it is aligned with the bracket and as vertical as possible.

allow the concrete 2 or 3 days to cure then assemble the antenna and mast in your yard being sure to bolt the sections together securely

attach your antenna to the top of the mast and zip tie your coax cable to the mast making 2 drip loops on the line one at the top and another at the bottom.

stand the mast upright and put it into the base.

go to https://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29

and put in your address it will show you compass directions and distances to broadcasting towers your AGL is 30 feet.

turn the antenna face so its pointing in the direction of the largest grouping of channels.

of you have channels in multiple directions you can mark the mast with a line and mark the base mount with lines directing you towards station groups then turn the mast as needed to bring in different stations.

Just want to update the thread should anyone stumble upon it. I was able to Chimney mount this antenna (about 20 feet from the ground) to get all major networks and over 100 channels. Although at ~15 feet I was not able to get NBC. Also couldn't get it in the attic.

Here is the antenna that I have in my garage rafters. I pull channels from over 120 miles away. If you were in your attic (multi story house) in theory the higher up you have it, the better your reception will be. It's worth the price.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FVVKQM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I am a similar distance away from the NY towers in a different direction (NJ) and use the CM-4228HD antenna with the VHF retrofit kit from Antennas direct, and the UHF channels are rock solid, plus I can get channel 7 reliably. I am still unable to get channel 11 and their weak-ass signal.

I've been using this antenna (mounted in my attic) for about a month and it's been great. I wanted something that picks up VHF and UHF and live 35 miles SW of Chicago. I'm currently using a Sling Blue 7 day trial which I like except for that fact that you can't record anything (but most shows are available on demand). Yesterday I got an email from YouTube to try YouTube TV free for 30 days ($35 / month thereafter) and decide on Sling vs. YouTube TV in the next month.

I bought [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FVVKQM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) "multi-directional" antenna made by Channel Master last month from Amazon. I live between Milwaukee and Chicago (approx. 42 miles to each city) and the antenna claimed to have a 180 degree span (with an 80 mile reach). It does indeed pull stations from both places...87 channels in fact. Many are repeated, as both cities provide a lot of the same stations, but it's nice to be able to get news from both places. I would highly recommend this antenna.

From another discussion in this thread, curious to hear your thoughts:

I hired a guy to come out and he used a device to put this antenna 40 feet in the air (where mine would be on the roof): https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-CM-4228HD-High-Antenna/dp/B000FVVKQM

Here's my TV fool report: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de2cba2e8872437

I don't think TV Fool accounts for the hill that is directly in front of my house and the tall pine trees that I believe are blocking a UHF signal.

Thanks for this. Wasn't aware of the mapping factor. Re: The Channel Master, did you mean this one?


Since it's OOS through Amazon proper and per your edit, I might try this cheap Digiwave alternative to get my feet wet.

Keep in mind, there is nothing special about an antenna that makes it "HD". An old pair of rabbit ears will pick up the signal. The challenge is with the receiver. You need a TV newer than 2007 to properly decode the HD signal.

I have a https://www.amazon.ca/Channel-Master-4228HD-Antenna-CM4228/dp/B000FVVKQM 8 bay channel master and can pick all the channels in the area on both towers.

Plugging an amplifier into an amplifier won't help at all. From the sounds of things you've got a challenge with height or building configuration. Not sure what your situation is there, but an outdoor antenna may be your best hope.

This is what the people who are serious about free OTA TV here set up:

http://www.amazon.ca/Channel-Master-4228HD-Antenna-CM4228/dp/B000FVVKQM

What's the best under $100 indoor/outdoor VHF one? I was looking at this one on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FVVKQM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wf6fzb26PJF4W

"Aim small, miss small."

Go with this: https://www.amazon.com/ClearStream-Indoor-Outdoor-Antenna-Mount/dp/B008PBTPOI/

Or CM4228 (though it might be overkill): https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-CM-4228HD-High-Antenna/dp/B000FVVKQM/

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This is the one I purchased. I mounted it in my attic. I am around 50 miles due west of downtown Chicago (where almost all signals in my market originate). This antenna works great. I have solid reception across all the channels. It didn't take much to adjust the reception.

I have this antenna Channel Master CM-4228HD High VHF, UHF and HDTV Antenna https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FVVKQM/

It's indoor in my attic. I can't seem to figure out why it won't come through for me. My TV Fool report says that it should come through. I'll figure it out at a later date, I guess. I won't be in my current house forever.

Yeah, I could find a way with the pole.


Since I live in Canada, this one is almost the same price, what do you think about it?

How does an antenna like yours compare to one at a similar price point such as this?