Best satellite tv products according to redditors
We found 118 Reddit comments discussing the best satellite tv products. We ranked the 50 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 118 Reddit comments discussing the best satellite tv products. We ranked the 50 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
(Good) TV antennas are directional definitely have rotors. When I was growing up, when we wanted to switch from channel 10 to channel 6, I would get sent outside. I would climb up a ladder and reach the bottom of the pole (which rested on our porch roof) and rotate the antenna. Then someone inside would yell out the window if it needed more adjustment. Other, more affluent families had a rotor and a box that sat next to their tv to rotate it.
Even some of the newer small hdtv antennas will have a rotor built in.
Well, do you want C, or Ku band? For the most part, the era of C-band wild feed hunting iss over, (it was in it's heyday during the late 90's). There are still things being aireed in the clear, but it's sort of rare these days.
A C-Band dish is anywhere between 6 and 10 feet wide, and you' will need a motorized dish to be able to pick up the most channels. (and yes, you actually still can subscribe to C band service if you wish). A Ku band dish, you can re-purpose an old DirecTV or Dish Network dish, swap out the LNBF, and get a DVB-2s reciever. You can also buy complete kits online for around $200, if you wish to have a fixed dish, (not motorized).
For a stationary dish, you will be able to get the most amount of channels if you point to Galaxy 19. Note that unless you are interested in teleshopping and religious programming, there's not really much to watch on it in English. Here is a list of everything on the Ku Band in English. If you're interested in international programming, and/or the C band as well, Here is a list of literally everything being broadcast in the clear in the USA.
It's a dumb 345MHz sensor, there's no way to "pair" it to anything besides an alarm panel, but what you can do is pick up a USB SDR stick (I use this one) and pick up the signals with something like HoneywellSecurityMQTT. I've been using it with my OpenHab setup for over a year and it's been great and also has the bonus of still working with your existing alarm if you still use it.
$40 here https://www.amazon.com/Blackmore-BTU-5001-Rechargeable-Speaker-Bluetooth/dp/B01M0QOSVB
Hey guys - I am an extra class licensed amateur radio operator.
At VHF/UHF frequencies (TV frequencies) you are nearly 100% dependent on line of sight propagation. You can get some scatter off buildings etc. but that is incidental.
The most important thing you can do get your antenna as high as possible, PERIOD.
This is way more important than the kind of antenna you buy etc. There is a ton of marketing BS around antennas but physics is physics.
The curvature of the earth makes it so two antennas at about 6' of elevation have a line of sight of roughly 3 miles. TV stations obviously get their broadcast antennas higher, but the short of it is, get your antenna up in the air.
The second consideration is directionality. The vast majority of TV antennas are "beam" type antennas that develop gain in a certain direction. This is great in that it can help you pull weaker signals, but it means that if you have stations 180 degrees opposite each other, you have to make a choice which one to receive, or get an antenna with a rotator - FYI im not endorsing that antenna, its just an example.
Let me know if you have any questions.
You could use a Pi with an RTL2832 USB SDR running Raspian with the librtlsdr library installed. Then you can just execute rlt_fm (with the -M option for AM mode) and process the output with a custom audio processing software to detect the microphone clicks. You could use a multitude of methods to activate the requested systems, including GPIO, USB, Eithernet, or any combination of them. For the custom audio processing software, I suggest looking at GNU Radio as a source for examples. You could probably kludge something together fairly quickly.
PM me if you need any help. Sounds like a fun project.
I installed a powered antenna in my attic and it works really well. It looks just like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Vansky-Outdoor-Motorized-Rotation-Amplified/dp/B071V7SV6P/ref=asc_df_B071V7SV6P/, was branded differently though when I bought it.
I point the antenna towards DC and get both Baltimore and DC stations - Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, CW for both, plus a few extras like ION and some Spanish networks.
I never rotate the antenna and the only channel that sometimes (not always) get artifacts is WBAL (NBC 11)...if I rotate the antenna towards Baltimore it comes in fine, but I normally just use WRC (NBC4) if I want NBC.
Yes, the Himawari-8 data is part of the data that's relayed from GOES-16. This is also why I'm able to capture some GOES-15 data too (which my antenna wasn't pointed at). If you look at the "Readme" in the text directory, you can see the types of data being broadcast (the NWS/NHC stuff is pretty interesting, too)
As for my antenna, I'm using this 1.9ghz parabolic grid antenna.
I haven't had cable in almost 6 years. We have this antenna I bought last year and I have had this one for the whole 6 years. They both pick up HD local channels. Netflix, Hulu, and AmazonPrime all fill in my other needs. You figure out work arounds for sports and stuff too.
Describe the hum, the components involved in the hum, and all of the conditions under which the hum will arise. There are many sources of hums.
EDIT: Adding in the comment that I made on another thread for a user who was experience what sounded like a ground loop hum. I know you said that the Hum X doesn't work for Australia, so ignore that section. Also, I'm referring to a Valhalla and pair of JBLs as the source of the hum, but you can substitute that for any amplified source.
>As for the buzzing, I've had all sorts or horrible buzzes in my various apartment buildings. Here are some things to try just in case the surge protector with noise filtering doesn't help (my very expensive Furman didn't anything for my own issues). You're smarter than I am and probably know all of this and more, but just in case it helps you (or others):
>1) Confirm that it is a ground loop. Use a cheater plug on the valhalla when it's buzzing. If the buzz goes away, then it's a ground loop hum. You shouldn't use cheater plugs permanently for safety reasons, but they are helpful in diagnosing the problem.
>2) Identify the source of the loop. Unplug everything in your system, turn on the valhalla (or JBLs, whichever is buzzing at the time), and then plug everything in one by one until you can hear the buzz again. Often the source is from a cable connection for tv/internet, if that's wired to components in your system. Disconnect the coax from the wall and see if the hum disappears. If that's it, try this on the coax directly out of the wall and before your modem/tv
>3) As a safe alternative to the cheater plug, Hum X works wonders for ground loops. Throw it on your Valhalla or the component that's giving you trouble, and it will safely isolate it and you can be done with the problem.
>4) Balanced cables are often helpful for buzzing/interference between components, especially on studio monitors, but it tends to be much more expensive to find a DAC with balanced outs. Even a cheap audio interface from Focusrite or Sternberg might help if you just want to feed a balanced connection to your JBLs, even though you have nicer DACs for you headphones. Or just spend $900 like me on a Dangerous Music Source as a monitor controller ;)
>5) It doesn't sound like you're experiencing this, but for anybody else who has a hum on an amplifier's transformer that none of the above will solve, it could be DC offset from something in your building, like a dimmer, refrigerator, plasma tv... This guy from Emotiva saved my home theater where my expensive Furman line filter failed. I don't know anybody else who makes this exact product. I have a powerful Parasound amp for my 2-channel setup that was getting interference from something in my building, and I was about to sell it before plugging it into this. Viola, crystal clear.
There's a lot to choose from. The first thing to know is that most DTV antennas' distance rating is for 10 feet off the ground so the higher the better. Second is most of the distance ratings are based off diameter so if it's rated for 100 miles it means you are getting 50 miles in any direction. You are between 60-70 miles, as the crow flies, in Dover. They do make antennas that are directional and have motors so some of the distance numbers I just threw at you might not matter. Also always get an amplified antenna. All said and done I like this one,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071V7SV6P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cE0WDb00GECYB
One more thing. If you plug it into the splitter box that the old Comcast coax came into your house you'll be sending the signal through out your home instead of just one TV.
PS. If you didn't already know you'll have to run a channel scan on every TV you want to use it on.
as others have said and as you have realized the only station you are going to get locally and easily is that PBS station.
If you want to try an antenna you will need the biggest and strongest one you can get and you will need to get it up as high as you possibly can
I did a rescan based on your zip code for location
even on a 40 foot tower your signals are still weak
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I would suggest a large Yagi type antenna with a Channel Master 7777 preamplifier that you mount on your roof as the very minimum
https://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT3036WZ-Outdoor-Element-113/dp/B0027VST0I
https://www.amazon.com/CMSTCM7777-CHANNEL-MASTER-CM-7777-Preamp/dp/B005B8OW5U
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prices on amazon when i looked them up are a bit high
with some time and looking you can probably cut like 30% off those prices if you are willing to get used ones from ebay or amazon warehouse.
but that setup and some decent quad shield RG6 Coax for wiring
and then instead of using a splitter to get cable to each tv use a distribution amp like this
https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Amplifier-Internet-Booster-PCT-MA2-4PN/dp/B001EKCGT8
it will give you a bit more db gain too.
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You are at like maximum and it might be possible but very difficult to get signal where you are.
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if you could install a 100 to 150 foot tower your signals get better but .. you can't do that.. not sure thats even legal in most residential situations heh
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anyway good luck
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https://www.amazon.com/Blackmore-BTU-5001-Rechargeable-Speaker-Bluetooth/dp/B01M0QOSVB
Even cheaper on Amazon homes
we have one of these in my IT shop at work that we were going to use to build a wireless lan with to our other building across the SF bay. I may need to repurpose it for use as a wifi antenna.
AHh mate I don't really watch live sports. Thats how they have you by the balls still.
I managed to convince ms tornado to ditch cable when we moved. its been GLORIOUS.
Heres my pro-tip/trick: Game their stupid system. Get a login from your friend/parent/neighbor and just stream the legit stuff to your roku/applytv/firestick.
On the occasion I've had people who over wanted to watch something a basic twitter search for #EVENTStream or similar turns up many stream options.
ALLLLL that said I still have an OTA in one upstairs bedroom:
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Ultra-Thin-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B00X4R9VBA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1452895824&sr=8-3&keywords=ota+antenna
You can get one of the super old original HDhomeruns, single or dual tuner from 2006ish. That's what I'm using and it works perfectly, you can find them new and used on ebay or amazon real cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-HDHR-US-Networked-Definition/dp/B0010Y414Q
However, the newer boxes have better tuners and pick up weaker signals, so if you are concerned about that, get the extend or connect.
I live just west of Madison and use This antenna and it works great. I have it in my basement and it gets all the local channels just fine.
My Model: HDHR4-2US is supported and working.
My old HDHR-US does not work with live channels.
Works - https://www.amazon.com/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-CONNECT-broadcast-2-Tuner/dp/B00GY0UB54/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hdhr4-2us&qid=1572549566&s=electronics&sr=1-2
Doesn't work - https://www.amazon.com/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-HDHR-US-Networked-Definition/dp/B0010Y414Q
Here's an Amazon option as well. :)
Blueyouth Air Mouse Remote Control - Q5 Bluetooth/2.4GHz WiFi Voice Remote Control Air Mouse with USB Receiver for Smart TV Android Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GXQ6WX5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IGSKBbMA7F4B7
the incoming ground from the cable plant is terrible with interference, since cable tv (internet as well) uses the same frequencies as the broadcast tv putting them close together can cause problems. however there is this its an isolator that separates the ground out from the cable company between your house/system. The best place to put it is outside with a grounding block between the cable drop and your grounding system.
I bought this antenna. I point it at the 3 antennas on the mountain. I used www.antennaweb.org to find the location/reception of the various TV stations in the area. Also, that antenna is cheap, so I put it in my attic. Besides heat and cold, it is not getting blasted by the elements.
With satellite not being used, check out MoCA. IMO, it is way more reliable than WiFi. They will require a bit of an investment.
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I bought these a few years ago, they work really well: https://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Bonded-Ethernet-Adapter-ECB6200K02/dp/B013J7O3X0/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=MoCA+adapter&qid=1558476543&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Amazon Search: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=MoCA+adapter&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
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Prior to the Actiontec devices, I was using some MoCA 1.1 devices from Netgear. If it wasn't for the sale a few years ago, I'd still be using them.
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If you go with MoCA, you may want this filter at the entry point: https://www.amazon.com/Filter-MoCA-Cable-coaxial-networks/dp/B00KO5KHSQ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=MoCA+filter&qid=1558476808&s=gateway&sr=8-3
i'd shoot some pics if you really want. but, nothing to see. it's just a computer with a buncha stuff plugged in to it. i'll assume you have a home theater setup already with the screen, tuner and speakers. you just need to build an HTPC. here's a list of the critical components:
PC: nothing fancy. i repurposed a retired dell optiplex 360 workstation i got from work for $20. P4 3ghz i got 2gb ram for it as it only had 500mb.
from amazon i ordered the cheapest video card with HDMI out i could find.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006IWK4LY/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i also grabbed a sound card with toslink for 5.1 that would plug in to my receiver (past experience has shown sound sync issues using 5.1 over HDMI...at least through the two yamaha tuners i've tried with)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045JHJSS/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i then ordered 4 2TB external USB2 drives. 2 of the drives are for content, the other two have a nightly mirror routine that runs on them. cheap insurance for a harddrive crash.
i also watch TV through this setup. for that i needed a tuner. i got this a few years back:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010Y414Q/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
cable is digital and scrambled now. so, if you want to use cable you'd have to get the cablecard version. myself, i just go OTA now. my attic antenna plugs right in to the tuners and i use windows media player as the DVR for them.
as far as controlling the setup, i ordered an IR blaster that plugs in to the PC so that it can receive remote control commands:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00224ZDFY/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i used that for a few months. but, it was kinda hokey and my wife and young kids got tired of shuffling remotes around to configure everything. so, eventually i got a harmony one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RL875A/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
took about 45 minutes to configure. but, now everything from the PS3, Xbox, media center pc, and listening to music are controlled with a single remote even my 5 year old has mastered.
intially i used windows media player for everything. it did a good job of unifying the whole process--a single app for TV or watching local content. but, two things happened:
my solution(s)
might seem like a lot of money...but, i recovered the cost in about 3 months after i called comcast and told them to come pick up their shit.
So, from a software standpoint, is it literally just "plugging in" another RTL-SDR radio, and the software sees it? I guess what I'm looking for is, what are the configuration steps necessary to utilize a second radio on 1090?
EDIT: and is this the micro you're talking about?
http://www.amazon.com/NooElec-NESDR-Nano-Ultra-Low-Compatible/dp/B01B4L48QU/ref=pd_sim_504_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=41sA2fYrK6L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=16GZSQWRCNXA7B9Q7A8K
And here is the Nano 2 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/NooElec-NESDR-Nano-RTL2832U-Compatible/dp/B018PUYPCA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1457956510&sr=8-4&keywords=NooElec
HDTV, probably this one
if you don't have a smart TV, purchase a Google Chromecast for $35, or an Amazon firestick, or a Roku.
Roku is probably the most user friendly IMO.
www.slingtv.com for $25 I get all the channels I want, for $40 or more you can get all the sports you want.
https://www.amazon.com/TV-Antenna-Motorized-Rotation-Amplified/dp/B071V7SV6P/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536590189&sr=1-9&keywords=hd+antenna hook this up for local Over-The-Air channels
Here is the mobile version of your link
https://www.amazon.com/Vansky-Outdoor-Motorized-Rotation-Amplified/dp/B071V7SV6P/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_23_bs_lp_t_1
No sir. Just like ol' bunny ears. Just make sure your TV is newer and has a digital tuner in it (can reach channels like 7.1, etc). If it's an flatscreen/hdtv it probably does.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X4R9VBA/ref=amb_link_451541902_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=0CM9BKS8309K6T0VSPYZ&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=2346066602&pf_rd_i=B00MFXNQBU
Depending on how far you live from the city/broadcast area, you'll need a larger range.
Also,
/r/cordcutters. Enjoy!
I don't know anything about any of it. But here's a device that's rated okay on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078JKD3Q6/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1518466351&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=HDMI+splitter&dpPl=1&dpID=51LzROJAIDL&ref=plSrch
The HDHomeRun has come up a few times here this week. I've been looking into it but I can't find a definitive answer on whether the first generation HDHomeRun models will work well with ATV4 and Channels app/the like.
I don't really have a need for internal dual tuners as I only have one antenna and one TV, and I probably won't be using any computer software as a DVR. All I'm really interested in is not having to switch my inputs when I want to watch OTA and having some basic channel guide functionality. I suppose my biggest concern is whether there are limitations on HD streaming over my network with the old version and therefore whether the picture quality will be any good. Anyone knowledgeable about it?
It is absolutely hideous. I wouldn't be using it if it wasn't out of site. For a very long time, I simply had an antenna sitting in my front window and it worked very well. I had a Radio Shack version of this one, and my closest towers were 25mi+ away from me and I picked up about 30+ channels. http://www.amazon.com/GE-24769-Outdoor-Electric-Antenna/dp/B0026SSAOM/ref=pd_sim_23_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=31zRDYvxOYL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1NQ7FCVY3GJNYNS65TF6
For the antenna, since you are in an apartment, start small and upgrade if you need/want to. going bigger gets you a stronger signal, and can potentially pick up more stations, but you may not need to. My brother has the Phillips version of this antenna and he is very happy with it.
I haven't used a Mohu, but they are really low profile, and may work great for you. http://www.amazon.com/Mohu-Leaf-Amplified-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B00APPDX86/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1453298303&sr=1-1&keywords=mohu
This is the one I bought. Its mounted on my roof and pointed South East. I just want to watch Chiefs games.
I bought the same antenna to replace (below) and on a hunch I switched the provided amplifier and it worked perfectly. I think it is ridiculous that you must use their special amplifier to get channels. Do you have a recommendation for a regular antenna?
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GSCCJ9Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Can you confirm that this model works? https://www.amazon.com/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-HDHR-US-Networked-Definition/dp/B0010Y414Q
I just got a ZDA 1.7/2.1 antenna and it worked out fine. It doesn't have a secondary reflector, but I was able to get vit averages down to ~450, with it sitting on patio furniture. Hopefully I can get it lower with a proper mount next weekend. I may also attempt a DIY secondary reflector.
https://www.amazon.com/1710-2170-Grid-Parabolic-Dish-Antenna/dp/B07DQS39RZ
I had it out receiving for about 7 hours and didn't have too many dropped packets, but my elevation is 45 degrees and pretty forgiving I imagine.
Note that I had this particular seller cancel my order 2 times. I just kept placing the order until they finally gave in and shipped it to me.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KO5KHSQ is exactly what I put on..
> Ok, that did it! Now getting weather... and traffic on 978. Didn't know about the webpage. Thanks Nokomis449! Now a few more questions. 1. Can we use these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018PUYPCA?keywords=NooElec%20micro-SDR&qid=1452895317&ref_=sr_1_fkmr0_3&sr=8-3-fkmr0 2. Is this case a 3D printed case: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1016829/#files 3. Do we need to tune the NooElec to one of the two freqs to get better reception? How do you tune the NooElec? 4. I'm curious as to the difference in the weather resolution between what one gets over ADS-B provide by the gov and what you would get from something like XM. Can anyone provide screen shots of both?
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Right now i have a NooElec NESDR Nano 2+ in there. I started with a different model that is no longer listed on Amazon, but I think it was a popular model 2-3 years ago when i purchased it.
You may have to go for some kind or RF isolator on the line. If so, you may need to use two isolators (I think they are directional).
It sounds to me like you have RF being conducted along the outer surface of the coaxial shield. An RF Isolator is designed specifically to eliminate this issue.
Call your cable company and see if they offer ground loop isolators for sale.
EDIT: Found this on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/TII-220-Ground-Isolator-applications/dp/B0070Q6URO/ref=pd_sim_e_3
I can pick it up around University and Merle Hay using this antenna about 8 feet off the ground with this tuner, but is has be aimed perfectly to get it reliably. There are so many factors that come in to play beyond just the antenna, but that's my .02
I personally use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078JKD3Q6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and i think its great.
Also, look into Windows Media Center. It's pretty much 0 setup, and available via extenders such as Xbox 360. Using an extender prevents access to most flash video/hulu without additional software. Hulu can be viewed easily if directly connected to the HTPC instead of an extender.
The interface is also fairly good, and well supported by various Tuner cards, if you want to setup an 'over-the-air' antenna as well.
I use HDHomerun getting an OTA signal from a $50 antenna on my roof connected to my HTPC using WMC as a DVR and viewer. Check AntennaWeb for OTA signals near your house.
Hi neighbor!
I use this from amazon. I keep the thing tucked behind the tv and receive just about everything.
Including that one weird test channel that’s nothing but a really old Roku sitting at the main menu. Lots of interesting stuff to find once you venture beyond 32...
Get a good directional antenna.
http://www.amazon.com/2-4GHz-24dBi-Outdoor-Antenna-Cable/dp/B001J1Y7IA
Get a 3w commercial amplifier. Something like
http://www.4netonline.com/on/index.php?product_id=424&target=products
I'd look for a cheaper used amp though. If you put this setup at both end points you might get away with 1w amplifiers. Point to point link is FCC legal I believe.
But fuck them either way as nobody is going to peep in on your power rating if you aren't a commercial entity. You can probably get there for under $400 bux.
I used that terk for 3 years; it was ok. I got maybe 10 channels.
I bought a new TV a couple weeks ago and got this at home depot to try out. HUGE improvement. I now get over 30 channels.
The Vilros complete Stratux kit didn't exist when I built mine so I got everything piece by piece.
I have 2 of the Nano 2's and a RPI 2 for my setup.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018PUYPCA
If you're looking for something a bit smaller. You can try ones that have a flat design like https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-Ultra-Thin-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B00X4R9VBA/
There's also slightly larger ones and ones with amplifiers
So partial success just nowhere near reliable enough.
One possibility is that one or both units are defective.
Let's test the units either:
if it works under either of those circumstances your issue is likely the wiring (maybe there are splitters in your coaxial cabling, find that and try a more direct connection with fewer splits), maybe the cord is nicked (find the nick wrap with electrical tape and cross your fingers)
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If it isn't that, it COULD be some sort of conflict with the multi-room DVR, that is something trickier and not something I'm familiar in dealing with. Your path forward there COULD potentially be trying to disconnect that one segment of your coaxial network from the others. If that resolves the issue, you COULD try adding a MoCA filter.
https://www.amazon.com/Filter-MoCA-Cable-coaxial-networks/dp/B00KO5KHSQ
Full disclosure, I'm making speculative guesses.
I think I narrowed it down to this bundle and it's one that you linked. I was wondering if you recommend this bundle? If I do buy this bundle what type of pole should I buy as I will have to put the pole in the ground and mount the dish to it as I can't put anything on the house. A 2 inch diameter pole sound good? https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Satellite-Manhattan-RC-1978-Receiver/dp/B06XB2PS5J/
I ran into the same issue. I purchased this and mounted it in the rafters of my garage and works like a charm!
Vansky Outdoor 150 Mile Motorized 360 Degree Rotation OTA Amplified HD TV Antenna for 2 TVs Support - UHF/VHF/1080P Channels Wireless Remote Control - 32.8' Coax Cable (VS-OTX01) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071V7SV6P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RH9HDbGMZ8EJD
The remote to a TV antenna like this.
https://www.amazon.com/Vansky-Outdoor-Motorized-Rotation-Amplified/dp/B071V7SV6P
You can buy them separately, too.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRR4UHM/ref=dp_cerb_1
Adding: "instruction light" because this will be posted again, and I can search for this answer easier.
This is exactly what techs in the Washington region install for their X1 service. You can buy one and install it at the ground block on the outside of your house, or better yet, if you have a common splitter that all the outlets you want to use are attached to, install it there on the input. A comcast tech may or may not install one for you. Technically it's for customer equipment so not their responsibility, but in reality it takes 5 minutes and sets you up for if you ever want to get X1. So worth a shot, but they may charge you for a trouble call which is far more than the cost of buying your own. But if your outlets are Daisy chained from one splitter to another splitter it may not work as the signal could be getting lost. You really need to have all your outlets in a single splitter for it to work properly.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KO5KHSQ/ref=asc_df_B00KO5KHSQ5062256/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B00KO5KHSQ&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167120550856&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17841763362069419674&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033257&hvtargid=pla-313682556639
Anyone used the Nano 2+?
Is this the model you're talking about? https://www.amazon.com/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-HDHR-US-Networked-Definition/dp/B0010Y414Q/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1469288857&sr=8-9&keywords=hd+homerun
I don't see that model listed on the app's page but maybe I'm just being stupid. How much bandwidth would you need for this anyway?
This setup contains the following:
Note that the stock Nano2+ antenna dongles are too long for the box. I have ordered DMURRY14's antennas from Amazon which have the right-angle cables that shouldn't have this problem: http://www.amazon.com/ADS-B-High-Gain-Antenna-FULL/dp/B01EJUM83S
Just wanted to share for anyone using this Acrylic box.
Thanks for the reply. This is what we're considering. Thoughts?
https://www.amazon.com/Vansky-Outdoor-Motorized-Rotation-Amplified/dp/B071V7SV6P
Circling back around to this. Work work work.... Anyway. I'm looking at the following:
Channel Master CM-3020 Long Range VHF, UHF, FM and HDTV Antenna
CMSTCM7777 - CHANNEL MASTER CM-7777 Titan 2 Preamp (High Gain)
Channel Master CM3414 4-Port Distribution Amplifier for Cable and Antenna Signal
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Should i get the below LTE Filter? Any other thoughts or suggestions?
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Channel Master LTE Filter Improves TV Antenna Signals
Can anyone confirm if the older HDHR-Dual works with plex? I have one of these laying around and would like to know before purchasing plex pro.
https://www.amazon.com/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-HDHR-US-Networked-Definition/dp/B0010Y414Q
Cheap amazon antenna in attic:
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Ultra-Thin-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B00X4R9VBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458840026&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+basics+ota
wired through a splitter:
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-110013-PREMIUM-Splitter-Antenna/dp/B00DIGAB70/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1458840109&sr=1-3&keywords=coax+splitter
to both coax outlets behind your TVs.
This (or a similar setup) is about as cheap as you can get.
FWIW, I use the above linked antenna and pull in 50+ channels.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Ultra-Thin-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B00X4R9VBA/?th=1
worked pretty well.
Yep! Antenna included, though the included antenna isn't as nice as say, this.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X4R9VBA
This is the nano2 which is equivalent to the original longer ones used when the project first started. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018PUYPCA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1M8T4D3CJTEI6&coliid=I3URG4QSE8T4US
Here is a pretty good video covering the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rEOJrw4ds8
The AmazonBasics antenna won't work well on VHF. Your local NBC station is on VHF...
I've had good luck using the HDHomerun network tuner.
This one here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071V7SV6P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_GohTAbJXN37KR
Here Ya Go
Sub These if you want to go the Nano SDR route.
I think you will be totally fine, not knowing the surrounding area but here's what I use 55 miles from my stations:
https://www.amazon.com/Vansky-Outdoor-Motorized-Rotation-Amplified/dp/B071V7SV6P/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1539362237&sr=8-7&keywords=attic+antenna
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Others may have even better options, but I've had good luck with that one in my attic.
Vansky Outdoor 150 Mile Motorized... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071V7SV6P?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf