(Part 2) Top products from r/ota
We found 69 product mentions on r/ota. We ranked the 105 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Winegard HD7698P Platinum Series Long Range Outdoor TV Antenna (Digital, 4K Ultra-HD Ready, ATSC 3.0 Ready, High-VHF, UHF) - 65+ Mile Long Range HD Antenna
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Long Range Outdoor TV Antenna - The Winegard HD7698P outdoor HD TV antenna receives both High-VHF and UHF digital TV signals. Features high gain on both VHF and UHF frequencies for uninterrupted digital TV. Long lasting and superior performance HD antenna.65+ Mile Range - VHF and UHF directional TV ...
22. Winegard LNA-200 Boost XT HDTV Preamplifier, TV Antenna Amplifier Signal Booster, HD Digital VHF UHF Amplifier
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 2
The Winegard Boost XT TV signal booster enhances any non-amplified antenna, delivering a clearer signal, more range, and more available channels; works with any passive/non-amplified antenna; antenna required for use with preamplifierTwinAmp Technology separately amplifies VHF and UHF signals for ma...
23. Linear 2512 ChannelPlus DC & IR Passing 2-Way Splitter/Combiner
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
1 GHz bandwidth3.5 dB insertion lossPasses DC IR signals on the coaxUse as a signal splitter or combinerDC and I/R passingProvides a 1 GHz bandwidthIdeal for antenna and coax operations
24. Terk 60 Mile Range High Performance Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna - Supports UHF, VHF 1080 HDTV Broadcasts for Free
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
refer the resources at the bottom of the page for proper usageSupports up to 1080i HDTV broadcasts for high-quality picture and sound - within 45 miles of the towers.DISCLAIMER: Reception quality and channels received will depend on distance from towers, broadcast power, terrain and other factors.UH...
25. Channel Master EXTREMEtenna Long Range Multi-Directional Outdoor TV Antenna - 80 Mile Range - Preassembled - Install on Rooftop or Attic | CM-4228HD
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Enjoy the Most Popular HDTV Channels and Your Favorite TV Shows for Free with no Subscription FeesSupports Uncompressed 1080i HDTV Broadcasts for the Highest Quality Video and Audio Available (Better than Cable & Satellite)Multi-Directional (180 Degree Reception Span) with 80+ Mile RangeCompact Size...
26. RCA Compact RF Modulator (CRF907A)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Allows connection of an audio video component to a TV without a jackHigh performance circuit design provides accurate picture reproductionConverts audio and video to RF using channel 3 or 4
27. Channel Master CM-7777V3 Titan 2 High Gain TV Antenna Preamplifier [Version 3]
Sentiment score: 5
Number of reviews: 2
Improves Signal Quality, Decreases Pixilation and May Increase Number of ChannelsHigh Gain Amplification (26 dB) with Ultra Low NoiseSelectable FM Signal Pass-Through, Heavy-Duty Housing with Rubber Weather Seal to Protect Against MoistureRF Shielding to Protect Against InterferenceIMPORTANT: Becaus...
28. Eagle Aspen Dtv2Buhf Directv 2-Bay Uhf Antenna
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
HDTV compatibleUHF TV antenna for digital & analog receptionReceives all UHF channels, 14-69 1 Cable Solution For Simple Retrofit InstallationUhf Tv Antenna For Digital & Analog ReceptionReceives All Uhf Channels, 14-69 For Hdtv In Metropolitan AreasEasy Assembly & Installation
29. PCT MA28PN RF Amplifier Passive Return CATV Amp 8-Ports
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
8 Ports with a +4dB boost per port, doubles your signal strength. Ideal for use with Over the Air antennas or Cable TV to prevent signal loss to multiple locationsReduces snow on standard cable. Prevents image pixelation with digital cable and OTA receptionUltra small form factor for ease of install...
30. RCA Matching Transformer
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Adapts 75ohm Coaxial To 300ohm Flat Antenna LeadsGreat for all your needsGreat for all your needsAdapts (75 ohm) to flat antenna leads(300 ohm)Adapts flat twin leads to an F type connector on your TV or VCRLifetimeAdapts (75 ohm) to flat antenna leads(300 ohm)Adapts flat twin leads to an F type conn...
31. 75 to 300 Ohm UHF/VHF Matching Transformer
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Adapts 75 ohm coax to 300 ohm twin lead (or vice-versa) at antenna or television5-900 MHz UHF/VHF/FM3 capacitor PC board type
32. F Connector Installation & Removal Tool
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Make it easy to connect the cables behind TV sets, VCRs and cable boxesHelps prevent signal leakage by keeping the connections tightUnique shape makes it easy to slide over bent cables on the back of equipment
34. Antennas Direct Clearstream 1Max TV Antenna, 40+ Mile/65+ Km Range, Multi-Directional, Indoor, Attic, Outdoor, All-Weather Hardware, Adjustable Mast Clamp, 4K Ready, Black - C1MV-CN
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Best performance among all Antennas rated in the 40 Mile/65km range category [note: location, obstructions, and building materials effect reception]Receive free TV from networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, PBS, Univision, MeTV and more in full HD 1080 where availableDedicated UHF and VHF multi-dire...
35. Antennas Direct ClearStream 5 High Gain VHF TV Antenna, 65+ Mile Range, Multi-directional, Indoor, Attic, Outdoor, All-weather Mounting Hardware, Adjustable Mast Clamp, 4K Ready, Black - C5
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Best performance among compact High-VHF Antennas - 65 mile range [note: location, obstructions, and building materials affect reception]Receive free TV from networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, PBS, Univision, MeTV and more in FullHD 1080 where availableSupport from experts online at Antennas direc...
36. RCA ANT3036WZ Outdoor 30 Element 113 1/4 - Inch Boom Antenna
Sentiment score: 15
Number of reviews: 1
Antenna is designed for challenging reception conditions with tough materials and superior constructionReceives local HD and DTV or analog broadcasts and supports 1080 resolutionEffective up to 35 mile radius of broadcast signalEasily installs outdoors or in attic with snap lock elements and fold ou...
37. Winegard CC-7870 Antenna Coupler, 5.40" x 2.90" x 2.20"
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
2-Way CouplerCouples two 75ohm leads from any 2 antennas to 75ohm coaxial downloadAc/DC passive input to set 1 sideCouples any 2 antennas togetherLow LossBest solution to couple antennasMade in USA
38. Winegard Company Compact Video Antenna (HD7000R),BLACK
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
HDTV reception up to 30 miles from a towerLong elements at the rear of the HD7000R DTV antenna allow it to receive all digital VHF signals you will need for complete DTV programmingShips as a high-band VHF antenna, but includes added extensions for low-band VHF providing for greater versatilityOutdo...
39. 3M Monitor Mount Document Clip, Mounts Right or Left with Command Adhesive, Swings Forward and Back for Easy Viewing and Storage, 30 Sheet Capacity, Black (DH240MB)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Document clip mounts to monitor freeing up desk space and reducing movement of eyes, neck and shoulders minimizing strain and increasing comfortDual-function clip lets you slide in up to 5 sheets one-handed or securely clip up to 30 sheetsMounts right or left with Command AdhesiveSwings forward and ...
I am lucky to have comcast for broadband and I know that.. they are the only solution here except Dialup 56k or maybe if I got a Hotspot from Verizon or something .. but that would be expensive... my neighbor had hughesnet for a while and then they changed to Comcast. I think they were shopping for a deal from comcast but they got the dish taken down so they have submitted like everyone else around here
This is the antenna i have.. I have 2 of them
https://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT3036WZ-Outdoor-Element-113/dp/B0027VST0I/
It is a popular model and you can see it is selling for $75 .. however I was lucky to buy my antennas for $35 each with free shipping .. AmazonWarehouse had returns and they were in perfect condition as far as I could tell.
It took me about 3 months to find the first one.. then it took me another 6 months or longer to find the second one.
I just kept watching until it went on sale
there are a few used ones now but they are not from Amazon Warehouse so I would not buy them.
$35 each was a pretty extreme find and it was only because i took forever to find that price but normally they are less than $75..
https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0027VST0I
My amplifiers were also cheap .. about $35-40
I hope you have good luck with your antenna
The Stealthtenna product page is here:
From that we see that it as quite weak on VHF but you don't need VHF. Comparing it to the 4 bay UHF type (CM4221HD), we get 10 dB for the 4 bay and 6 db for the Stealthtenna. That means that the 4 bay would receive over twice as much signal.
Note that a 2 bay UHF type like the Channel Master CM4220HD has 8 dB of gain and so also outperforms the Stealthtenna. I guess the decision would come down to mechanical considerations. Do you need a pointy antenna or a flat antenna?
Added: A friend bought one of these:
... and it came with the grid reflector painted black. That makes it fairly hard to see..
You should be fine with an attic antenna.
First I would probably go for this distribution amplifier.
I would then pickup a Winegard FreeVision from Home Depot to test things out and check reception. With your good signals it may be all you need.
If you have reception issues then you might try one of the antennas below. Position the antenna for any direction that gives you the best reception. Your optimal direction is South-Southwest, but depending on the layout of your attic you may find another direction/location has better reception. The less amount of building material to degrade the signal the better (such as an attic vent/window).
We've used a Terk antenna for years but we're around 15 miles from the transmitters, works great indoors, upstairs in the closet attached to our Tablo DVR:
https://www.amazon.com/Terk-HDTVAZ-Amplified-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B0007MXZB2
FYI, to keep the cost down, I ordered one of these to hold the antenna in place. Will try it with his antenna next weekend. It'll be hilariously stupid, but if it works, great!
My advice. Concentrate on the red stations. What sandbagger8 has suggested for antennas and stations to concentrate on is good advice. However, in your situation, I would consider a combined antenna mounted on a rotor.
The winegard suggested by sandbagger8 is a good choice.
http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-HD7698P-HDTV-High-Antenna/dp/B001DFTGRY
If you do not want to mess with a rotor, possibly consider the Clearstream 4 for UHF channels. Consider the Clearstream 5 if you have to receive the VHF station.
https://www.antennasdirect.com/store/ClearStream-4-Ultra-Long-Range-Outdoor-DTV-Antenna-With-J-Mount.html
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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.
As others point out you need a balun:
https://www.amazon.com/300-Ohm-UHF-Matching-Transformer/dp/B0002ZPIOG
You connect at the antenna.
Next, 300 ohm twin lead has a benefit, that it can go quite a long distance with lower loss, but in 2017, using it for distribution or even down the tower is pretty much not done. Most of the equipment today, splitters, amps, filters, etc. are all geared to coax with the F connector.
Today its is mostly RG-6 cable, even the DBS guys are using it even with the use of LNB which are in the 900-2100MHz range.
A lot of this depends on your setup, ie:
How high is the antenna mounted?
Number of TV's? Number of splitters? Any preamps? Being as you have the old twin lead, while possible, very few new preamps take 300ohm twin lead. In the past many only came that way, on the input and the output was an F coax connection.
How is this connected to TV's??? At some point it has to turn to coax, as no modern TV has had 300 ohm twin lead inputs since the late 90's. The last one I had was a little Panasonic which had both, and a switch to change between the two.
But to start off with a quick answer.. Balun and then get some RG-6 cable.
I used an antenna mounted Amplifier. I see many indoor amps but if you live in a weak(er) signal area, you should amplify the signal as soon as it leaves the antenna. I installed this one several years ago and its been working really well.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQN3R9O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
thanks, in the comments is another bracket 7.5" hole to hole;
https://www.amazon.com//dp/B001RCMEEA
what they have in common is that 3" offset clearance,
so i guess that's what i need to look for in a typical W bracket.
Quick and dirty: :)
You can insert a channel with an RF modulator like this onto channel 3 or 4. Attach the antenna feed and RF modulator into a splitter in reverse.
https://www.amazon.com/RCA-Compact-RF-Modulator-CRF907A/dp/B0014KKV7W/
Now, here's the rub. You need to block the transmission from the RF modulator going to the antenna or else you'll broadcast your channel to the neighborhood. A high-low VHF splitter will take care of this beautifully. Connect the antenna to "HI", the splitter to "LINE", and cap off the "LO"
https://www.amazon.com/FYL-SEPARATOR-JOINER-FREQUENCY-CABLETRONIX/dp/B01F3YAXM2
Now, you will loose about 4db signal strength from your antenna and will no longer receive Lo-VHF channels, but most stations don't use it anyway.
EDIT: Even better. Connect the RF modulator to the "LO", the antenna to "HI", and the TV to "LINE." This will simplify the connection and also minimize signal loss to about 1db.
https://smile.amazon.com/F-Connector-Installation-Removal-Tool/dp/B000G7ZGNI?sa-no-redirect=1
https://smile.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-VDV312-012-SEN-Cushion-Grip-F-Connector/dp/B002MSJMWK/ref=pd_sim_469_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NF1RKQ8N4CG31CGMG73E
Be careful not to over tighten.
You will need a converter box, eg. an HD tuner, a set top ATSC box. Any signals broadcast now are not compatible with an analog TV
Then this, to connect the tuner to the portable TV https://www.amazon.ca/RCA-Compact-RF-Modulator-CCRF907/dp/B0014KKV7W/ref=asc_df_B0014KKV7W/
The one you linked is HD7694P (45 miles, I worry that this may not be strong enough), did you mean to link https://www.amazon.com/Winegard-HD7698P-HDTV-High-Antenna/dp/B001DFTGRY
Either way thanks for the info, I just wanted to make sure
I'm a ways out in the burbs and this works great indoors.
https://www.amazon.com/Terk-HDTVAZ-Amplified-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B0007MXZB2
I did try all 4 sides with multiple spots on all walls. Not once did I pick up ABC or CBS. I was thinking maybe if I get a coupler
http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-CC-7870-Antenna-Coupler/dp/B001TK3C82/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458256535&sr=8-1&keywords=winegard+coupler
and another Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500A, I might be able to pick up those stations.
Currently, my antenna is mounted vertically on the wall facing East. NBC/Fox/KUSI come out crystal clear. I am very unsure I would be able to pick up the other stations even if I got another antenna because I did try all sides of the closet and I actually tried downstairs directly hooked up to the TV, I actually got less channels downstairs.
Unfortunately, I am not allowed to have a antenna on my roof due to my HOA. And I don't own a ladder, and I am probably too heavy to get up into my attic! I live in a townhome.
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.