Antenna question

[kozmo104]

Has any one purchased the clear tv antenna off of the informacal. I was just wondering how it worked.

 

[kittyhas1000legs]

Junk. It's about as good as an old single bowtie antenna at 6x the price. I suppose if you're very close to a transmitter it'd be ok. If I recall correctly it barely outperformed a paper clip.

 

[Mr Tony]

we had a thread on it a while ago....mainly because the infomercial is hilarious!
http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/clear-tv.320579/

As kitty noted, if you're a couple miles from the transmitters probably would work. Other than that, there are better options

 

[kozmo104]

I just want a simple in house antenna. What would you guys recommend that I look into?

 

[FaT Air]

post your tvfool here.

 

[primestar31]

I just want a simple in house antenna. What would you guys recommend that I look into?

If you are down in Flint, this should get most of the local stuff: http://www.ebay.com/itm/361040572139?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[fred555]

This one works good at least 20 miles.
http://www.rcaaudiovideo.com/antennas/?sku=ANT1251F



But not sitting flat. I had to mount the base on a wall pointing toward the station.

• It is out in a workshop where aesthetics aren't an issue.
• You might poke yourself in the eye too, extends out 39''
• Amplified

 

[kozmo104]

Here is my tvfool.com

 

[fred555]

Are you able to go with an outdoor antenna, roof mounted, or up high outdoors, or in a second floor attic? What are your options in that regard? Can we assume you are going for the stations to your Southwest? (in the general area of 7.1 ABC)

 

[kozmo104]

We have one but it hasn't worked in over 15 years

 

[fred555]

We have one but it hasn't worked in over 15 years

You might be surprised. I have refurbed some old antennas with good results. Like add a new balun and a preamp, replacing twinlead with coax, clean up of corrosion, etc...

Do you have some more info on the old antenna, placement (roof, tower, attic), does it have an existing mount and pole (that can be reused if needed for a new antenna), pictures?

Are you going for the channels to your south/southwest?