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How to Safely Install a Chimney Antenna Mount

By Greg Martinez / July 22, 2020

Installing a chimney mount is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to secure your antenna to your roof. That is one of the main reasons why a reliable chimney antenna mount is popular with some homeowners. However, installing your TV antenna on your roof, much like doing anything on your there, can be […]

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How to Safely Install Your Antenna Mount

By Greg Martinez / July 22, 2020

Even though there’s an abundance of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Crackle, and others, many cord cutters still enjoy having access to over-the-air TV channels. For that, however, they need to install the right TV antenna in their homes. You might be wondering why OTA TV is still popular because the other online options offer […]

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Safety Tips for Installing an Outdoor TV Antenna

By Greg Martinez / June 9, 2020

In this article I’m going to summarize some well-known safety recommendations for installing a TV antenna outdoors. Rooftop work is dangerous and falling is the leading cause of injury among professional roofers, so be mindful of a few guidelines when getting on your ladder. Some factors to consider: How good you are at home DIY […]

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The Best Coaxial Cable on the Market Today

By Greg Martinez / June 3, 2020

A coaxial cable or coax cable, for short, is an electrical cable that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals from one point to another. Internet providers, telephone companies, and cable operators all over the world use them to convey data, voice, and video communication to customers. They are primarily used by cable TV companies to connect […]

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How to Properly Use a Coaxial Cable Adapter

By Greg Martinez / May 21, 2020

It would be impossible to talk about a coaxial cable adapter without first discussing the vital role that cable connectors play in the entire set up. By “connectors” I mean F-connectors (shown below), which are those metal tips on the ends of coax cables. They could also be the metal ports on equipment like on […]

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Tips for Coaxial Cable Wiring

By Greg Martinez / May 20, 2020

Installing a flat coaxial cable or any other type of coax cable might seem like a straightforward task, and it is – for the most part anyway. Nonetheless, overlooking some seemingly minuscule issues at the point of installation might have far-reaching repercussions further down the line. Some of these issues may go unnoticed at first. […]

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The Best Multimeter | Our Recommendations

By Greg Martinez / May 18, 2020

Anytime you’re doing any type of electrical work, you always need to have a multimeter close by. Whether you’re installing a TV antenna in your attic or a ceiling fan in your living room, the best multimeter will let you know whether the wires you encounter are hot (live) or not. Multimeters are designed with […]

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Antennas Direct 8DXB Review

By Greg Martinez / March 13, 2020

Looking at this thing, the first word that comes to mind is “wow.” This wide-array 8DXB 8-Element Bowtie antenna likely won’t pick up alien signals but gives you strong reception of terrestrial TV stations nonetheless. This UHF receptor by Antennas Direct consists of four separate panels you assemble together; these are like separate antennas that […]

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Find Out Which Stations Are Near You with the RabbitEars Website

By Greg Martinez / March 11, 2020

In the past I’ve recommended TVFool.com as a go-to source for finding nearby TV stations to point your antenna at. Today I want to tell you about a similar site that’s possibly better. It’s RabbitEars.info, and after reading this article you might want to add it to your list of fav TV websites. Now, RabbitEars […]

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1byone New Concept Amplified Omnidirectional TV Antenna Review

By Greg Martinez / March 9, 2020

The 1byone New Concept Series Omnidirectional TV Antenna is one of those small and compact size antennas you can fit pretty much anywhere. Coming in at only a foot wide and weighing a pound, you can install this in different settings, from the side of your house to the top of an RV. It also […]

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