You’ve probably heard it’s good practice to ground an outdoor TV antenna to minimize the effects of static electricity buildup. I’m here to tell you this is correct advice and you should ground your antenna directly after installing it. Grounding an antenna will involve some extra steps — you’ll run copper wire from both the […]
Due to the FCC channel repack that took place from 2018 to 2020, I recommend that readers use RabbitEars.info as a reliable source of location-specific TV data. They say getting the best reception is more art than science, but there are some great tools that provide the hard data you need. One of these is […]
If you’ve never experienced over-the-air TV, then finding the right outdoor HDTV antenna can seem daunting at first glance. Antennas come in all shapes and sizes. They range from small indoor units that you shove in the bookshelf behind your TV, to large 8-element bowtie antennas you mount atop a mast on your roof. But […]
A directional TV antenna installed outdoors can pick up stations from miles away — the only thing is, you have to aim well to get signals. But what if you want to get channels in different directions, like from behind your antenna? Then it’s time for some creative solutions. Here are two that don’t require […]
If you live somewhat outside of an urban area, you might be looking for a high-gain antenna that picks up stations within a wide reception angle. In that’s the case, the Antennas Direct DB8e might be worth considering. Coming in at a whopping 17.4 dBi, this has one of the highest gains of any antenna […]
Despite its invention nearly a century ago, the Yagi-Uda antenna design is one of the most successful of all time. As a rule, it offers excellent signal-to-noise ratio along with reduced interference in a certain direction. That’s why such antennas are classified as unidirectional: they’ll pick up signals with extra focus, but from stations within […]
Some modern antennas can be used indoors or outdoors, and are convenient to assemble and mount. The Antop UFO 720° antenna offers such convenience; not only does it have a low profile, but it includes a number of parts to reduce your efforts in setting up a TV antenna. For instance, it includes a preamplifier […]
With a reception range of 60 miles, the popular CM-4228HD has a reputation for being one of the strongest receivers you’ll find. Despite being on the market for many years, it has retained its popularity among cord cutters for its durability and high gain. It sports a lightweight, aluminium design that’s makes it easy to […]
The Pingbingding WA-2608 might have a funny-sounding name but it’s a popular brand – and for good reason. In fact, I would say affordability and an easy set up are among its top advantages. What do I mean, easy to set up? Well it comes with a number of goodies straight out of the box, […]
A wide receiver among antennas, the ClearStream 4V is designed to pick up signals from far-away towers that are spread apart rather than being clustered together. Despite its size, this high-gain antenna offers aesthetics that won’t subtract from the curb appeal of your home. Its patented loop design is typical of the ClearStream series, and […]
