Can you recommend an HDTV antenna for me: Houston apartment, within 13 miles of signal?

Can you recommend an HDTV antenna for me: Houston apartment, within 13 miles of signal?

Posted on 18. Jan, 2010 by admin in Antennas

About to purchase my first HDTV, looking for a decent indoor antenna…live within 13 miles of signal, but my windows face the opposite direction of the signal…will that be an issue? and what antenna would you recommend?

Antennas Direct “The Lacrosse” Amplified HDTV Antenna


$165.95

Antennas Direct “The Lacrosse” Amplified HDTV Antenna Includes all you need: Lacrosse Antenna, 17dB amplifier, J Mount Bracket, Mounting Hardware, Quad-Shield Coax Cables. You can receive uncompressed, over-the-air HDTV signals from local affiliates. The antenna provides better HDTV picture than cable or satellite.

BLU220F 13dB UHF(CH14-69) HDTV Antenna


$41.95

BLU220F with 13dB of UHF gain is the right choice for range distance of 35-50 miles. With its broader directivity, BLU220F can be aimed at a metropolitan area with multiple stations and receive all stations without need of an antenna rotator. BLU220F features a more economical grid reflector design. 13dB equals a gain factor of 20 times. Includes integral heavy-duty mounting bracket for attachment to mast.

Winegard HD 7695P High Definition VHF/UHF HD769 Series Antenna (HD7695P)


$98.05

Designed with the professional installer in mind, the 75 ohm downlead coupler simply snaps into place for fast, easy assembly; eliminates the need for matching transformers when using coax cable. Platinum HD antennas deliver powerful VHF performance and offer additional 1 dB to 2 dB higher gain on VHF and UHF, important for weak signal areas. Outstanding UHF reception achieved by precise director spacing and highly efficient corner reflectors.

BLU220PLUS 13dB UHF(CH14-69) HDTV Antenna


$48.95

BLU220PLUS with 13dB of UHF gain is the right choice for range distance of 35-50 miles. With its broader directivity, BLU220PLUS can be aimed at a metropolitan area with multiple stations and receive all stations without need of an antenna rotator. 13dB equals a gain factor of 20 times. Includes integral heavy-duty mounting bracket for attachment to mast.

BLU420F 15dB UHF(CH14-69) HDTV Antenna


$54.95

BLU420F with 15dB of UHF gain is an excellent performer ! Range is a conservative 50-65 miles, and with its broader directivity, BLU420F can be aimed at a metropolitan area with multiple stations and receive all stations without need of an antenna rotator. BLU420F features a more economical grid reflector design. 15dB equals a gain factor of approximately 32 times. Includes integral heavy-duty mounting bracket for attachment to mast.

BLU920F 17dB UHF(CH14-69) Deep-Fringe/Rural HDTV Antenna


$87.95

BLU920F reaches out to stations 60-80 miles distant with solid reception. With high gain similar to the Sigma6HD, BLU920F features a narrower directional pattern that improves weak station capture in the presence of stronger nearby stations. BLU920F is an excellent antenna for rural locations requiring longest-distance reception. 17dB equals a gain factor of 50 times. Includes integral heavy-duty mounting bracket for attachment to mast.

Sigma6HD 17dB UHF HDTV Antenna


$129.95

Sigma6HD is our HIGHEST GAIN UHF with WIDEST DIRECTIVITY Antenna !

Sigma6HD has the ability to reach out to stations 60-80+ miles distant with solid reception. With an extra-large reflector, the Sigma6HD wide directivity pattern is not compromised by its ultra-high 17dB gain.

Aim the Sigma6HD at the most distant stations you wish to receive, you will find that many closer off-axis stations will also be reliably covered, even stations that are 90-degrees off-axis (30-40 miles coverage), and even stations 180-degrees off-axis will be reliably received for 25-35 miles ! Sigma6HD is the superlative antenna for rural locations requiring longest-distance reception. 17dB equals a gain factor of 50 times. Includes integral heavy-duty mounting bracket for attachment to mast.

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6 Responses to “Can you recommend an HDTV antenna for me: Houston apartment, within 13 miles of signal?”

  1. eck_03

    18. Jan, 2010

    Any decent amplified antenna should be fine. Just make sure they have a large uhf loop.

  2. Moraleskr

    18. Jan, 2010

    Zenith ZHDTV1 HDTV-UHF Digital Indoor Antenna (Silver and Black)

  3. Alex C

    18. Jan, 2010

    me

  4. shazamm

    18. Jan, 2010

    go to this link, enter your address, and it will tell you some detailed specs on what will work for you
    “The AntennaWeb.org mapping program, provided by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), locates the proper outdoor* antenna to receive your local television broadcast channels.

    Based on geographical maps and signal strengths, AntennaWeb locates the best antenna for you — whether the antenna is for use with a home satellite system, high-definition television (HDTV) or a traditional analog set.”

    http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx

  5. Matthew M

    18. Jan, 2010

    AHHHHH!!! There is no such thing as an HDTV antenna. Any antenna will work. Don’t let anyone lie to you when you buy an antenna. Anyway, I recommend an antenna from Radioshack. The catalog number is 1501878. It is a great antenna. you can go to Radioshack’s website and type that number in. It is $34.99. If it helps your decision, I have 1 1/2 years of service at Radioshack,

  6. Stephen P

    18. Jan, 2010

    Houston has both UHF and VHF digital TV stations, so you need an antenna that can handle both.

    If you already have an antenna that gives you good analog reception, give it a try first. The idea that there are special “HDTV” or “Digital” TV antennas is just marketing BS.

    The “Winegard SS-3000″ is probably a good one for you if your current one is unsatisfactory. .

    Keep in mind that any indoor antenna is a hit or miss proposition. Sometimes moving an antenna a couple of feet makes a huge difference.

    >but my windows face the opposite direction of the signal…will that be an issue?

    Yes, it means it will be more difficult to get a good signal.

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