10-22-2009, 12:34 PM
Filliam H. Muffman wrote:
The MANT-510 has lots of 1 star reviews at Amazon. *http://www.summitsource.com/philips-type-amplified-indoor-hdtv-antenna-vhfuhffm-20-25-db-gain-amplified-digital-aerial-with-builtin-high-gain-and-low-noise-head-amplifier-with-power-supply-for-local-high-definition-tv-reception-20-db-vhf-and-25-db-uhf-part-lava-a200-p-9149.html has another Phillips antenna for $20. I would expect the Monoprice models to be similar and might not be good on the lower VHF channels.
The small amplified antennas are not very good for a wide range of stations. They typically are good for a couple of stations in each band. I expect you are going to need to fuss with the orientation and memorize it for each channel, or a group of channels:2-4, 5-6, FM, 7-9, 10-13, 14-25, 26-36, 37-50.
*I have no experience with SummitSource. I get the impression they push low price over service and support.
The reliable old style solution is a mid price roof-top Log-Periodic Dipole Array (LPDA). They can be put in an attic if there are no wires around and there is a line of sight to the local group of broadcast antennas.
http://www.summitsource.com/winegard-out...-6178.html
http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?mc=03&p=HD7694P
http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=HD7080P
If I find myself with one star reception I'll return it.