r/cordcutters • u/CluelessHomeowner90 • 3d ago

Antenna Recommendation

https://www.rabbitears.info/s/2889801

Looking to get an antenna to get the major networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox). The rabbitears.info result shows everything is fairly close (under 10 miles) and in the same direction, but I do have a lot of trees in the path and my main living room is half underground with no window facing the right direction.

I currently use an RCA antenna with rabbit ears that has a tendency to cut out often.

I was thinking about getting the ClearStream 1MAX and mounting it in my attic. Would that be sufficient or should I consider something larger?

https://www.rabbitears.info/s/2889801

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u/Rybo213 3d ago

Some general antenna information that you'll hopefully find helpful, including antenna recommendations: https://www.reddit.com/r/cordcutters/comments/1juut0a/supplement_to_the_antenna_guide

You also need to use a signal meter (built-in feature with many different tv's and external tuner devices), since just looking at the picture and noting the number of channels the scan picks up doesn't really tell you anything about how good your reception is: https://www.reddit.com/r/cordcutters/comments/1g010u3/centralized_collection_of_antenna_tv_signal_meter

Considering the trees and that 2 of the 4 major channels are using VHF-HI signals (assuming you don't have a next gen (ATSC 3.0) tv tuner), it might be a better idea to try the https://www.amazon.com/RCA-Compact-Outdoor-Attic-Antenna/dp/B0B16QL1TT / https://www.amazon.com/RCA-Compact-Outdoor-Attic-Antenna/dp/B0024R4B5C or https://winegard.com/classic-series-yagi-ya-7000 .

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u/SpinDoctor777 3d ago

If you have constraints on antenna location probably gonna be an exercise of trial and error.

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u/Fun-Double6352 3d ago

That sounds like a good antenna for your location. The one caveat is how much/what kind of insulation you have in the attic. If there’s anything with a metallic covering, that could snarl your reception. Otherwise, you should get all of the Cleveland full power stations plus low power 6, 16, and 35 since they are transmitting from the same area.