Televes DAT BOSS Mix Amplified Outdoor HDTV Antenna Review
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- In this video I review the Televes DAT BOSS Mix model 149483. It's a high gain amplified outdoor antenna with a unique triple boom design and built in amplifier that automatically adjusts the gain as needed. At a much smaller size than the traditional yagi - how well will it work?
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I’m surprised you put ‘HDTV’ in the title! LOL just kidding... keep up the good work buddy!
@@68hoffman no, all of the towers come from one single direction. I use a compass and the signal meter to see when the signals are highest as I point it in the set spot.
I purchased mine from Ness. No problem from the seller, only Televes claim," if we can't reach it, no one can." The old channel master picked up more stations period.
Bought this after watching your review. Have it at the campground about 60 miles from the broadcast towers. Surround by trees. Went from 1 station to 30. Fairly easy to assemble. Very pleased.
I purchased this model antenna last year, and, with the exception of the IKEA-like pictogram assembly instructions, I've been very satisfied with the DATBOSS Mix. Thanks for your great channel, Antenna Man.
Just ordered it, to replace the yucky PingDingBing in the attic. Thanks Tyler.
Just hooked this up in my attic as high as I could mount it. It’s a beast, and was cumbersome to climb with, but Best reception I’ve ever gotten. I’m getting channels I never knew existed, and coming in clear during a snowstorm. The built in amp at this price can’t be beat.
I have one and it is great, in my attic and I still pick up 79 channels here in S Fl.
I'm in Vero. Should I get one. Can't get fox but sometimes now. I wanna try it
Looking for a good attic antenna. I'll be shopping a recommendation from Tyler in a month or two - after the attic cools from the summer heat. I wonder if this will make his list.
I own two of those to pickup two market, I love them so far.
Great to have you as a source of objective and honest information!
I bought the Ellipse. For the first week the one low power station I lost when I moved out of the city came in pretty good.
The second week it came in not so good, and now it's been gone since. Pretty sure it's them, not me.
Every other station is now rock solid though. Not a single pixel to be found. Not even on the [violet] channel.
Absolutely recommend.
I just got the Clearstream Max V antenna because of the video that you did, it finally picks up ABC 7 and Fox 11 that broadcast on hi-vhf in Los Angeles. Great antenna to own.
I use the big Dat Boss and it works like a champ. Stations are about 85 miles from the antenna.
Got the databoss mix antenna great reception im in a rural area and i got the televes 4 port amplifier im in central Florida area more rural get about 85 channels and the only drawback was the instructions wasnt great but got it together overall works great and got it thru solid signal got it in a week after ordering it thank you tyler for recommending this
Where. I'm in Ocala. I can get at most 19 great. Ge pro. I want more though?
I purchased this antenna last week, replacing an Antennas Direct ClearStream 2, hoping to alleviate pixilation issues on several weakly received channels. A couple of these channels issues were due to "summer foliage" aka leaves. Also the weakest was a very low powered station 14 miles away, which was almost impossible to watch. Results of this antenna in an attic mount configuration - fantastic! All of our channels except the low powered one just mentioned, are now showing max bars instead of 2 to 4 bars. They are rock solid. The low powered ones still have some occasional pixilation, especially in the morning hours, but afternoons and evenings are good. Thanks, Tyler, for your recommendation of this antenna. My wife and I are both thrilled with the results. Disclosure - we live 20 - 25 miles from broadcast antennas, in a heavily wooded (old growth, tall trees) are with many trees in the direction of all of the stations. As with any antenna, your results depend on your particular circumstances.
I agree, these Televés antennas are really good for such size, it's not the cheapest anteana, but who cares? Pay few dolars more for many years investition is worthy I think. People are very often confused because they have poor antenna with strong amplifier and it shows strong signal, but with poor quality, it's better to have not so strong but better quality signal, which is not possible with some 8 dB antenna with 30 dB amplifier.
Tyler, based on your Video, I purchased the Dat Boss Mix for my Father. This antenna performed just as you described…. Excellent! I thank you for your helpful information and Video’s!!!
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Thank You, Tyler! I live in Villas, NJ, and get many Philly stations with this antenna. 'Stellar reception, even when the weather isn't great.
Looks like a good antenna. Thanks for the video information.
Can't find my comment on the Gold Standard. Other viewers of these videos also brought this up too. As we know there is not no perfect antenna.
What we the viewers are looking for is a far right column in your review of a antenna that you tested. Got extreme good numbers. Compared to the two most recent tests. As you test other antennas from other makers. The far right will show the antenna to beat at that time of testing. You may do another 10 antennas test in the coming weeks, months or years. But that highest gaining antenna will always be there to the far right. If you did a test and and last Antenna you tested exceeded the far right column that goes up and replaces it.
This just shows to us viewers the current best model out there. This was bought up several times with other viewers of this channel.
This is not to put your channel down, but make it better for everyone viewing this channel.
Thanks!
As I said - there is no "highest gain" antenna as it depends what frequencies you're looking at. I would never single out one antenna like that either. I keep the results of the last two antennas. This takes time in editing and I don't even have to do it. If someone wants to find the best for certain frequencies they are free to watch my videos or sign up for an antenna recommendation from me on my website.
As you do your tests you will find one. That antenna goes to the far right. Until you do other testings and run across a better. Because you could go for weeks or months with a bunch of mediocre antennas.
@@diycarhome9151 For the last time no. I already explained why in the previous comments.
A very good antenna at a great price!
Built to last!
Thanks, i was just about to order ut since the 149883 model is out of stock everywhere in Canada. So i now just ordered the 149483 model. I hope we get a lot of channels.
Solid guidance and recomendation from this channel, very impressed and pleased with the results. Went from receiving 8 channels to receiving 72! Wow! Now i need to learn a new language!
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As an engineer who doesn't even care about cutting the cord I bought one of these just to see what it can do. Wired it up in my attic so I can use it for my garage TV and then run it to the home office to hook it up to a HDHomeRun. I'm still waiting for the mast to show up so I can mount the damn thing but just to see what it can do I threw it on my front lawn and the Samsung in the garage detected over 50 channels.
I haven't found an Antenna Man review of Televes' DATboss, UHF only. So I'm inserting my impression here.
Just "installed" this afternoon. First floor and aimed out a window. 70m from KC xmitters and my ground elevation is approximately 725'.
Mid-afternoon and scanned two channels. Pixelation, high. But as the afternoon wore on and into early evening and after sundown, WOW!!
I've acquired 95% of the Kansas City channels and no pixelation!
I can imagine what I do if I get this installed either in the attic or outdoors.
Good job Televes'!
That automatic gain control really sets it apart from the completion in my mind. Especially if you're a Dxer like me aiming for weaker distant stations adjacent to strong close ones.
Been in the business several years now. Automatic gain control does nothing, a regular preamp will bring in the same channels. I use a lot of the CM7777 long distant preamp, CM does sell a CM7778 which says to use in metro areas closer to transmitter, it's just a lower gaining Preamp that's all it is.
I have mounted the CM7777 as far as 6 miles from the transmitter with no overloading.
Atmospheric conditions do change daily. As I check signal strength on one particular channel every time I got the tv on. One day it could be 48% signal strength aimed at same transmitter then 55% another day and then do 75%. This option of automatic gain control is not needed.
As for LTE Filter, got no problems with cell towers. One person on a Forum said it cuts out your weak distant stations.
The more pure the preamp the better.
It's only made to compensate a line loss between the antenna and TV set.
Hehe, I remember 83 channels on the air from way back! ;-) Nice antenna!
Definitely the brand I will upgrade to if I have to get a new antenna ever. When I get one I'll definitely want to see what the difference between summer and winter reception is on it
Hopefully you can find a supplier in Canada!
I have learned that Televes is as you say innovative and their quality is better than most. I would use them if I could, but I can't have a real antenna in a small apartment. So I miss out on a couple channels I really want but that is the price I pay.
I must admit, I don't understand comparing an antenna to "the last two antennas" since the last two antennas may have been good, bad, or average. It seems like the comparisons should be to the two best ones tested up to that point. Or pick a couple of decent "average" antennas and always use them for comparison in the latest test. Seems like, at least, the test should be more like the test done with the Datboss Mix LR in which the LR was compared to two known and identified "good"(I assume) antennas. The "last two" antennas comparison doesn't seem to say a whole lot. Maybe I'm unaware of something.
I've always showed the results of the last two antennas. This gives a general sense of how it performs. You can see the last two antennas were small directionals and this one performs better than them for UHF and a bit better for VHF. There is no gold standard or best antenna as it depends what frequencies you're looking at. That's why I have a video playlist on outdoor antennas for people to watch - including a separate review of the LR Mix. If they don't want to do the research I do offer antenna recommendations on my website which will tell them the best antenna for their area but I'll never say one antenna is the best for everyone.
@@AntennaMan Yes, I agree that it has to be true that no one antenna is best for everyone. Although there may be a "best" antenna, chances are it would be huge, which can present a number of problems from difficulty of installation (and keeping it up there) to HOA rules to wasting money buying a more powerful antenna than needed. I do have a suggestion though. Perhaps pick one good "average" antenna to be the reference antenna, weighting it towards good UHF reception since there are so few VHF stations anymore. Then keep this one antenna installed at your testing location to be used for all future comparisons. A great thing about this is that not only would it standardize the tests, but the comparison could be done on the same day under the same exact conditions, so day to day variations of conditions would not skew the tests.
Just an idea. Thanks for your knowledge, and willingness to help people get off cable TV🙂
Yahoo! I can finally pick up the ABC affiliate in the San Francisco Bay Area again! It broadcasts on VHF-12 and my older DV/UHF antenna wouldn't pick it up. This antenna also picks up an independent that used to be the old NBC affiliate that broadcasts on VHF-7. I have one major ridge between the antenna, about 40 miles away, and my town of Livermore, CA. 88 channels found but roughly half are in another language so I "delete" those from my channel list.
It's early yet but I'm very pleased with the antenna so far. I was considering another antenna until I watched your review on it - then saw your review on this model. Thank you!
I bought one. Works as advertised. Big improvement.
Looks like a very good designed antenna for TV viewing
First, but not gonna brag too much, keep it up! 👍🏻❤️
I appreciate your recommendations.
To have the best reception on both bands I would recommend installing two antennas like I did. One for VHF band and the second for the UHF band a VHF+UHF combiner and an amplified splitter. This antenna is a good choice for those who can't install two antennas, but I would recommend it only for UHF reception.
Exactly!
i did the same . i did Televes for uhf and sky blue for vhf high
That's what I did too. But instead of a combiner I connected the lead directly to another tuner, the mediasonic Homeworx plugged into the HDMI input on the TV. Had to run a separate coax through the wall from the antenna to the tuner but I think the benefit outweighs the hassle.
What's Ur second antenna?
@@roywilliams8236 My first antenna is for TV (UHF Band) The second is for FM and DAB+ digital radio (VHF Band) And with a VHF+UHF combiner I have both signals on one cable.
i have this, but wish i had ordered the 75 mile (one step up) antenna, since the area low power uhf stations are weather ( summer/winter)dependent. At least they are under atsc 1.0. reception.
Love my Televes. Good quality build.
This might be the unit I'm looking for.
Owned this antenna for almost 6 mos. Am picking up 58 stations, yippy! The instructions say to pull on a plastic part for it to snap into place. I think I must of had the piece already in place because there was no way it would move any further without breaking it.
Televes makes a version of this antenna with elements that can receive VHF Lo. The VHF-Lo element is about 5 feet wide. It is very hard to find this antenna. In Albany NY, CBS comes in on VHF Lo Chan 6, which is 62 miles away from me with no ridges. I would love to get this antenna. Judging by Tyler's tests, it should be able to do the job.
Agreed for some reason Televes fails to make these easy to find on their Amazon page or even their own web page, you can only find them on their page if you know the model number and search it. As you said once you know what you want good luck finding it anywhere. The VHF-Lo added version of the reviewed model is #148281. The longer range VHF-Lo added model is #148381. It's a shame I have it and it's a great antenna.
you can find the low VHF version of the LR and DATBOSS Mix on the website below. www.nesselectronics.com/products/tev148381?_pos=18&_sid=6f85a0239&_ss=r
Tylar, are you going to test the big brother of this antenna made for fringe-deep fringe ?? This would really make the signal metter peg in the 80 to 90 percent range, at least that is what I think. Would like to know for sure with your fancy meter.
Thanks for letting us all know facts and not fiction.
I live in a country that cable isn't available. I used to install antenna systems and satellite dishes.
We used to install such antennas, but they never cost that much. I don't know why they're so expensive over there!
Customer price for this was around 35-40€ + installation
in Poland one of the most expensive terrestrial antennas. Best regards
I live out in the country out in the county limits that is far away from town and it's a small town so are signals usually come from the big cities so what would be the best outdoor antenna for me
Thanks😄
I have one of these, it picks up every channel except the one I want
It's a good antenna!
Has 32Db maximum gain by the amplifier but there is not info of the self natural gain of the antenna without the amplifier I think in some cases if you use without the amplifier the VHF signal intensity could be higher than what show up
They do have the natural gain listed in the tech specs. See link below. Click on tech specs. www.nesselectronics.com/products/televes-149483-datboss-mix-u-hi-v-antenna-w-preamp-uhf-high-vhf?_pos=9&_sid=4993e9bf6&_ss=r
Always excited to try out a new HD antenna 🙆♀️
There is no such thing as a "digital" or "high definition" antenna
Living in between and at the foot of two mountains sucks. Deep in the Danial Boone National Forest, luscious green mountain after mountain as far as the eye can see. Nothing works.
I wish. San Jose CA here, nothing but garbage here.
I just bought this. I will be installing it and letting you guys know how it works. (Indoors) because that is my only option. I have Danny Hodges Ultimate antenna and the Clearstream 4v max. I will be interested to see if this works equally or better to those. If anyone with knowledge on this knows if they are better than those two models. Comment below. Thanks to your video I decided to spend the money. I will get it by Thursday.
Keep me posted with your results. Shoot me an email listed on the website in case I don't see your comment. I always love getting feedback
@@AntennaMan Will do. I am hoping for better results but I am skeptical as I have tried many antennas and none of them live up to the hype. Hopefully this one is better.
I have one in my Attic, and it works better than anything else I have tried
Jeffery How did this compare to the clearstream 4v max?
Maybe some videos on installation, wiring, ground bonding, and signal distribution
Wich would you say is better this or there ellipse mix???...
i am retired now but if i was in my 20s today i would learn everthing about tv antennas and be around 30 40 miles of a big town and advertise to put these things up for people then after i got started hire as many people as possible to put them up .you would make a lot of money. ps no one knows anyone who does this. lots of people want this service. in the days when i was a kid i remember a lot of people did this service back in the 60s and 70s .
Will a separate RCA rotor be advisable for my application? I have 3 networks at NORTH operating on UHF and one at West on VHF. This is approximately a 45deg turn.
Thanks!
Tom
Hi Mr. Ty., I want to re-adjust my satellite dish, which reception meter do U suggest??
I do not want to spend $200 or $300 or more.. Would this also work on over the air VHF/ UHF installations?? ♠W.G.
I'm lucky. All my Saint Louis channels are uhf.
I am even luckier. There are no VHF channels in Costa Rica where I live, only UHF.
I live in St. Louis too and bought the Televes antenna in UHF only. Paid only $65 new! I am setting it up tomorrow.
Thanks, Tyler for all of your videos.
I have one like this I bought from My Cable Mart it's about $100 cheaper it's a very sturdy antenna and works great on VHF and UHF actually it works better on VHF than all the other small antennas that Tyler's tried out I know this for a fact because I've tried all the other small antennas out
I have a chance to buy an Eda 100 amp is it a good one or no
Thanks man, I'm getting one of their LR's here soon, but gotta save up for a full overhaul of good cable, proper mast, antenna, the works, big project. I wish Televes, or literally any antenna manufacturer would retune their antenna lengths for the repack. I know Televes is based in Spain, but Europe is condensing their TV airwave space too, to make room for advanced cellular.
Speaking of cellular, how come you talk mostly about TV antennas and only occasionally about wifi, cellular, and radio? Whole house wifi or whole property coverage is going to be equally important for ATSC 3.0, and a lot of people don't know the difference between wifi b,g,n,ac,ax,adinfinium, mesh network vs. wifi extenders, or access points, home cell phone signal amplifiers, how to use directional wifi antennas to connect a far away gate camera to your system, or get wifi out to a distant shop without running hardwire, etc. Granted, theres about a million bad antennas on A->zon to do videos on, and you've built a decent testing system and kit over the years, so I would understand staying focused on one area.
I only talk about TV antennas because it's my main expertise and my audience is cord cutters. I made a few videos on wifi and LTE and they did very poorly so I have no plans to make any more.
What one can I use in a apartment building
Try this antenna. It's one of the best indoor antennas out there. bit.ly/2W92bEB
How does your tuner % comparisons handle ones with Preamps vs not? (some tuners just show 100% on amplified signals even though pixelating).
Would the amplifier on this antenna survive outdoor temperatures over 100 degrees F ? I live in the south where summertime temps are over 100 F degrees. Thanks
Hey Tyler is there any way you can test antenna power rotating equipment? I want to mount an antenna with the ability to be rotated from inside my house and am in a rural range stuck between 3 markets.
I noticed on eBay link, the antenna is much cheaper. Is this legit and identical product?
Yes just a different supplier
fantastic antenna as of april 29 th
60 miles away from nyc 40 miles
new haven ct
recieving steady 80 + channels
fox 5.5 decades metv + 43.2
heros icon 21 wliw pbs
pax 31 and 26 wtnh 8-59
rewind tv 8.2 fox weather 5.3
ch 63 55 67 68.3 get grit 67
the good stuff
this antenna is verry impressive unfortunately
7-13 attempts to be recieved but way to low powerd .
other than that great antenna i get what i enjoy in
highly reccomended also channel master
fm filter dose improve reccomended to
I am sorry if I missed this, but were these tests done using the pass thru mode of the built in RF amp or did you have that powered for these tests?
That's a good question
It was powered
I'm late to this discussion but I noticed that the latest version of this Televes DAT BOSS mix antenna (#149484) is advertised as "repack ready" but the low-VHF version (#148281) is not. I'm considering purchasing the low-VHF model to get the infamous Channel 6 signal out of Philly but should I choose another model that's been optimized for the repack? Or maybe the 148281 is "repack ready" but Televes didn't update the description? I'm not sure how much that feature will add to the performance on UHF. My current antenna, a Wineguard 7694P, gets consistent reception of just about all of the Philly stations and even picks up Channel 6 most of the time during winter but not so much during summer.
The low VHF version of the Televes LR Mix has been optimized for the repack. See video below. th-cam.com/video/C7L1k9dAqGs/w-d-xo.html
@@AntennaMan Thanks. I was aware of that model being repack ready but was hoping for something a bit smaller due to the location where it'll be installed. Not sure why Televes would optimize the 149484 but not its low-VHF version. I'll address the question to them.
@@user-ri3lh8mx8q See video below for some other low VHF options. If you need help figuring out which one is appropriate, sign up for my antenna recommendation service. th-cam.com/video/c5HBbejifh0/w-d-xo.html
I have this antenna in european modification with LTE/5g filter and DVB-T2 channel range (K21-48), I guess back part with long elements is not on our model because we don't use VHF for TV in Europe or it's very rare, our TV frequencies start at K21. It works really well for K46 with bad signal and even for lower channels like K26. And the best thing is that you can use it even in pasive mode without power supply, not all active antennas with amplifier can work without power supply, sometimes, you just don't need amplifier, so why sending voltage to antenna? It's not some superior antenna or something, but compared to what is the most popular antenna in my country (small sieve made in Poland with poor amplifier), this is really massive upgrade, if you catch all channels from one transmitter ofcourse, for catching from more places at once, that sieve construction is better, but not made in Poland, better to buy our made in Pilsen, Czech Republic. :-) For some reason, my country is antenna superpower, we made the best antennas, but unfortunately, it's only small production, probably not for export.
What I mean by "Polish antenna" - www.radiokus.cz/fotky86262/fotos/_vyr_3575_14460805.jpg
And this is same construction made in Pilsen, Czech Republic www.digitalnitelevize.cz/images/200910/vaten-velk-sto-5669.jpg
Do you see the difference? 4 such antennas connected together were used in communism time to illegaly catch German or Austrian TV, in such connection, it can has better results than long yagi antennas for some reason. :-) It looks like this lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/K8V4YiMDfBzycrB-mDCTJXHh8xOcF1bDmihA6kkhfqcS4XWAABS6pGQeZoQxnqOTHWhNDCnxLs4gl_J7_VcN2JsxjO40OH8OT3yrUXFj
Is there a difference in results between this and the Televes Ellipses? They seemed similar listening to the two reviews.
There isn't really much of a difference between the two to be honest
HELLO TYLAR, what would it cost me for your services for antenna recommendation ??? My zip is 19464. Thank you for your time Sir. vf
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Tyler, I didn't see any info, but did you power the amp or just use pass-through when you ran the tests?
The amp was on in this test
Just assembled this. Haven't set it up yet. I'm just a little confused and wondered if someone could answer. The forward, upper and lower pieces (L and M in the instructions) are electrically insulated from one another and the rest of the unit. ie no metal to metal connection. Is this correct, or did I miss something?
It is correct. The only electrically connected piece is the active dipole, the rest are directors and reflectors that concentrate the signal in it, pretty much like a telescope does with optics
Which end do you point toward the towers ?
Put the back towards the stronger, closer stations so the pointy front will pick up the weaker ones.
What if you already have a amplifier can you still use it with the Amp you done have hooked up?
No, do not use any other amplifier with this antenna or it will likely make reception worse.
Where is the pre-amp getting the power? Is it from the included indoor amplifier?
Like any preamp it gets power from an included power inserter that's sent up the antenna by coax
I buy a lot of DB4e and DB8e UHF Antennas.
In a side by side comparison this Televes Dat Mix to a Antennas Direct DB4e which would get the most Stations pointed at a distant city?
Has any one out the got both Antennas?
The Mix and DB4e?
The DAT BOSS has higher native UHF gain, and a built in preamp. It also has high VHF elements that the db4e lacks. It will have a longer potential range than a db4e. It’s also more directional which will help avoid multipath interference. The broader beamwidth of the db4e may be beneficial in situations where stations are spread out and less gain is sufficient.
Should anyone from TELEVES read this, kudos on what appears to be one damn fine "Class 2" clean room.....
They make a low VHF LR Mix model too. But I can’t find a US seller.
You can find the low VHF version at the link below www.nesselectronics.com/products/tev148381?_pos=18&_sid=6f85a0239&_ss=r
@@AntennaMan I would have bought that one over the LR Mix first time around had I known about it. lol
I live in an area 150 miles to closes tower what attenna do l need for max amount
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Try Televes long range mix please
Already did. Check out my other videos
What are the dimensions of this antenna would it fit in my the rafters since my HOA does not allow antennas.
Dimensions are listed on the website. HOA restrictions on outdoor antennas are illegal. See video below. th-cam.com/video/vJH33-8M52M/w-d-xo.html
I didn't see much info on low VHF capability. How will this antenna do for philly channel 6 ABC which broadcasts on low VHF channel 6?
The antenna in the video does not provide low VHF reception. The model for that is either 148281 or 148381
As Javier said - this specific model isn't made for low VHF but you can find the low VHF version below: www.nesselectronics.com/products/tev148281?_pos=8&_sid=6f85a0239&_ss=r
Which televes is best for my area my zip is 42051
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Can you recommend an antenna for a 46534 area code for Indiana?
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Too bad you don't have the equipment to make polar/gain radiation patterns of the antennas you review.....
(P.S. Nice to see a product that isn't made in China.)
Televes includes those on their product pages.
I have the LR Mix version of this. While it does great for UHF. (Using it now in fact because of its low profile for storms). But it will NOT do low VHF. Also those hi VHF elements aren’t the most durable, as mine broke while moving it. But I can’t complain too much , Televes knows what they’re doing , that’s for sure. It’s 10’ off the ground and gets 68 miles away in deep woods, mountains.
Nate, albeit not super high gain on Low VHF, there is a version of the LR with a Low VHF dipole that performs better in those cases: 148381
@@jurysdoyler Thats the one I found too. I made custom low VHF elements for mine. But the preamp has a notch filter for low VHF/FM. So I would need to replace my pre amp section. I’d rather not have to buy the identical antenna just for proper low VHF elements, and an unblocked VHF band.
@@XMguy Yes, the 149883 (UHF and High VHF) will filter out the Low VHF portion of the spectrum on purpose for two reasons, better rejection of any potential FM interference, and to make it easier to combine that antenna with a dedicated Low VHF antenna if so desired. The 148381 (UHF and High and Low VHF) will also amplify Low VHF, while still notching FM (not as much as the 149883) and LTE.
@@jurysdoyler Too bad I can’t just buy the active elements and preamp section separately.
I had this brand and design antenna and it did not hold up well and broke. I decided to build my own antenna which is more compact and evidently more durable. I built mine for about $20 US and it catches more channels with most broadcast antennas being about 65 miles away.
Looks like you just need to go to market with that antenna
Really? It woud be nice to see a picture of your $20 antenna.
I'm planning to also build my own antennas thinking of building a Extreme Deep Fringe one that will be 168 inches long with double booms. Starting the prototype this summer, then will commence testing. And mods. Prior to launching sales on eBay!
Didn't I just like watch this a few months ago?
I just bought this antenna and already have a channel master 4 port distribution amplifier
installed. Can u tell me how to connect the televes power supply using the channel master
distribution amplifier? I cant seem to find info anywhere. Also do I really need to install the
televes power supply?
The power inserter should go before the distribution amplifier but you may also over amplify the signals by doing so. If you need further assistance sign up for a consultation at the link below: www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html
Paid for the antenna suggestion... bought it, and it picks up 4 channels. What a total bust!
I am sending you a follow up email to figure out what's going on.
11 thumbs down = 11 Roku employees (the new Comcast of streaming)
I had great hopes for this antenna but ended up losing channels. I paid a lot for this but am dissatisfied with the performance even after raising it another 10 feet.
James did you power up the DAT?
@@jurysdoyler yes I did. It’s well grounded, and connected with brand new RG6 cable fitted with water tight compression F connectors.
@@jamesbrubaker8395 Lost channels as compared to what?. Can you share a rabbit ears report?
Did you buy the DATBoss Mix VHF/UHF or the UHF only? What antenna did you have before, if any?
@@robertogalvez3865 I purchased the Model 148381 long range hi & lo VHF/ UHF . THe pervious antenna was a huge Channel Master that was here when I bought the house. It got blown down and damaged in a storm.
My antenna sucks
I recommend a channel master antenna. It has both VHF and UHF reception and is ideal for medium to low signal areas. A Channel master Advantage 60 outdoor digital antenna will be ideal or a Channel Master Advantage 100.
What antenna do you have?
Casey. I have a clear antenna
@@davidgentile4576 The ClearTV antenna isn't very good in most location. Good indoor antennas are Clearstream 2Max/2V, Televes Dinova Boss Mix, Antop Mini Big Boy, and Antop Big Boy. The one that suits your home is dependent on distance to the towers, how far apart the broadcast towers are from each other, and terrain.
Yeah but it's $150
That's not a bad price considering a good preamp alone is $75.
Buy the cheaper UHF model if you don`t care for VHF channels. I just did and paid less than $70, on sale.
You always keep saying the same damn thing in all of your videos! Here's what you say in: 3:44
I have to say this in every antenna review because most times the people that see the video are only seeing that one specific video and not any of my other videos. I did shorten it up from all that I said before.
@@AntennaMan you're so informational.
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Why do you do that in every Antenna Man video?
@@ClassicGuy57 i always have to put #ad and #sponsored in every sponsored video, Only.
I agree. You assume we all have never watched your videos before. You must be the only one to do this.
Please EXPLAIN that there RF channel numbers ARE NOT IMPORTANT TO MOST VIEWERS!!!! ONLY THE CHANNEL ON THE TV IS WHAT IS IMPORTANT!!!! YOU EXPECT CONSUMERS TO MEMORIZE "RF SECRET NUMBERS" THAT ARE NOT ON THE TV SCREEN!! FOR ME, 2 is still WJBK2 Detroit, 3 is STILL WKYC3 Cleveland, 7 is STILL 7 WXYZ7 Detroit, 55 is STILL 55 WBNX55 Cleveland!! The channels on the TV ARE STILL the SAME!!!THAT IS ALL THAT CONSUMERS USE, TO TUNE TO THE CHANNEL, CARE OR WANT TO KNOW!! WHY MAKE IT COMPLICATED??? HAVE A NICE DAY!!!! (and MUTE all commercials when they come on!)
It is important for people to know the RF channels to select the correct antenna. Otherwise they might get the wrong one for their area. Too many people assume their local "channel 4" broadcasts on channel 4 which would require a low VHF capable antenna. That's usually not the case.