I love how many of us are going back to the old way of using antenna's. Thanks for posting this as I'll be going 'upon the roof' next week for a chimney mount!
Considering all the free HD channels that are available, I am surprised everyone isn't doing it. Get local programming for free and add a streaming channel or two and your set. Be careful on the roof.
Thanks for great instruction. Dealing with my Mother's estate after she passed, I found her first cable bill from 1969. The old roof antenna was in need of replacement, so Dad finally agreed to subscribe to cable tv, rather than replacing the antenna. The monthly cable bill was $1.26
Wow the early days when it was just about getting the area stations and maybe a channel with the current temp and time. So you now own a time capsule of stuff from the late 60's and beyond, I bet there is all sorts of interesting stuff from the past. Thanks for sharing and for watching.
Outstanding video, thank you! The instructions that came with my antenna mount were laughable, at best. Your video was clear and logical. As I, too, had to install the pole by myself, I put a ratchet strap around the chimney and slid a 2' long piece of wood on each side. I then put the mounting strap between the wood and the chimney to hold it in place while I mounted it.
John, congrats on getting the project done and smartly using the wood to solo the job. I am hoping this is my forever antenna and mount. It did survive Helene so I may be set.
Thanks, this helped a lot. One tip if you’re working alone is to duct tape the bracket in place. You can also throw a piece on each corner so it doesn’t move when you start tightening. Just be careful with the duct tape roll-mine rolled off and fell into the neighbor’s pool.
That is a great tip, except for the pool part. Using a bucket or box can help keep stuff from rolling off the roof, although I did have a nut roll off. My suggestion, bring a magnet to fish through the grass. Yup I did find it. Thank you for sharing.
@@paulg8065 Excellent! We about to get a new roof, so I have to go up there to reroute cables. While I dread going up there, the cable run will be much shorter.
We cut the cord about 15yrs ago and have not regretted it. When we moved cross country I took down the old and antenna and installed at the new place. We get over 20 HD channels and tons more through the internet connection. We only pay for Netflix. Hope you save and enjoy.
Very well done fella. I will be doing exactly what you are except my parts are home made totally stainless steel. Nothing like the shiny corrosion resistant of the killer metal 316. JOB well done too.
Well described and presented. Thanks for your help. Just bought the same type of antenna mount (for Ham radio antenna). this will make things easier to understand.
On your lower strap connection, when you make the 2nd connection before tightening the bolts, the upright ears are not pointing to the short end of the strap. They are pointing to the long end of the band.
Thank you so much! I have been scouring TH-cam to find out how to do this and your video was very informative and easy to follow. Liked and subbed! Take care my friend!
Well, a triple thank you for watching, liking and subbing. Good to hear you found it informative and easy to follow because the strap directions aren't. Have a wonderful day.
I appreciate this video very much-Thank you! I have a “vintage” dual antenna system that came with the house which may or may not work or I could invest in a new Channelmaster. What do you recommend? Thank you!
Mk it all depends on the shape they are in. If bent, broken or rusted over then it might be time to replace. If they look fine, I check the cable or twin lead and replace if necessary. Even if they are pre-digital antenna they will still work with all the HD stations in your area. Make a connection to a tv and see what happens. Remember you may need to re-aim the antennas, or add signal amp. Check the links in the description which will guide in aiming them. There are also some apps that visually help you aim them, just Google search for options. Hope this helps.
Great job! In this video I noticed you had an Amateur radio vhf/uhf antenna mounted above the TV antenna. I want to do the same. How has this combo held up so far, for how long? Any wind damages?
That was the second location for that antenna with similar mounting. It survived the intense heat and winds of Los Angeles before I hauled it off to the mid Atlantic states. It had no problem with winter wind and ice. Sold it about two years ago. Thanks for the view and the question. 86
Excellent video. Two questions. Why didn't you let the mast touch your roof for a stronger support base? I will be using a 1" OD steel mast. Do you think this setup would hold a 20' pole with a 3' x 1" fiberglass tubular RF antenna (not a TV antenna) without guy wires?
Great questions, I needed as much height as I could get, and did not want the mast digging into the shingles. The mast in this video held up this antenna and a Comet CX-333 which was 10' long and weighed 3.5 lbs without any guide wire. It survived many a Santa Ana wind storms without any issues. At that time it was not grounded, something I now do living in lighting country.
Purchased the exact mount for my chimney, I watched your video and also read the instructions, and I still can not get the 7/16" nuts to tighten. The band iron clamps just keep creeping toward the j bolt so I'm not getting anywhere.I have the clamps the same direction as you do. Just wondered if maybe there was a revision on the instructions. Thanks for your time
Gotta make sure the band iron clamps are tight and bend back any leftover strap as in 6:25. The CM system is not the best but Radio Shack took their ratcheting system with them.
to be kind to the bricks of the chimney consider threading the metal straps through sections of an old inner tube (or cut open sections of a rubber garden hose for padding).
You're headed in the right direction, but instead of materials that will break down over time, use something like a 2-in x 2-in x 8-in 12-Gauge Galvanized Steel Angle. Use tape or puddy to hold them in place while you apply the straps. Thank you for sharing.
AWESOME video my friend. I wish there was a video for their eave mount system. Mine arrived with out instructions the instructions they emailed were vague at best I haven’t attempted to install it yet still searching the web. How does Channel Master stay in business?
I'm curious how people were able to get the straps around the chimney if they were not able to access one side of it. I intend to install from my roof and will not have access to the opposite side of the chimney (too tall for a ladder).
Generally good video. Suggestion: taking a seconds long picture of how it should not look is a little counter-intuitive b/c we are looking for a long look at how it should look...I'm talking about the buckle positioning. Many teachers know that if you tell your students -- "don't do ....whatever" -- the odds of them doing it are a whole lot higher. The mind hears "do" even if the word is "don't".
Thank you for the useful tip. In hindsight I should have spent more time and gotten better shots of the buckle as it can be challenging and confusing to do.
I'm done paying Dish and I'm going to get a Channel Master, should I get a motorized one or some other type they have? I'm going to mount it like you did on the chimney.
The reason to get a motorized mount is if there is a tv signal on the East and another on the West side of your location and they are two far to be picked by one antenna. Most of my signals are NW and WS so I didn't need a motorized mast. The downside is you have to re-aim the antenna each time you want the channel from the other side. Before buying check out www.tvfool.com, www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps, and www.antennasdirect.com/transmitter-locator.html these sites will help you determine what channels you can receive and where they are located. Best of luck.
@@darktoadone5068 Wow that is a lot of distance, definitely consult the fore-mentioned websites to make sure you can get a signal and the type of antenna that might work best for your location. I'm in a depression on a mountain side which tend to obstruct some stations even though they are not that far.
All I can really tell you is that it will take a 1.5" diameter mast and ours has withstood the tropical storm winds of Helene in NWC. If you want you can reach out to CM tech support at support.channelmaster.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
With the toggle bolts loose, remove as much slack out of the strap and crimp the buckles in place. It should look like image at 3:57 and 3:59 and 4:55 in the video. The buckle should not slide.
Same thing here, I've tighten them down hard and it still slides over time. Not a good engineered cinch, definitely would not put anything heavy for this thing to hold in place.
@@boazbrown4341 Sorry to hear that, I've installed three of these over the course of living in different places and have never had it just slide. Radio Shack had a much better antenna mount system with ratchets for securing it, but I was never able to found one like it after RS went out of business.
While the video was only about the installation of the mast, one would still need to run grounded signal wiring to their tv and a separate ground cable to the mast. Then there the issue of properly aiming the antenna and whether a pre-amp is needed and do you double up on antennas, which is why I stuck to one topic. Thank you for the question and for watching.
RadioShack used to make a better system, but haven't seen anything like it since their demise. I guess these aren't great sellers, what with streaming and cable, so they don't bother in making them better.
I love how many of us are going back to the old way of using antenna's. Thanks for posting this as I'll be going 'upon the roof' next week for a chimney mount!
Considering all the free HD channels that are available, I am surprised everyone isn't doing it. Get local programming for free and add a streaming channel or two and your set. Be careful on the roof.
Thanks for great instruction. Dealing with my Mother's estate after she passed, I found her first cable bill from 1969. The old roof antenna was in need of replacement, so Dad finally agreed to subscribe to cable tv, rather than replacing the antenna. The monthly cable bill was $1.26
Wow the early days when it was just about getting the area stations and maybe a channel with the current temp and time. So you now own a time capsule of stuff from the late 60's and beyond, I bet there is all sorts of interesting stuff from the past. Thanks for sharing and for watching.
I didn't realize cable TV had been around that long.
Outstanding video, thank you! The instructions that came with my antenna mount were laughable, at best. Your video was clear and logical. As I, too, had to install the pole by myself, I put a ratchet strap around the chimney and slid a 2' long piece of wood on each side. I then put the mounting strap between the wood and the chimney to hold it in place while I mounted it.
John, congrats on getting the project done and smartly using the wood to solo the job. I am hoping this is my forever antenna and mount. It did survive Helene so I may be set.
Detailed yet concise, thorough, down to the point and very instructional. Thank you.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, much appreciated.
Thanks, this helped a lot. One tip if you’re working alone is to duct tape the bracket in place. You can also throw a piece on each corner so it doesn’t move when you start tightening. Just be careful with the duct tape roll-mine rolled off and fell into the neighbor’s pool.
That is a great tip, except for the pool part. Using a bucket or box can help keep stuff from rolling off the roof, although I did have a nut roll off. My suggestion, bring a magnet to fish through the grass. Yup I did find it. Thank you for sharing.
@@cfldriven i actually did use your bucket tip. That made it much easier to take all the materials and tools up the ladder.
@@paulg8065 Excellent!
We about to get a new roof, so I have to go up there to reroute cables. While I dread going up there, the cable run will be much shorter.
nice dont give me your life story, to the point, informative and he make sure includes everything information need to get it on chimney. thankyou
Robert, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to provide feedback. Thank you.
Great video ! Lots of detail. I’m cutting the cord next week cable is just to expensive anymore. Thanks for the video! 👍
We cut the cord about 15yrs ago and have not regretted it. When we moved cross country I took down the old and antenna and installed at the new place. We get over 20 HD channels and tons more through the internet connection. We only pay for Netflix. Hope you save and enjoy.
Good job. Very thorough. As a Saint's fan though, I have to say Kamara's TD at the end was my favorite part of the video. Lol
That end shot was just for you ;) Thanks for watching.
Very well done fella. I will be doing exactly what you are except my parts are home made totally stainless steel. Nothing like the shiny corrosion resistant of the killer metal 316. JOB well done too.
Congrats on the home brew. Good antennas are getting hard to come by so you may be on to something. Thanks for the feedback.
@@cfldriven I look forward to see more great videos with great information to keep us all informed in the OTA TV stuff.
Well described and presented. Thanks for your help. Just bought the same type of antenna mount (for Ham radio antenna). this will make things easier to understand.
Pete, I long for the Radio Shack version which was so easy to mount. Thank they are still avail. 86
On your lower strap connection, when you make the 2nd connection before tightening the bolts, the upright ears are not pointing to the short end of the strap. They are pointing to the long end of the band.
Thank you so much! I have been scouring TH-cam to find out how to do this and your video was very informative and easy to follow.
Liked and subbed!
Take care my friend!
Well, a triple thank you for watching, liking and subbing. Good to hear you found it informative and easy to follow because the strap directions aren't. Have a wonderful day.
I appreciate this video very much-Thank you! I have a “vintage” dual antenna system that came with the house which may or may not work or I could invest in a new Channelmaster. What do you recommend? Thank you!
Mk it all depends on the shape they are in. If bent, broken or rusted over then it might be time to replace. If they look fine, I check the cable or twin lead and replace if necessary. Even if they are pre-digital antenna they will still work with all the HD stations in your area. Make a connection to a tv and see what happens. Remember you may need to re-aim the antennas, or add signal amp. Check the links in the description which will guide in aiming them. There are also some apps that visually help you aim them, just Google search for options. Hope this helps.
Great job! In this video I noticed you had an Amateur radio vhf/uhf antenna mounted above the TV antenna. I want to do the same. How has this combo held up so far, for how long? Any wind damages?
That was the second location for that antenna with similar mounting. It survived the intense heat and winds of Los Angeles before I hauled it off to the mid Atlantic states. It had no problem with winter wind and ice. Sold it about two years ago. Thanks for the view and the question. 86
Thanks, Do you have a similar setup at your new location, Vertical antenna above your tv antenna?@@cfldriven
@@bigdad5767 I did until I sold the vertical. The thing had to be over 20 years old and except for some sun bleaching there were no cracks or damage.
Excellent video. Two questions. Why didn't you let the mast touch your roof for a stronger support base? I will be using a 1" OD steel mast. Do you think this setup would hold a 20' pole with a 3' x 1" fiberglass tubular RF antenna (not a TV antenna) without guy wires?
Great questions, I needed as much height as I could get, and did not want the mast digging into the shingles. The mast in this video held up this antenna and a Comet CX-333 which was 10' long and weighed 3.5 lbs without any guide wire. It survived many a Santa Ana wind storms without any issues. At that time it was not grounded, something I now do living in lighting country.
Purchased the exact mount for my chimney, I watched your video and also read the instructions, and I still can not get the 7/16" nuts to tighten. The band iron clamps just keep creeping toward the j bolt so I'm not getting anywhere.I have the clamps the same direction as you do. Just wondered if maybe there was a revision on the instructions. Thanks for your time
Gotta make sure the band iron clamps are tight and bend back any leftover strap as in 6:25. The CM system is not the best but Radio Shack took their ratcheting system with them.
to be kind to the bricks of the chimney consider threading the metal straps through sections of an old inner tube (or cut open sections of a rubber garden hose for padding).
You're headed in the right direction, but instead of materials that will break down over time, use something like a 2-in x 2-in x 8-in 12-Gauge Galvanized Steel Angle. Use tape or puddy to hold them in place while you apply the straps. Thank you for sharing.
AWESOME video my friend. I wish there was a video for their eave mount system. Mine arrived with out instructions the instructions they emailed were vague at best I haven’t attempted to install it yet still searching the web. How does Channel Master stay in business?
I am noticing more manufacturers stuffing less than helpful instructions with their products. I guess they just don't care. Thanks for the feedback.
I'm curious how people were able to get the straps around the chimney if they were not able to access one side of it. I intend to install from my roof and will not have access to the opposite side of the chimney (too tall for a ladder).
I tossed the coil to another person and together we were able to bet it across the back side.
Generally good video. Suggestion: taking a seconds long picture of how it should not look is a little counter-intuitive b/c we are looking for a long look at how it should look...I'm talking about the buckle positioning. Many teachers know that if you tell your students -- "don't do ....whatever" -- the odds of them doing it are a whole lot higher. The mind hears "do" even if the word is "don't".
Thank you for the useful tip. In hindsight I should have spent more time and gotten better shots of the buckle as it can be challenging and confusing to do.
I'm done paying Dish and I'm going to get a Channel Master, should I get a motorized one or some other type they have? I'm going to mount it like you did on the chimney.
The reason to get a motorized mount is if there is a tv signal on the East and another on the West side of your location and they are two far to be picked by one antenna. Most of my signals are NW and WS so I didn't need a motorized mast. The downside is you have to re-aim the antenna each time you want the channel from the other side.
Before buying check out www.tvfool.com, www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps, and www.antennasdirect.com/transmitter-locator.html these sites will help you determine what channels you can receive and where they are located. Best of luck.
@@cfldriven Well that settles it then, I'll need a motorized one. I have TV towers about 60 miles east of me and 80 miles west of me.
@@darktoadone5068 Wow that is a lot of distance, definitely consult the fore-mentioned websites to make sure you can get a signal and the type of antenna that might work best for your location. I'm in a depression on a mountain side which tend to obstruct some stations even though they are not that far.
Very well explained. Thank you for your video!!!
Ramon, thank you for watching and taking the time to provide feedback.
Excellent video. Well done.
Steve, thank you for watching and the feedback. After numerous ice and tropical storms it still going strong.
Thank you very much for your time!
Hope it was helpful.
How heavy and tall of an antenna can this handle?
All I can really tell you is that it will take a 1.5" diameter mast and ours has withstood the tropical storm winds of Helene in NWC. If you want you can reach out to CM tech support at support.channelmaster.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
when I did this, the strap buckle keeps sliding when I try to tighten it and the antenna's all wobbly now. Any thoughts?
With the toggle bolts loose, remove as much slack out of the strap and crimp the buckles in place. It should look like image at 3:57 and 3:59 and 4:55 in the video. The buckle should not slide.
Same thing here, I've tighten them down hard and it still slides over time. Not a good engineered cinch, definitely would not put anything heavy for this thing to hold in place.
@@wisecitizenry2844 Double check the setup, as I recall when it slid on me it was because it was on backwards.
@@cfldriven I did that, no it wasnt backwards, yes it still slid
@@boazbrown4341 Sorry to hear that, I've installed three of these over the course of living in different places and have never had it just slide. Radio Shack had a much better antenna mount system with ratchets for securing it, but I was never able to found one like it after RS went out of business.
Awesome video, thank you.
Thank you for the feedback.
Good job explaining that.
Thank you, I figured after struggling through my first install, I needed to make a video.
What about the ground wire?
While the video was only about the installation of the mast, one would still need to run grounded signal wiring to their tv and a separate ground cable to the mast. Then there the issue of properly aiming the antenna and whether a pre-amp is needed and do you double up on antennas, which is why I stuck to one topic. Thank you for the question and for watching.
Thank you!
Awesome job. Thanks
Appreciate the feedback!
excellent, thank you
Thank you for the feedback!
No wonder people use J poles nowadays 😆
RadioShack used to make a better system, but haven't seen anything like it since their demise. I guess these aren't great sellers, what with streaming and cable, so they don't bother in making them better.
That's really ugly.
It is all about the signal it captures and not how it looks.
Great video. Thank you!
So far this has been a great mount surviving numerous wind and ice storms. Thank you for watching.
Very helpful!
Thank you!!
Glad the video helped, it can be challenging even with the proper directions.