Ax-909 g2

[jimrich]

Hi, I'm new here. I live in an apartment in the 91316 area close to the broadcasters towers. Our apartment manager won't allow us to use the large antenna that was here when we moved in so we are trying out various portable indoor/outdoor antennas. Our latest trial is a Clearstream2 which we can set on the roof over our apt with a clear view of the TV signal source up on Mt. Wilson. The antenna is very good but in a some situations, I have to turn it some to pick up a few UHF stations so it's not as good as I'd like.
I am considering getting a motorized antenna like the AX909G2 or a better stationary antenna than the Clearstream2 such as the EZ HD. So I am writing to see if anyone can offer us some really good suggestions in the "GOOD" antenna dept. based on your own experience. The reviews I read on almost every product claims it's the best antenna in existence! Yah, sure! I have yet to find one that really does work as good as that old, raggedy traditional antenna we used to have - until the roofers tore it down!
Thanks for your feedback,
Jim & Irene :)

[jimrich]

Sorry if I posted this elsewhere.
here's my data: Location
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=90
Signal
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dec127ad0843781
Radar
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dec12fee5b2c7d3

We can no longer use a conventional large antenna at this apt building and are using a Clearstream2 which get's "fair" reception from the roof above our apt. We have a clear path to our TV signal towers. We are considering a motorized antennal like AX-909 G2 or possibly a stationary one like EZ HD. So far we have tried and returned 2 antennas that didn't work to well. Please offer us any info or experience you have re. a GOOD antenna for less than $100.
Thank you,
Jim & Irene

[GroundUrMast]

The AX909G2 has been marketed by several other names. It has a reputation for failure of it's plastic parts, excessive amplification - prone to overloading and wildly over-stated range/performance claims. I can never recommend it.

The EZHD has a better reputation. Also consider the RCA ANT-751.

It sounds as if you are fighting multipath, the signal from the transmitter can bounce off of one or more surfaces then arrive at your antenna just a bit later than the signal that travels the direct path. Moving the antenna and a more directional antenna are the primary options when trying to find a way to receive more of the direct path and less of the reflected signals that will arrive from the side of the antenna.

The CS2 is a very good UHF antenna. The ANT-751 and EZHD will be a slight improvement over the CS2 in terms of directional ability, they also have high VHF ability the CS2 does not. Your apt. manager may not allow a larger, more directional antenna on their property... However the FCC is on your side: http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-reception-devices-rule You have a right to install an antenna on the property you rent.

[jimrich]

The AX909G2 has been marketed by several other names. It has a reputation for failure of it's plastic parts, excessive amplification - prone to overloading and wildly over-stated range/performance claims. I can never recommend it.

The EZHD has a better reputation. Also consider the RCA ANT-751.

It sounds as if you are fighting multipath, the signal from the transmitter can bounce off of one or more surfaces then arrive at your antenna just a bit later than the signal that travels the direct path. Moving the antenna and a more directional antenna are the primary options when trying to find a way to receive more of the direct path and less of the reflected signals that will arrive from the side of the antenna.

The CS2 is a very good UHF antenna. The ANT-751 and EZHD will be a slight improvement over the CS2 in terms of directional ability, they also have high VHF ability the CS2 does not. Your apt. manager may not allow a larger, more directional antenna on their property... However the FCC is on your side: http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-reception-devices-rule You have a right to install an antenna on the property you rent.

Thanks for your response. :)
Following the signal path map, I moved the CS2 to the best roof top corner of our building and aimed it in the best direction - a straight line to the broadcasting towers on Mt. Wilson, ran a station search and am now enjoying PERFECT reception for all the channels we prefer amongst the 100s of digital stations available now. The CS2 was $100 at Best Buy and I guess we'll stay with it rather than struggle with on line buying and returning when things don't work out. We already returned several antennas and the stores gladly accepted them back until we found something that works (finally). I am impressed with what I read about the EZ HD and a few other antennas for sale on line. The AX909G2 got such terrible reviews by unhappy customers that I decided not to invest in it after all.
I genuinely appreciate the info and help available at this site.
thank you,
Jim :)

[Electron]

The C2 is a UHF antenna that is 'tuned' to best receive UHF channels 14 thru 69. http://antennasdirect.com makes a kit that is designed to improve the reception of VHF High Band channels 7 thru 13. These tv stations are VHF High Band , KABC-TV 7 ABC , KTTV 11 FOX , KCOP-TV 13 MyNetwork , KCAL-DT 9 IND , KFLA-LD 8 , http://www.kfla.tv

[Electron]

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