Channelmaster CM-3018 UHF/VHF/FM TV Antenna
by PCT International, Inc.
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Category: Home Theater
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Manufacturer: PCT International, Inc.Brand: PCT International
Edition: Electronics
Model: CM-3018
Color: chrome
Publisher: PCT International, Inc.
Studio: PCT International, Inc.
Music Label: PCT International, Inc.
Product features:
- Reception Range: Channels 2 thru 69 up to 60 miles
- Picks up UHF, VHF, FM and HD
- Easy Installation
- Number of Elements: 30
- Optimized for HDTV and Digital FM Signals
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Channelmaster CM-3018 UHF/VHF/FM TV Antenna
Customer Review: Great antenna
Summary: 5 Stars
Initially I bought the db8 antenna which did great on UHF and the upper VHF. I was able to get channel 2 with some drop-outs but once I used an amplifier (DB8) and a splitter, I completely lost the channel. That channel had about a <50% signal strength before the amp or the splitter. I decided I wanted to go with a better VHF antenna since the cm-7778 amp will allow me to combine inputs form two antennas. Once I connected it, it worked flawlessly. The strength after the amp and the splitter jumped from 23% to 79%. The only drawback is that channel 7 which used to be 85% with the DB8, dropped to about 75% which is fine with me since with a digital signal you either receive a channel or you don't! I believe that is due to the fact that the 3018 is directional and it wasn't exactly facing the channel 7 towers.
I am assuming a lot of folks are trying to do the same thing that I did which is get a good VHF/UHF to 4 different TV outlets so I am going to list what I used.
First problem would be which amp and how would I power the amp. I went with the channel master 7778. The great thing about it is that you can put the power supply inside the house and it will send the power through the cable line to the amp outdoors. The trick is you have to use a "power pass through splitter". The one that I used is sold by amazon. Do a search for "4-Way Digital Cable and Satellite Splitters". If you live very far from the tower, you can try the CM 7777 which has a slightly better gain but could result in an overload if you live close.
For the antenna choices, it depends on your location. In my case I am about 40 miles away from the towers. I went with the DB8 for the UHF channels and the Channel Master 3018 for the VHF. I recommend going with two antennas because the DB8 is not directional and it does not have to face the towers and the 3018 is. The DB8 has about 75 miles range for UHF. The 3018 has 35(as per the box). For VHF, the DB8 is unclear, and the 3018 has a 60miles. If you only care about UHF (channels 14 and up), the DB8 would be just fine. If you live far from the towers, you can go with one of the higher end deep fringe antennas from channel master. It doesn't do any good to spend more money on a bigger bulkier antenna if you really don't need it.
Description of Channelmaster CM-3018 UHF/VHF/FM TV Antenna
(CHNCM-3018) Channelmaster CM-3018 UHF/VHF/FM TV Antenna The Channel Master CM 3018 is an outdoor TV antenna which will allow you to receive UHF, VHF, FM and HD signals. This antenna has a signal range of 60 miles and will pick up available local channels 2 thru 69. With an HD television you will pick up any crystal clear HD signals being broadcasted in your area. MODEL: CHNCM-3018 Reception Range: Channels 2 thru 69 up to 60 miles Picks up UHF, VHF, FM and HD Easy Installation Number of Elements: 30 Optimized for HDTV and Digital FM Signals .This is a large directional outdoor TV antenna and yields a beam width of about 30 degrees High quality construction Includes:Channel Master CM 3018 is an outdoor TV antenna Installation guideDimensions:113-Inch L x 95-Inch W x 22-Inch H Weight:6 lbsDigital Cameras & Photo Categories
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