PCT International 4221HD Channel Master Ultratenna HDTV UHF Antenna
by PCT International, Inc.
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Customer Review: Works great in attic mount situation
Summary: 5 Stars
I installed the Channel Master 4221 UHF antenna in my attic, suspended from a rafter using a mounting bracket and pole (see pictures I submitted on this site). I did not hook up any kind of power assist to the antenna. This is a medium range UHF-only antenna. My goal was to pick up digital network feeds for a high def TV. Everyone's situation will be different depending on your distance from stations and local topography around your house. In my case I was somewhat skeptical since the furthest station I wanted to pick up is 53 miles away, and my two story house is situated in a depression with tall trees in the direction of most of the TV signals. Turns out I worried over nothing. The antenna works great and picks up solid signals from 25 stations (most of them PBS variations), including the ABC station I wanted from 53 miles away. I could not pick up ANY analog stations clearly - but all digital stations look good. At first I was still getting signal breakup on some of the high def stations, but I used a web site to view a map showing from which direction the station signals were coming to my house. I then rotated the antenna to face most of those signals and the stations locked in with solid signal strength. I am very impressed with this antenna in an attic mount situation, and highly recommend it to other people for its low end price and high performance.Customer Review: Great little antenna for DTV reception
Summary: 5 Stars
I spent a little time researching antennas for over-the-air reception, as my old antenna was a VHF that wasn't going to work with the new digital signals. This one was rated fairly well by a number of different sources, so I thought I would give it a try. I started out by propping it up against the railing on my deck and securing it with a small bungee cord, just to see how it would work. I pointed it in the general direction of the antenna farm to the south of town, as determined by antennaweb. According to this site, the transmitter towers are around 20 miles from my house. Scanning for channels with the DTV converter box, I immediately received all of the channels that I expected to find, and got a couple more as well. I tried moving the antenna to a higher location to see if the reception would improve, but it didn't make much of a difference, so I am leaving it on the end of the deck for now. After Feb 17th, I may try some other spots again to see if any of them work better, but for now, it is out of the wind (a major factor at my house). For the price, this seems to do the trick for me. Reception is great, and I have more channels than I used to get with the old antenna. My antenna is the older version of the 4221 with a one-piece screen behind the antenna elements, but the newer one will probably work about the same as the one I have.Customer Review: Channel Master 4221
Summary: 5 Stars
I initially made the mistake of thinking all expensive antennas were created equal. Needless to say, my first antenna was a $100 purchase that worked no better than my old rabbit ears.
I then made the decission to "step up" and purchased a Radio Shack antenna from the "electronic experts". It was touted as an attic antenna but was really too cumbersome for the attic and again provided no more value than my rabbit ears.
Fed up with making returns, and noticing that being in a hurry was costing me time, I finally decided to do some research. After much reading, I decided the 4221 based on its rating was going to be the right thing. I have it installed in my attic and could not be happier. It is a very manageable size and most importantly, it brings in all the channels flawlessly! After the two previous failures I could not be more thrilled. Price is not the key. It was cheaper than the two previous attempts by about half the cost. . . And the best news. It works!
You will want to check on the requirements for your area. A midrange UHF was perscribed as the right thing based on broadcast signals in my area. One also needs to ensure the antenna is pointed in the right direction. Most high gain antennas are directional as is the 4221. If you are looking for a midrange UHF, look no further.
Customer Review: Channel Master 4221HD
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a small UHF antenna for portable use when camping, and this antenna seemed to fit the bill.
After running it through a cheap and dirty Phillips amplifier, and pushing it up 15 feet in the air, I am happy to report that this little gem totally exceeded my expectations.
At my home, I have an older model Winegard (huge yagi) that was made in the 70's on a 30-foot tower. It is on a Winegard AP-8275 amplifier, and I get quite a few VHF/UHF channels.
And now, for the comparison test in the backyard....
It received all the high-powered UHF channels I would have expected on the home antenna. I was totally impressed with the level of signal strength from stations 67 miles away, without dropouts.
It did...OK...on VHF-HI band (RF CH 7-13), for which it wasn't designed. No complaints, just a little bonus :)
I'm not saying that this is the "best" antenna out there. But, for the price and size, it is a good bet. If you are in the fringe as I am, put an amplifier on this bad boy to make it come alive.
Compared to amplified rabbit ears, it is a night and day difference. And yes, I did raise the rabbit ears to 15 feet in the air to compare.
I would easily recommend one to anyone needing a solution similar to mine.
Customer Review: CM4221 is a great antenna
Summary: 5 Stars
I spent too much time researching antenna's and asked the experts from lots of forums for advice. I purchased a CM4221 and here are my findings.
1. Very good UHF reception. My local high definition is stunning.
2. Good VHF reception.
3. Excellent antenna to buy if you don't want to invest in a rotor.
4. It has a wide reception angle and has good reception from its back lobes (can see good in the opposite direction it is pointed). I live in 48239 zip and have major Detroit stations less than 10 miles away. The Detroit stations are from 356 to 60 degrees in direction. I pointed the antenna at about 30 degrees and received all the Detroit stations at 90% to 100%. The great part (why I bought this antenna) is that I received the Toledo stations 50 miles south (187 degree's) and Canadian CBET channel 9 13.3 miles at 113 degrees south with decent reception. I started with the antenna pointed south (180 degrees) but one Detroit station (channel 7) was weak.
Here are my list of stations:
7.1 Excellent
2.1 Excellent
4.1 Excellent
20.1 and 20.2 Excellent
50.1 Excellent
18 Excellent
56.1, 56.2, 56.3 Excellent
62.1 Excellent
38.1 38.2 Excellent
9 Good (CBET out of Canada)
23 OK
13 OK
11 OK
28 OK