PCT International CM2016 Channel Master Television Antenna
by PCT International, Inc.
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Manufacturer: PCT International, Inc.Brand: PCT International
Edition: Electronics
Model: CM2016
Color: chrome
Publisher: PCT International, Inc.
Studio: PCT International, Inc.
Music Label: PCT International, Inc.
Product features:
- Reception Range: Channels 7 thru 69 up to 35 Miles
- Receives digital/HDTV & analog UHF/HIGH VHF TV signals
- Turning Radius: 34 in
- Can mount to mast on roof, walls, chimneys and attics
- Easy Installation
- General Information-Product Type-Television Antenna: Miscellaneous-Package Contents-CM2016 Television Antenna 75 Ohm Matching Transformer
- Physical Characteristics-Height-36.5"
- Physical Characteristics-Width-47":Physical Characteristics-Depth-22"
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Customer Review: A good antenna makes all the differences
Summary: 4 Stars
I. Indoor or Outdoor
The choices that are out there for indoor/outdoor antennas are many, and most are really good. After living with indoor antennas for a while and using one indoor antenna outdoors, decide that it was time to try an outdoor one. The tossup between this and the RCA ANT751, but in the long run the Channel Master 2016 won: why this one, simply the price. Even though there are some good indoor antennas out there, they all have the same problem: not every channel will come in with the antenna in the same spot. That was the main reason for opting for an outdoor antenna, that and I'm about 27 miles for the transmitters.
II. Setting up the Antenna
After receiving it, as it was a hour after sun down and to late to install it, took the 18ft Coaxial cable going to the wall and hooked the antenna to it. Every single channel came in beautifully, getting about 3 to 4 bars of 5 in signal straight with Media Center on both turners: With one turner get all 5 bars. My old Digital Flat Amplified RCA Antenna has an amplified box, so decided to keep that hook in for the simple reason that I'm slipping the antenna signal. The Amplified RCA Antenna worked great, but would say that it is not omnidirectional liked it claimed, for it worked better pointing the flat side to the broadcast antennas. Did not cause me any problems until I add another turner for my Media Center. One of the problems I ran in to with the RCA antenna is when either watch one channel and recording another, or recording two channels. One of the channels would not be recorded because of signal drop, mostly with the NBC, and/or CBS channel affiliates and some times FOX. This did not start happening until I spit the signal; so for outside use and one device the Flat Panel RCA Antenna works good. After setting up this antenna and installing it on the old Satellite Dish Mast, have not had any drops in channels, not even in foggy snowy weather. Even though I did set it up using the Low Noise VHF/UHF Amplifier from the Flat RCA Antenna, did not have to.
III. Pros:
A. Large surface area from grabbing ATSC signals.
B. No Low Noise Amplifier needed.
C. Easy installation.
D. At 27 miles from transmitters and using two turner devices, get Digital TV Signal at 50- 60% without Amplifier; 70 - 85% with Amplifier.
E. Free TV.
F. Receive ever Digital Channel without pixelization or channel drop off.
G. Windows Media Center starts Live TV faster.
IV. Cons:
A. Does not come with Mast.
B. Coaxial adapter does not fit in mounting clamp.
C. Not really a con for me, but maybe for some. Hi-band VHF only RF Channel 7 - 13.
V. Final Thoughts:
This antenna does not come with a Mast, and it is stated as so; but the picture makes one to think it does. So don't do what I did and not order one with it. That is why it pays to read a little bit more before order. Picking the right antenna is a key to watch HDTV, and one of the keys to help you decide on which is the right one, is knowing where the transmitters are. A great web site for that is (antennaweb.org), not only does it tell you how fare away the transmitters are; it gives you the direction (in compass form); and it gives what the RF Channel is. The RF Channel is not always the channel you see listed. I am happy with this antenna, and so is Media Centers DVR, no longer do show not get recorded because channel drop off.
Description of PCT International CM2016 Channel Master Television Antenna
The Channel Master 2016 is a compact outdoor TV antenna that is engineered to receive high-quality digital/HDTV broadcasts over channels 7 to 51. Tune into your favorite broadcast high-definition channels without any monthly fees.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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