Channel Master has been in a manufacturer of Over the Air Antennas,
Ariel's for 60 years, that's 6 decades now. For the best in off air
supplies channel master has built a solid reputation over the decades.
The antenna reference guide here is the official channel master antenna
reference guide from Channel Master. When considering an antenna this is
a good indication of what you may need, always bare in mind that this
guide does not give the characteristics of each antenna in terms of its
side beam for pulling signals. For Example in the GTA Toronto area most
people rely on the channel master 4221HD due to its unique ability to
point towards buffalo and pull in Toronto and or Hamilton from the side.
When installing an antenna in anywhere along the DVP /404 path then the
4228HD is also a good choice as all towers are in the same path, as well
as Richmond Hill, Aurora and Newmarket. For the best advice always
contact us or drop by our retail store for choosing the right OTA
equipment for your area.
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Understanding CEA Antenna Marks for Outdoor Antennas |
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Antenna color codes are broken into seven
different zones. These zones identify the different types of
antennas that are required for a consumer to receive optimal
reception. Typically, the closer consumers live to the signal tower,
the better reception they will receive. They may also be able to use
an indoor antenna versus an outdoor. The farther away a consumer
lives, the opposite is true. However, there are many variables that
impact exactly which antenna a consumer will need. |
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SMALL MULTI-DIRECTIONAL |
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DESCRIPTION: |
The smallest of TV antennas, they receive equally well from
all directions. |
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APPEARANCE: |
Good looking designs including novel
shaped disk and patch antennas, and antennas that attach to
satellite systems. |
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USE: |
In yellow color code areas where
signal strength is highest and away from reflecting
structures or low areas. |
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MEDIUM MULTI-DIRECTIONAL |
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DESCRIPTION: |
Somewhat larger and slightly more
powerful |
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APPEARANCE: |
These antennas include novel stick,
wing shaped or disk antennas with long elements. |
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USE: |
Green color code areas. An amplified
antenna is recommended in the green area anytime a long (20
feet or more) cable run from the antenna is required, or
when more than one device (TV or VCR) is to be used with an
antenna. They work best away from reflecting structures or
low areas. |
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LARGE MULTI-DIRECTIONAL |
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DESCRIPTION: |
Bigger in size, these antennas receive
more signal power. Better for greater distances from signal
source and areas with low signal strength. |
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APPEARANCE: |
Styles include element antennas. These
antennas can be used to reject simple ghost situations. |
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USE: |
When mounted at rooftop heights (30
feet or higher) outdoors, amplified antennas can be used in
light green color code areas away from reflecting structures
or low areas. |
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SMALL DIRECTIONAL |
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DESCRIPTION: |
Antennas that act like large
multidirectional on channels 2-6 but on higher channels
these antennas start to have useful ghost reducing effects.
Picture quality is excellent when no signal reflecting
structures are around. |
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APPEARANCE: |
Multi-element rooftop antennas.
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USE: |
Suitable for far edge of light green
color code areas. Amplified antennas with rooftop mounting
can be used in these areas if the area is free of signal
reflecting structures and is not in a low area.
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MEDIUM DIRECTIONAL |
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DESCRIPTION: |
Most popular rooftop antenna because
of its modest size and ghost reducing characteristics.
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APPEARANCE: |
Multi-element rooftop antennas.
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USE: |
If there are ghost producing
reflective structures near TV receiver antenna location,
this kind of antenna is best for yellow, green, light green
and red color code areas. Amplified antennas with rooftop
mounting can be used with the blue color code.
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LARGE DIRECTIONAL |
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DESCRIPTION: |
Large antennas used in weak signal
areas for maximum possible TV reception. |
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APPEARANCE: |
Multi-element rooftop antennas.
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USE: |
Can be used in any color code area,
but requires an amplifier and roof mounting for blue, violet
and red color codes. Amplifiers are not recommended for
yellow color codes. |
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