Antenna for Arizona?

[DarrenS]

Hi everyone, I would like to get a few loca lHD channels and regular, just like ABC, fox etc and i dont want t put a huge antenna on my house, I live at zipcode 85345, can i just get something to put on my 36 Dish?? I get a ton of local channels In my Travel trailer with small antenna.

 

[charper1]

We use a hardly noticeable CM4228 mounted at the roof line from 85234 near Juniper @ Val Vista in Gilbert) with flawless results.

I see you are only 2 miles farther so this should be a great unit - AIM @ 136°

 

[DarrenS]

Thanks charper1, whats the best place to pick one of those up? online? local

 

[charper1]

Well I swear I did not look too much around town; I am an online guy so that where I got mine.

Here are the specs: Channel Master 4228

Review:
Perfect Channel Master CM4228 8 bay UHF Outdoor Antenna Reviews & Prices


Online:

Solid Signal


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Maybe some of the other users know more places to shop.

 

[DarrenS]

Thankyou, I found one on ebay also for $70 shipped.

 

[DarrenS]

Thanks again charper1, I ordered it from crutchfield, I know they ship fast and only payed $89 for 3 day shipping, I just took your word for it on this one, to tired to read a bunch of reviews

 

[charper1]

You can also search CM4228 here on this board and see the rave reviews as well. Have confidence! Also pick up a $15 heading compass for Wal-Mart or a hunting store if you do not already have one; this will assist you aiming to the correct degree.

 

[Left Field Fan]

I know you have already ordered but I have this one:

Amazon.com: Terk HD-TVS Slim Profile Outdoor HDtv Antenna: Electronics

I live in Surprise around the 303 and Greenway in a two story home. This is enclosed in my attic and I get every channel beautifully. Small footprint and attached it to a rafter inside the attic. I just thought I would give an alternative.

 

[dodge]

Fry's Electronics in Tempe has the 4228, I dont know hhow far this is from gilbert, I saw it there when I was in Phoenix in november.

 

[charper1]

Not to far, about 15m; whats the cost Dodge? Thanks.

 

[DarrenS]

I have a frys about 12 miles from me on thunderbird and I/17 but no time to go during the week plus the cost of gas.

 

[charper1]

Ooops, forgot you were buying not me; so FROM GILBERT was my fault; your near Peoria right?

 

[DarrenS]

I thought this antenna would come with everything i need to mount it?? all i have is antenna and 2 clamps? do i have to go buy a Fence post and figure out how to mount it to roof??

 

[dodge]

Not to far, about 15m; whats the cost Dodge? Thanks.

Charper
I think the 4228 was 49.99 at fry's. I bought my 4228 at Fry's in Downers Grove Il and was an open box for 39.99.
The frys in Tempe is very nice. Our Fry's up here has a little more stuff as it is a 2 yr old store.

 

[charper1]

I thought this antenna would come with everything i need to mount it?? all i have is antenna and 2 clamps? do i have to go buy a Fence post and figure out how to mount it to roof??

The antennas are just that antennas; you can go to any local radio shack and buy an antenna mast; balun & cable if needed. Its best to get all that once you decide where the antenna is going and how much/what you will need. Try to get as close to or above the roof line as you can and still be "minimal visible". Making sure to aim it o the correct heading.

 

[DarrenS]

I picked up 1 inch x 10 ft conduit and 4 1 inch round clamps total $8 Mounted it to 4x4 post on my Patio cover, it is even with top roof line, I ran a 2x4 4 ft above patio cover to brace mast from moving, I get all but channel 3 and 5 they are snow. I dont like anything showing from street side, you cant see anything i have 2 dishes and one antenna.