What color zones is this antenna rated for?
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....I don't know, but I am around 40-45 miles away from the tower in SF and I use this as an indoor antenna....It penetrates many walls, floors and barriers, but I point it up toward the ceiling, standing 'upright' like a xmas tree....I clamp it to a boom microphone stand though.....I've tried many antennas and this one works the best....I would recommend it....If you use it outdoors, it should work 10 times as good....
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I don't know but I would not recommend this antenna. All of the testing I did with this antenna indicated that it decreased signal range as compared to factory antenna on my wireless access point. I took several measurements in different directions and at varying distances and in all cases the signal strength was less with this antenna.
1893938
First response I think of is whether there is adequate signal and if the lights light up quicker if you move the antenna to a different direction? Next thing I think of is a loose connection from the side mounted switch to the antenna power line at the antenna itself? It is good to test the connection before sealing it all up, but I really don't want to go there! Good luck!
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Don't remember what the box has but I think it's light green, for large multi-directional i.e. pretty good stuff. The antenna claims good for 70+ miles. The farthest station from my house is only 39 miles away so everything is clear, all 30 stations. Go to antennaweb.org, type in your zip code and address to locate all the stations. Use google earth to find the orientation of your house relative to the stations and aim for best reception. My Tivo has signal strength indicator for all the stations, a friend rotates the antenna on the roof until I get optimum reception. My stations are clustered N-E and S-W so the antenna was aimed that way and fine tuned using the station strength meter from Tivo. Don't remember what the box has but I think it's light green, for large multi-directional i.e. pretty good stuff. The antenna claims good for 70+ miles. The farthest station from my house is only 39 miles away so everything is clear, all 30 stations. Go to antennaweb.org, type in your zip code and address to locate all the stations. Use google earth to find the orientation of your house relative to the stations and aim for best reception. My Tivo has signal strength indicator for all the stations, a friend rotates the antenna on the roof until I get optimum reception. My stations are... » Read More Don't remember what the box has but I think it's light green, for large multi-directional i.e. pretty good stuff. The antenna claims good for 70+ miles. The farthest station from my house is only 39 miles away so everything is clear, all 30 stations. Go to antennaweb.org, type in your zip code and address to locate all the stations. Use google earth to find the orientation of your house relative to the stations and aim for best reception. My Tivo has signal strength indicator for all the stations, a friend rotates the antenna on the roof until I get optimum reception. My stations are clustered N-E and S-W so the antenna was aimed that way and fine tuned using the station strength meter from Tivo. « Show Less
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Antenna's position is The Key!!!And I use this Antenna:Philips SDV1225T/27 Indoor Passive Antennahttp://www.frys.com/product/6640864?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PGSometimes I get almost 90ch but most are foriegn! (Spanish Asian)
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It depends entirely on where you live. Go to antenna.gov also http://www.antennaweb.org/Address.aspx. Type in your street address, zip code and a list of channels in your area will be generated. NOTE: ( at antennaweb.org check the button that indicates the antenna will be placed 30 feet above the ground. You'll get a more accurate list) The lists are color coded, indicating channels that should be easy to pick up "green" all the way to almost impossible "red". Antennaweb also generates a map showing the transmission towers in relationship to your location. Could be useful information when trying to determine where to place your antenna for best reception.
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We are getting stations in the red and blue zone, plus one that does not show up as one that we should be able to receive. We have the antenna mounted on the chimney of a 2 story house and live in a hilly area. Have to adjust direction when it was mounted. Has been working well.
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Would recommend going to antennaweb.org where I not only found out which antenna to purchase, but also to find out what stations can be received--depending on one's ZIP code. FYI: I'm based in Central Florida.
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I can't remember but I finally broke down and just pay for wifi internet now. That antenna didn't work very well and it really sucked because I had to constantly "point" it and readjust it. If you're buying it for an RV or something it may work well if you have a clear path to the signal. I live on the water so i had clear path and it still didn't work that great
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Antennas Direct is not a participant in the CEA color coding scheme which we view as too inaccurate and too simplistic. Please contact Antennas Direct at 877-825-5572 or visit our website to ask us for assistance. Antennas Direct Tech Support
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I am a video broadcast engineer. I have never heard of "Red" as any form of broadcast reception. This antenna will receive "Any" known over the air broadcast signal in it's UHF frequency range. It is excellent for anyone in the city range of the broadcast station.
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After sending my answer, I realized that the antenna in question is the trucker outdoor and not the indoor one that I commented on. I do not have access to my trucker antenna right now, so I do not have that information. Sorry.Jerry
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I don't know-- mine never showed over 97.4 and I haven't used it anymore. Good luck.
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I wouldnt get hung up on the details, the 5b seems like its a little bit more streamlines...and its blue sometimes. I have a uv5ra and it works great! I can hit repeaters all over with it, great range. I suggest upgrading to a 7 inch antenna, theres many of them around. Also the battery pack you can upgrade to the one on here that says its not compatible with the uv5ra if you shave off some tabs on it. Works great as well!
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I'm trying to find out the same thing. It's weird. Mine detects stations that are very faint yet misses some of the major ones with strong signals. So how do I get those major stations?!? Hello Creative Labs: You're missing some obvious features, so plus update so you'll really be the best.
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Sorry, but I cannot answer that question. I returned the antenna as it did not work in my garage to improve reception.
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It is hard to tell, remember that the best reception will be with the least interference between the antenna and the signal.