{"product":{"product_id":"B00LHFRCMG","title":"Antennas Direct VHF Kit, Indoor, Attic, Outdoor, Add VHF Capability (Channels 7 - 13) to Your TV Antenna, 3 ft. Coaxial Cable - VHF-1","price":"34.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Xlz6hORDL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LHFRCMG"},"comments":[{"body":"\u0026gt;If you mean that the splitter/amplifier will be between the preamp power injector, then yes, the splitter amplifier will block the preamp power.\r\n\r\nI was planning it to flow in this order: Antenna \u0026lt; PreAmp \u0026lt; Ground Block \u0026lt; PreAmp Power \u0026lt; Splitter/Amplifier \u0026gt; TV. That being said, I just re-read the instructions on the splitter/amplifier, and it sends power in *both* directions, so I will remove the PreAmp entirely.\r\n\r\n\u0026gt;The Clearstream 4 is not intended to receive VHF-high band signals. Most areas in the USA have one or more popular networks in that band.\r\n\r\nI noticed that this morning :(. I did find that [Clearstream makes an adapter](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LHFRCMG/?coliid=IN81F94E2WM52\u0026amp;colid=TVT2F8RL9P9\u0026amp;ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it\u0026amp;th=1) for that antenna that can receive VHF bands.\r\n\r\n\u0026amp;\u0026amp; Thank you for the grounding diagram! That was really helpful.","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"BudgetZoomer"},{"body":"[This](https://smile.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=26T5C3UF2V37E\u0026amp;keywords=Antennas%2BDirect%2BHi-VHF%2BTV%2BAntenna%2BReception%2BKit\u0026amp;qid=1665512843\u0026amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjUyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNyIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C773\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;th=1) VHF add-on kit worked wonders for me to help pull in three Hi-VHF channels that are a similar distance away.","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"ts-x4"},{"body":"You're right..  I didn't read the product description carefully enough to see it's UHF only. But Antennas Direct also has a [VHF add-on](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LHFRCMG/) for their antennas. I ordered one and it should be here Wednesday.\r\nThe station is channel 12 in Portland, and indeed it is apparently a VHF channel.  The others that are coming in more easily now are UHF channels.","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"RolandMT32"},{"body":"VHF low channels require a dedicated antenna, in my experience.  I use this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LHFRCMG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nAs others have said, height of the antenna is the most important thing.  Also, those flat antennas you nail to a wall are cheap and hard to point into a specific direction.  I would go with an Antennas Direct Clearstream if possible.  \r\nI have a cable wire going from the attic through the outside of the house to the basement, I use two different amplifiers and link to 8 tvs.","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"wishusluck"},{"body":"No problem, you're actually in a really good situation for the most part, AntennasDirect can sell you a VHF add-on so you don't have to worry about trying to fabricate one yourself. It includes the UVSJ and the jumper cable, you can literally attach it to the top of your current UHF antenna's reflector screen. I think they run 20 bucks.\r\n\r\nThat will definitely be the easiest and cheapest solution, and I'm 98% sure given your signal strength, that should remedy your problem.\r\n\r\nEdit: antennas direct is out of stock but you can buy them for the same price new on Amazon and be covered by the return policy, just incase there is some unforeseen reason from my understanding of your situation that causes my recommendation not to work.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"Dicknose22"},{"body":"You can easily pick up vhf with an indoor antenna. It's just some consumer antennas don't have vhf elements any more. It's not hard to get a vhf antenna.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?keywords=vhf+antenna\u0026amp;qid=1573424711\u0026amp;sprefix=vhf+ante\u0026amp;sr=8-17","subreddit_name":"nfl","author":"IMLOwl"},{"body":"CBS is at 25 kW while NBC is 30 kW. They are about 4 miles apart. I'm guessing the power difference is the reason. Maybe adding the [VHF Retrofit Kit](https://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG) as someone else suggested?","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"Roginator"},{"body":"It's almost 27 miles to the WLUK transmitter. I'm not sure the [VHF Retrofit Kit](https://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG) would work at that range on channels 11/12.\r\n\r\nIt depends a lot on where you intend to mount it. Indoors? Attic? Roof? Aimed out a second floor window? Facing northeast I hope.\r\n\r\nWithout more knowledge I'd say call DishNetwork and have them install an outdoor TV antenna for $150. Problem solved.\r\n\r\n\u0026amp;#x200B;\r\n\r\n\u0026amp;#x200B;","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"Roginator"},{"body":"I have that antenna. It works well for me at 65 miles with edge 1 and 2 signals on UHF. But it does not pick up VHF at all ... I needed to get the retrofit VHF kit as well ... https://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG/ref=pd_sim_23_2?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=Y0QHPA5YPG445Z8270Y4\r\n\r\nWith the VHF kit it worked fine outdoors. It did not work in the attic at all. It is going to my brother in law this weekend as I upgraded to a larger antenna for higher VHF gain.","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"fshagan"},{"body":"I would suggest a solid signal 8bay since most of your stations are UHF and you can open the two sides to let you get a wider path to catch signals coming in.. \r\n\r\nthen as warpseven said NBC is a problem on channel 11 so you need VHF .. the cure for that is a VHF retrofit kit that will plug into your 8bay antenna and you can point it in the direction of channel 11 \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG/\r\n\r\nshould get you what you want if you point it right and place it in an area where there is no obstructions if you can't put it in an attic or on the roof or balcony then .. \r\n\r\namplified bunnyears antenna might get you much of it.","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"ZippyTheChicken"},{"body":"this is not the best price but its a good picture of it \r\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG\r\n\r\nClearStream VHF addon antenna has a Coax Connection .. you run your UHF to this and then the out side connector goes to your TV\r\n\r\nIt should get you channel 7 and above within that 25 mile range but not any channel lower than that...\r\n\r\nLow price is like $19 but that may require shipping .. so ","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"ZippyTheChicken"},{"body":"You have a cheapo antenna that probably has trouble getting VHF signals. You might have success with this: (shop around - this one looks overpriced) https://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG","subreddit_name":"ota","author":"Roginator"},{"body":"This might be just the thing if NBC is the only station causing problems. NBC appears to be the only VHF station. It's a simple dipole with a joiner to combine with your other antenna. You can aim it independently of your other antenna. [VHF Retrofit Kit](https://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG)\r\n\r\nOr you could probably do as well with a new antenna in the attic. Not sure if you'll get CW with it.\r\n\r\nQuite a few places carry this. [RCA ANT751E](https://www.amazon.com/RCA-Compact-Outdoor-Antenna-ANT751E/dp/B0024R4B5C/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_23_bs_img_1?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=7RBTRGFH6GC7VADQMS07)\r\n\r\nOr you could go even cheaper with [STEALTHtenna](https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-STEALTHtenna-CM3010HD-Antenna/dp/B00PKLOA7I/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1548669070\u0026amp;sr=1-3\u0026amp;keywords=stealthtenna+50). Amazon keeps raising the price of this. I got one at $21.\r\n\r\nThe Clearstream 2V would have been a good deal, but is no longer on clearance, so the 2MAX would work fine as long as it came with the dipole. Found all over. ","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"Roginator"},{"body":"Antenna should be as high as you can get it.\r\n\r\nYou can [add a VHF kit](https://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG) to an antenna.","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"evissamassive"},{"body":"Antennas Direct has [VHF Antenna Reception Kit](https://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-VHF-1-VHF-Retrofit/dp/B00LHFRCMG) for $35. Returns are free so it might be worth a try.","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"evissamassive"}]}