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[…]over one hundred channels here in Los Angeles. One day, reader Philip asked me what was inside the Mohu Leaf antenna. Hmmm, good question! From all of my antenna testing, I happened to have an old Mohu Leaf Plus. This is an older amplified version of the Mohu Leaf. It’s ideal for a tear down because it was made of laminated paper instead of all plastic like they are now. The Tear Down The first thing I did was disassemble the module that attaches the cable to the antenna. This was held together with four custom screws. Upon opening it, […]

[…]grey. One more significant thing that has changed over the years is how the cable attaches to the antenna. The Mohu Leaf started out with the cable permanently attached. The next versions had a detachable cable. I actually preferred that because it enabled me to use an upgraded RG6 cable, AND choose what length of cable I needed, whether that was longer or shorter than what Mohu provided. Now, the Leaf is back to having a permanently attached 12-foot-long cable. I was curious if this would hinder performance, so I tested the new Leaf against my old one which had […]

[…]do as well as the Mohu Leaf. Plus, it was an eyesore. I don’t recommend purchasing this type of antenna. Antennas Direct DB4 (“bowtie” antenna with reflector) I had high hopes for the Antennas Direct DB4 antenna. This is the biggest and bulkiest antenna of the bunch, featuring four UHF bowtie antennas with a huge reflector. But surprisingly, it didn’t do so well. I’m not sure why, but the flat Mohu Leaf brought in more channels. Even outside, the DB4 didn’t do as well. On top of that, this antenna is so bulky that mounting options indoors would be extremely […]

[…]called the Mohu Leaf Ultimate. I figured, it’s by Mohu and it costs more than the regular Mohu Leaf antenna, so it should bring in more channels, right? In my testing, the Mohu Leaf Ultimate brought in 114 channels while my regular Mohu Leaf brought in 105 channels, so it DID bring in more channels. But before we declare victory here, the regular Mohu Leaf had better reception for some of the low-numbered channels that I actually watch. The extra channels that the Ultimate brought in were channels that I didn’t care about (foreign language or repeats). So in this […]

[…]you don’t have access to your roof (i.e., you live in an apartment), I would suggest using the Mohu Leaf antenna. It’s thin and easy to hide indoors. It’s what I use. Here are some more tips on getting better TV reception and more channels. If you’re not getting any channels at all, check out the link below: One thing I want to stress: the difference in the number of channels you can get with different indoor antennas is pretty small. If one antenna can get five channels, you are not going to suddenly get 25 channels with a more expensive antenna. So, do not keep […]

[…]on a wall, and it doesn’t look bad! (See my comparison between the Mohu Leaf and a bulky metal antenna). Mohu has a variety of Leaf models, but the one I recommend is the Mohu Leaf 30. This is the original non-amplified version: In my testing, this model hits the sweet spot of price and performance if you can’t use an outdoor antenna. Indoor TV Antennas to Avoid I would avoid the super-cheap $10 antennas that you see on TV infomercials. Those will not give you as many channels as the Leaf unless you have really strong TV signals in your […]

[…]digital tuner in my living room. Nothing unusual here. My Antenna After testing many indoor TV antennas, the Mohu Leaf has prevailed year after year in my tests as the best overall indoor TV antenna. Below is the latest version. My Antenna Location Over the course of many months, I experimented to find the best location for my indoor antenna – one that would get me the most channels. My TV signals come from the East, but unfortunately my windows face North. Furthermore, my windows (actually sliding patio doors) are recessed from the side of the building, so signals from […]

[…]a very crude antenna, you can will get significantly more channels if you go out an buy a real antenna like the Mohu Leaf. Even if you only got a few channels this way, it’s a good sign. Remember, this is just a quick and dirty “antenna” – it’s primitive and not ideal in any sense. It’s just a way to see if everything is working. If your TV didn’t find any channels, all is not necessarily lost. You might be able to get some channels if you get a real indoor antenna (which costs $40 or so) or an outdoor […]

[…]might get you more channels than a non-amplified antenna like the Leaf. Also, if you’re using a Mohu Leaf or other indoor antenna, and you have a flakey channel that drops in and out, the HD Smart Bar might be able to pick it up, especially if it is a VHF channel. Check the Station Finder for your area. The channels that say “Hi-V” or “Low-V” are VHF. Conclusion I’d love to hear how this antenna works for you! Please leave your comments or questions below. – […]

[…]broadcast stations using your antenna? You’ve come to the right place. Find solutions to your antenna problems below. My TV isn’t doing anything when I hook up the antenna My TV is not finding any channels when I do a scan I’ve lost a channel that I used to get or I lose channels at certain times of day This could be caused by a variety of reasons. See this article for some possibilities: There is static in the picture If you are seeing snow or static type of interference, it’s probably not a digital signal.  That’s probably an analog signal.  When you […]

[…]local TV coverage was key for keeping us immediately informed of the situation. How to Set Up Your Antenna So, as part of good disaster preparedness, I’d recommend first visiting the Station Finder to see if there are broadcast strong TV signals in your area. If there are, you can get a low-cost indoor antenna. Set it up to make sure you can receive local stations. The next time your cable or Internet goes out during a crisis, you’ll be glad you have broadcast TV as a backup! – […]

[…]refined DVR solutions). Check out my full review of the Mediasonic HOMEWORX converter box. Antennas Once you have the converter box, you’ll need a broadcast TV antenna. Before buying anything, enter your zip code into the Station Finder and make sure there are signals in your area. If there are, here are some low-cost indoor antennas that I recommend. Can You Use a Roku With a Tube TV? Yes, but you’ll have to use the 2018 Roku Express+. It’s the one with the three RCA cables on the box: On Amazon, you’ll have to look under “other sellers” since this is an older model. […]