Question 1

From the picture, it appears there are to "cable out" connections. Can 2 different TVs watch 2 different channels at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The unit comes with a combiner box . A cable from each of the two panels runs to the combiner and one exits the combiner to the TV. With that being said, if you hook a splitter to the cable that exits the combiner you could theoretically hook as many TVs that you wanted to the antenna. The tuner in each TV controls what each TV sees. You could theoretically hook up say 4 TVs to an attached splitter and each TV could watch something different. One word of caution, if you hook up a splitter to the RF out port on the combiner, it reduces the signal strength gathered by the antenna. Instead of a passive splitter you may want to invest in a distribution amplifier to break out to each TV.

Question 2

Regarding the DB8e, I see Q&A about active or passive.
Q #1, is this an issue?
Q #2, will the device survive 60 MPH winds at 35 FT above ground?
Q #3, are you satisfied with your purchase?
Q #4, Is it effective through the full range of DTV channels and FM radio broadcasts?

Accepted Answer

I was disappointed. It does not have the ability of a less expense antenna I purchase previously. Sorry.

Question 3

Does it come with coax cable?

Accepted Answer

only cables are two short runs to connect antennas to the combiner box seen in the photo on the mast. You have to run cable from the combiner box to the tv.

Question 4

What CEA codes does it cover?

Accepted Answer

I don't know.  you will have to go to the manufacturer.  I thru away the box that might have told me.  But,  I assume because it is a long range antenna, all the color codes are covered.

It's not on a rotor so some of the directional stations might not be covered, but the antenna wings do swing out.  So that might cover you 360 degrees.

Question 5

what about vhs?

Accepted Answer

Where I live, I get 9 digital channels and 2 or 3 non-digital. I couldn't say if they are vhs or not. Anyway, it is a very good unit and it's a big improvement over my previous one which was a big Radio Shack antenna.

Question 6

is there a powered portion of the antenna?  I have a different antenna that has a powered box inline to my tv.

Accepted Answer

To add some clarification...this antenna is designed to receive the UHF band...Most Digital TV stations (Not All) have shifted to this band...

Question 7

temp gets below 20 degrees I lose my signal, only 50 miles from tv station does this antenna do this ?

Accepted Answer

I’m probably the same distance and it is -5 here in Indiana right now and am watching television with no problems.

Hope this helps.

Question 8

Does it come with mounting hardware and mounting brackets?

Accepted Answer

It comes with hardware to mount to a pole or mast.  You have to get that part yourself.  Antennas Direct has a 40" J-Pole that I use; it works great.

Question 9

Does this unit need a balun? This is not a trick question.

Accepted Answer

It has a "combiner" which is a single RF screw-on RG-6 Output connector.
I cannot stress this enough! You should invest in a high quality "out-door rated" RG-6 cable to go from the antenna to the inside of your house, even if they include a free one in your package.
Using one that is just long enough is better than having left-over coils of cable inside the house. Measure twice, cut once.
For weaker areas (or plus 50 foot cable runs) you can also install a cable-powered preamp an the antenna combiner Out connector, then run the RG-6 from the preamp Out connector to the inside of the house.
Because this is a really hi-gain antenna, you may not need a preamp at the antenna end, and installing one may actually degrade the signal.
For about the same price as a antenna preamp, It is often better to add a good quality "distribution amplifier") inside the home. 
Then you can feed many TV's with the same antenna cable.

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