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Channel Master 4228HD

Long-range outdoor rooftop HDTV antenna

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Channel Master's 4228HD antenna can receive digital and analog over-the-air TV signals in the UHF band and high VHF band (nearly all digital TV signals are in the UHF or high-VHF bands). The 4228HD is optimized for "deep-fringe" reception of HDTV — it's one of the highest-gain antennas available.

This antenna features a highly directional design that will provide best results when most or all of the desired stations are transmitting from the same location. For clearer reception, pair the 4228HD with the 7777 preamplifier — several Crutchfield employees are receiving digital stations from 50+ miles away with a similar setup. Also, if you'd like to pull in signals from different areas, consider a rotor to aim your antenna in the right direction.

The 4228HD is classified as a Large Directional antenna. Its space-efficient design is suitable for roof and attic installations (mast recommended). For tips on selecting an antenna, and links to websites that help you locate HDTV signals in your area, check out our article on choosing and installing an antenna for HDTV. The article also includes a brief hands-on review of the very similar model 4228 antenna.

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Highlights:

  • receives digital & analog UHF and high-band VHF TV signals
  • range is 60 miles for UHF (ch. 14-69), 45 miles for VHF (ch. 7-13)
  • 8-bay bowtie dipole design
  • 41"W x 5-1/2"D x 33"H
  • 20-1/2" turning radius (if used with an antenna rotor)
  • 75-ohm output for coaxial cable
  • accommodates 1-1/4"-1-1/2" mast (mast not included)
  • warranty: 3 years
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
  • RG-6 cable is recommended
 

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  • Antenna assembly
  • Weather boot
  • 2 U-bolt
  • 2 Brackets
  • 4 Nuts
  • 4 Lock washers
  • Threaded F-connector (installed)
  • Installation instructions (English/Spanish)
  • Electric wire danger warning instructions (English/Spanish)
  • Electrical wire danger warning sticker

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Overview: The Channel Master 4228HD antenna is designed for over-the-air broadcasts of UHF frequencies and high-band VHF frequencies (channels 7-13 and 14-69), both digital (HDTV) and analog. It can be mounted on a roof, on a wall, to a chimney, or in an attic. The antenna can be used with digital converter boxes or HDTV ready televisions.

Note: Many digital broadcasts still include non-HD content.

Construction: The Channel Master 4228HD antenna features a long lasting durable design with heavy duty aluminum elements and UV stabilized plastics.

Mounting Brackets: The mounting brackets and the U-bolt are used to mount the antenna to a traditional antenna mast (sold separately). The outer diameter of the mast should be approximately 1-1/4 inches.

Turning Radius: If using a rotor on the antenna mast, make sure a 20.5" turning radius around the antenna is clear of obstruction.

Grounding: The antenna and mast should be properly grounded. Grounding provides lightning protection for the antenna and your TV set.

Note: No grounding hardware is provided with the antenna.

Connections: The balun is built-in (attached at the factory) and has a female F-type connector. The included waterproof rubber weather boot should be installed over the cable connection to guard against corrosion. A twist-on threaded F-connector is also included.

Note: Coax cable is not provided, RG-6 is recommended.

Operating Range: The rated range of the 4228HD is up to 45 miles (channels 7-13) and up to 60 miles (channels 14-69), but the distance is approximate, actual performance depends on too many variables to predict accurately.

Gain: The average gain across the UHF frequency range is 12dB.

 

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5 out of 5

Great antenna for my needs

Written By Bob, Youngstown Ohio on Tuesday, October 18, 2011
 
Local cable company not showing my favorite NFL team (Clev. Browns) so I decided to give this antenna a try. I am 60 miles east of Cleveland and I pointed it west and I am picking up local channels out of the Cleveland, Akron and Canton erea some as far away as 55 miles up to 50 channels most of the time. Now I can get my NFL game on every Sunday. I did pair it with the Channel Master 7777 amplifier. I would not buy one without the other they are awsome paired together. This is on of the best parts I did'nt even have to mount it on my roof, I tried it in the rafters in my garage first and it worked great so thats where it will stay.
6 out of 6 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Great Antenna

Written By Jeff M, Dothan, AL on Monday, September 19, 2011
 
Very easy to install, great reception, just like having cable TV, I am recieving 13 channels in my area, and that is without a antenna rotor!!!!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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3 out of 5

Channel Master 4228HD

Written By Thomas, Walla Walla, Washinton on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
 
average. was shipped in original carton with a shipping label attached. some carton damage from ups. works
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5 out of 5

Channel Master 4228HD

Written By AL, Hallandale B,FL on Friday, July 22, 2011
 
Channel Master 4228HD. HD channel look ex.
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5 out of 5

OTA Free at lat

Written By JohnD, Bay Area, Ca on Sunday, May 22, 2011
 
I was please with the SERVICE I recieved from the salesperson.----The Antenna is working within my expectations.-------I do have some pixelation from one of the MAJOR stations from San Francisco. It's not 100% of the time--BUT- -still is annoying. I am not sure if it is caused by the LARGE tree in the neighours front yard--LOL--. If anyone has any suggestions-----let me know.---

I would highly recommend Cruthfield to my friends and anyone else interested in looking into OTA and any other questions dealing with this type of service.

I will be looking into a DVR from them in the near future.

John





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4 out of 5

Good product for living Louisa VA

Written By CS102, Louisa VA on Sunday, May 15, 2011
 
We purchased this to get local stations from Richmond and Charlottesville VA.
Both are 35-45 miles away from where we live. It hooked up easy and is now
receiving lots of stations provided the antenna is pointed in the right direction,
(point the "bow ties" toward the station.) At first I used the existing RG6 cable from
my abandoned satellite dish but had mixed to frustrating performance so I
replaced the cable with new RG6 that has 4X shielding and things are much
stabler. I ordered an antenna amp to boost the signal to hopefully improve the
performance, don't think I would need this if we lived nearer to the city.
5 out of 5 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

Awesome!

Written By Bill G., Bloomington, Mn. on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
 
This antenna comes ready to install right out of the box with the exception of four screws screwed into the antenna, and two U-Bolts (in a sealed bag) for the antenna mast. The box arrived a little beaten up and one screw was missing on the antenna. I replaced it with a 10-32 thumb screw from my local small hardware store.

The instructions were easy to follow, but even though the info on grounding the antenna was recommended, there was no info on how to do it. I had to search the web for instructions. I purchased a 6 ft. RG-6 Coaxial Cable and a Grounding Block, and then put some Dielectric Grease on all of the Coaxial Connections to ensure a corosion free connection, and then I sealed the connections with Liquid Electrical Tape to ensure a water-proof connection. Make sure you put a "drip- loop" in the cables so that rain water does'nt get into the connections.

This antenna works great with the help of antennaweb. I was able to get ALL of the stations in my area and then some!
5 out of 5 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

4228HD

Written By Robert, Chattanooga, TN on Saturday, February 26, 2011
 
I was told that this antenna was what I needed since I live 30+ miles from the nearest
television stations. I replaced an existing antenna in less than 30 minutes and now I get
20+ channels for free. This is simply the best antenna out there. Crutchfield customer
service is great also. Thanks crutchfield.
3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Works great

Written By Tim, Greenville SC on Friday, February 04, 2011
 
Great product, easy to install. I pick up all the networks plus multiple ETV channels from both
NC and SC that are not on a dish. Nice clear picture - sometimes better the than even local
channels on a dish.
2 out of 3 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

Excellent product - pulling down 40+ channels in N. Texas

Written By BradG, Fort Worth, TX on Sunday, January 30, 2011
 
I got the antenna and put it up over the year-end holiday. We live in the northwest part of the Dallas-
Fort Worth metroplex and are pulling down 40+ channels. We get all the major networks plus
numerous spanish, religious and family programming. We live in a two story home and the antenna
is inside the main attic above the second floor - so about 20 feet up in the air. We have aluminum
radiant barrier installed throughout the entire attic, attached to the roof rafters, so there was a
concern about interference. I was very happy to find no interference and channel strength is 80% to
100% across all channels.

I've read numerous people comment that local programming comes in clearer than cable and I
would say it's equal if not slightly better. During the last couple of NFL playoff games I have been
switching between OTA through the antenna vs. Verizon FIOS and find no major difference.

Overall very happy with my purchase. $100 antenna plus netflix is allowing us to kill the
$100+/month cable bill. Awesome.
3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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