Televes 148383 DAT BOSS Mix LR Antenna W/Preamp Long Range Low-VHF/High-VHF/UHF Repack Ready. Upgraded Low VHF Version of The 149884. Part 1
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VHF-Low/VHF-High/UHF Channels 2-36 Repack ready If the DAT BOSS can't receive it, nothing can OVERVIEW: The DAT BOSS LR LoV/HiV/UHF antenna is an state of the art long range over the air HDTV antenna that automatically adapts its gain in real time to optimize the reception of television signals, ensuring the optimum level of signal is delivered at all times. This latest repack-ready version has been completely redesigned from the ground up for the new US broadcast frequencies, significantly improving gain and range over previous generations, filtering any interfering 5G signals above 608MHz, and providing independent amplification for the VHF and UHF bands. The DAT BOSS LR LoV/HiV/UHF is able to receive very weak distant signals while at the same time avoiding overload caused by very strong signals. This is a very high gain directional antenna designed to offer stable and high quality reception of low VHF, high VHF, and UHF signals (RF channels 2-36) in challenging long-range and fringe receiving scenarios despite continuous changes in weather and transmitting conditions thanks to its exclusive and intelligent built-in TForce amplifier. The Televes proprietary stacked triple boom design ensures market leading raw gain while still maintaining a compact and install friendly form factor. The DAT BOSS LR LoV/HiV/UHF ships as a compact package including the tools needed for assembly. No additional preamplifier purchase is required as the antenna includes a best-in-class very low-noise TForce preamplifier built in right at the dipole with automatic gain control, plus FM and cellphone signal filtering adapting to any installation situation. A low-consumption UL-listed power supply is included providing two outputs for convenient signal routing to additional TV sets. Not only do industry experts rave about the DAT BOSS LR LoV/HiV/UHF exceptional long range multi band performance and market leading gain but also the unparalleled manufacturing quality using only the finest materials (aluminum, stainless steel, ABS plastic) ensuring years of trouble free operation in the most challenging environments. The DAT BOSS LR LoV/HiV/UHF is your best option for a long range high gain antenna with automatic gain control and precise filtering to ensure the best possible reception at all times under the most challenging circumstances.
This is a review of the TELEVES DAT BOSS MIX LR as well as a comparison to the UHF Channel Master CM 4228 HD 8 Bay and the Stellar Labs and essentially similar Xtreme Signal Yagi HDB91x. From my home in North Prescott, the following was observed:
Calls/ Rf Televes Channel Master Stellar Labs/Xtreme Signal
Flagstaff Sig str/Qual
KNAZ/ 22 77/100 72/100 75/100
KFPH/13 75/99 N/A N/A
K25MG-D/ KTVK 67/100 60/100 62/100
K19IP-D 3ABN 50/90 Not received Not received
K24KS-D KNXV 72/100 67/100 68/100
K17MO-D KPHO 67/100 67/100 65/100
K26NG-D KSAZ 62/100 58/100 59/100
Williams. Sig Str/Qual
K20MC-D KAET 70/100 62/100 64/100
K15HY-D KTVK 67/100 55/100 52/99
K31NE-D KSAZ 60/100 Not received Not received
Prescott. Sig Str/Qual
K11LC-D KTVK 75/100 N/A N/A
K14HC-D KUTP 77/100 60/99 65/100
K19KV-D KNXV 72/99 57/93 62/95
K30JD-D KPHO 75/99 66/98 67/95
Since the Televes has a built in pre-amp, I felt it only fair to provide the Channel Master and the Stellar Labs/Xtreme Signal with comparable. Those two were used in combination with an Antennas Direct "JUICE" Preamp. Signal strength and quality were observed for each antenna, with and without amplification. The better of the two is reflected in the data above. The television used is a 3 year old LG OLED. Each antenna was mounted and rotated, using my ancient channel master rotor, to provide the best signal/quality. In some cases, the signal/quality did not peak at the same point. Under those circumstances, the data above reflects the best signal strength. Part 2 will test the antennas in N.E. Phoenix.
Conclusion: In most every case, the Televes outperformed the other two antennas on UHF. The Televes also receives VHF High and VHF LOW. Assembly is challenging and a fairly long process. Pictograms provide help but there are no printed/word instructions. A picture of the antenna, properly assembled, is NOT provided. The antenna is very sturdy. The only exception being the newly designed Low VHF reflector/director. I fabricated my own additional support to provide additional rigidity. TELEVES is based in SPAIN. They engineer/design/manufacture their products from beginning to end. In the U.S. Televes has offices in Denver, Colorado. Customer support was excellent. The Televes was able to read Rf 8 and Rf 10, some 90+ miles away, over mountainous terrain. My television indicated KAET and KSAZ, respectively but was unable to produce any audio or video. The so-called "digital cliff" on my televisions signal meter is between 35 and 40.
Disclaimer: I purchase these antennas and review without any assistance, remuneration or bias.
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