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TaGY2K · 2006-11-29, 12:02 PM

See.. I want to get stuff cheap.... I live downtown Toronto, near the beaches Coxwell and Queen.. I have a Sony KDFE42A10... So what do you this is the best set-up for this?

stampeder · 2006-11-29, 12:10 PM

TaGY2K, here's the thread that gives you the best info for your area:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=42423

timmy1 · 2006-12-11, 05:58 PM

Is there anywhere in the Toronto area that sells remote A/B/C switches? I have three antennas that I want to switch between, and I'm finding that I'm too lazy to use the Source CC push-button switch I'm using now.

I know that Radio Shack U.S. has remote A/B switches, and I found an A/B switch on ebay, but I'd really like an A/B/C switch if possible.

And sorry for using the word 'switch' so many times in my post. Seems unavoidable though.

Thanks.

icebeer · 2006-12-21, 03:42 PM

Found this company in GTA. The prices are OK.
CM4221 $59 +TAX ($67)
CM4228 $101+TAX ($115)

https://www.xtek.ca/HDTV_Antennas.htm

Xtek Company
3000 Victoria Park AV #509 (Finch and Victoria Park)
Buzz Code:159
North York, ON
M2J 4Y2
Phone: 647-885-2158 or 416-491-0016
(Mon-Fri, 10AM-6PM PST)(Sat, 12PM-5PM, Sun Close)(ET)
Local Toronto Pickup: 647-885-2158,416-491-0016

redflagger · 2007-02-13, 02:37 PM

is it possible to have these installers listed in this thread to come in to do an assesment of my location to determine what gear I need? or are there other services (not installers) that provide this?

Thanks!

stampeder · 2007-02-13, 02:38 PM

They're listed in this thread so that you can phone/email/contact them to see if they will do it. There are several in the Toronto area listed in this thread.

Somed00d · 2007-02-17, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Found this company in GTA. The prices are OK.

Xtek Company
3000 Victoria Park AV #509 (Finch and Victoria Park)
Buzz Code:159
North York, ON

they seem to operate out of an apartment so i suggest calling ahead.
i got a cm4228 from them..

wirepuller · 2007-03-04, 09:01 PM

dlpfanatic,
Visit Able Antenna in whitby.
They are in the yellow pages.

dlpfanatic · 2007-03-04, 10:13 PM

Thanks for the information, guys. I'll be sure to check out the Able Antenna place that wirepuller mentioned.

ASA · 2007-03-07, 01:46 PM

Already read all the pages in this thread.

Any other locations/dealers in the Brampton area other than AF Marsh?

ASA · 2007-03-15, 01:27 AM

Ok, for past week I have looked for some other Brampton shops/stores that would carry the stuff I'm looking for (ie... a cheap affordable used stb in good condition, like the Samy 151 or 451, or a new 260, and of course an antenna), and so far I have come to a dead end. Other than the AF Marsh listed above (which for some reason they don't pick up the phone when a person calls

), I can't find any other locations close to me. (eBay is starting to look like a viable option more each day... but I would rather not go that route)

I know, I know, some of you guys are not that far from Brampton (ie..Yaamon), and would probably make a house call to help out a fellow OTA "newbie", but I would rather not bother any of you with that. I know your time (and mine) are worth $'s, and I would rather not impose. I'm the kind of person that want's to see the equipment a stores has for sale before I buy. (I'll be doing the install of the antenna myself.)

btw, the only reason why I posted again, is because this thread is rather slow moving (no further posts for almost a week), and I didn't find the help I was looking for initially. And yes, I tried Google, Yellow Pages, ect.... all I found were some south and east Toronto locations.... and as you know, gas has gotton kinda expensive lately, and using my time to go drive to the ones I have found is not really practical for me right now. Besides, the wife has me doing extra house work for some reason. (I think she knows I'm on the search for some stuff to buy)

lol

There's got to be some more locations in Brampton that sell/have affordale OTA stuff (in stock) to check out. ?

Jayme · 2007-03-15, 08:04 AM

I can not find any sales/installers in ottawa - are there any?

ToddF · 2007-03-15, 09:44 PM

I picked up a great DB4 UHF antenna from antennasdirect.com The packaging was a little sketchy when I recieved it but it works all the same. I'm thinking of getting a digital tuner soon, the analog results indoors with the DB4 are really encouraging.

Now I'm looking for a VHF antenna.

Does anyone know where to get a VHF antenna in the Ottawa area? I'm also looking for an outdoor VHF/UHF combiner.

Thanks,
Todd

roger1818 · 2007-03-19, 07:13 PM

I was on the phone with Princess Auto and was told that they carry a large VHF antenna. Don't know anything more than that about it though. Strange place to buy an antenna I know.

stampeder · 2007-03-20, 03:19 AM

I'm pretty sure the Princess Auto antenna is a Gemini-rebrand of a major brand:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=41095 (see posts #12 and #13)

2006-12-11, 05:58 PM	#138
timmy1 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 258	remote controlled A/B/C switch Is there anywhere in the Toronto area that sells remote A/B/C switches? I have three antennas that I want to switch between, and I'm finding that I'm too lazy to use the Source CC push-button switch I'm using now. I know that Radio Shack U.S. has remote A/B switches, and I found an A/B switch on ebay, but I'd really like an A/B/C switch if possible. And sorry for using the word 'switch' so many times in my post. Seems unavoidable though. Thanks. Last edited by timmy1; 2006-12-11 at 05:59 PM. Reason: spelling mistake

2007-03-04, 09:01 PM	#143
wirepuller Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	Able Antenna in Whitby dlpfanatic, Visit Able Antenna in whitby. They are in the yellow pages.

2007-03-15, 01:27 AM	#146
ASA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brampton Posts: 482	Ok, for past week I have looked for some other Brampton shops/stores that would carry the stuff I'm looking for (ie... a cheap affordable used stb in good condition, like the Samy 151 or 451, or a new 260, and of course an antenna), and so far I have come to a dead end. Other than the AF Marsh listed above (which for some reason they don't pick up the phone when a person calls ), I can't find any other locations close to me. (eBay is starting to look like a viable option more each day... but I would rather not go that route) I know, I know, some of you guys are not that far from Brampton (ie..Yaamon), and would probably make a house call to help out a fellow OTA "newbie", but I would rather not bother any of you with that. I know your time (and mine) are worth $'s, and I would rather not impose. I'm the kind of person that want's to see the equipment a stores has for sale before I buy. (I'll be doing the install of the antenna myself.) btw, the only reason why I posted again, is because this thread is rather slow moving (no further posts for almost a week), and I didn't find the help I was looking for initially. And yes, I tried Google, Yellow Pages, ect.... all I found were some south and east Toronto locations.... and as you know, gas has gotton kinda expensive lately, and using my time to go drive to the ones I have found is not really practical for me right now. Besides, the wife has me doing extra house work for some reason. (I think she knows I'm on the search for some stuff to buy) lol There's got to be some more locations in Brampton that sell/have affordale OTA stuff (in stock) to check out. ? Last edited by ASA; 2007-03-15 at 01:39 AM.

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2006-11-29, 12:02 PM	#136
TaGY2K Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 118	See.. I want to get stuff cheap.... I live downtown Toronto, near the beaches Coxwell and Queen.. I have a Sony KDFE42A10... So what do you this is the best set-up for this?

2006-11-29, 12:10 PM	#137
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	TaGY2K, here's the thread that gives you the best info for your area: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=42423

2006-12-21, 03:42 PM	#139
icebeer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	Found this company in GTA. The prices are OK. CM4221 $59 +TAX ($67) CM4228 $101+TAX ($115) https://www.xtek.ca/HDTV_Antennas.htm Xtek Company 3000 Victoria Park AV #509 (Finch and Victoria Park) Buzz Code:159 North York, ON M2J 4Y2 Phone: 647-885-2158 or 416-491-0016 (Mon-Fri, 10AM-6PM PST)(Sat, 12PM-5PM, Sun Close)(ET) Local Toronto Pickup: 647-885-2158,416-491-0016

2007-02-13, 02:37 PM	#140
redflagger Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	is it possible to have these installers listed in this thread to come in to do an assesment of my location to determine what gear I need? or are there other services (not installers) that provide this? Thanks!

2007-02-13, 02:38 PM	#141
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	They're listed in this thread so that you can phone/email/contact them to see if they will do it. There are several in the Toronto area listed in this thread.

2007-03-04, 10:13 PM	#144
dlpfanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 23	Thanks for the information, guys. I'll be sure to check out the Able Antenna place that wirepuller mentioned.

2007-03-07, 01:46 PM	#145
ASA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brampton Posts: 482	Already read all the pages in this thread. Any other locations/dealers in the Brampton area other than AF Marsh?

2007-03-15, 08:04 AM	#147
Jayme Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 232	I can not find any sales/installers in ottawa - are there any?

2007-03-15, 09:44 PM	#148
ToddF Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	I picked up a great DB4 UHF antenna from antennasdirect.com The packaging was a little sketchy when I recieved it but it works all the same. I'm thinking of getting a digital tuner soon, the analog results indoors with the DB4 are really encouraging. Now I'm looking for a VHF antenna. Does anyone know where to get a VHF antenna in the Ottawa area? I'm also looking for an outdoor VHF/UHF combiner. Thanks, Todd

2007-03-19, 07:13 PM	#149
roger1818 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa (Stittsville), ON, OTA (Radio Shack Omnidirectional Antenna and 5Y6S in Attic), MythTV HTPC Posts: 5,680	I was on the phone with Princess Auto and was told that they carry a large VHF antenna. Don't know anything more than that about it though. Strange place to buy an antenna I know.

2007-03-20, 03:19 AM	#150
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	I'm pretty sure the Princess Auto antenna is a Gemini-rebrand of a major brand: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=41095 (see posts #12 and #13)