OTA: BC & Western Canada Parts, Sales, Service, Installers

[s40]

My point was I wanted to drive to a store buy the antenna and try it out. I knew about 4DTV HD but I had no idea where his store is, I just had the day off and wanted to try out an antenna. If there were retail stores around I would have supported them. I didn't need it delivered, I wanted to play, if I can't figure it out then I would call an expert. There are places here in this forum with all the information on how to set it up, ground it and all the rest. Is there a store I can drive to and buy a 4228 in the Lower Mainland?

[stampeder]

Is there a store I can drive to and buy a 4228 in the Lower Mainland?

No, but if there was we'd sure have it in here.

[4DTV HD]

The reason you don't see a store selling this is that there is no money in it and very few customers.
We are a niche market.
I sure don't do it for the money. It's more of a hobby.

[s40]

Is there any way you could advertise a number to phone so members here would know where they could buy one. I have seen a number of enquiries about where can you get one. I feel bad about getting that salesman in trouble, I thought I was trying to help let people know where they could get one. He was very nice and just trying to help me out with my hobby. I have a lot of respect for what you do, but when someone like me wants to putter around, it would be nice to have a number to call where we can buy something like I bought.

[4DTV HD]

I sent you a PM.

[danbcman]

I saw a group of 4 bay bow tie types for sale at this store when I bought mt 1000' box of rg6 cable. I have a 4228 myself and this antenna is the same looking just 4 bow ties.

Ground Control Electronics
3379 Fraser St
Vancouver

[4DTV HD]

Hi Dan

This is similiar to the CM4221.
I am familiar with the store but do not buy from them.

[stampeder]

Dan, several 4-bay bowtie reflector antennas look a lot like the CM4221 but very few of them perform as well.

[danbcman]

What I should do is give them a call and get the actual name of the manufacture and other info

[danbcman]

multistar tv antenna a four bay bow tie arrangement local cost 70 dollars. here is a blurb from a few on sale on Ebay...

Case measurements 34.4" x 21.1" x 14.6 @ 27. pounds

Case lot of five pieces

Receives most local HD and Analog signals

Features highly tuned, efficient receiving elements for great reception
Install it yourself, quickly and easily

Dramatically improves your picture quality
Long-lasting and weather resistant.
Dimensions: 33" H x 20" W x 8" D (when fully extended out) Length 840mm

1 x Coaxial connection

Frequency Bandwidth 470~862 MHz
for Channels 21-62

Radiation Pattern: multi-directional
Gain: 10-13dB typical

Front-Back Ratio : 22dB
Beam width: Horizontal/Vertical: 60 Degrees / 32 Degrees

Weatherproofing: made of weather resistant steel and hard plastic
Goes great with our tripod and most sizes of satellite dishes ( I am not sure if a link to the image is okay awh well give it a go )....

[4DTV HD]

Why would you want one of these when you can get a Channelmaster 4221 UHF Antenna 4 Bay for $55?

[danbcman]

I think they sell it as a added feature for some of thier sat boxes that have ATSC tuners.

[toybox]

Could anyone tell me where you can NOW purchase an CM4228, in/near Vancouver? I would rather not order one, but pick it up local? If I HAD to order one in, best place???

[katman]

where can i get an over the air box for 2011?

[stampeder]

They aren't commonly available in B.C. at this time so your best bet would be to cross over to Bellingham and buy one at a big box store there like Wal-Mart or Best Buy, or else check the thread about Online OTA Gear vendors.