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We have a ClearStream Max antenna (with amplification) and even with max signal strength, as reported by our HD Homerun device, we'd still have pixelation and periodic signal loss that would occur. I tried various positions for the antenna, in attic, outside, with clear line of sight, with/without amplification, but the problem persisted. We've got a couple of cell towers in the area, hospitals, emergency services cell centers and other such things so I was thinking maybe radio interference could be a problem. I purchased the LTE /5G filter and the FM filter to see if they would help. We haven't had a problem with signal loss since installing these filters. I would highly recommend if you're experiencing any of the problems I've just described.
I had their 4G filter in AZ and it worked great. The 5G maybe working but it's hit and miss; however, I will note that after going to an OTA, the town I live in opened a super magnet manufacturing plant a few short miles from my house and that might be a factor. June 1st was the first time I was able to see and hear all 50 channels I get but on June 2nd everything was pixelating intermittently. The one consistent thing is the sound quality has greatly improved. I use a Marantz receiver with six speakers. I now get the theater experience.
I'll give sound and quality of build five stars.
I live in Akron OH, and I would get episodes of pixellation that made certain channels, such as 3.1, occasionally difficult or impossible to watch, despite a high received signal strength. I initially purchased the Channel Master LTE filter for use with an older low quality antenna, and it did reduce the number of pixellation episodes, but not all of them. I decided to try a Channel Master FLATenna with the inline amplifier, and the combination with the LTE filter works so much better.
It's only been a few hours using the new setup, but stations that would often have intermittent pixellation interference became 100% stable. My theory about this is that, even though the filter was the identical unit I used before, it works much better now because the Channel Master FLATenna uses high quality RG6 cable with decent shielding, and the filter is installed directly at the base of the antenna.
Before, the antenna was attached to the filter with the antenna's captive cable, which was likely a low quality, poorly shielded cable that allowed interference to enter the cable much more easily.
My conclusion is that the filter may not provide all of its possible benefit if the cabling used in the antenna system is of poor quality. It's actually a fine filter, and I finally feel that my pixellation interference problems have disappeared, or at least become extremely rare using the Channel Master LTE filter. Highly recommended, along with the Channel Master FLATenna and inline amplifier. It's a great system - don't waste your time with random big box store junk.
This little filter is the most functional item in my household. I can now charge my phone, enter another room, use the lighting in the kitchen and open the back door without interfering with the television. I can hardly believe the actions I have taken to reduce interference when the only thing I needed was this little filter. Love it so much I am getting a second one for another room.
Once the filter was added to our antenna setup, problem channels stabilized. Placement of filter is important and depends on your particular set-up. Works great for me here; no problems!
