TV Antenna Helper

TV Antenna Helper$1.72

Rated 4.00/5 (48) —  Free Android application by Joseph A. Potkay

About TV Antenna Helper

This app is the paid, ad-free version of TV Antenna Helper FREE. If you use this app, please rate it. If you feel that you can not rate this app 4 or 5 stars, please send me an email (dhaelen@gmail.com) and let me know why.

Please note: This app does not allow you to watch TV on your phone. Instead, it uses your location to find nearby over-the-air Digitial TV (DTV) and HDTV signals in the *United States* and assists you choosing an antenna and pointing it in the correct direction. Information provided by the app includes: TV channel signal strengths, compass bearings to signals (direction), distance to signal towers, TV channel numbers, RF channel numbers, elevation, and frequency bands (UHV, Hi-V, Lo-V).

User location is determined automatically via GPS or the network. Alternatively, a location can be manually entered. DTV/HDTV station data is downloaded from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The app displays nearby TV signal information in three ways:
1) A scrollable list displaying all nearby TV signals ordered from strongest to weakest.
2) A compass that displays the stations at their correct heading from the current location.
3) A map displaying the current location and the location of all nearby TV signals.
The app can also be used to recommend antennas for your location.

Keywords: Antenna, Television, TV, Digital TV, DTV, High Definition, HD, Hi-Def, HDTV, Signals, Over-the-air, FCC, Channels

How to Download / Install

Download and install TV Antenna Helper version 1.1.0 on your Android device!
Downloaded 1,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: potkay.tvantennahelper.paid, download TV Antenna Helper.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
* Updated the user interface
* Now includes location elevation, TV signal elevations, RF channel numbers, and station call letters.
* Added a feature to recommend antennas for your location.
* The ability to save/load TV signal data by location will be included in the next update.
Price update  Price changed from $1.99 to $1.72.
Price update  Price changed from $0.70 to $1.99.
Price update  Price changed from $1.99 to $0.70.
More downloads  TV Antenna Helper reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads

What are users saying about TV Antenna Helper

K70%
by K####:

Im so glad I found this it made my installation so easy.This app is awesome...update 12/1/15 the app is not opening easily This is constant problem can't find my location by GPS. This don't work anymore can't understand why

Y70%
by Y####:

Great for aiming your outdoor antenna.

X70%
by X####:

I purchased the pro version some time ago to use while traveling in the RV around the country. Installed on new Samsung S6 phone but can't even find any of the local TV stations after installing. Search keeps coming back with "According to FCC database, there are receivable TV signals at this location." I know that is incorrect. Any suggestions?

X70%
by X####:

used the free version and it worked great so I wanted to support the developers and purchased the program now doesnt work at all. Thanks for allowing me to waste my money. You have just cost other developers from getting my support.

I70%
by I####:

Im so glad I found this it made my installation so easy.This app is awesome...update 12/1/15 the app is not opening easily This is constant problem can't find my location by GPS. Otherwise I really do like this application extremely handy

X70%
by X####:

Was working fine. Now it does not find the stations.

X70%
by X####:

Does not download tv data from the fcc !! Why doesn't this work? I paid for junk??????

C70%
by C####:

It didn't we in the free mode and it thinks ai don't have internet access now?!

M70%
by M####:

Loved it. Was working very well. Then I bought it to get away from the adds. Now it doesnt work at all. Keep saying it has trouble finding my location.

X70%
by X####:

It just flat out works well with a Winegard Bat wing antennae that comes on most newer rvs, 5th wheels and travel trailers. Thank you!

R70%
by R####:

absolutely awesome. works very well on lg genesis

X70%
by X####:

Can't seem to find my GPS.

X70%
by X####:

Great Job... Kudos to the he Developer!

X70%
by X####:

Great usefull app thanl you.

M70%
by M####:

Im so glad I found this it made my installation so easy.This app is awesome...update 2/4/14 the app is not opening. This is constant problem can't find my location by GPS

W70%
by W####:

Developer stays on top of probs to keep it working. However the FCC database is currently unavailable. (result of gov shutdown)

D70%
by D####:

The compass shakes like a leaf in the wind and don't lock on to a true magnetic position because it shakes so bad!!! All else seems to work OK. Half of this app works need to refund half of money till its finished!

W70%
by W####:

Was setting up the antenna and needed something a bit more portable then the pc. Downloaded the free app and was so impressed had to get the paid app to show my appreciation. Great app easy to use and makes great recommendations. Works great on HTC Amaze and Asus Transformer. Highly recommend this apparently.

M70%
by M####:

We travel a lot with our RV, and get frustrated with finding the local over the air channel numbers and names (like CBS is found on channel 8) and antenna directions. When you have to search every day or two, it gets tedious. You have solved this. THANK YOU!

M70%
by M####:

I don't use it often, but it sure does the job. Most recently used to aim an indoor antenna for my daughter when she moved.

M70%
by M####:

24yrs military radio commo. Currently home theater aficionado. WOW! Align antenna for every bit of high def over-the-air best-you-can-get free HDTV !!

M70%
by M####:

This was a waste. While my phone's GPS works right where I am, the app can't interface with the GPS and so the rest is worthless. Won't even take my direct address input.

F70%
by F####:

Just what I was looking for. Have RV and this makes it easy to see if it is worth turning on the tv. Nice that you can use a town name or zip code.

M70%
by M####:

I am going with the pay version to support your efforts. It would be nice if the labels on the maps got bigger as you zoom in. It would also be nice if they were bigger on the compass. Also, might you consider making an app for fm radio, mono vs. Stereo field strengths and especially HD radio? Nobody gets what antenna we need for that, as free OTA always beats yet another pay service and the dreaded monthly bill in the mailbox... THANKS! (P.S Radio Locator has the data base, I think)

E70%
by E####:

Like others, I get "There was an error determining your location. Please try again." It does this on both of the phones I tried it on. My biggest mistake was purchasing it before I tried the free version. Now it is too late to refund it. I'm sure it is great when it works, but since it doesn't in my case it was a worthless waste of money.

M70%
by M####:

Even suggest an antenna to pick up signals based on results

M70%
by M####:

I had a minor problem, emailed the help link and problem resolved. Best app ever.

M70%
by M####:

Excellent works as advertised and BETTER!!!!

M70%
by M####:

This is one great app.

N70%
by N####:

I purchased this app and tried it six times around my area. The app never located my position closer than three miles from my actual physical position. Lame.

H70%
by H####:

Help me pick the right antenna and aim it properly

M70%
by M####:

very good

M70%
by M####:

Perfect for an RV traveler.

M70%
by M####:

Very useful app, found channels I didn't know I even had!

S70%
by S####:

Im so glad I found this it made my installation so easy.This app is awesome...update 2/4/14 the app is not opening. This is constant problem can't find my location by GPS

E70%
by E####:

Developer stays on top of probs to keep it working. However the FCC database is currently unavailable. (result of gov shutdown)

C70%
by C####:

The compass shakes like a leaf in the wind and don't lock on to a true magnetic position because it shakes so bad!!! All else seems to work OK. Half of this app works need to refund half of money till its finished!

E70%
by E####:

Was setting up the antenna and needed something a bit more portable then the pc. Downloaded the free app and was so impressed had to get the paid app to show my appreciation. Great app easy to use and makes great recommendations. Works great on HTC Amaze and Asus Transformer. Highly recommend this apparently.

S70%
by S####:

We travel a lot with our RV, and get frustrated with finding the local over the air channel numbers and names (like CBS is found on channel 8) and antenna directions. When you have to search every day or two, it gets tedious. You have solved this. THANK YOU!

S70%
by S####:

I don't use it often, but it sure does the job. Most recently used to aim an indoor antenna for my daughter when she moved.


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