Winegard HD7698 Long Range Outdoor HD TV Antenna Review

In this video I review the Winegard HD7698. It's a long range antenna that claims a 65+ mile range. How well does it work?

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[AntennaMan]

This video is sponsored by Winegard. Thank them for supporting my YouTube channel.

[rudy]

Winegard is a great company and has been making antenna's in my home town for decades. Top quality products made by good local people.

[mikebeckers]

I purchased the HD8200 a while back. It works wonderfully in the rural area where I live. There are a few stations in the local major market that broadcast on the low VHF frequencies, that are very low powered, and their signals just don't make it out here to the boondocks. The reason I bought the HD8200 antenna, versus the HD7698, is because the longer elements of this antenna work better for FM radio, than do the shorter elements of the HD7698. (The bottom of the FM radio band starts at just above VHF channel 6, so the longer elements of the HD8200 are more closely suited for FM radio than are the shorter elements of the HD7698.) I get every major TV station from the city, as well as stunning reception of the FM radio stations! One can't go wrong with Winegard, as long as it's one of the "real" antennas.

[scott-b.]

I have the winegaurd hd7694 about 25 feet up and it does very good for me. Have a good day!

[tshafa]

I have been using the Winegard HD8200U @ 30 feet from the ground, and an Antennas Direct PA-18 Low-Noise Preamp for over a year. I live in the Oxford, Pa area, approx 45 miles from Phila Towers in King of Prussia. I love this antenna, yes it's HUGE but I get 60 channels even Channel 2 ME TV. We were side swiped by the Hurricane this year (path was less than 1 mile away) very high winds and zero damage to the antenna. Tyler helped me with what I needed and got me on the right track. This is a solid antenna, providing me with better than expected TV reception. Return on investment is FAST with current cable TV prices you can recoup your costs in 3 months when you cut the cord.

[jeffhire]

between my Dad and I, we sold Winegard products for 50 years retail at the mom and pop level. Never disappointed. The 7550 elite is my go to nowadays. Easy install good gain for it’s size. Backside reception better than most.

[hometownautomotive]

I have this model antenna HD 7698 mounted outdoors about 14 feet above the ground. My location is on the top of a small hill about 110 ft. above sea level. I am about 50 miles south of Boston, 35 miles east of Providence. I receive 72 solid watchable channels. Not just when the weather is just right but all day long. No amplifier no rotor and a 50 foot cable run. This performance even though it is missing half of one element due to storm damage. My location hasn't changed in decades. This antenna is the best I have ever had here. Some of the great reception is due I am sure in part because of much better tuners in later model TVs. I have a 4 year old Samsung. Loving living without the cable bill.

[Toto]

I use the Winegard HD7694P on your recommendation.It still works great.I get 61 channels.The only problem I have is during a bad rain or snow storm I lose my Fox station.

[billybassman]

I've had this antenna for 12 years. I used to have it on my roof, it's been in my attic since I got a new roof 3 years ago. Very good antenna, but a rotator is a must if you want to pick up stations not near it's line of sight. I only live 35 miles from most of the Houston stations and to be honest it is overkill giving me near 100% on most stations when it was on my roof. Signal is in the low 90s for most UHF in my attic.

[PCUSE]

People don't realize that CBS 2, NBC 5 and ABC 7 designations are for branding and continuity. Pre 2009, they WERE on those frequencies. As always, great and informative review from Tyler.

[richardbrobeck]

Winegard has always made a great product I was a Winegard dealer back when rooftop Antenna's and C band and later KU band satellite dishes ruled the air ways. The Antenna I installed a while back is the HD8200. thank you for another great video

[joelbrown]

I installed a Winegard HD-8800 antenna on my roof 13 years ago. It still performs as well today as the day it was installed. Premium build quality. I called their support and the gentleman called me back the same day. I will purchase Winegard products in the future.

[journeyon]

Thanks Tyler for finally doing a review on this antenna that I've been considering to buy. The only caveat here is there is no low VHF elements like so many other antennas. There's only one more antenna you have yet to review that I'd like to see and that would be the Winegard HD8200A model antenna. I'm dying to see the results on both the UHF & VHF (both high and low). If the Winegard HD8200A doesn't fair well, I think my choice is going to be one of the Televes amplified antennas and then get another antenna dedicated to the VHF low band and pair them up using a combiner.

[darrellminx]

I live on the Big Island of Hawaii which is more than a hundred miles away from Oahu where all of the stations are and I can pick all them up with this antenna. I have had it for years and it still works great. Thank you antenna man I added a booster awhile back and that helped too.

[russelbaird]

Years ago I bought a winegard that looks like this for the family hunting trailer in the southern woods of Missouri, works great for us . The trailer is 12 by 70 an we are not there often enough for satellite . We do get great reception, the neighbors are jealous . I use the correct belums and coax placed it up on a tall mast that has a rotor mounted on it . It has been so long I do not remember the model number . I enjoy your videos, stay safe .

[jimhagen]

Hi Tyler, I am happy to see you gave the 7698 such a positive review. I have one up at my house 30ft. off the ground, with a cheap mast mounted RCA pre-amp. (I am approx 35 miles South of Greenville, SC). Have had an antenna business in the '90's, I am VERY impressed with the performance. Even my "local" Christian station (WGGS Ch. 16 Broadcasts on Ch. 2 - 50 miles away), comes in very well, albeit, I do have to turn the antenna sometimes if the wind has pushed my rotator around.
For UHF stations, it can't bee beat!
As you said Tyler, Antennas are not one size fts all (the same for amplifiers). It really is an art to it.
Thanks for all your efforts!

[donbest]

What I love about living closer to big cities is all tv transmitters from tv stations are located in same location, for example all Tampa Bay area stations are located at Riverview, so just point antenna at that location, same for Orlando to.My sister lives in Lakeland and she receives 125 channels from 2 of them same antennas I set up for her.I live in Alabama using same set up, but only receive 57 channels in my area from Tallahassee, Panama City, Columbus GA and Dothan ala, but in my area tv transmitters are spread out at different locations.Over all this is a excellent antenna.

[ajg]

They were great back in the old analog days put up many, you won't be disappointed

[pancudowny]

This is a classic design, much like was atop my chimney 22-mi. Southwest of The Loop... and it was quite effective at bringing in broadcasts from all around Chicagoland in the day. ;)

[vancecost]

Thanks for your great review Tyler. I honest believe this is the antenna I’ve been looking for.