Brand Name | Mohu |
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Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 1.75 x 12.5 x 11.5 inches |
Item model number | MH-110598 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Specification Met | No, certified frustration-free |
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Mohu Leaf 30 Television Antenna, Indoor, 30 Mile Range, Original Paper-thin, Reversible, Paintable, 4K-Ready HDTV, 10 Foot Detachable Cable, Premium Materials for Performance, USA Made, MH-110598
Antenna | Television |
Brand | Mohu |
Maximum Range | 10 Feet |
About this item
- ABSOLUTELY FREE HD TV FOR LIFE: 40 mile range HDTV Digital Antenna to access High Definition, Over-the-Air TV channels without a cable or satellite subscription including ABC CBS NBC PBS Fox Univision and more
- THE ORIGINAL PAPER-THIN INDOOR HDTV ANTENNA: Derived from advanced US military antennas technology and engineered to provide superior access to more free HDTV channels in 1080 HD
- 10 FT LONG COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDED: Multi-directional and reversible digital antenna, paintable to match any decor "no pointing" needed
- RECEPTION TOTALLY DEPENDENT ON LOCATION and the type of signal being transmitted in the area (VHF/UHF). DISCLAIMER: The results of available channels in your area is an estimate based on your location and the location of the TV transmitters in your area and is not guaranteed. Every location is unique in terms of local terrain foliage and installation details which will affect your reception.
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Easy to install | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Picture quality | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Easy to assemble | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | — |
Mileage | 3.7 | 4.0 | — | 3.6 | — | — |
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maximum range | 10 feet | 211200 feet | 211200 feet | 316800 feet | 35 miles | 10 feet |
impedance | — | 75 ohm | 75 ohm | 75 ohm | 75 ohm | — |
antenna description | Television | Television | Television | Television | Television | Television |
From the manufacturer
The TV You Want at a Cost You Control
Mohu makes watching TV ridiculously easy! In 2011, we developed the first paper-thin indoor TV antenna, the Leaf, and the rest is history. Broadcast TV is free to everyone. With the rising costs from cable providers and streaming services, it is more important than ever that you know you could watch networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS, The CW, Univision, and many more, in Full HD 1080 with 5.1 Surround Sound – all for free! And… you don’t need Internet or Wi-Fi service to watch with a Mohu Leaf antenna.
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Range | 30-Mile | 40-Mile | 60-Mile | 60-Mile | 65-Mile |
Coaxial Cable Included | 12 feet | 12 feet | 12 feet | 12 feet | 12 feet |
UHF and Hi-VHF Signals | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Multidirectional | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Includes In-Line Amplifier | ✓ | ||||
Built-In Amplifier | ✓ | ✓ | |||
TV Signal Indicator Lights | ✓ | ||||
Reversible Use the Black or White Side | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Includes Hardware to Hang on the Wall or in the Window | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
UHD 4K 8K Ready and NextGen TV Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
One Antenna, One Cord, No Hassle
What makes Mohu so easy, reliable and affordable? Our antennas are so simplified that anyone can use them. You can mount a Mohu antenna anywhere. In minutes, you’re tuned in to your favorite programs in high definition, straight from the source.
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ASIN | B00HSMK580 |
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Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,115 in TV Antennas |
Date First Available | January 6, 2014 |
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Product Description
The Original Paper Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna
Mohu Leaf 30 is the award-winning antenna that jumpstarted the cord cutting revolution. Launched in 2011, Leaf 30 established the trend of paper-thin antennas with many others striving to achieve the same quality and design. Leaf 30 was the first and continues to be one of the top-rated and most popular HDTV antennas available on the market.
Antenna Made in USA – Derived from US Military TechnologyThe patented Leaf 30 was modeled after life-saving technology designed and developed for the US Military to discreetly detect IEDs, making it the most reliable and sophisticated indoor antenna on the market today. We are proud of our military connection, and it is evident in our design, quality, and stability. We are also proud to say that our Leaf antennas are made in USA.
Watch 100% Free TV in HDLeaf 30 lets you enjoy over-the-air networks in your area without paying a monthly fee. That means you can watch 94 of the 100 most-watched TV shows for free from networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, The CW, Univision and more. And because over-the-air broadcasts are uncompressed, you will experience the clearest picture quality possible with your HDTV antenna.
Highest Quality, Sleek Design, Easy InstallationMohu Leaf 30 is now tested to reach up to a 40-mile radius and includes a high performance 10 ft. detachable coaxial cable, giving users the flexibility to place the antenna much higher on a wall or close to a window for optimal reception. Leaf 30 indoor HDTV antenna is also paintable and reversible to match decor, and much easier on the eyes than a traditional antenna. Setup is as easy as plugging it in, turning on your TV, and scanning for channels.
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Customers like the performance, picture quality and ease of installation of the antenna. For example, they mention it does a decent job, the stations come in crisp, clear, and 16:9 format. That said, opinions are mixed on reception, channels, quality and value.
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Customers like the performance of the antenna. They say it does a decent job, works well, and is extremely pleased with the performance. Some mention that the antenna is slim and works well with stark white walls. Overall, customers say the product is worth the money spent and is a simple solution to TV reception.
"...If you're looking for a cheap, simple solution to give you an antenna for a portable TV for a hurricane?..." Read more
"...Otherwise, the Leaf is so worth the money spent. I don't miss cable at all. And I'm happy to find all these local stations I never got before." Read more
"...Anyway, about the antenna and it's reception, it's good. Not great. Not excellent. But good...." Read more
"...When I tested it, the TV worked fine. I bought another one a week later as a gift. The second Haier had a defective tuner...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the antenna. They mention that it works well, has superb picture quality, and the stations come in crisp, clear, and 16:9 format. Some say that the design is great, but it limits where it can be placed. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I could not be happier! I was truly blown away by the quality of the image on the TV - cable (SD and HD somewhat) was so crappy compared to simple..." Read more
"...However, the channels I do get are mostly clear with fairly good signals...." Read more
"...Now there is NO pixilation and NO dropping of signals. It looks so simple that it is very hard to believe it will work better than the other..." Read more
"...The signal is so strong now, there is no pixelation and everything is pretty much looks HD without any signs of noise, which the RCA Amp couldn't do...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the antenna to be easy. They mention that the instructions are super simple, and the product is easy to mount. Some say that the antenna is easy connect to their TV, and that it blends into the background.
"...* Setup was very easy...." Read more
"...The product is very easy to use right out of the box...." Read more
"...it does it with one particular advantage, it's small and flat and easy to place...." Read more
"...One side is white and the other black so it is easy to choose an option that matches your walls or the place where you want to place it...." Read more
Customers like the thickness of the antenna. For example, they say it's paper thin, and light. That said, some complain about the heavy lamination.
"...and Mohu Leaf are very similar in design in that they are both flat and thin and can easily be hung from a wall or window.[..." Read more
"...Not only does its thin design camouflage with the wall, but the bigger benefit is that it can be placed in the exact spot that gives you the best..." Read more
"...It doesn't seem to care. The main body is no thicker than a laminated sheet of paper, though the plastic piece on the bottom with the wire coming..." Read more
"...The thickness of the Leaf is another benefit, it is thin, slim and light. These characteristic really differentiatefrom others...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the reception of the antenna. Some mention that it has excellent signal, clear reception on every channel, and strong signals at the television. However, others say that the ABC station was of such poor reception as to be unwatchable, and that indoor signals are attenuated by walls.
"...Perfect. Excellent signal, I can open windows without moving the antenna AND, if I want to turn the leaf antenna just a little to the left or..." Read more
"...CONS:* The signal is good, but not quite as good as I had hoped. I live in a suburban area, about 30 miles from several TV signal towers...." Read more
"...Of course, if it's even remotely cloudy outside the reception gets a little spotty, but I guess if I'm being realistic I can't expect an indoor..." Read more
"...Now there is NO pixilation and NO dropping of signals...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the channels. Some mention that it picks up a decent set of channels, major network plus a couple of others. However, others say that they didn't receive as many channels as the rabbit ears, there was one channel that didn' t come in properly, and that ABC was a little weak.
"...and it actually stayed mounted for 12 whole hours, I was able to scan lots of channels and get reception in this room I never got before...." Read more
"...The second Haier had a defective tuner. It finds only 2 to 3 channels with the same antenna and same locations and positions where I tested the..." Read more
"...We get 135 digital channels! Really!..." Read more
"...I got myself the Sport Package. It came with other channels as well such as Bloomberg and some Indian channels which I have no use for...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the antenna. Some mention that it is a decent quality cable designed for HD-TV, while others say that it has issues with the digital signal pixelating. The reception is poor and the picture may get pixelated.
"...I would consider both of these pretty good antennas and it would be a draw as to which one is better...." Read more
"...this thing I noticed it really is super light and almost feels like poster board between clear contact paper. Which I guess is a good thing...." Read more
"...The second Haier had a defective tuner...." Read more
"...The Mohu Leaf comes nicely boxed, and includes a simple coaxial cable and the flat "leaf" as you see in the photos, plus some pins to tack this to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the antenna. Some mention that it's affordable and works well for streaming at an affordable price, while others say that it is not the cheapest antenna out there. That said, it is well built and works great. Some customers also mention that the UHFs aren't great.
"...that more and more options are available for streaming at an affordable price...." Read more
"...And it does cost $40 so it's not cheap and it has less than stellar reception. So keep in mind this is not a bad review...." Read more
"...all of the major TV channels we watch regularly, and best of all, free of charge, thanks to the MOHU leaf!..." Read more
"...It is very costly for what it is, as many have mentioned, it's a flat antenna and a four dollar coax cable...." Read more
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Also, being that I live in Florida on the coast, one of the other goals I had for this series of tests was to find a decent antenna to see exactly what channels I'd have access to in the event of a hurricane.
Before I post results and conclusions of the tests, here is some information on what I've tested and with what devices:
Antennas:
I tested four:
Mohu Sky HDTV Antenna
The SKYHDT is designed to be mounted although it can easily be hung in a corner of a room or in an attic. My tests using it, to be fair to the antenna and to Mohu, were not done with the antenna mounted and no doubt better results will be obtained if that's the case. Other reviews here on Amazon can attest to that. My goal was to see how well it performed compared to the others and under similar conditions and from similar locations in my apartment.
Winegard Company FL-5000 FlatWave HDTV Indoor Digital Flat Antenna - Made in USA
Mohu Leaf Paper-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna - Made in USA
The Wineguard and Mohu Leaf are very similar in design in that they are both flat and thin and can easily be hung from a wall or window.
RCA Basic Indoor Antenna
The RCA Indoor Antenna is your basic set of what we used to call "rabbit ears" as it has protruding dipoles.
I tested these antennas using two TVs:
LG 42LD450 42-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV
Viore PLC7V96 (not purchased from Amazon)
TELEVISION
The LG is a standard 42 inch LCD TV and the Viore is a small portable - exactly the kind of TV you'd use if power goes out and your limited to battery operated devices.
During testing, I didn't notice any difference in the ability of one TV to pull in more stations than the other which indicates I have functioning tuners in both for UHF and VHF. That's why you'll see only one set of results.
When indicated during testing, I used the following coax cable to connect the TV to the antenna(s):
Mediabridge Coaxial Digital Audio Video Cable - (50 Feet) - Triple Shielded, F-Pin to F-Pin with Easy Grip Connector Caps
This is an excellent cable with solid connectors. It's a bit stiff which is to be expected. Any Mediabridge product I've purchased from Amazon has always been of high quality (HDMI cables, etc.).
Note that the Wineguard antenna has a 15 foot cable that cannot be detached. In my testing I added the 50 foot Mediabridge as ultimately it had to perform using the 50 foot cable as the 15 foot cable simply wouldn't be long enough to reach my TV(s). The Mohu Leaf comes with a 6 foot antenna but again, I tested with the Mediabridge 50 foot cable for the same reason. The RCA antenna comes with a 6 foot cable as well (non detachable).
Here are some somewhat surprising results.
Although these tests only show 3 physical locations I experimented with various locations to find these three which yielded the best results overall. Like others I found that moving the antenna even just a foot or so could mean a big difference. Weather also influenced the results. One day I did some testing during a huge rainstorm and the number of channels dropped considerably.
SkyHDTV:
Outside - in front of my apartment: 30 channels (tested with included 30 foot cable)
Inside - hung from south facing window: 25 channels (tested with included 30 foot cable)
Inside - hung from the center of south wall: 25 channels (tested with included 30 foot cable)
The SkyHDTV brought in more channels than the others, but I was surprised to find out that it didn't outperform the others by much and in fact, in some cases, depending on location it didn't outperform the other antennas at all. It's important to note as I've mentioned elsewhere that this antenna, by design should be mounted on a mast which I did not do - I merely wanted to test it against the others in the same exact conditions where I'd be using it. One other item to mention: the rubber gasket that is used to join the two of the halves of this antenna was not installed properly on the antenna I received. In fact, I consider it a defect on the unit I received. While I don't think it affected the antenna performance, I returned it solely because I realized that if indeed I ever did want to mount this antenna outside, the gasket wouldn't protect the insides of the unit. I don't see this as a reflection on the device, but simply as a problem with the unit I received. All in all I gave this antenna 5 stars as it did ultimately pull in more channels than the others and I suspect mounted on an mast would do even better.
Winegard Company FL-5000 FlatWave HDTV Indoor Digital Flat Antenna:
Outside - in front of my apartment: 25 channels (tested with included 15 foot cable)
Inside - hung from south facing window: 25 channels (tested with Mediabridge 50 foot cable and included 15 foot cable and connector)
Inside - hung from the center of south wall: 25 channels (tested with Mediabridge 50 foot cable and included 15 foot cable and connector)
Mohu Leaf Paper-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna:
Outside - in front of my apartment: 25 channels (tested with Mediabridge 50 foot cable)
Inside - hung from south facing window: 27 channels (tested with Mediabridge 50 foot cable)
Inside - hung from the center of south wall: 25 channels (tested with Mediabridge 50 foot cable)
The Wineguard and the Mohu Leaf performed almost identically. I would say any difference in how many channels they pulled in is probably an anomaly. I would consider both of these pretty good antennas and it would be a draw as to which one is better. The one advantage of the Mohu over the Wineguard is that the Wineguard's 15 foot antenna cannot be detached - 15 feet is either a long enough for your purpose or - like what I had to resort to, you'll have to add a connector and more cable.
RCA Basic Indoor Antenna:
Outside - in front of my apartment: 24 channels
Inside - placed in south facing window: 28 channels (tested with Mediabridge 50 foot cable)
Inside - hung from the center of the south wall: 25 channels (tested with Mediabridge 50 foot cable)
The big surprise: The cheap, inexpensive "rabbit ears" performed as well as the Wineguard and the Mohu Leaf. I was nothing less than astonished to see these results. Of course, the aesthetics of the Mohu Leaf and the Wineguard are somewhat better as you can hang either of them on a wall or in a window and they are mostly unobtrusive. Since these "rabbit ears" sit very well behind a curtain on my south facing window and can't be seen, that's where it sits right now - and where I'll probably leave it.
If you're looking for a cheap, simple solution to give you an antenna for a portable TV for a hurricane? You can't go wrong with the RCA Passive Indoor Antenna. I fully expected this antenna to be subpar, but in retrospect I'm glad I got one to test. I'll be keeping it. I also wound up keeping the Mohu Leaf and sent back the Wineguard and that could have been a coin toss as to which one I was going to keep - they are both very good. I'll also probably get another set of RCA "rabbit ears" and keep those for a backup as well or to use on another TV.
Other notes:
1. Reading the results of what other people have discovered and the number of channels they pulled in, I expected better results based on my location and other factors. While not unhappy with the results, it seems I'm not located close enough to the source transmissions or my location in an apartment on the ground floor doesn't allow for the kind of reception I need to pull in distant stations. By the way, I'm located about 30 miles north of West Palm Beach in Stuart, Florida just in case anyone is from my area. They may be able to have at least some findings to test against or use as a comparison. Note that 95 percent of the broadcasts I was trying to pull in are located almost due south of me or due south west. You can find the stations that broadcast in your area by going to TV Fool DOT com or Antenna Web DOT org and several other sites easily found online.
2. I did do limited testing from a second floor outdoor staircase just to see if my results would change substantially but they did not. I didn't include those results simply because they were almost the same as the testing I did outside from the front of my apartment.
In the end I don't think I'll cancel cable just yet, but I'm pretty happy knowing I can get at least 25 or so channels in the event of a hurricane. How many of those will remain up during and after a storm?
Those tests I hope I don't get a chance to report back on!
The details: I live on the second floor (of a 2 story building) and watched/read the info on the mohu website about placing the leaf antenna (when it arrived) near a window as this was significantly important, particularly for those of us who live in the middle of nowhere. I have a newish (a year + old) Panasonic plasma HD TV and just want to get some TV if possible. When the Leaf antenna arrived, it is as simple as they say, you attach it to your TV antenna (coaxial plug) and then find the 'happy place' for the antenna. I moved the antenna around significantly, from the wall behind the TV to right on the window (temporarily taped) where I received the best signal and the most channels. I had low expectations, but still, I ended up getting 16 channels, when all I thought I'd get was 2! I could not be happier! I was truly blown away by the quality of the image on the TV - cable (SD and HD somewhat) was so crappy compared to simple broadcast signal - I had no idea! I'd never used a TV antenna before. Wow, what I didn't know was a lot.
So, to try and provide a helpful review here - let me say this - it matters where you put your antenna. It matters how far you are from the TV towers, if you're pretty far away like I am, then every little thing does matter and will probably determine if you get a signal or not, or at least, the quality of signal. For the best signal, do not add coaxial cable between the antenna cable and your TV. The greater the distance the signal has to travel the worst the signal will be. I'm right on the verge of watching many stations, but with the right location for the antenna (and therefore the TV as well) I got pretty much everything I wanted.
I did buy a signal amplifier, and for my set-up, it works very well. I got it at walmart. It's a GE TV signal amplifier model 33341, powered (you plug it in) simple, you plug the antenna into it and then run a coax cable (a short one preferrably) [Cat 6 or better] to your TV antenna input. That's it. I did multiple tests, and it increased my TVs signal strength of the channels by about 10% - which made a significant different BECAUSE I'm on the fringe of getting these stations.
All in all, I am incredibly surprised at the functionality of this leaf antenna. It outperformed my expectations and am very happy with it. O, and this is kind of funny, but - well, the only way I could get all the channels was directly in front of the main window. So I originally taped the 'leaf' to the window till I found a better way. The problem was, when spring came and I wanted to open the windows, it would mess up the antenna, moving it. So I, the handy-woman that I am, taped the Mohu Leaf antenna to the top of a hardwood stick/pole and then inserted it into the large potted plant that is also right in front of the window. Perfect. Excellent signal, I can open windows without moving the antenna AND, if I want to turn the leaf antenna just a little to the left or right it just rotates on the stick in the dirt. (it's a rather large pot with lots of soil) It is really the best way so far. I might take a pic of it and post it - just in case it might help others in their tv/antenna set-up. It is fabulous and a bit humorous too. Looks like a rather large plant identifier card on a stick. lol I could only be happier, I suppose, if I had an antenna on the roof, so I could get that last station over yonder, that I can not, for the life of me, get in. Otherwise, the Leaf is so worth the money spent. I don't miss cable at all. And I'm happy to find all these local stations I never got before.
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2012
The details: I live on the second floor (of a 2 story building) and watched/read the info on the mohu website about placing the leaf antenna (when it arrived) near a window as this was significantly important, particularly for those of us who live in the middle of nowhere. I have a newish (a year + old) Panasonic plasma HD TV and just want to get some TV if possible. When the Leaf antenna arrived, it is as simple as they say, you attach it to your TV antenna (coaxial plug) and then find the 'happy place' for the antenna. I moved the antenna around significantly, from the wall behind the TV to right on the window (temporarily taped) where I received the best signal and the most channels. I had low expectations, but still, I ended up getting 16 channels, when all I thought I'd get was 2! I could not be happier! I was truly blown away by the quality of the image on the TV - cable (SD and HD somewhat) was so crappy compared to simple broadcast signal - I had no idea! I'd never used a TV antenna before. Wow, what I didn't know was a lot.
So, to try and provide a helpful review here - let me say this - it matters where you put your antenna. It matters how far you are from the TV towers, if you're pretty far away like I am, then every little thing does matter and will probably determine if you get a signal or not, or at least, the quality of signal. For the best signal, do not add coaxial cable between the antenna cable and your TV. The greater the distance the signal has to travel the worst the signal will be. I'm right on the verge of watching many stations, but with the right location for the antenna (and therefore the TV as well) I got pretty much everything I wanted.
I did buy a signal amplifier, and for my set-up, it works very well. I got it at walmart. It's a GE TV signal amplifier model 33341, powered (you plug it in) simple, you plug the antenna into it and then run a coax cable (a short one preferrably) [Cat 6 or better] to your TV antenna input. That's it. I did multiple tests, and it increased my TVs signal strength of the channels by about 10% - which made a significant different BECAUSE I'm on the fringe of getting these stations.
All in all, I am incredibly surprised at the functionality of this leaf antenna. It outperformed my expectations and am very happy with it. O, and this is kind of funny, but - well, the only way I could get all the channels was directly in front of the main window. So I originally taped the 'leaf' to the window till I found a better way. The problem was, when spring came and I wanted to open the windows, it would mess up the antenna, moving it. So I, the handy-woman that I am, taped the Mohu Leaf antenna to the top of a hardwood stick/pole and then inserted it into the large potted plant that is also right in front of the window. Perfect. Excellent signal, I can open windows without moving the antenna AND, if I want to turn the leaf antenna just a little to the left or right it just rotates on the stick in the dirt. (it's a rather large pot with lots of soil) It is really the best way so far. I might take a pic of it and post it - just in case it might help others in their tv/antenna set-up. It is fabulous and a bit humorous too. Looks like a rather large plant identifier card on a stick. lol I could only be happier, I suppose, if I had an antenna on the roof, so I could get that last station over yonder, that I can not, for the life of me, get in. Otherwise, the Leaf is so worth the money spent. I don't miss cable at all. And I'm happy to find all these local stations I never got before.
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Probe esta al ver las reseñas, facil de instalar, rapido agarro 24 canales HD de TV abierta sin problemas en CDMX, muy recomendable.