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I chose the DATBOSS MIX LR antenna after watching uTube Videos on Tyler the Antenna Man because my TABLO for over a year has been having major reception/buffering problems and each time TABLO support kept saying it was my antenna.

I started assembling the DATBOSS MIX LR on 17 May 2025 in my garage and 2 days later I installed it on my 15-foot mast on my roof top pointing it to market #2 at 296 degrees. (Image 1)

My Previous Antenna Setup: Bowtie and Yagi antenna then I bought a 2nd Yagi. The TABLO had massive buffering/reception issues and again Tablo Support said it was my antenna. I contacted Tyler the Antenna Man for a consultation after seeing his uTube video and bought the Televes DATBOSS MIX LR antenna from Menards.

My first step: taking the parts out of the box in the garage to start setting up the DATBOSS MIX LR antenna. A couple of good things about putting the DATBOSS MIX LR antenna together is Televes provides a great instruction video along with a 10-millimeter wrench included in the box, which made setup very easy while watching the Video. (Image 2, image 3 & image 4)

Dat Boss MIX LR antenna install on 15-foot Mast: Installed/pointed antenna to WKBT Ch#8, VHF-HI at 296 degrees; pict #2, my ground cable on the mast to the lightning suppressor and pict #3, excess coax cable I’ll have to trim/cut off after I receive my KOTTO Coax Cable Crimper Kit from Amazon. (Image 5)

On day 3 although I was receiving WKBT –VHF- Hi and all UHF channels, I lost the (7) sub-channels on NBC-UHF, Ch#13, WEAU, (Me TV, COZI, Movies, Ion Plus, H&I, Start TV, and the CW), for unknown reason, the Dat Boss stopped picking them up. I contacted Andy Ruffin of Televes and inquired about the channel's loss, and he advised to lower the element on the Dat Boss antenna from 30 degrees down and make it level. I also contacted Tyler the Antenna Man for a consultation, and he sent me a new recommendation on the website Rabbitears for WEAU which has a repeater channel, W34FC-D, also at 255 degrees. On 4 May 25 after the trees were cut down, I repositioned the DATBOSS from 296 degrees to 255 degrees, and using the signal meter on my TV.

Five trees cut down clearing the obstruction. Problem resolved: Dat Boss antenna repositioned to 255.02 degrees; using the TV signal meter locked it in slowly to signal Max strength of 96. Channel search went from 24 to 69 channels. The Dat Boss is working EXCELLENT. (Image 6)

Conclusion: The Televes DATBOSS MIX LR antenna is a great antenna and is picking up three out of market TV station from Minesota in my area. Most of all the signal for the TABLO has stabilized and resolved the buffering issue. I would highly recommend the TELEVES DATBOSS MIX LR antenna. (Image 7)

I just wanted to thank you!!!! I purchased your Ellipse Mix antenna from Menard’s and it by far surpasses all other outdoor antennas I have purchased in the past!!! I live about 60+ miles from Toledo, Ohio broadcast stations and all channels come in crystal clear, even without the amplifier plugged in!!! It’s nice to know there are still companies that put out an outstanding product at a very affordable price!!! Well Done Televes, Well Done!!!

I drastically improved my antenna setup using the DAT BOSS 149884 and 2 Ellispe 148883's (the VHF reflectors are removed for side mounting) combined with the Televes SmartKom. This pulls in stations from 3 distant TV markets from 60, 77 and 88 miles plus locals. While a rotor is no longer needed for this setup, it remains installed because I sometimes use the 149884 for DXing which is awesome.Thanks Televes!

In the past I have installed and eventually returned antennas, mast amplifiers and combiners from many different well-known brands that got me between 11 and 25 channels at my location inRiverside, CA. As you can see below from the RabbitEars.info site, I have 7 channels with “Fair” signal strength and 2 with “Good” signal strength. All of the towers in Los Angeles are blocked by the hills in Norco for most antennas, so previously I had to cross out all of the channels in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Fernando, and Van Nuys. I recently purchased a 32.5” J-Pole and installed it at the peak of my roof on the fascia board with the Televes Ellipse Mix at the top pointed towards Los Angeles, the Televes Dinova Boss Mix in the middle pointed towards San Bernardino, and the SmartKom at the bottom of the pole. An installer told me that tilting front of the Ellipse Mix antenna up using the adjustment pivot built into its mounting bracket would help me pick up signals that were going over the top of the Norco hill.

He said it gave the antenna more surface area for the signals to hit as they pass over the top of the antenna and radiate down. I connected the 2 antennas to the right side of the SmartKom with 2 six foot cables and the SmartKom output on the left side to its power supply unit with 1 thirty foot cable through the wall near my fireplace. Then I ran a 3 foot cable from the power supply unit to my TV. Once everything was connected, I plugged in then held the button on the power supply down for 5-10 seconds which sends a command up to the SmartKom to scan for channels and then optimize the gain/amplification on each channel. After running the channel scan on my LG television I was surprised to see 143 channels from the San Bernardino and Los Angeles Towers. Since channels are repeated on different towers I had duplicates of some of the channels. After blocking the duplicate channels and the channels that are in languages I do not speak, I still had over 110 local

I initially got interested in OTA tv out of curiosity and an unwillingness to pay for channels I didn’t watch . I work in the communications industry as a technician and I knew the basics but I soon found myself going down the rabbit hole. So many questions, so many possibilities, so many products to choose from. What will work for me in what turned out to be a difficult area ?

I eventually decided on two manufacturers. Both had good reputations as quality products and both work well in my area. Televes however is my main antenna. The build quality is impressive. Very solid antenna that currently resides in my attic however I plan to mount it outside this spring and I have no concerns as to how it will stand up to bad weather. Someone clearly put some thought into the design with longevity in mind. Its reception capabilities exceed what I expected across all frequencies including lo-v. What really impressed me the most was the customer engagement. From my first inquiry through assembly the support was truly noteworthy and brand confidence building. I highly recommend this company and their products.

Our stores are in a tough broadcast area. We tried out a couple of Televes' models and found them to be a better solution for our customers. They continuously outperform the competition and the built in amplifiers make them a better value than traditional solutions. The build quality, ease of setup and extra features like Automatic Gain Control, Dual Output and 4G/5G Frequency Filtering are all just icing on the cake.

As a professional installer and user I've found Televes antennas to be some of the best built available. They're high-quality antennas that deliver excellent reception for the new digital frequencies. Their antennas are relatively easy to install, and come with clear visual instructions. Televes has a model range that will suit most reception needs whether you live in a rural area and need long range or the city. Overall, Televes TV antennas, amplifiers, and other products are high-quality that deliver. Whether you're looking to cut the cord on cable and satellite or enhance your existing TV viewing with an antenna, I've found Televes antennas are an excellent choice.

I’ve used Televes antennas, amplifiers and test equipment in residential, commercial and cable television applications. The build quality and performance of the products is excellent. It’s nice to see a company taking over the air reception products so seriously. Keep up the good work Televes.