Net1
About us
Additional DBA - John Halabrin
Business highlights
Services we offer
HD antenna system installation and service, Satellite Radio, cable TV/Satellite Tv wiring, complete audio and video distribution, custom programming, ethernet internet wiring, existing tv wiring clean up/in wall hiding, flat panel TV installation, flat panel Tv electrical relocation behind tv, home automation, home theater system installation and service, lighting control, pre-wiring for new construction/re-model, security and surveillance systems, universal remote controls, video projectors
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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After he arrived, he wanted me to try a full channel scan using only the attic installed antenna. He confirmed my problem. At that point, he asked for the instruction manual for the antenna. He read it briefly and went into the attic to inspect the antenna. After a few minutes, he descended from the attic and informed me that the antenna had been installed upside down. Since he wasn't familiar with this antenna brand, he wasn't sure it would make a difference but recommended that he install the antenna in the proper orientation.
He spent about 15-20 minutes up in my attic reinstalling the antenna. When that was finished, he asked me to complete another channel scan on my living room TV. At that point, the antenna worked as advertised. I was able to receive all of the local Chicago stations!
At that point, I asked John to reinstall the signal splitter I had removed as a debugging measure. That allowed the signal to be received by my kitchen TV as well. We rescanned the channels on that TV and did just as well. I wasn't expecting to pick up any long distance signals (Rockford/Milwaukee). I simply wanted to pick up all of the Chicago channels. John did make a custom coaxial cable for the kitchen TV since the supplied cable was very flimsy.
He did offer to run a coaxial cable outside and create a jack so I didn't need to run the thin coaxial cable across part of my floor. However, I was concerned about my homeowner's association reaction to that so I declined the offer.
I realize some people might look at $150 for about an hour's worth of work and be shocked. I looked at it quite simply. It allowed me to use the antenna I had already purchased and previously had installed. Compared to paying Comcast for monthly TV service, John's bill was microscopic. Now that the antenna is working, I don't anticipate needing to have it repaired in the future. Since it's in my attic, it shouldn't be affected by the weather. I also realized that I wasn't going into the attic to try to diagnose the problem. Having the problem finally resolved was well worth the money.
I'd definitely use John again if the need arose.
I have used ABT twice in the past. I will never use them again. John was able to drill, and conceal the wireing where ABT was not able to do so. His work is clean, true, and level. He installed new electric outlets and cable wire connectors with the true
precision of a professional. Very, Very clean. I have two receiver, disc player, vhs, combination surround sound systems and he showed me where the last installer did not have the sub woofer connected properly. Wow, did it sound great after it was done right. I have alreadt given his name to a friend of mine who used him and was delighted.
He's a real pro who knows his stuff and maked it look easy. And he's reasonable! Doesn't get better than that.
Great Job. We are very Happy with Net 1.
Excellent job, would use again.
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