I happen to have purchased this Winegard gable end mount for one project, and a Channel Master gable end mount for another project. Not on purpose-- it's just the way it worked out. The Winegard was purchased on Amazon, and the Channel Master 9030 was purchased at a brick-and-mortar electronics shop (if I recall correctly). I installed each of these mounts in rapid succession, so my experience is fresh in my mind.
Both units are nearly identical, so either one will accomplish the same goal. Both are adjustable in width up to 60". There are a few minor differences that, in my opinion, make the Wingard a better antenna mount:
1) Winegard came with instructions. Channel Master did not. (Some reviews say Winegard did not come with instructions, but that was not my experience. Instructions are valuable for getting things oriented, but most people will be able to figure it out without instructions. It is just easier to have it diagrammed for you to see what's going on.)
2) Winegard came with all necessary parts. Channel Master was missing 2 lag bolts. (Not expensive, but necessary)
3) Winegard came with nuts that had integral spline-type washers. Channel Master had no washers of any sort. (Had to purchase a box of spline-type washers for the Channel Master install. I use the bolts with spline-type (sharp, ragged, points) washers to tighten down my ground wires to the antenna mount. Makes things easy and secure.The wire (stranded or single) will easily secure to the mount using these washers without any fuss.)
4) Winegard is about $10 less expensive than Channel Master (on Amazon).
One feature of the Channel Master that may or may not be an advantage/ disadvantage: The Channel Master has a zinc chromate coating, which gives the metal a yellowish tinge. This chromate conversion gives better protection against corrosion vs. standard zinc plating alone. So, that is an advantage for the Channel Master. However, in my case, I preferred the silvery-color of the standard zinc coating that the Winegard has for one particular installation -- because its color matched the silver color of my tin roof. So, if color is important to you, those are the facts.
I would recommend the Winegard over the Channel Master for the reasons given. But, in reality, both will do the job. You will pay more for the Channel Master, and may have to buy more parts, but it will ultimately do the same job as the Winegard. I would give 5 stars to the Winegard, and 3.5 or 4 stars to the Channel Master.
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Working as expected; neat appearance.
I had the option of buying 6 masts and putting them together or this product. I ended up choosing and buying this product and one mast separately. I can say that it was not the easiest to install (see photo) but it is a quality product. I had a more challenging installation that required a long ladder and reaching above my head most of the time (and I am 64). But it is doable and seems sturdy (a storm will tell all). The lag screws were long and fit through a 2X6 giving it complete thread engagement (use pilot holes smaller than the screw diameter). The brackets, carriage bolts and nuts were robust and more than adequate. I previously read a review that blasted the hardware and I saw no problems being an engineer that specifies hardware of all types. (If the guy twisted the heads off the lag screws, he was grossly applying too much torque.) SAFETY NOTE: Always keep your body above ladder (don't hang out away). Have a firm base to place the ladder and use a restraint when on the ladder. Complete the project safely and enjoy the results.
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James
Sturdy and relatively easy to install
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2014
