But with really bad reception.I've looks for antenna with no luck.What can I do to make the reception better?
2007-03-14 18:42:21 · 6 answers · asked by RX 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
I'll bet you're using a Tabletop antenna.....
This is the most universal antenna in most cases....the rest are not universal and do not promote/improve TV reception.
Find an 8-bay Bowtie antenna, an 8 to 10 foot mast, a mount for either your roof or chimney or eaves....(eaves prevent rain infiltration into the roof), an outdoor BALUN, 100 Ft run of RG-6 cable with connectors, a 20 Db amplifier, a 6 -12 ft coax cable. Now you put these all together to form an OUTDOOR antenna system....
That improves signal quality GREATLY !
Sure you can get more antenna height....sure you might FIND a 25db (decibel) amp, sure you may only need 67 feet of antenna wire......
But if you want a quick weekend project.....follow the above list. Git er done! (You can get these at Radio Shack, or even a place like Lowe's or Home Depot may have it)
Believe me, unless you're 40 - 50 miles away from the transmitters, or have massive hills between you and them, you should get most stations, if not all.....
2007-03-15 00:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by reggieman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a few things you can do about this. By the time you do all of this you will spend more than what its worth. You have to keep in mind the FCC has put in place a law for all networks to stop there analog off air signal by 2/09. By this time all off air signals will digital. This means that you will have to buy a digital to analog converter for your TV. Now, the FCC will have coupons available for the consumer to purchase this converter. So instead of wasting time and money over the years. Spend the money to buy a dish. Now, if you have a dish and trying to get your local stations. I would just get an amplifier and be done with that. I hope this helps..Also here is the FCC LAW for 2009.
2007-03-15 12:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by <-K:N:O:X-> 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A roof top antenna, a set top with booster can improve things. Find out how well digital TV works in your area. If you can get a digital signal it's perfectly clear or all back with the words "no signal found".
2007-03-15 10:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not just because antenna, your home location also matter.
Do you live in the remote area, or maybe there's high voltage wire around your house.
Please check your neighbors TV reception is it good?
If none above factor matter there's one more possibilities your tuner inside the TV has a problem.
2007-03-15 02:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't already done so, I'd first check out antennaweb to see what channels are available for your particular location.
CEA's antenna mapping program, AntennaWeb.org, will help you determine the proper outdoor* antenna to use in order to receive your local television broadcast channels
http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx
2007-03-15 04:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by gkk_72 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can improve your tv reception by using an antenna boaster with a frequincy ranges for each tv station.
2007-03-15 03:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by RODERICK M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋