2007-12-16 03:19:01 · 3 answers · asked by diana h 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
While the first respondent may be entirely correct, you fail to mention as to whether or not your current antenna DID function correctly, and has failed to perform lately.
If, and only if, that is the case. Your antenna, and all intermediate connections should be checked for functionality. A bad connection, or rotor motor, are just two of the common problems with VHF/UHF antennas.
The very Best of luck to you !!
2007-12-16 04:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You probably need a larger antenna to "scoop" in more of the broadcast signal. Even then, if you are a long distance from the broadcast antenna it might not do any good.
VHF (very high frequency) signals can travel longer distances than UHF (ultra high frequency) without degrading the signal.
(Thanx G. B., I forgot to mention that. Checking the connections should be done first.)
2007-12-16 03:25:19 · answer #2 · answered by Albannach 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only advice to add to the above is always over-rate your antenna. If you are 50 miles away from a transmitter get an antenna that is good for 75 or more miles away from a UHF transmitter. That way it should bring in more signal. Especially important with digital signals versus analog signals.
New coax or new lead in wire also helps if the old wires were worn out or stretched out by heavy winds. Twin lead that is bare and shorts to metal needs to be replaced. Standoffs help twin lead aka 300 ohm wire but are not needed for coax 75 ohm wire.
2007-12-16 04:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by Broadcast Engineer 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋