http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%1132 10th St SW Huron, SDak

[candlestick]

I bought a flat Phillips in-door antenna (the tech guy @ Wal Mart helped me w/my selection for best reception) when I got my converter box - back when they first came out.
I just did an analistist on how many channels I should possibly be receiving. More than I do! I used to receive all three local stations plus FOX, THIS, and Universal. I haven't been able to receive but only one local channel for quite a few months now along with FOX, Universal, and THIS (The THIS channel finally came back after being unable to receive it for over 3 months even though I had almost full power on that channel whenever I'd re-scan).
Why can't I receive the other two local stations anymore - no matter how I position the antenna?
I am not allowed an outdoor antenna (live in an apt building) so, I have to use the in-door type. The tech told me that the one I bought was the best they offered. The city, where all the local stations are located, is 120 miles SW of where I live.
The antenna is in my livingroom - on the N side of the building - ground floor. I have it in front of my big picture window for the best reception.
Any suggestions on how to get back the other two local channels?
Why - when the channel was receiving adequete power, did I lose it for that length of time?
How long are these converter boxes and antennas good for? Can they still be replaced should they quit working? WalMart, here, does not carry converter boxes anymore. Do I have to special order them from now on?

[Tower Guy]

Any suggestions on how to get back the other two local channels?


Start over with a proper antenna. Here's the TVfool report for your street address: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d3e4740801d0339

LPTV channel 38 will overload the internal amplifier on the Philips flat panel antenna. The Philips antenna is poor on VHF, you have more VHF stations than UHF stations. The stations arrive from multiple directions. Because of the adjacent channels, a rotor is the best choice.

[John Candle]

Give one of these Indoor rods and loop antennas a try , http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=233 . The rods will be lined up on a line with 120 degree magnetic compass / 300 degree magnetic compass and adj. for best reception. Here are converters and etc. , http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=380 , Read and understand about , REAL Digital Broadcast Tv Channels , Virtual Digital Broadcast Tv Channels , Analog Broadcast Tv Channels , http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=695

[John Candle]

Here is how to aim indoor Tv antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html

[John Candle]

Is the radar report given by Tower Guy the correct one?? Is your apt. on the end of the building?? Does the apt. have a patio and what direction is the patio??