Hi, I'm not a techie, just trying to do some pre-Super Bowl troubleshooting.
Last summer I installed a Philips TV antenna SDV2940 high on my chimney outdoors and got great reception on my 40" plasma---about 14-16 channels. However, winter reception has deteriorated and is quite unpredictable. Today is a cloudy day. I can only receive 38-1, 41-1, 41-2; nothing else. Apparently visibility is lower than usual with persistent fog. Although I noticed nothing from my vantage point on the roof earlier today, I'm sure that has to be a factor.
My link:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...c57252ea0033ac
My question:
1. Bearing in mind my neighborhood doesn't allow anything more visible than the compact style antenna I have, are there any (cheap/easy) improvements I can make that will stabilize my signal reception in preparation for the Super Bowl? Or is it just cross your fingers day to day and wish for the best? None of the towers are very far away and, as mentioned, during summer, everything was beautiful. Why the problems with an outdoor mounted antenna and close towers?
Notes:
1. All I really care about are the Networks + Greens and Yellows.
Thanks in advance for the help.