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Old 9-Feb-2018, 9:56 PM   #10
rabbit73
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do you think a different antenna would help along with the higher mast?
You already have the best antenna for 18.







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I just got deep into the settings and see that my NBC Channel 2.1 is actually Channel 18 with a SNR of 0-12 DB and a modulation of 8 VSB.
Good work. The important number is the SNR; it must be more than 15 dB for reception. Your DB8e antenna is designed to receive real channel 18, which is listed as strong on your report.

My guess is that something is blocking the signals on their way to your antenna, like trees or a roof (as ADTech said).

Another possibility is electrical interference, perhaps from a solar power system inverter.

Is you coax grounded with a grounding block connected to your house electrical system ground?

I would like to look at the satellite view of your location. Would it be possible for you to give me your address and coordinates of your antenna in a PM?
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