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Originally Posted by kmw
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36 comes in solidly. I don't understand why 40 isn't. They broadcast from the same direction, have similar power and NM values. Is it the difference between 1Edge & 2Edge?
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Edge path signals are bending over and around terrain obstacles. As the obstructions become more significant, the signal will usually be more variable in strength... As a signal fluctuates in intensity over short periods of time, most tuners have more difficulty tracking and keeping a lock.
The prediction provided by TV Fool does not include the effects of foliage and building penetration losses, nor does it account for RF interference.
The signal strength and quality (which is often far more important than strength alone) at your antenna is no doubt worse than the predicted value which is based on a 'clean earth' assumption. If you want to approach the values depicted in your report, you need to eliminate all the factors that the report algorithm fails to account for. In practical terms, that usually means you need to use an outdoor antenna, mounted in a location free of obstructions.