[kenh999]

Originally Posted by ADTech

Then I would suspect there is a defect in the antenna.

The Flatwave isn't much on VHF in the first place, then you made an unknowing mistake by attaching it to the metal chair frame. The VHF portion of a Flatwave is around its perimeter and the metal chair frame probably has severely detuned it. See if you can tape the Flatwave to a cardboard box or similar and try again.

Yep, that was it. Receiving Ch. 7 fine now.

FWIW, anyone curious about the Flatwave and Winegard's "Air" and the original "Rayzar" (superceded), they all have the same element in them with the "Air" adding a couple of wires behind it to serve as a reflector.

It all boils down to the right antenna in the right place. From our catalog and based on the totality of the information you've provided, I'd put a ClearStream 2V up there with no amplifier at all. I suggest it because it's readily available at almost every Walmart and Best Buy in the country. ...not to overlook mentioning, the sales help pay my salary!

Thanks! I see that model on Amazon has many good reviews. Just ordered it.

Contrary to my usual practice I threw away the shipping boxes for the 1byOne antenna before I was sure it worked. Grrrr! Now to find a box and get it packed for return.