Hi all. I just recently cut the cord and am trying to get up and running with OTA here in San Diego. The main issue I’m having is I can get some channels when my indoor antenna is positioned one way, and get other channels when positioned a different way.
Here is my current setup:
Mohu leaf 50 with amplifier
Monster 3 way splitter going to:
- Samsung LCD tv
- HDhomerun HDHR4-US
- Mythtv box
I’m only really interested in the major channels:
- ABC
- NBC
- CBS
- FOX
- PBS
Here is my tvfool report:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...d243978aeeff29
I have tried the antenna without the amplifier, and I can’t get any channels, so I know I need the amplifier.
I have tried positioning the leaf on 3 walls, and found the best position so far is actually in a corner of the house. In this position, get most of my channels but had some real problems picking up NBC. If you look at my report, you can see these 5 channels are in 2 groups that are 140 degrees apart, which is leading to my problem.
I live in a town house where the living space is above the garage, but is part of a complex. I used to have Dish Network, and the dish is still outside. As such, I can probably get away with putting a small antenna in its place. The cable running between the outside and my TV area is about 50 feet long or so.
What I am looking for is advice on how to get all these channels in. Supposedly the Mohu leaf is an omni-directional antenna, but it’s not acting that way. Does anyone have advice on how to position my antenna, or should I get a different one and if so, what do you recommend. Like I said, I can probably get away with a small outdoor antenna and replace my old satellite dish.
Ideally, I’d like a setup where I don’t have to move the antenna as I’m using Mythtv to record shows. If I have to move the antenna, it defeats the purpose of setting up a system that I don’t have to interact with for recordings.
Anyway, thank you all for your help!
John