Sporadic reception

[JeffKnob]

Can someone recommend are more directional antenna for my situation? I would like to keep it fairly inexpensive since I have already spent a good amount of money on an antenna that won't work for my situation. Thanks.

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[JeffKnob]

Originally Posted by No static at all

Very Good

Better

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Thanks but those are VHF only. I would need it to do VHF and UHF like my currently setup only more directional.

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Oops, my bad

Smallest moderately directional combo

Small moderately directional combo

[JeffKnob]

I picked up the Antennacraft HBU33 from my local Radio Shack and installed it today. My CBS station (WFRV) is now just as bad if not worse than in was. I am also getting a weaker signal overall across all channels. The HBU33 is going back to the store. I am getting very frustrated.

[MisterMe]

Your problem is not lack of signal. It is also not your HBU33 antenna. Perhaps you should make a direct connection between the antenna balun to a single TV set to test your signal strength on each channel. Then put your distribution amplifier inline and repeat the test with the single TV. This test will determine whether or not your distribution amplifier is working correctly. Make sure that the amplifier is powered. You may also place terminators on the unused ports during the test.

[GroundUrMast]

Originally Posted by JeffKnob

I picked up the Antennacraft HBU33 from my local Radio Shack and installed it today. My CBS station (WFRV) is now just as bad if not worse than in was. I am also getting a weaker signal overall across all channels. The HBU33 is going back to the store. I am getting very frustrated.

Very frustrating indeed.

I've had tough trouble cases on several occasions. In several situations, I made progress after I decided to start over mentally, throw out all my conclusions and re-prove what I thought I knew for sure.

Each cable and connector, every part of the system should be suspect at this point. I agree w/ MrMe, simplify the system so that you can prove you have reliable signal at the antenna. If not, look for a new mounting location or an antenna that produces a reliable signal. Then, add complexity to the system.

[Electron]

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[Electron]

A way to prove out the reception is to connect a known to be good RG-6 coax cable DIRECT from the antenna to the tv. Run the RG-6 coax from the antenna through a open door or window DIRECT to the tv.