South Minneapolis help

[Monkeychronicle]

Hello. New to the forum here, and new to non-cable TV. I've had cable for...almost my entire life, and I've recently moved and since I have Netflix, and Prime, and Hulu I don't want to pay stupid Comcast anymore. I do want local channels. I have an antenna that is capable of picking up UHF and VHF signals, it's near an outside wall, and window, but I can't get KARE 11 to save my life. I've tried everything from moving the antenna higher, to pointing it in different directions, and everything else I could think of with no luck. It sucks because it is basically the only channel my girlfriend watches.

Anyway, we live in a house that she owns, and I'm trying to figure out how to either make my current indoor antenna pick up KARE 11, or find the best outdoor antenna to use in my location. I really need to get this taken care of. Happy girlfriend = happy home.

Here's my report...

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...e1c6a7790a8662


Any advice on making my current antenna work, or recommendations for an outdoor antenna (that isn't too expensive...like...$75 or less, maybe...if possible) would be fantastic!

Thanks in advance.

Ben

[ADTech]

Which specific antenna do you have?

What direction does that window face? You need one that faces north-northeasterly.

[Monkeychronicle]

I have a Phillips SDV2270/17 VHF/UHF/FM Indoor Antenna. At least that's what it says on the bottom. I got it from a friend. It picks up everything I care about except KARE 11 (ironically).

One window faces east, one south.

[ADTech]

The antenna needs to be in a location where the signals can actually get to it. That means NNE.

Indoor reception of VHF can be extremely tough due to indoor electrical interference and poor building penetration.

[Monkeychronicle]

Alright. Thanks. Good advice, I'll give it a shot.

Any recommendations on an outdoor antenna?

I've been looking at the RCA ANT751 because I've read good reviews and it's cheap. I could definitely aim that north/northeast.

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Above the Peak of the Roof in such a manner that reception is not , obstructed , impeded , blocked , by the , attic , roof , building , in the directions of , North East , North , North West.

Install a , ANT751 antenna.

Or

http://www.antennacraft.net.

HBU11K antenna.

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Aimed at about , 0 degree magnetic compass direction , North.

Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna , do not trust a , cell phone , tablet and etc. compass.

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A antenna system amplifier is not required.

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To Prove Reception connect a New Continues Length of RG-6 coax to the antenna and run the New Continues length of coax through a open door or window direct to 1 Tv.

No couplers , No splitters.

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Also Know This.

As always , trees and tree leaves , plants and plant leaves have a Negative Effect on Broadcast Tv Reception and so do buildings and other obstructions including your own , attic , roof , building in the directions of reception.

At the reception location that is , North East , North , North West.

Some and not all Negative Effects are.

Absorbing Blocking Reception.

Multi=Path Reflecting Tv Signals Bouncing All Around.

The Best Practice for Reliable Reception is to install the antenna at a location that has the least amount to no amount of obstructions in the directions of reception including your own , attic , roof , building , in the directions of reception.

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Digital Tv Tuners can develop - Digital Glitches - that are not cleared out with simple channel scans.

To clear tuner do Double Rescan.

http://www.wchstv.com/DoubleReScanAlert.pdf.