Indianapolis - 5mi distance, channel trouble
 

Hello,

I'm having issues with just one channel, FOX 59 here in Indianapolis, IN. Here's a link to my location report: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...5ed6d21a2074f9

I'm currently using an attic-mounted Winegard MS 2000 Omni-directional antenna, which is being split into 3 signals throughout the house. One is being fed through a TiVo premier, which is where I'm getting the signal strength numbers.

All of my local channels are roughly 5 miles away in a similar direction. And since this is Indiana, the biggest hills we have are speed bumps.
All channels come in great and are consistent, but I can't seem to get 59 in without interruptions. The signal strength averages 35-50, then will drop to 0 periodically. Sometimes once or twice an hour, sometimes once a minute.

I just got an RCA ANT751R hoping the directional would help, but it gives me the same issue.

Any help would be MUCH appreciated.
Thanks

ALL questions and answers about broadcast tv reception and More.
 

The following is a Teleview recommendation for broadcast Tv reception.

As always , attics are Not the best location for digital broadcast Tv reception.

Install the omnidirectional antenna above the roof in such a manner that there are little to no obstructions to reception in all directions.

Install the ANT751 antenna Above The Roof in such a manner that there are little to no obstructions to reception in all directions.

Aim the ANT751 antenna at about 327 degree magnetic compass direction.

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

As always , trees and trees leaves do a real fine job of reducing or blocking Tv reception and so do buildings and other obstructions.

It is best install a antenna at a location that has the least amount to no amount of of any type or kind of obstructions to reception.

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The following is a Teleview recommendation for broadcast Tv reception.

Most likely the problem is multipath , reflected Tv transmissions bouncing around in the attic.

Get the antenna out and up in the clear.