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Originally Posted by ginginlala
Aye, I should have returned to that thread to extend my thanks. Sorry about that. I ended up putting the antenna on the roof of my building, which rectified all problems raised in that original post. The current issue with CBS is new.
As for the amplifier, it's actually not part of the antenna body itself. It's a separate unit connected to the coax that came with the antenna, so I'm simply not using that cable.
The antenna is on the roof, but is probably not elevated far enough. I'm considering purchasing a mast and non-penetrating mount system that can elevate it about 5' (it's currently about 2.5' off the roof).
I may also look at the antenna that was recommended in that thread.
Interestingly, the problem has stopped altogether in the last 2-3 hours. CBS is now coming in at just under 100% on my meter, just like all other stations.
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I have not torn this particular antenna apart, but I suspect the "separate unit" is just the power supply. I'm sure there are amplifier components still in the circuit (inside the housing of the outdoor unit) and the raw power in the air is 'pushing' through and past those components.
Good news - That you have access to the roof. I think a non-amplified antenna up there will be able to serve well.
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Last edited by GroundUrMast; 2-Jan-2012 at 8:01 PM.
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