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Originally Posted by Electron
The Tv transmitters to the north north west are 1.8 miles away , the transmissions VERY STRONG. Do Not use any type or kind of amplified antenna , the amplifier Will Overload and be the cause of bad reception or no reception. Install a Winegard FV-HD30 in a window that is to the north , And also install a variable attenuator #1296F , the attenuator will 'Dial Down' the signal strength of the tv transmissions that are way to strong. Buy the antenna and attenuator at http://www.solidsignal.com. The 1296F can also be used with the HDTVi. |
All of the windows are E/SE facing. This is a schematic of the place:
Would the setup you suggested work in this scenario?
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Originally Posted by Electron
The Tv Must Scan for the Digital Broadcast Tv Channels sometimes called the 'Antenna Channels' in the Tv's set up menu because the Tv transmissions travel through the air from the transmitting antenna to your receiving antenna. Do Not scan for cable tv channels.
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Yep. That's how it's always been because I've never had cable.
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Originally Posted by GroundUrMast
I know the MANT-501 has a gain control but I don't know of a switch that completely removes the amplifier from the circuit. Unplugging the power won't do.
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Darn, I was hoping that I could switch off the amplifier or unplugging it.