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Upgrade the antenna to ,
www.antennacraft.net .
HBU44 antenna aimed at about 36 degree magnetic compas direction.
Here is how to aim antennas ,
www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html
Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna , do not trust a cell phone compass.
Install the antenna Anove the Peak of the Roof in such a manner that the roof and building do not , obstruct , impede , block , reception in the directions of , North , North East , South , West.
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Install the RCA preamp.
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For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.
For 2 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.
For 3 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.
For 4 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-4D , 4 way splitter.
Buy the , HFS-2D , HFS-3D , HFS-4D , splitters at ,
www.hollandelectronics.com , or ,
www.amazon.com .
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Here are some above the roof antenna mounts.
www.ronard.com/909911.html
Use the , ronard(911) , 5 foot tripod antenna mount.
www.ronard.com/34424560.html
Use the , ronard(4560) , eave antenna mount.
www.ronard.com/ychim.html
Measure around the chimney and use a , ronard(2212) , ronard(2218) , ronard(2224) .
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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 roof and building.
Some and not all Negative Effects are.
Absorbing and Blocking Reception.
Multi-Path Reflecting Tv Signals Bouncing All Around.
The Best Practice for Reliable Reception is to install the HBU44 antenna at a location that has least amount to no amount of obstructions of any type or kind in the directions of reception including your own roof and building.