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Old 27-Jun-2014, 2:14 PM   #4
ncfj40
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Additional Help needed

Some history:
I installed the recommended antenna and worked for several days on tweeking it to get the best signals. I got the following results.

WYFF 4 or 36 (CBS) Some quality issues. de-pixels 10-20% of the time
WSPA 7 (NBC) Excellent quality
WLOS 13 (ABC) lots of quality issues. de-pixels 50% of the time
WHNS 21 (Fox) Excellent quality
WNTV 29 (PBS) Good quality
WUNF 33 (PBS) Some quality issues. de-pixels 30-40% of the time

W05AC is not broadcasting at this time

I realize it wasn't recommended but I installed an adjustable pre-amplifier to try to help the poor signals. This one from Radio Shack. http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=3780245
I had to adjust it to somewhere in the 60-75% of max. any higher and I lost some of the good signal stations.

It helped reduce my signal issues but did not fully eliminate them. 4, 13, and 33 still de-pixeled 10% + of the time. especially when the wind was blowing.

Where I am Today:
A lightning strike took out my TV and the pre-amp. As I replace the TV I want to find the best way to improve my signal.

Should I just buy the same pre-amp again?
Is there a better pre-amp for my situation?
Should I use a different antenna? Or add one and combine the signals?

Thanks for any guidance you can provide as I certainly don't know what I'm doing.
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