Hi, any help appreciated. This past summer, I finally dropped my DirectTV to go OTA. I purchased a Channel Master DVR+ to get my recordings and a Mohu Leaf Paper Thin Indoor Antenna. However, that antenna would not pick up half of the stations even though I am only 13 miles from the transmitters.
I then purchased a Winegard FL6550A Flatwave Exterior Antenna. I installed the antenna and used my existing DirectTV cables. After hooking everything up, I was able to get the channels that I needed, but kept getting a flicker on multiple stations every 4 seconds. After consulting with Winegard, they informed me that the antenna that I had was overpowered for such a close range (apparently there is a minimum range for it but this is not listed).
So, I returned that one and got a Winegard FV-30BB HDTV Antenna. On hook up, I get the same channels, but again, I get the flicker every 4 seconds. Since the channels come in, I'm getting the impression that perhaps the issue is not with the antenna. The flicker occurs on the upstairs TV as well, so I've ruled out a TV problem. I'm believe that it is either an issue with the cable line or power level. Additionally, I live in a heavily wooded area, though the direction of the antenna is clear for around 100 yards before the trees start.
I have tried the antenna at 25 feet and at 45 feet heights. Any ideas on what may be causing the issue? I've been working on getting this OTA solution up and running on/off since early July. Would hate to go back to paying for something that is free.
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Much appreciated.