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Old 29-May-2015, 11:54 PM   #5
rabbit73
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Yes, trees can be a problem.

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Without any antenna I can pick up ABC, CBS, and NBC.
It doesn't matter how much attenuation you use because the signal is getting into the TV after the attenuator. If you haven't grounded the coax, do that now with a grounding block.
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...&postcount=124
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...&postcount=126
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...&postcount=128
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...&postcount=137
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...&postcount=138

Then try more attenuation.

Next try two UVSJs in series to remove anything below UHF; use common and UHF ports.
Or, if you want 12, try two HLSJs in series instead of an FM filter; use common and high ports.
http://www.hollandelectronics.com/ca...-Diplexers.pdf

Last resorts:
1. Custom filters to attenuate your strongest signals.
http://www.tinlee.com/MATV-Bandstops.php?active=3
2. Screened enclosure for the TV
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...&postcount=136

And avoid the trees.
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/antennas/siting.html
scroll down to
Trees and UHF
sometimes the link doesn't work

I see a lot of trees in your area, Attachment No. 2.
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