The signal analysis for my
house
I have the following set up:
HD Stacker Antenna
Winegard LNA-200 Boost XT Preamplifier
5' Mast on Eave Mount
~30' RG 6 Solid Copper Cable
Channel Vision 6 way splitter Split 3 ways with 75 ohm terminators
I have the antenna ground directly to a 8' grounding rod, I also ground my coax to the same ground (through a grounding block) before entering the house .
Problem:
I want to pick up station 23 KTMF; however I do not get it.
I do pick up stations 8.1, 11.1, 13.1 (and I believe 14 which lists itself as 13.1). Depending on orientation generally 60-80% strength for stations received.
I have tried orientating the antenna at magnetic 75°, done the search and picked up nothing. I have also used the Channel Strength indicator in the TV while having it set on 23.1, while manipulating both the rotation and height of the antenna. I have also tried searching for the channel both with and without the splitter in play. In all cases channel 23 is not found on an automatic search, and displays a 0% strength on the channel strength indicator despite orientation/height. Please note the height adjustment is based upon raising it another 2-3 ft from the antenna's current position.
From my understanding of where the broadcast tower is I do not believe I have any visual obstructions. I will try to update with photos from the antenna level either later this week or weekend (when home with daylight).
I have been trying to communicate with the Antenna supplier (Denny's Antenna) to ensure there isn't something off there (or with my assembly).
At this point my questions are:
Do I have the right antenna?
-If so is orientation/height an issue?
-Do I need a different pre-amp?
If antenna is not correct
-What would be a good fit for my needs?
Appreciate any help.
FC