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Originally Posted by chloe
Installed new matching transformer and coax cable, covered joint with coax seal, and removed amp. Seeing good reception on 2 (signal strength 22), 6 (ss 19), 8 (ss 26), 10 (ss 48). Slightly improved reception of 12 (ss 17), but still not viewable. Tried repointing the antenna, but couldn't get better than signal strength of 17. Weather is dry with some high clouds and no wind--pretty much the best we get in the winter! Happy to be able to watch 2 and 6! Any ideas for improving the reception of channel 12? Thanks for the advice!
Chloe
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A few questions:
What is the roof under the antenna made of? Wood shingles, Fiberglass/Asphalt, Metal...
Does your antenna look similar to this?
http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp...0Antennas&sku=
Are there any bent, broken or missing parts on the antenna?
Was there any significant corrosion on the terminals that the matching transformer connects to?
Do you have family, friends or neighbors who could loan a known good converter box or digital ready set to test with?
Can you find some old fashioned rabbit-ears to test with? (The signal strength should be easily enough to allow for great reception with a non-amplified indoor antenna provided the building does not have metal in the insulation or siding.)
Just to confirm, when you checked the aiming, were you getting the best signal when the front of the antenna pointed toward Portland?
http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html