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Old 5-May-2011, 4:32 PM   #14
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So the theory aside,

1. Move the existing antenna in the attic, looking for a 'sweet spot'.

2. Try the existing antenna outside. (If the amplifier is on the verge of overloading in the attic, the situation will be worse outside where the signals will be stronger. FWIW, unplugging the power supply does not remove the amplifier components that are located inside the antenna housing. Few amplified antennas provide means to bypass the amplifier.)

3. Replace the existing antenna with a moderately directional, medium gain antenna designed for reception of real channels 7 through 51. (The suggested HD7694P for example.)
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