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Originally Posted by OIIIOThing
I need a little advice. I have decided to cut the cord and have begun the process of setting up my OTA system. I am surprised that I cannot readily pull in all the “Green” stations with my current setup. See analytics report here: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...d243a2d7151ab7
SITUATION: At this point the greatest challenge I have run into is pulling in WILM RF40. As you can see from the report it is co-located with the PBS station RF29 @ 24 miles away @300 degrees . I am able to get all of the locals except RF40. I think it is because the power is so much less on 40 since it is co-located with 29 and 29 comes in fine. (Looks like about 24dB difference.) The head-scratcher is that I CAN pull in RF34 pretty well and it is transmitting further away (34.9 miles vs 24.1 miles and from a completely different direction (43 degrees). 34 seems to be broadcasting with slightly more power but it seems negligible. For what it is worth, I don’t pull in any signal from the other stations (in yellow) @267 degrees RF22, 26, or 49. They are much lower power but in the same location as my two strongest stations mentioned earlier. Not sure what these stations are as their call signs aren't typical, maybe they are place holders or something. Nor do I pull in RF 43 even though it is in same location as others and in "green" (it may be off the air).
EQUIPMENT: I am using an ANT751 on the roof of my 2 story home (20 ft off the ground). Pointed @ approx 300 degrees. I also have a preamp at the antenna RCA-TVPRAMP1R. There is a 4-way splitter in the system right before going into the house.
I am considering getting a larger antenna but not sure what the best course of action is for my situation. Thanks for any help you can provide. |
Try raising or lowering the antenna. Also, you might try temporarily bypassing the splitter and see if that makes a difference. Possible adjacent channel interference from WTMV, although this isn't supposed to be a big problem with digital.