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Originally Posted by teleview
In the attic install a Winegard HD7696P antenna aimed at about 73 degree magnetic compass direction.
The HD7696P antenna is a , heavy duty strong and sturdy antenna.
Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.
Use No preamplifier.
Yes use a Channel Master CM3410 distribution amplifier.
Most attics have a electric outlet to plug a Channel Master CM3410 distribution amplifier into.
For 1 Tv connection use no splitter.
For 2 Tv's connected use a common simple 2 way splitter.
For 3 Tv's connected use a common simple 3 way splitter.
For 4 Tv's connected use a common simple 4 way splitter.
Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.amazon.com , http://www.channelmasterstore.com.
As always,
Metal backed insulation in the attic.
A metal roof.
Thick roof tiles.
Solar Panels.
Stucko with stucko Wire on the attic end walls.
Trees and tree leaves.
Other buildings or other obstructions.
All do a real fine job of reducing or blocking Tv reception.
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The Tv/s Must Channel Scan for the Digital Broadcast Tv Channels , sometimes named the 'Air Channels' or 'Antenna Channels' in the Tv setup menu because the Tv transmissions travel through the air from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna.
DO NOT channel scan for cable tv channels. |
I purchased the HD7696P and a Channel Master Dist. Amp from SolidSignal. The amp arrived within few days but the antenna took about a month to show up. I spent last saturday mounting/aiming the antenna and Sunday installing an electrical outlet for the amp (both in the attic).
Saturday night we used the antenna without the amp and we were able to pull in 38 channels. I then put the amp in place in the basement (at the distribution box) and we lost two channels (Fox and a substation). The next day I moved the distribution amp into the attic and we lost a bunch more stations (12 stations total now).
I've left it in this configuration for a week just to make sure it wasn't weather related. As expected we have better reception at night than in the morning.
I'm not sure what the problem is. I understand that it is possible to overload a TV with signal, could that be the problem? My next step was going to be to remove the amp and test the reception again for a week without it. I'm also going to double check the alignment of the antenna.
Does anyone have an advice to offer on troubleshooting steps?