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4-Sep-2011, 5:14 PM
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help with reception
hi,
canceled cable and trying to get some local stations with a set top antenna. we have a 3-4 year old panasonic viera LCD and have tried and amplified antenna as well as a simpler rabbit ear/loop antenna and we get nothing at all. we have no rooftop set up but are in suburban NJ so i figured there'd be lots of stations even if there is some interference. any help appreciated. thanks in advance
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4-Sep-2011, 5:24 PM
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Tv Antennas and Reception
As the other question askers do , Do This --> http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=4. When making the tvfool radar report , use exact address and expected antenna height if mounted on the roof . Also how many Tv's will be connected??
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4-Sep-2011, 5:35 PM
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4-Sep-2011, 6:03 PM
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Tv Antennas and Reception
There are many digital Tv channels to receive. Using one of these type and kind of indoor Tv antennas , http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=233 , aim the antenna at about 45 degree magnetic compass. Here is how to aim indoor Tv antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html . The Tv needs to be set to scan for --> Digital Broadcast Tv Channels , Not analog broadcast tv channels , Not analog cable channels , Not digital cable channels. If the the Tv does not have a Broadcast Tv Digital Tuner , then a converter will be needed , http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=380.
Last edited by John Candle; 4-Sep-2011 at 6:20 PM.
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4-Sep-2011, 6:18 PM
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If the construction of the building that the Tv is in is , wood frame with wood or vinyl siding then reception will be ok. However if the construction is metal siding , metal roof , metal foil backed insulation , concrete , bricks from ground to roof , solar panels , then the reception will be reduced or blocked. Also if the antenna is below ground , like in a basement , the reception will be reduced or blocked. Also trees with dense foliage can reduce or block reception.
Last edited by John Candle; 4-Sep-2011 at 6:34 PM.
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4-Sep-2011, 6:50 PM
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For a outside roof top antenna I recommend a Winegard HD7000R antenna aimed at about 45 degree magnetic compass. Here are antenna mounts , http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html. Also use new RG-6 coax cable on the outside of the building from the antenna toward the Tv. Do not use any splitters for one Tv connection. Every time a split takes place the signal is reduced.
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4-Sep-2011, 6:53 PM
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4-Sep-2011, 7:01 PM
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Read and understand about , REAL Digital Broadcast Tv Channels , Virtual Digital Broadcast Tv Channels , Analog Broadcast Tv Channels , http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=695. Here are some freeTv Guides , http://www.zap2it.com , http://television.aol.com , http://www.titantv.com , http://www.tvzap.com , http://www.tv.yahoo.com , http://tv.entertainment.excite.com. Most Tv guides list the Tv channels as , Virtual Tv channels.
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5-Sep-2011, 1:40 AM
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What is the make and model number of the Tv??
Last edited by John Candle; 5-Sep-2011 at 11:38 PM.
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