Lost signal during daytime

[pensivenk]

Hi. I live in a remote area in Georgia. Here is the analysis for my location
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...99007ffe568d4a

Another web site says I am actually about 60 miles away from most transmitters in Atlanta. This seems more true.
http://www.antennapoint.com/antennas...&commit=Search


I used a Clear Stream C1 Convertible antenna (6 ft indoor) and get 15+ channels during
the night. But in the daytime, I usually lose almost all of them,
except 2 Spanish channels. Will I get them during daytime if I use a C4?
There seems no way to try it. Thanks a lot.

It is a Fact that Antenna Point and Antenna Web are loaded with , non correct , incomplete and misleading information.

The 2 web sites need to be shut down.

Please make second tvfool radar report plot with the antenna height at 25 feet.

How many Tv's are/will be connected??

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These 2 web sites have information that is closer to accurate.

http://www.tvfool.com.


http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps.

[pensivenk]

Here it is at 25 ft. Thanks.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...9900e76ae97671

I can not use it outdoor for a rented townhouse, but I can put it on the wall of the second floor.

[ADTech]

This isn't a problem with the websites mentioned (they are correct in this regard), it's a matter of trying to get reception indoors from 60 miles away with a small UHF antenna. Antenna point is strictly for what its name implies, it does not attempt to signal analysis. Antennaweb uses the same type of algorithm as does TVFool, but with a coarser terrain database and with very conservative and simplified recommendations. Each tool has its purpose and trying to make one do the work of another isn't a productive use of time.

Frankly, you're out of range for reliable reception for your circumstances. Only a much larger outdoor antenna with a proper pre-amplifier is likely to provide stable reception on the ast side of Athem. If you are restricted to indoors only, it's likely never going to work well. The best you can do will be to place the antenna in an upstairs window that faces Atlanta. Upgrading to the C4 isn't a bad idea, it just might not be enough to make it work.

For a discussion of day vs night reception, please refer to this post: http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php...0&postcount=11

[pensivenk]

Thanks for your response. It is very helpful. If I can try outdoor antenna, do you have any recommendation other than C4? I think I may need the strongest one. Thanks again.

[GroundUrMast]

Originally Posted by pensivenk

Thanks for your response. It is very helpful. If I can try outdoor antenna, do you have any recommendation other than C4? I think I may need the strongest one. Thanks again.

I would consider the Winegard HD7968P and Antennacraft HBU-55. Regardless of which one you choose, an Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp would also be needed to overcome cable and splitter losses.

If you add a rotator, there are several additional signals around the compass that would be accessible. The antennas suggested are large, so a combination of rotator plus thrust bearing would be advisable. NTE brand, U-106 & TB-105 is an option. The stronger and more expensive HyGain AR-40 is also worth considering when turning a large antenna.

Above the roof install a Winegard HD7698P antenna with a Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp , aimed at about 280 degree magnetic compass.

Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.

Here are some above the roof antenna mounts , http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html , http://www.ronard.com.

Buy the ronard antenna mounts at solidsignal by typing the word ronard in the solidsignal search box.

Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.amazon.com , http://www.winegarddirect.com.

For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.

For 2 Tv's connected use a HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.

For 3 Tv's connected use a HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.

Buy the HFS splitters at ,

http://www.hollandelectronics.com , also at , http://www.solidsignal.com

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All of the Networks , NBC , ABC , CBS , PBS , FOX , The CW , and Many more Digital Tv stations/channels will be received day and night.

As always , trees and tree leaves will reduce or block Tv reception and so will buildings and other obstructions.

Recommend mount the Tv antenna that is UP High and has the least amount or no amount of obstructions to the north west and west.
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Tv antenna rotators Are Not channel surfing friendly , Must wait for antenna to rotate , Not every one in the house will agree on where the antenna is aimed.

There are some Very Weak signal strength Digital Tv stations/channels to the north east , they are weaker of signal strength then the ones to the north west / west.