To have a Honest shot at Reliable reception of the Very Weak Signal Strength WMC-DT Real Digital channel 5 , virtual number (5.1-2-3) , NBC , This Tv , .
Will require a BIG High Gain antenna.
Install a Winegard HD7084P antenna Above The Roof in such a manner that the Roof and House are Not Blocking reception to north.
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The HD7084P antenna has Higher Gain on VHF low band channel 5 then the ,
HD8200U. , HD5030 , HD7082P.
And the HD7084P antenna will also receive the VHF high band channels and UHF channels that have , ABC , CBS , PBS , FOX , CW , ION , Antenna Tv and etc. .
Aim the HD7084P antenna at about 5 degree magnetic compass direction.
Here is how to aim antennas ,
http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.
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Install a Antennas Direct , CPA-19 preamp.
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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.solidsignal.com ,
http://www.hollandelectronics.com.
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Here are some Strong and Sturdy antenna mounts.
http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , install the 5 or 7 foot tripod antenna mount.
http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , install the #4560 eave antenna mount.
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.
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Here are some places to by antennas and etc..
http://www.solidsignal.com.
http://www.amazon.com.
http://www.winegarddirect.com.
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As always , trees and tree leave , plants and plant leaves , do a good job of , absorbing , multi-path reflecting , blocking , reception , and so do buildings and other obstructions including your own roof and house.
It is best install the HD7084P antenna at a location that has the least amount to no amount of obstructions of any type or kind including your own roof and house.
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The Tv/s Must Channel Scan for the Digital Broadcast Tv stations/channels , often named the 'Air Channels' or 'Antenna Channels' in the Tv Setup Menu because the Tv transmissions travel through the Air from the transmittring antenna to the receiving antenna.
Some Digital Tv's will Automatic channel scan for cable tv channels.
DO NOT channel scan for cable tv channels.
Go Into The Tv Setup Menu and select , 'Air Channels' / 'Antenna Channels'.