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Old 6-Dec-2024, 3:36 PM   #1
smcquary
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Antenna recommendations for Clearwater Fl

Looking for recommendations for Clearwater FL. 2 TVs running from a Tablo.

Here is my report.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...b0fe35236a6e2b

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Old 9-Dec-2024, 12:39 AM   #2
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Specifically looking for antenna recommendations.

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Old 22-Dec-2024, 7:45 PM   #3
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Looking for recommendations for Clearwater FL. 2 TVs running from a Tablo.

Here is my report.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...b0fe35236a6e2b

Thanks
Shannon
Hello, Shannon. Thank you for the TVFool signal report.



Unfortunately, TVFool reports are no longer very accurate because their database is out of date.

I did an estimated report using the rabbitears.info Signal Search Map which gave this result
https://www.rabbitears.info/searchma...udy_id=1861492



Please doublecheck my estimate for 1788mom here:
https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php
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Old 25-Dec-2024, 8:37 PM   #4
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Specifically looking for antenna recommendations.

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Merry Christmas!

Your signal report looks a lot like my report:



I'm using a GE 29884 antenna indoors

https:www.amazon.com/GE-Outdoor-Supports-Included-Resistant/dp/B01MYMVPVX/ref=asc_df_B01MYMVPVX?th=1

and am able to receive down to RF 7 WTPC TBN:



It works a little better over the bed where there is less electrical noise (EMI) on VHF-High channels 7-13:



If it doesn't work for you indoors, add a preamp.

If it still doesn't work for you, the antenna must be mounted outside or in the attic if you don't have an aluminum foil thermal barrier in the roof.

And if that antenna still doesn't work for you, a larger antenna is needed:

https://www.amazon.com/Winegard-Plat...01DFTGR4/?th=1

Try to make an indoor antenna work first because you are in a high density lightning strike area. An outdoor antenna should be properly grounded.

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