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Old 30-Nov-2013, 3:00 AM   #1
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Unhappy lost signals

New to the forum so please bare with me ! I have had my antenna setup for several years but have encountered a problem unseen before. I just lost several channels approximately 5 nothing has changed with my setup. The channels i'm receiving seem to as strong as before. Anyone have a guess what to look for.
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Old 30-Nov-2013, 3:57 AM   #2
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Check for water in connectors. If moisture get's into the connector it can travel a long way into the coax. If that happens, odd symptoms crop up, and may seem to change over time.

Also, look for wear or corrosion to the antenna and balun (matching transformer).

If you have an amplifier in the system, a nearby lightning strike or static discharge could have damaged it... A power surge can do so also.

Perhaps the easiest way to start is to perform this test using a new cable. http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=13646
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)

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Old 30-Nov-2013, 5:33 AM   #3
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More and better reception help can happen here if.

What is the make and model of the antenna??

Is this a , house , town home , condo , apartment , mobile home , motor home , or etc.??

What directions do , windows , patios/balconies face ??

What floor??

What is the top floor??

Please make and post a Tvfool report with the Exact address.

Make the antenna height in the report 25 feet above ground in the report.

Last edited by teleview; 30-Nov-2013 at 5:54 AM. Reason: Clarify information and typos.
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