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Old 28-Aug-2014, 10:34 PM   #1
thaeni
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Help !

My tv is on my sailboat in Belmont Harbor in Chicago. I'm less than
6 miles from the towers. I'm using an RCA ANT1450BR indoor antenna.
The only network channel I get on a constant basis is channel 7(ABC).
I do pick up 5 or 6 other channels but I sure would like to get the other network
channels. Would another type of antenna help?
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Old 29-Aug-2014, 12:20 AM   #2
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The 1450 is an amplified antenna. If you are using the amplifier, it is probably being overloaded by the very strong signals. Try it without the amplifier:
http://manuals.solidsignal.com/ANT1450_Manual.pdf
http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT1450BF-.../dp/B001GE6T9A
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Old 29-Aug-2014, 7:22 AM   #3
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The signal strengths are Strong Signal Strengths at your location.

Test reception without the antenna system amplifier.

Disconnect and remove All Parts of the antenna system amplifier.

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Here is a antenna that can be installed outside.

http://www.channelmasterstore.com/SM.../cm-3000hd.htm.

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Know this.

Tv antennas and other antennas receive the best when the antenna is outside free of obstructions in the direction/s of reception.

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Here is information about Mobile Digital Broadcast Tv Receivers.

http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14370.

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http://www.firebird-systems.com.

Tuner model numbers , DMT9.3 and TTV1 .

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http://visiontechamerica.com/site/portfoio/vt-mc.

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http://www.happauage.com/site/products/data_aero-m.html

Last edited by teleview; 29-Aug-2014 at 6:15 PM. Reason: Clarify information and typos.
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