My parents live in a rural location. They would like not have to use satellite to obtain channel 12.1, which was available before the transition and for a time after. As I live 3 hours away I am assisting them via phone. The TV analysis can be found here:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...9fbe26d756dd0d
They have the antenna on a tower that is ~15 feet high. The antenna is the same as they had before the transition. They also have a RadioShack amp model 15-259.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3780245
They have a digital to analog convert, the Dish Network DTVPal. They replaced the coaxial cable recently.
They receive 23.1, 6.1, 15.1, and at times 8.1. They should be able to receive 12.1 but it does not come in with a strong enough signal to even show an occasional image. Channel 12.1 and 23.1 are the same direction so I do not know why they are unable to pick up a strong signal. Others in the area are having the same issue.
I would like to try a different setup mainly changing the antenna. Any of the components can be changed. They are probably fine with a motorized antenna, but I am concerned with its use in conjunction with the converter.
Thank you for your help