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Post by Maura on Jul 30, 2017 20:03:00 GMT
15 years ago we put an antenna in the attic and one near the TV. We usually got the local channels, for one network we switched from one antenna to the other. Lately, I've been having trouble with two of the networks on and off. Now, I can't get them at all.
They are digital with 3 channels per network, so it's 6 channels that don't come in.
What should I do? Cable is not available, internet is not fast enough, and I don't want a dish.
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Post by Skandi on Jul 30, 2017 21:31:29 GMT
Call them and ask if they have changed anything, we had a similar problem and it was fixed by changing the type of antenna. They had changed the way the signal was broadcast. Now we don't even have an antenna, when we replaced the roof it seemed silly to make a hole in it for something we don't use!
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Post by paquebot on Jul 31, 2017 2:56:02 GMT
Your antennas probably are no longer set up to receive the new types of signals. You can get programmable indoor antennas good for certain range. Cheap ones for 50 miles, more expensive for 100. We opted for 50 and get 25-30 channels.
Martin
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Post by Cabin Fever on Jul 31, 2017 13:42:07 GMT
Click the link below and fill in your address. It will then show you a map of TV stations that are in your area, what type of frequency they use (analog vs digital), what type of antenna you should be using for best reception, and what direction the antenna should be pointing to get the best reception. www.receptionmaps.com/Advanced-TV-Maps.html
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on Aug 1, 2017 0:53:35 GMT
Your antennas probably are no longer set up to receive the new types of signals. You can get programmable indoor antennas good for certain range. Cheap ones for 50 miles, more expensive for 100. We opted for 50 and get 25-30 channels. Martin Antennas and signals haven't changed. Digital signals are still carried on standard "radio waves" so no special antenna is required. I suspect what has changed is something is now blocking the line of sight. Trees can grow a lot in 15 years and it doesn't take much interference to disturb a signal.
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Post by paquebot on Aug 1, 2017 1:13:26 GMT
Perhaps this should clear up or confuse everyone as to what is or what is not required: www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2008/dtv.htmlWhen we dropped cable, our TV was all set for the system. We figured that we were going to be limited to just 4 local stations and then with an outside antenna. I asked a clerk in electronics at WalMart and he said all we needed was a certain inside antenna and we'd get everything within 50 miles. He was right and probably wasn't over $25. Martin
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on Aug 1, 2017 13:27:47 GMT
Perhaps this should clear up or confuse everyone as to what is or what is not required: www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2008/dtv.htmlWhen we dropped cable, our TV was all set for the system. We figured that we were going to be limited to just 4 local stations and then with an outside antenna. I asked a clerk in electronics at WalMart and he said all we needed was a certain inside antenna and we'd get everything within 50 miles. He was right and probably wasn't over $25. Martin What changed was the receivers, not the antennas. From your link: What one receives will be determined by the power and distance to the transmission stations and what is between the transmitter and antenna that can block the signal. They work best with a direct "line of sight".
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Post by Maura on Aug 1, 2017 14:49:34 GMT
Thank you much. The stations all come from the same general direction in a pie shape, so if something was blocking one it would probably block them all. The station that is not coming in is actually the closest and is in the yellow range, requiring an attic antenna. I have an attic antenna and it doesn't work any better than the the one on the second floor. I guess I just need to get this house sold and move closer to the city where I can get cable.
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Post by paquebot on Aug 1, 2017 15:10:50 GMT
Perhaps this should clear up or confuse everyone as to what is or what is not required: www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/2008/dtv.htmlWhen we dropped cable, our TV was all set for the system. We figured that we were going to be limited to just 4 local stations and then with an outside antenna. I asked a clerk in electronics at WalMart and he said all we needed was a certain inside antenna and we'd get everything within 50 miles. He was right and probably wasn't over $25. Martin What changed was the receivers, not the antennas. From your link: What one receives will be determined by the power and distance to the transmission stations and what is between the transmitter and antenna that can block the signal. They work best with a direct "line of sight". Also states that "newer designs may work better in some situations." Inasmuch as Maura's present antenna setup isn't working, it's obvious that this may be a case of "some situations". Martin
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Post by Maura on Aug 2, 2017 14:38:39 GMT
We have always had problems with two of the stations, but only once in a while. Now, it's all the time, but especially after 3:00 p.m. There must be some interference happening at that time.
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Post by feather on Aug 11, 2017 23:35:24 GMT
I bought an antenna. I don't know if I need converters on any of my tvs. These tvs are 3-4 years old. What would it say, in the description of the tv, to designate that it had a built in converter? Does it say SMART TV or does it say HDTV or what exactly am I looking for to figure that out?
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Post by phoenix on Aug 12, 2017 10:38:17 GMT
Have you got yer fermulmigator correctly aligned with the impediculator? If so then you probably need a new cumbibulation modulator Or, you could just tape a big picture over the screen and read a book.
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Post by feather on Oct 20, 2017 19:52:22 GMT
I bought an antenna. I don't know if I need converters on any of my tvs. These tvs are 3-4 years old. What would it say, in the description of the tv, to designate that it had a built in converter? Does it say SMART TV or does it say HDTV or what exactly am I looking for to figure that out? I plugged this antenna in to a 2 year old tv, and it must have a converter in it. I ran the easy programming in the tv to pick up channels and I was able to receive 22 channels, who knew!?! Not a bad deal for $17. It is supposed to plug in a usb cable for charging, and we haven't done that yet, but it works without being plugged in that way.
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Post by here to stay on Oct 20, 2017 20:31:18 GMT
feather, what kind of antenna? One of my neighbors is logging off their place which might allow me to get another station beside the one I get now.
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Post by feather on Oct 20, 2017 20:34:25 GMT
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