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Post by crepehanger on Oct 20, 2006 21:29:38 GMT -5
I live in Harris County between Smith Road and 315. Has anyone had luck with mounting their antenna in the attic? How's the reception? Right now, I can pick up 3 and 9 standard def with rabbit ears. However, I cannot pick up 38, 54, 66, or 28 at all--nothing by snow. All this standard def channels.
Thanks for the help!
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Post by DJ on Oct 21, 2006 23:01:49 GMT -5
You're well within distance of being able to get a strong signal from all Columbus channels.
You're most likely not getting 28, 38, 54, and 66 because your TV is set to tune cable channels, instead of off-air channels. Cable channels 2-13 are the same as off-air channels 2-13, but channels 14 and up are totally different. You must have your TV set to tune OFF-AIR in order to receive the UHF (14-69) Columbus stations.
Also, some newer TVs have separate jacks for cable and off-air. They're often labeled VHF/UHF for off-air, and CABLE for cable television. If your television is like this, be sure your antenna is connected to the VHF/UHF jack.
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Post by zedsdead on Oct 22, 2006 8:30:56 GMT -5
I mounted an antenna in the attic and it did not do well. WRBL's signal was too weak and the other signals would drop out from time to time. I think once the stations go full power that it may be possible to mount on in the attic (I hope).
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Post by williemon on Oct 23, 2006 12:22:31 GMT -5
I live out your way but a little north on 315. I get all analog with just a 2 foot wire. For the digital, I use a 4 bow tie channel master in the attic. I get pretty good results with no preamp, but I run a pre amp to give me a little more so I get in the 80s on the signal strength meters on the weaker stations. 9 is a little weak and 66 is in and out so I end up on analog for that one. 28 on analog only.
Attic mount will cause you to lose quite a bit of strength. You might need to move yours around in the attic. I used a compas to get mine aimed in the right direction. I actually had to aim right at one of the weaker stations, dont remember which one, but it dropped another one down some, but they both stayed in the 80s on the meter.
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Post by crepehanger on Oct 24, 2006 14:39:16 GMT -5
Just wanted to confirm digital channels:
WRBL DT--15 WTVM DT--47 WXTX DT--49 WLTZ DT--35 WLGA DT--31
Is this right?
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Post by Mike Slade on Oct 24, 2006 15:58:31 GMT -5
Those are correct
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Post by crepehanger on Oct 25, 2006 16:46:00 GMT -5
Well I just tried two different antennas to no effect. Bought a Channel Master 3010 at Lowes. Hooked it up and got no UHF signals--nothing. WTVM--SD came in snowy, but not as good as it does on rabbit ears. Friend of mine had a Channel Master 4228 that he was no longer using so I tried it next. Same thing--no reception. Guess I live in a crappy spot for OTA signals. I have Dish right now, but what good is that if I have no HD signal on locals? Anyone have any good or bad experiences with Mediacom?
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Post by DJ on Oct 26, 2006 20:14:39 GMT -5
Not to be mean, but did you see my post above? With an outdoor antenna, you've GOT to be getting something. If you're not, then it has to be your television. Is it set to receive OTA VHF/UHF, or cable?
I can almost guarantee you it's the television's settings. Most bigscreens come set default to receive cable channels. You have to manually change the setting to OTA antenna.
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Post by Mike Slade on Oct 27, 2006 10:07:37 GMT -5
I would agree. I would think you'd at least get something. Especially with a 4228. I have a friend down in Ellaville and with roof mounted 4228 he gets everything pretty good. Are you using the Dish receiver as your tuner?
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Post by crepehanger on Oct 27, 2006 20:40:22 GMT -5
I may not have been completely clear. I do not have an HDTV yet--still have SD; no HD receiver. In preparation of getting one though, I was simply trying to see what kind of signal I could get. With the two antennas I previously mentioned, I could not pick up SD signal for 38 or 54. My question was whether or not I could expect to pick up HD signals when I can't get anything SD. Sorry for the confusion.
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Post by crepehanger on Oct 27, 2006 20:44:20 GMT -5
DJ--sorry I hadn't responded to your response. I feel like a really dummy now. Just tried my rabbit ears antenna and got a signal when I changed the TV to antenna.
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Post by DJ on Oct 28, 2006 20:11:41 GMT -5
No problem. If you've got a lot of tall trees on the southern side of your house, then you'll want to use an outdoor antenna mounted as high as you can get it.
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Post by crepehanger on Oct 29, 2006 19:35:39 GMT -5
Thanks. I ordered a CM 4221 yesterday--couldn't find anyone around here that sold them. Going to try mounting it on south side of the house.
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