Things to Consider Before Installing the Antenna
Location Selection
Digital broadcast signals travel via line of sight. That means the fewer objects between your antenna and the broadcast tower, the stronger your signal will be. Installing your antenna in the attic may reduce the signal by as much as 50%, so it is always recommended to install the antenna outdoors for maximum performance.
Before deciding on a location for this antenna, determine which channels you want to receive and where they are coming from. This will help you determine the best location and direction to aim the antenna.
For this information, go online to www.tvsetfree.com, www.antennaweb. org, or www.tvfool.com. Each of these sites has a feature that allows you to enter your address and get a listing of likely channels available in your area, including a map showing each station’s tower in relation to your location.
Do I Need to Install the Low Band VHF Kit?
On www.antennaweb.org, if you have an RF channel (right column)
For most channels, stations will only come from one or two directions. If the compass headings are similar (less than 30° apart), the antenna can be aimed between the areas and receive signals from each location.
The antenna has a maximum range of up to 65 miles when installed outside and used with a
is less likely to be picked up by the antenna. This range is reduced by any obstructions (such as trees, buildings, or hills) between the antenna and the broadcast tower and is subject to broadcast strength, frequency, and meteorological factors. Installing without a preamplifier will reduce the antenna’s range.
Distance, obstructions and compass heading all play a role in deciding on a location to permanently mount the antenna. For this reason, it may be necessary to try the antenna in several locations while checking the signal on multiple channels. Moving the antenna three feet in one direction is often enough to change the reception.
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