Thread: Lost channels that went VHF

Hey guys'
I haven't been on this forum in about a year, so forgive me if this question has been asked a million times since June 12th of this year. It concerns Off ar channels. I have a sony 55inch HD. with a built in tuner and roof top antenna with rotor. Prior to "the great switchover", I had no trouble pulling in all of my locals. UHF and VHF. Even after doing at least 20 or so re-scans for digital channels, what has now happened is that any channel that WAS UHF prior to the switch over, that has now gone to VHF, I cannot recieve. I have throughout had the antenna which I do have a booster on, running straight to the tv, Not through the Direct T.V. reciever. I did try going thriugh the reciever however with no luck. Any suggestions? BTW. these stations are about 30 miles away just FYI.
Thanks,
Rocky

I had a similar issue with a channel that went from channel 31 to 12 after the switch-over. The problem, as usually is the case for those having trouble getting local channels OTA, was "ghosting". (Multi-phasing) ...or "too much" signal. Perhaps try losing the booster or try using an in-line VHF signal attenuator.

The way I confirmed that I had "too much" singal was by disconnecting my antenna, straightening out a paper clip and inserting it into the RF connector and rescanning channel 12. Picked it up no problem with a paper clip!

See ya
Tony

Are you refering the RF connector on the back of the Television or on the booster where the antenna connects with the paper clip.

You stick it in the TV's RF connector. Essentially you would be using the paper clip as the antenna.

Don't force it though. Use a paper clip about the size of the RG6 cable.

See ya
Tony

Hey Tony, tried the paper clip thing this morning with no luck. I guess I'll try the VFH antenna acuator you suggested next. What does the piece do? Thanks for your help, Rocky

I've never seen a VHF attenuator, but I've never looked for one, either. You didn't mention your zip code or anything, so we can't pull transmitter reports for you. Can you post that, please?

At 30 miles, a paper clip isn't likely to work unless you live on a hill, the transmitter is on a hill, and there's a 25-mile-wide gully between you. You're going to need a real combo antenna to pull that off, like an Antennacraft HBU-22 or an Antennas Direct V-series combo antenna.

sure. 17361. Thanks for your help.

Wow. Looks like channels 8, 11, and 13 are the ones that need an VHF-type antenna, and 8 is the only one to the north, at around 20 miles; closer than 11 and 13. I still recommend the Antennacraft HBU-22 or HBU-33, pointed roughly south, and 5' over the top of your own roof.

This one gets all the VHF too. Make your own.



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