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The RCA preamplifier had a setting so you could use a separate VHF and UHF antenna. If I dare try another one I may see if the channel 10 signal is strong enough to just use the combo antenna as a uhf antenna and the rf13 yagi as a vhf antenna. I didn't know about Join-tennas. I've have to keep...

Not at present. I don't have a way to run an additional coax inside the house. That may change and I'll have to keep that in mind.

Thanks pamajestic and Jim5506. Sorry it's taken so long to get back to this. Tropospheric conditions did have a lot to do with some of the questions I had. But here are further details. I'm combining a home-made 5 element yagi antenna specifically cut for rf 13 with a large radio shack uhf/vhf...

Due to a Tower collapse our local PBS station (kozk) which normally covers this area is not. There is another PBS station (kemv) (southwest) which I'm On The Fringe area of I thought I would try to receive. I Custom-made an antenna for RF Channel 13. this evening I connected the antenna for...

You'd need to provide some more detail about your location for an exact answer. http://www.antennaweb.org can give you some information as well. Just using coverage maps it looks like you should be able to get the digital stations of WBNA (8), WBKI (19), WLKY (26), WAVE (47), WDRB (49), WMYO...

The EAS requirement is the cause of the problem for some stations. They would now have to pass along EAS tests and alerts on all subchannels as well as their main channel. Some stations just don't want to invest in the equipment to do so. As far as the educational/instructional programming...

One of the best indicators for how well you'll pick up HDTV channels is how well you can receive UHF stations from a market. If you can get a good signal from any of the markets you listed on channel numbers 14 and above you have a good chance with the HDTV channels, most of which will be UHF...

Tower Guy - Thank you for your informative reply! Now I have some information to do some more research. I understand that the antenna could make a difference as well as the tuner. Using another example I occasionally get a strong signal from KAIT in Jonesboro, AR (analog 8). Their digital...

Digital VHF Transmitting Power From my own experience and what I'm reading in other forums I think that VHF DTV stations are severely underestimating the power they need to duplicate their analog coverage area. From my own experience I can pick up KRCG analog most of the time with very good...

Your reception will vary. Antennaweb is a good site for information. There's no way they can predict your reception 100% accurately because there are so many variables. That would include antenna differences, obstructions, terrain, and even what kind of receiver you use. Because of that many...

I'm glad the antenna in the attic is working out for you. The digital channel 2 you are receiving is really on RF channel 35, a uhf channel and the FCC shows them operating at full power now. KPBX and KUHT are the only VHF digital stations. The rest are all broadcasting on UHF channels. You...

You can access coverage maps individually through the FCC or go to http://www.radiostationworld.com and select your state and the market. Each station has a link to FCC info and the coverage map is one of the selections. You'll get better results if you select the analog station information from...

A digital signal doesn't have to be HD at all. Most stations aren't capable of local origination in HD, they have to send an SD image for commercials and many programs. They usually add a black bar on each side so the picture doesn't stretch out too much on widescreens. Watch for a network HD...

The foil backing on your new roof material will practically kill any reception from an attic antenna. An outside antenna will probably be needed. The "yellow" reference is supposed to be a standard for rating the receiving range of an antenna. Yes there are yellow UHF/VHF antennas. The...

The antennaweb.org is a good place to start to get information about some of the stations available to you. Whether you need VHF and UHF depends entirely on what channels you are after. In many markets the HD channels are all UHF so a VHF antenna is pointless. Some UHF antennas pick up the upper...

The worst thing about subchannels is that they take quality away from the main HD channel. Usually there are just one or two. However I picked up KMIZ in Columbia, MO last night. Their digital channel has ABC, FOX, MyTV, and a local weather channel.

KTTC's digital channel is on RF channel 36. You might try for a manual scan of that channel. LaCrosse is just outside the main coverage area of KTTC, but a good antenna might make a difference. For what it's worth there is an application on file for KTTC DT to be rebroadcast in your area on...

List of stations If you are looking for a details on all of the stations in a market try www.radiostationworld.com You can then select a state and market and get details of all of the channels in a market. There are also links to the FCC information for each station including estimated coverage...

Here's the 575 degree forecast.

I get the feeling that the weather broadcasts on subchannels aren't a high priority with many stations. Our local NBC station has weatherPlus. During the local segment the meteorologist said, "We're here 24 hours a day whether you want it or not." A few days later "Ragweed" was spelled...

The amplifier must have something to work with. It sounds like a degraded signal by the time you are getting it and amplifying it won't bring back the quality. If it were me I would be questioning the cable co. as to why I am paying them for such a poor quality signal. If an amplifier has any...

If the channels went away at the same time that would be a good indicator that something is physically wrong with your cable or connectors. It might also be caused by a problem with your amplifier. With that said your reception of ch 36 WUFT should be near perfect. They are already full...

Did you replace the cable? When you tested without the amplifier did you completely remove it and the power supply from the antenna cable so it was just a straight run from your antenna to the receiver? Are the connectors clean and in good condition? I'm surprised about your signal strength as...

You might even have to use a wire coat hangar.:D

The Radio Shack antenna is okay, but most of your channels are UHF. You might want to consider a UHF only antenna. You would be getting more antenna for your money. You mentioned that your current antenna has not been working well lately. Is there any chance that your antenna cable has...