need some sugestions

[copperjockey]

First time posting here and looking for some suggestions.

I have a 42" Samsung PB450 series TV and am receiving broadcasts via a chimney mounted antenna(unknown make) fed with rg6.

I'm able to receive channels : 3.1-.2, 5.1, 7.1, 8.1, 17.1-.5, 19.1-.2, 23.1-.3, 25.1-.9, 43.1-.2, 55.1, & 61.1

I would like to watch 35 (W35AX, RTV) and 49 (WEAO, PBS) on a regular basis, as opposed to when the weather conditions are perfect. I've attached my tv fool report.

What are my options?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Copperjockey

 

[harshness]

W35AX may be getting trashed by WQHS. Adjacent channels 0.2 miles apart was a major brain fart on somebody's part. I'm shocked and appalled.

WEAO may beg for a little more southerly orientation of the antenna (assuming no extraordinary obstructions).

 

[No Static At All]

What are my options?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Copperjockey

Your best bet is a 91XG with no amplification. I would try it without a rotator first if all your desired stations are in the same general direction. A 20 degree spread will probably be acceptable with those signal strengths.

 

[No Static At All]

Adjacent channels 0.2 miles apart was a major brain fart on somebody's part. I'm shocked and appalled.

If the stations are co-located, adjacent channel interference isn't a concern & is seen in many cities throughout the US. We have a low power channel 8 (200 watts) wedged between powerhouse channels 7 & 9 (52,000 watts) & reliable reception is possible up to 25 miles away with the right antenna. Ain't digital TV great.

 

[Mr Tony]

Heck here in Minneapolis we have a couple sets of adjacent stations
22 & 23 (CW & PBS)
34 & 35 (PBS & ABC)

 

[Jim5506]

I believe El Paso Texas has three UHF channels in a row, 15, 16 and 17 I believe.

With digital signals this is not a problem.

 

[Mr Tony]

Jim
you actually have FOUR in a row
15-18

15 FOX
16 NBC
17 ABC (along with 7)
18 CBS

 

[Jim5506]

Working from memory, I'm 300 miles east of El Paso and 350 west of Dallas.