How to Improve Reception
Understanding how to improve antenna reception will help your antenna perform better. Let’s take a look below.
Antenna Position
- Mount the antenna as high as possible.
- Clear of clutter in tower directions.
- Pointed in direction of broadcast towers.
Antennas
1. Frequency Bands
Most broadcasts are in the UHF band, but in some cases, a UHF antenna works for VHF signals
Use a VHF / UHF antenna to get all bands
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2. Weak Signal
Use a high gain antenna.
Install an antenna pre-amp.
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3. Distant & Spread Out Headings
Use 2 or 3 antennas.
Use an Omni antenna (360° coverage). Omni antenna can pick up signals from all directions within its reception range, therefore no need to rotate the antenna.
Rotor antenna (high gain and 360°). Typically, the rotor antenna can reach further distance than the Omni antenna.
Cabling
1. Coax
RG-6 coax cable (F-type connectors).
Cable runs as short as possible.
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2. Connectors
Make sure all connectors are tight.
Check outside connectors for corrosion.
Outside connectors covered with a rubber weather boot or electrical tape. The surge protector will prevent high voltage surge & lighting strikes.
Unused ports covered with a 75 ohm load.
