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Outdoor TV antenna UPDATE
Posted on 4/29/22 at 5:43 am
Posted on 4/29/22 at 5:43 am
I live in Baton Rouge and dropped Cox Cable and purchased a few outdoor antennas. The current one I have is
LINK
However I can't get channels out of Lafayette or New Orleans even though it's supposed to be 150 mile radius.
I have it attached at the highest point on the house. Anyone have suggestion on a good antenna with long range?
Thanks
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However I can't get channels out of Lafayette or New Orleans even though it's supposed to be 150 mile radius.
I have it attached at the highest point on the house. Anyone have suggestion on a good antenna with long range?
Thanks
This post was edited on 5/1/22 at 4:04 pm
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Posted on 4/29/22 at 5:54 am to justjoe906
As a child, I learned that if I went outside and slowly rotated the antenna every few minutes the adults inside drinking beer could apparently see the football game better. That would probably be child abuse these days though.
Posted on 4/29/22 at 5:54 am to justjoe906
How high is it?
And most times those antennas are marketing junk and claim longer ranges than real world use.
Also pointing is going to come in play. Luckily, if it is the model pictured it should have a rotator. New Orleans is ESE of you and Lafayette is to the WSW of you. So you will have to reposition it each time you want to catch a channel in those areas.
Baton Rouge also has two major affiliates on VHF, and the VHF elements on that antenna are really small so good luck with WBRZ and WAFB. Also, KLFY is on VHF in Lafayette too.
And most times those antennas are marketing junk and claim longer ranges than real world use.
Also pointing is going to come in play. Luckily, if it is the model pictured it should have a rotator. New Orleans is ESE of you and Lafayette is to the WSW of you. So you will have to reposition it each time you want to catch a channel in those areas.
Baton Rouge also has two major affiliates on VHF, and the VHF elements on that antenna are really small so good luck with WBRZ and WAFB. Also, KLFY is on VHF in Lafayette too.
This post was edited on 4/29/22 at 6:02 am
Posted on 4/29/22 at 5:58 am to justjoe906
According to the chart in your link, you'd have to have your antenna 60ft high to get a max range of 150ft. You will probably need to raise it to at least 40ft for your area.
This post was edited on 4/29/22 at 6:01 am
Posted on 4/29/22 at 6:41 am to justjoe906
You need to get it higher
Posted on 4/29/22 at 6:46 am to fatboydave
quote:
fatboydave
You need to get it higher
Posted on 4/29/22 at 6:53 am to justjoe906
https://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3db0fecd5ad401cc
Make sure you point the one you have in the right direction.
I have this one in my attic in Lafayette and get all the BR station clearly.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Antennas-Direct-Clear-Stream-2V-UHF-VHF-Indoor-outdoor-DTV-Antenna-with-20-Mount/30312147
You might want one of these instead, if you switch, in order to better target multiple directions.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Antennas-Direct-ClearStream-4-Ultra-Long-Range-Antenna-HDTV-antenna-loop-indoor-outdoor-UHF/34528886
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Antennas-Direct-Enhanced-Db8e-Multidirectional-Bowtie-Uhf-Antenna/34528890?athcpid=34528890&athpgid=AthenaItempage&athcgid=null&athznid=si&athieid=v0&athstid=CS055&athguid=00-cafc0cf3e6df29c34b374727c541aa3a-de9b9ea1cc6ee25d-01&athancid=null&athposb=0&athena=true
Make sure you point the one you have in the right direction.
I have this one in my attic in Lafayette and get all the BR station clearly.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Antennas-Direct-Clear-Stream-2V-UHF-VHF-Indoor-outdoor-DTV-Antenna-with-20-Mount/30312147
You might want one of these instead, if you switch, in order to better target multiple directions.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Antennas-Direct-ClearStream-4-Ultra-Long-Range-Antenna-HDTV-antenna-loop-indoor-outdoor-UHF/34528886
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Antennas-Direct-Enhanced-Db8e-Multidirectional-Bowtie-Uhf-Antenna/34528890?athcpid=34528890&athpgid=AthenaItempage&athcgid=null&athznid=si&athieid=v0&athstid=CS055&athguid=00-cafc0cf3e6df29c34b374727c541aa3a-de9b9ea1cc6ee25d-01&athancid=null&athposb=0&athena=true
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:06 am to Buck_Rogers
At some point doesn't lightning become a major concern?
I know it's always a possibility, with or without an antenna, but when your antenna is way higher than surrounding trees, don't you increase the odds considerably?
I know it's always a possibility, with or without an antenna, but when your antenna is way higher than surrounding trees, don't you increase the odds considerably?
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:09 am to justjoe906
150 miles across a large lake maybe.
It's all about direct lines.
I live in a bit of a valley and I couldn't pick up anything unless I have a 50 foot antenna next to me.
And I tried that same one as you in the OP
It's all about direct lines.
I live in a bit of a valley and I couldn't pick up anything unless I have a 50 foot antenna next to me.
And I tried that same one as you in the OP
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:19 am to justjoe906
However I can't get channels out of Lafayette or New Orleans even though it's supposed to be 150 mile radius.
Keep in mind that the channels may be out of Lafayette or New Orleans but their towers will be outside of those cities. For example, two of the Lafayette channel towers are located WNW of Lafayette, between Rayne and Duson. The link shows the distance to the towers.
TV Towers
Keep in mind that the channels may be out of Lafayette or New Orleans but their towers will be outside of those cities. For example, two of the Lafayette channel towers are located WNW of Lafayette, between Rayne and Duson. The link shows the distance to the towers.
TV Towers
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:22 am to jbgleason
quote:
As a child, I learned that if I went outside and slowly rotated the antenna every few minutes the adults inside drinking beer could apparently see the football game better. That would probably be child abuse these days though.
52 yrs old here. You must be about my age or older? I remember having to do this too
This post was edited on 4/29/22 at 7:23 am
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:25 am to justjoe906
It may not be your antenna. Could have to do with the broadcast strength coming from the source.
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:29 am to BuddyRoeaux
I can't stop laughing at this
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:32 am to justjoe906
Even though it says 150mi it probably doesn’t have that range.
The price usually is the tell.
The price usually is the tell.
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:34 am to justjoe906
Dude that antenna is garbage. Return it iLINK you can.
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:35 am to DeCat ODahouse
quote:
At some point doesn't lightning become a major concern?
I know it's always a possibility, with or without an antenna, but when your antenna is way higher than surrounding trees, don't you increase the odds considerably?
Nothing like a good lightning bolt to hit your antenna and turn your old wooden cabinet Tube color tv into black and white by frying the phosphor sensors.
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:45 am to Cdawg
Just pay for YTTV and get a Roku. Much easier.
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:51 am to DeCat ODahouse
Growing up we didn't get cable TV in my area until after I was out of High School so we had a antenna my entire childhood and never was was ours struck by lightning nor have I ever knew of anyone it happened to.
Posted on 4/29/22 at 7:53 am to 4x4tiger
quote:
As a child, I learned that if I went outside and slowly rotated the antenna every few minutes the adults inside drinking beer could apparently see the football game better. That would probably be child abuse these days though.
52 yrs old here. You must be about my age or older? I remember having to do this too
Hell I can remember growing up here in Ponchatoula on the rare occasions the Saints were on Monday Night football we could turn the antenna the right way and pick the blacked out games on channel 13 out of Biloxi in the second half.
Posted on 4/29/22 at 9:14 am to justjoe906
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