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alemeno214
08-16-08, 05:40 PM
I currently live in Concord, CA and am surrounded by hills that keep me from getting Digital signal without a huge antenna. The antenna I have now gets only analog good but no digital. Any antenna suggestions?

mjones73
08-16-08, 06:17 PM
Start with posting your tvfool.com results. Also check the local reception section for a thread for your area to see what others are using around you.

afiggatt
08-16-08, 06:42 PM
Besides the tvfool.com results,
1. What antenna are you currently using?
2. What is your zip code?
3. What stations do you get on analog: only VHF or do you get some decent picture quality UHF channels?
4. What are you using for a digital tuner? Did you do a channel scan?

Falcon_77
08-17-08, 12:42 AM
Which analog channels can you receive? Are you getting any analog UHF channels? Looking at a generic TV Fool plot for Concord shows a wide range of signals. A specific plot for your location would be helpful. Signals above -80dBm should be relatively easy to receive, with up to -105dBm being realistic with some effort.

deltaguy
08-17-08, 01:13 AM
There is a local thread for Walnut Creek which might be helpful for you.

arxaw
08-17-08, 10:19 AM
Find your local thread here:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=453241
Hit CTRL+F to search for your city's name on that long page.


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