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trailernovice
Explorer
Dec 28, 2020

does a detached over-the-air television antenna help?

12/28/20 Our trailer has the new type of roof television antenna...stays in place, as opposed to the older 'crank it up and down / turn it to point toward wherever signal is best' type Even with t...
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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Dec 29, 2020
theoldwizard1 wrote:
KD4UPL wrote:
A directional will beat an omni every time. Also, an antenna on the roof should beat one on the ground every time due to higher elevation.

Both statements are accurate !

With OTA being 100% digital, it is harder to tell if you are pointing in the "optimal" direction.


Not at all. The TV has a signal strength meter somewhere in the MENU and if you get the SENSAR PRO optional wall plate it also has one.

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