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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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valhalla360
Navigator
Dec 29, 2020
Yes, a directional antenna is better but 90% of the time it's height that makes the difference.

The signals are line of sight (hence the really tall TV towers). If there are trees or hills in the way, doesn't matter how good the directionality is, you won't pick up anything. If you can get higher, you may be able to see over the obstacle.

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