Hi all - I recently upgraded to dish's hopper system (few weeks ago), and ever since, I've been unable to pull in ABC HD OTA (have an attic antennae). I'm able to pull in all the other local HD channels (Charlottesville, VA). Anybody have any idea why this might be? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
ABC HD in Charlottesville
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http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=80&q=call=WVAW-LD Here is the coverage map, its a low power station
Thanks, all, for the quick responses. I was able to get it just fine a few weeks ago prior to the hopper (i had a 722). I haven't tried plugging directly into the tv, but I can. Regardless, though, is there some way to, i suppose, boost the signal so i can get it through hopper? Thanks.
The method totally depends on if you are getting it when directly to the TV. It might be you need an outside booster, maybe just a distribution booster. Maybe turn the antenna a little. It might even be a problem with their antenna/power.
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Yes, go to Radio Shack and ask for an in line signal amplifier. I have a roof top antenna and have an in line amplifier. Withe amplifier and a rotor, I can receive channels from stations (Syracuse, NY) with towers about 60 miles away as well as my locals (Rochester, NY) which are about 20 miles away.
Which ABC? Lynchburg? Richmond? Harrisonburg? If it is channel 13...PM me and I will help..that channel gets FM interference bad. Do you still have the 722?
I have trouble with 16 ABC as well on my indoor antenna into my TV. My 8 bay antenna outside pulls in in without a problem to my hopper w/sling but it is the lowest signal strength of all the Charlottesville locals.
That channel is so weak that my friend in Orange county doesn't get it at all! 29 is full power....I didn't even know that 16 existed.
Connect the 722 and read the signal strength for that channel...my guess is that a 10 dB amp at the antenna will fix.the issue.
Connect the 722 and read the signal strength for that channel...my guess is that a 10 dB amp at the antenna will fix.the issue.
I live at Zion crossroads,va. I some times have problems with ch. 16 and 27 ota. I have a eight bay channel master with amp.
Thanks All. Yes, this is ABC 16. I suppose what has confused me the most is that we were pulling it in fine with the 722 (which we no longer have) but now not with the hopper. Would this difference be due to poorer quality OTA module (the usb one) that we can get for the hopper compared to the one that inserted into the 722? And, if so, would an amplifier help? Thanks again!
As I and as others have alluded to, try it directly to your TV first, before you do anything else. If you don't then get it, it isn't the module. For no money try simply turning the antenna a little towards the tower. You don't even know if you are getting any signal at all from the antenna.
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