OTA problem with 1 station

[GregE]

Hi all,

I have an OTA antenna in my attic connected to my 722. I like being able to record 3 shows at one time.

Recently, they broadcasted 4 new episodes of Eli Stone. I have that set to record over my OTA but it didn't record. I looked at the history and I can't remember the exact message but it basically said there was no signal.

I tuned in the station on my 722 and got the message saying it couldn't find a signal. I have the signal split so it also goes right to my TV and last night I tried it and the station came in fine. Any ideas why my 722 won't show it when it shows the other OTA stations?

Thanks

 

[Jim5506]

Perhaps the signal strength of that station is just below the cliff effect of digital broadcasts.

Splitting the signal cuts each branches strength in half.

Perhaps you need a Winegard HDP-269 pre-amp.

 

[KAB]

Try eliminating the split. Checked the antenna in attic?

 

[GregE]

I'll try eliminating the split to start with and see what happens. It worked before but maybe something changed when the digital switch happened.

I haven't been in the attic yet to check teh positioning of the antenna because of the PITA it is to get up there. I checked other channels and all of my locals are pretty close to the same compass heading so I'm guessing it is ok. If removing the split doesn't help I will go up there.

I tried rescanning OTA signals last night and while it found the station in question, still no picture.

Thanks for the ideas.