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scotrleo1
09-07-2006, 11:42 AM
OK I know there have been tons of questions about this, but I need some help. First some background, I have:
UHF OTA antenna
5 LNB dish
HR-10-250
Sony 46E2000 TV

I had basically given up on receiving my local ABC through OTA. It is the only VHF station and I of course have a UHF antenna only. I get about 30 on the signal strength, but it jumps around quite a bit.

So I decide to split the OTA cable and send one cable directly to my sony TV. Interestingly enough, I now get ABC just fine. I get a 65+ signal strength. I know they have different tuners, but why the huge discrepancy? Why would it be that much clearer going straight to the Sony? Are there any simple changes that might help boost the reception for that VHF channel on the Tivo box??
Thanks in advance for any info.
thebarge
09-07-2006, 11:48 AM
See this thread:

Recommended fix for HR10-250 improve OTA signal strength (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=312472)
scotrleo1
09-07-2006, 12:13 PM
[QUOTE=thebarge]See this thread:

I saw that thread, thanks. I was mainly asking specifically about this VHF issue. The rest of my signals are fine. I would hate to crack my case open for one channel. Is there anything else that might help (ie..FM Trap)?

thanks
thebarge
09-07-2006, 01:29 PM
[QUOTE=thebarge]See this thread:

I saw that thread, thanks. I was mainly asking specifically about this VHF issue. The rest of my signals are fine. I would hate to crack my case open for one channel. Is there anything else that might help (ie..FM Trap)?

thanksWhat antenna do you have? Mine is the Channel Master 4228, which is a UHF antenna, but I can pick up my two local VHF channels as well as the UHF ones. Granted the signal isn't as high as the UHF, but it still works and looks great.
scotrleo1
09-07-2006, 01:46 PM
Mine is a channel master as well, I'm not sure what model.
thebarge
09-07-2006, 01:47 PM
Mine is a channel master as well, I'm not sure what model.Does it look like this? (without the mounting pole) This is the 4228 I have:

http://www.channelmaster.com/images/4228Antenna.jpg

Here's their website that lists their antennas:
http://www.channelmaster.com/pages/u1.htm