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Finally got "Channel Mappings" working correctly, I have Logo's, I have guides, Its looking awesome..   Now.. Stronger antenna.   Im using a Haugpagge USB Tuner and Im using the same antenna it came with, just a single pole.  I can't get anything outside or roof top, need an indoor antenna.  

Is there one you guys recommend?   

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Have you tried an amplifier?

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I ordered this one which is powered.  I don’t need every channel mainly just the basics 5 9 12 19 are my heavy hitters.  
 

https://a.co/d/3Mm6vQ6

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Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

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Checkout "Antenna Man" on YT.  Lots of great information on OTA set-up and quality.  Gives you the info you need to make an educated decision.

22 hours ago, Kpizzle said:

Is there one you guys recommend?   

 

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revengineer
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Antenna reception is not a one size fits all and heavily depends on your location. If you are in the US, you can go to antennaweb.org and plug in your address. The site will provide you with a list of stations you can receive and the type of antenna you need to receive them.

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4 hours ago, revengineer said:

Antenna reception is not a one size fits all and heavily depends on your location. If you are in the US, you can go to antennaweb.org and plug in your address. The site will provide you with a list of stations you can receive and the type of antenna you need to receive them.

Good site Thank you!  Most of my stations are labeled yellow (Small multidirectional) which I assume that means An Indoor table top antenna.   Im getting the ones I need to get but I stil get "Pauses" now and again if that makes sense?

revengineer
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I was in the same boat, most of my closer station do show in the yellow regime. However, I found out that smaller omnidirectional antennas were insufficient. For example, I tried one similar to the Mohu Lead. Despite the great ratings on Amazon, my experience differed, likely because of location. I ended up purchasing this antenna and mounted it in the attic to give it a little extra height (I understand that this may not be an option for you). This solution large fixed my issues; most stations in the 50 mi radius work great, I only have some issue in the VHF range on occasion, e.g., when weather is bad.

If you get good signal strength and the picture still drops out, you may also consider an LTE filter, especially if you are near a cell tower. This helped others but I did not need it.

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