Antenna Issues

1. An outside antenna is better. Make sure antenna is made for both VHF and UHF as most of the DTV stations broadcast on UHF channels.
2. Best to use RG-6/U coax cable from antenna to TV or converter box. If you have old fashion twin-lead cable, replace it. Twin-lead cable is more lossy at the higher UHF frequencies.
3. Check antenna alignment, use a compass to make sure it is pointed in correct direction. Check http://www.tvfool.com
4. Make sure you can receive DTV channels 2 and 4. They are at the top of the UHF band before June 12th.
5. Apartment and condo complexes: you may have a community antenna. Specific analog channels are filtered and then amplified and transmitted throughout the complex. When you connect your DTV converter to the TV wall outlet and try to scan, you may get zero channels, no signal. You may need to set up an antenna on your balcony. This is OK per FCC rules, just stay away from railings or any common areas.
6. Use the converter box remote control and hit the “Signal” button to show or indicate received signal level. Try to get this to indicate 75 to 80% across the screen. This indicates a good quality signal. A lower signal level means you need add an amplifier, adjust antenna, etc.