"EXCELLENT!!! Miguel is outstanding. He communicated prior to coming so all services would be taken care of. Making sure all equipment was on hand prior to coming or he purchased and I reimbursed once services completed. He attached the antenna on my roof even in the rain. My prior cable company had not wired the house correctly and he was able to fix and rewired that mess to be sure great signal in all my rooms. In addition I had purchased my own Tivo and he set that up for me. He made sure each TV I wanted worked and was set up properly. He is professional, reasonably priced and a pleasure to do business with and would do more in the future if needed. Would definitely recommend him to others!!!!!"
There aren’t any guarantees that the TV antenna you purchase and install will provide perfect reception. Much depends on your distance from broadcasting towers, any nearby obstructions, and typical weather. However, doing some research minimizes the risk of disappointment.
You can speak to neighbors to understand their setup. Various online tools allow you to check how far you are from TV transmitters in your area. The Federal Communications Commission, for example, has a tool enabling you to check local Digital TV channel reception.
Selecting the right type of antenna for your situation and having it properly positioned and installed will also increase the chances of better reception.
Yes, professionals re-mount and realign antennas for optimal signal reception.
Costs range from $100 to $500, depending on the issue, parts needed, and labor.
Yes, in general, raising your TV antenna will improve your reception. Besides raising the location of your antenna, you should try putting it by a window. In fact, you can have the same antenna but get double the channels or more if it's in the best location. The highest spot to put a TV antenna will be on your roof, and the tallest type of outdoor antenna is a tower.
The shorter the coaxial cable, the better. The further you run the cable, the more signal loss you'll experience. At 50 feet, you'll see significant signal loss, and by 100 feet, you'll experience at least a 30% drop in signal strength.
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