anyone else in LA area using digital receiver and not able to get FOX ch. 11? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

adrians_s13 · 07-19-2009, 09:28 PM

yeah... just wondering if its just my house. Almost all my tv's in my house have digital tuners and receivers, but regardless of where in my house, I can't get channel 11 Fox.

just wondering if anyone has the same issue (air receivers).

LifePlazaCircuit · 07-19-2009, 09:45 PM

i dont get channels 2 or 4

adrians_s13 · 07-19-2009, 09:53 PM

ugh..

I haven't seen an episode of Simpsons on TV in a long time....

essforteen · 07-19-2009, 10:22 PM

Yup I have the same problem shit sucks!!

DreamN · 07-19-2009, 10:35 PM

Are you guys running bunny ears to get a signal with your digital receiver still? If so that's probably your issue. You need to run it with a large antenna on your roof whether it's a house or apartment.

You have to remember that even though it may be digital it's still working off radio frequency so it depends largely on your equipment, location, and surrounding environment.

Ex. At first I was running bunny ears and the signal meter would show low readings. I believe the highest was around mid 60s with the majority being around 40 or 50. Finally noticing that my building has an exterior roof mounted antenna and a wall mounted connector, I went to my local radio shack to purchase one of these:

(Top one)

After installing this adapter and receiving signal from the exterior antenna I now receive signals of 90 or above on average. I've yet to see the meter drop below 85 on any channel. Also, with the better signal a few channels that I didn't know of popped up as well.

ro240sx · 07-19-2009, 11:11 PM

i got the same problem. Some days it works and some days it doesn't. luckily i was able to watch the Simpsons tonite.

adrians_s13 · 07-20-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamN

Are you guys running bunny ears to get a signal with your digital receiver still? If so that's probably your issue. You need to run it with a large antenna on your roof whether it's a house or apartment.

You have to remember that even though it may be digital it's still working off radio frequency so it depends largely on your equipment, location, and surrounding environment.

Ex. At first I was running bunny ears and the signal meter would show low readings. I believe the highest was around mid 60s with the majority being around 40 or 50. Finally noticing that my building has an exterior roof mounted antenna and a wall mounted connector, I went to my local radio shack to purchase one of these:

(Top one)

After installing this adapter and receiving signal from the exterior antenna I now receive signals of 90 or above on average. I've yet to see the meter drop below 85 on any channel. Also, with the better signal a few channels that I didn't know of popped up as well.

in my room, I'm rockin this RCA flat HD antenna I got for like $30 at walmart (I think i got it there)

looks like this

in the den, my dad has some HD antenna that's a amplified... and from both still no channel 11.

got me..

***CrimsonRockett*** · 07-20-2009, 02:10 AM

Pfft, I'm lucky to get around 20 in readings.

I can practically see all the channels, but all have low readings.

Probably gotta replace the crappy antenna on the roof.

*DALAZ_68* · 07-20-2009, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamN

Also, with the better signal a few channels that I didn't know of popped up as well.

Jimby is enjoying PrOn...lol

i guess cuz i have cable i dont need one of those boxes right?

then again i havent watched real T.V. in the longest...Xbox Live FTMFW!!!

DreamN · 07-20-2009, 09:50 AM

If you're using an antenna within the home I really recommend an exterior one. You could have a great interior antenna, but place if it's placed in a location that already receives an incredibly weak signal then it's not doing you much good. As mentioned, you're surrounding environment has a lot to do with the signal you receive as well.

You might actually have a home that blocks or weakens the RF signal. Exterior antennas are your best bet for receiving a clear image and all the channels.

mrflip69 · 07-20-2009, 08:03 PM

Might have to reposition your antenna. This helps indoor AND outdoor types. antennaweb.org

07-19-2009, 09:28 PM	#1
adrians_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: long beach, CA ^_^ Age: 36 Posts: 2,877 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	anyone else in LA area using digital receiver and not able to get FOX ch. 11? yeah... just wondering if its just my house. Almost all my tv's in my house have digital tuners and receivers, but regardless of where in my house, I can't get channel 11 Fox. just wondering if anyone has the same issue (air receivers). __________________ @adrianfromthecastle

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adrians_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: long beach, CA ^_^ Age: 36 Posts: 2,877 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	ugh.. I haven't seen an episode of Simpsons on TV in a long time.... __________________ @adrianfromthecastle

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DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Are you guys running bunny ears to get a signal with your digital receiver still? If so that's probably your issue. You need to run it with a large antenna on your roof whether it's a house or apartment. You have to remember that even though it may be digital it's still working off radio frequency so it depends largely on your equipment, location, and surrounding environment. Ex. At first I was running bunny ears and the signal meter would show low readings. I believe the highest was around mid 60s with the majority being around 40 or 50. Finally noticing that my building has an exterior roof mounted antenna and a wall mounted connector, I went to my local radio shack to purchase one of these: (Top one) After installing this adapter and receiving signal from the exterior antenna I now receive signals of 90 or above on average. I've yet to see the meter drop below 85 on any channel. Also, with the better signal a few channels that I didn't know of popped up as well. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

07-20-2009, 09:50 AM	#10
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	If you're using an antenna within the home I really recommend an exterior one. You could have a great interior antenna, but place if it's placed in a location that already receives an incredibly weak signal then it's not doing you much good. As mentioned, you're surrounding environment has a lot to do with the signal you receive as well. You might actually have a home that blocks or weakens the RF signal. Exterior antennas are your best bet for receiving a clear image and all the channels. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

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07-19-2009, 09:45 PM	#2
LifePlazaCircuit Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 91744 Age: 34 Posts: 1,181 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	i dont get channels 2 or 4

07-19-2009, 10:22 PM	#4
essforteen Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LAX Area (So CAL) Posts: 1,800 Trader Rating: (50) Rides Gallery: essforteen Feedback Score: 50 reviews	Yup I have the same problem shit sucks!!

07-19-2009, 11:11 PM	#6
ro240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: OC, CA Posts: 283 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i got the same problem. Some days it works and some days it doesn't. luckily i was able to watch the Simpsons tonite.

07-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#11
mrflip69 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Might have to reposition your antenna. This helps indoor AND outdoor types. antennaweb.org