Do…
Locate indoor antennas as near as possible to the television or radio receiver.
Try to find a location near a window and/or near an outside wall.
Make sure all connections are properly secured. These connections tend to loosen over time even if they are not disturbed.
Locate attic mounted antennas close to an eave that faces or nearly faces the Jax PBS broadcast antennas located off Hogan Road in the Southside/Beach Blvd. area of Jacksonville.
Locate outside antennas so they have a clear and generally unobstructed view of the broadcast antennas as shown above. Make sure the antennas “receive” side is facing this location. (Refer to your antennas installation instructions for proper orientation.)
Don’t…
Locate indoor antennas near sources of interference such as microwave ovens, window air conditioners, etc. Avoid locating the antenna within cabinets such as those found in home entertainment furniture.
Locate outdoor antennas under large trees or tree limbs, in particular, those that are prone to retaining large amounts of moisture on the leaves from rainfall and dew. Wet leaves act as a shield that can decrease the amount of signal that reaches the antenna. Certain species of trees such as Florida’s Live Oaks or Water Oaks are very dense with water in the trunks and limbs. These trees can limit or “attenuate” the signals if located in the path to your antenna.
Install any amplifiers or signal boosters not specifically designed for use with today’s digital or HDTV signals. Older, “analog” amplifiers are not guaranteed to cleanly process the digital signals and actually do more harm than good.