Help with Your Outdoor Antenna if You Live Near an Airport
Todd in Sanford, Florida lives near an airport and asks Antennas Direct experts about how to avoid annoying signal loss from planes flying overhead.
Why Don’t I Receive More Channels in 1080i Resolution?
Craig in Angleton, Texas asks Antennas Direct about his 1080i Resolution on his television.
Does the Weather Affect my Digital Television Reception?
David in Salem, Oregon asks Antennas Direct experts if the weather can affect his over the air digital reception.
Do I Need an Antenna Amplifier with my Antenna?
William from Odessa, Missouri asks Antennas Direct about adding an antenna amplifier to his DB4 antenna setup.
ClearStream5 – Cable and Placement
Use any coaxial cable with your ClearStream5, we recommend using RG6 grade or better and have the metal grid act as a catchers mitt for those signals.
Setting Up an Antenna and Accessories
How to set up your antenna with accessories for the best reception possible.
Will the Sun Affect the Plastic Parts of the Antenna?
Will constant UV rays from the sun affect the plastic parts of my outdoor Clearstream4 antenna?
How to Ground an Outdoor Antenna
What is the best way to ground my Clearstream4 antenna? Should I use coax cable with an integrated separate ground wire, or run a separate wire?
Still Getting Used to the Digital Transition
Question: If I have old TVs do I need some sort of converter box and an antenna? From Cheryl in Coppell, Texas
Answer: You do need a converter box in order to convert the new digital signals to analog signals that your older television can read ….
Can I Use My Old Dish Pole to Mount My Antenna?
Question: I was wondering if I could mount my antenna on that pole. It is about 5′ tall? And use the cables that are all ready installed? From Cindy in Wilson, North Carolina
Answer: Using the leftover dish mount is sometimes a great solution to your antenna mounting needs. There are however a couple of variables to check before doing so …
Do I Need Multiple Antennas for Different Locations in my House?
Question: Do I need more than 1 antenna for the different locations of the televisions in the house? What is the best method of connections without adding a series of diplexers for local HD service? I have recently stopped using Direct TV due to the high cost of service. From Steve in Salt Lake City, Utah
Answer: When dealing with a multi-story home you have a few choices outlined below …
Over The Air Television Experience Help
Fernando in California is making the smart leap from cable to over-the-air digital reception and is in need of some advice from others who have made the same choice. Help him out on the Antennas Direct blog.