TV Antenna Not Getting Local Channels
 

We just moved in to Hammock at Fenney and do not have cable yet, so I connected a local antenna and it only picked up a few channels (Court TV, Grit and a couple others), but no local channels. Anyone know why I'm not getting any of the local channels (CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox)? Maybe it's my antenna, but it worked good at my other house. Are there any Hammock residents out there using a local antenna? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I didn't really want to buy cable because we only watch the local channels anyway. Thanks.

Are you sure you have this pointed in the correct direction, towards Orlando, 117 degrees from our house. Do you have an amplifier on the antenna and is it rated for at least 80 miles? Did you rescan your TV after connecting the antenna? I am in Pinellas and reception from Orlando is sketchy at best (there is a building in Leesburg in the way), I have the antenna pointed to Ocala, and get about a dozen stations which sounds like what you are getting. When i was experimenting with Orlando, on a good day i would get 65 channels, 1/3 Spanish, 1/3 religious (etc), and the rest something I would actually watch. There are a couple of websites that have good info on how to aim the antenna and the approximate height required, search on TV reception in my area.

Aim the antenna towards Melbourne, that's where the transmitters are. However they are about 80 miles away. You may need an amplifier on the antenna.

Antennas Direct locator
 

This link to Antennas Direct will help you to see the distances of what you are trying to receive. You need a long range antenna as high in the attic as you can get it.

Antennas Direct | TV Transmitter Locator and Mapping Tool

You will need a amplifier (signal booster).

Cason Hammock
 

I live on Outridge Loop Cason Hammock and pick up all channels with antenna in attic pointed east.Youhave to have amplifier and plugged in to receive them. Sometimes loose signal for a few minutes but always come back.

Hi neighbor! We will be in the Verandas in Cason. Can you please tell me what antenna you're using? We will eventually get cable but won't be full-time for a few months, so it would be great to have some reception until then.

We spent $100 at Best Buy for an amplified (might be $150 now) until we were here more.

No Local TV - Antennas Do Not Work
 

We just moved to Fenney, and after purchasing a new antennae, and not getting any local TV stations my husband did not believe me. So, he purchased another new antenna to install in the attic, to no avail. No matter how good the antennae is, you will not get any local TV stations. Disappointing as we do not live in the Villages full time and do not want to pay the price of cable. TV is in the middle of no where. If anyone has additional suggestions I would love to hear them...

Does your antenna have a booster? I live in Fenney and I receive ABC, CBS ,NBC and 80 other channels
I had mine installed so I don’t know the brand/type
Send me a message if you want the name of the installer

I live in Fenney and get all the local channels, and many more.

You need to go to Channel Master on line. The order there Digital Advantage 100 mile outdoor antenna and a signal booster. Mount it as high as you can in the attic pointing it at about 142 degrees toward Orlando. I live in Osceola Hills and get about 70 channels.

Here's a few different questions. I searched available channels using the Antenna Direct link. I noticed multiple channels to the NW, SW, E and SE.

1. Does one antenna pick up in 360 degrees or does it have to be pointed at a specific antenna?

2. Looking at the Gainsville sites, the broadcasting antennas are separated by approximately 10-12 degrees of arc. Can you pick up all those stations by pointing the receiving antenna towards the middle of the cluster?

3. Are there available antennas that you can program to rotate in a direction to point at a specific broadcasting antenna for optimal reception?

Great questions, I would be interested as well

Try Sling
 

If you have a smart TV, a Roku, Amazon Firestick, or Apple TV you could drop cable completely and stream Sling TV or Hulu. There is a monthly charge for using Sling (or Hulu) but that way you would only be paying for one service and yet be able to use it at both your homes.

Also download the app NewsOn so you can watch local "north news" or local Florida news.

Of course, you will need internet service to do this.

I looked into this and found Sling and Hulu cost $65 a month if you want local channels. You still need wifi at $50 or more a month
In my case cable and wifi was $125 per month, not much of a savings
If you can get the local channels On in Antenna for free. Then purchasing Hulu at $6.95 per month, is a big savings

Way down south there you should get Orlando stations well, especially since they upgraded to UHD.
Aim the antenna toward Bithlo Fl, where the antenna farms are located. 113 degrees on the compass from my house. Raise it up at least 20 feet above ground level, 25 feet is better. I use an amplified “Yagi” antenna Amazon sells for about $30. I get 75 or 80 channels. And no, there are no local government, county, state, or village restrictions or deed covenants that can interfere with using a TV antenna, though good taste and common sense should govern how, where, and what you mount.

Attic antenna didn’t work for us. Needed one on the roof. And yes, roof antennas are allowed by federal law. TV cannot over rule that.

TV
 

I can get TV on my computer ,but we also have int
ernet and cable

Why are you putting your antennas in the attic. You are cutting your own reception down.

TV Needs to Rescan for Local Signals
 

Did you perform a Rescan on your TV for local Signals?

PJ
 

May I have the name & number of the installer who set up your antenna? Please & thank you, Pj

Could it be interference from all those hi tension monsters?

Antenna installer , would like their information
 

would like to get information on your installer please.

Les Allier HDantenna cut the cord
407 913 9947

Les Allier HDantenna cut the cord
407 913 9947

Attic antennas won't work because of metal roof shielding.

Wow! That is very helpful.

What metal shielding?
 

What metal shielding? The Villages builder starting putting radiant solar barrier in attics around 2015 but later stopped doing that. My home built in 2020 does not have any radiant solar barrier.

You need to put an antenna on your roof!

I recommend Les Allier @ Custom TV and Satellite (400) 913-9947..

We don't use cable, we don't want to spend the $$. We just pay under $40/month no contract, only month to month, for Wifi then use our Apple TV for youtube, Netflix etc. There are other options besides AppleTV out there. We will also do an Antenna for local channels, there are websites for helping you find the best direction/spot in your home.