[Megabates]

Are out door antennas allowed in TV ? I refuse to pay outrageous cable prices here outside of Buffalo.I have a roof antenna, I get 18 stations. My only cable is for internet service . High speed $14.99 per month. Spectrum. We may be relocating to TV in a year. What is antenna reception like in TV generally speaking?

[sparky4840]

Rescan your channels. ME TV is broadcasted from Orlando on 2.4 and Gainesville 20.3. I get both channels living in Pine Hills.

[sparky4840]

Currently receive 80+ channels with about 50 worth watching.

[michael mitchell]

I designed/built my own antenna and get 69 stations in the village of Ashland .Cost about $10

[jxm473]

Any suggestions on getting your antennae set up? I am new to the villages, bought a flat wall antennae and get 29 channels, most not worth watching. Thanks for your suggestions

[RoadToad]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

I have always gotten METV on my OTA antenna for the last 4 years. The last 3 months it has been missing. I do realize the frequencies are changing and i have re-scanned multiple times. I am south of 466a. Has anyone else gotten METV in the last 3 months. I do realize it is working on cable provides but not on OTA (over the air antenna)

ReRun "Channel Scan" on your Tv Setup Menu

[Heyitsrick]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

i am not sure what is going on, i always received METV until they changed the frequencies, i believe they have till summer of 2020 to get them up. I a not sure if Orlando is still broadcasting METV channel 2.2 and 2.3. I have re-scanned with multiple devices and multiple times still no 2.2 and 2.3.

NBC2/ABC7 's transmitter tower has been off air for reworking as of 2/10. They just updated their website saying the work that needs to be done will be extended over this weekend.

Transmitter update: Restoration now expected to be this weekend - NBC2 News

[capecoralbill]

Originally Posted by Heyitsrick

NBC2/ABC7 's transmitter tower has been off air for reworking as of 2/10. They just updated their website saying the work that needs to be done will be extended over this weekend.

Transmitter update: Restoration now expected to be this weekend - NBC2 News

I clicked this link, IT IS THE WRONG NBC ,It is for Ft Myers, FL.
NOT ORLANDO.

[Heyitsrick]

Originally Posted by capecoralbill

I clicked this link, IT IS THE WRONG NBC ,It is for Ft Myers, FL.
NOT ORLANDO.

You are correct. My bad on that link. I saw a WESH story the other day as well as the one I linked to and assumed (incorrectly) that the tower story was WESH's. WESH is a VHF station (actual VHF frequency is VHF Channel 11), so an antenna that can receive high-VHF as well as the more typical UHF OTA channels is key.

[jrplmm]

Originally Posted by michael mitchell

I designed/built my own antenna and get 69 stations in the village of Ashland .Cost about $10

Would you be willing to share your antenna design? I also made my own. I can’t get channel 2 NBC. It broadcast on RF 11 which is Hi-VHF. I’d be interested to know if your antenna is able to get that station. Also is your antenna installed outside or in the attic? My antenna is currently installed in the attic. Thanks!

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by jrplmm

Would you be willing to share your antenna design? I also made my own. I can’t get channel 2 NBC. It broadcast on RF 11 which is Hi-VHF. I’d be interested to know if your antenna is able to get that station. Also is your antenna installed outside or in the attic? My antenna is currently installed in the attic. Thanks!

You will lose about 30% of the signal strength by putting it the attic. Get one that goes on your roof, as high as possible, and aim it at about 113 degrees.

[jrplmm]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

You will lose about 30% of the signal strength by putting it the attic. Get one that goes on your roof, as high as possible, and aim it at about 113 degrees.

I understand the difference between attic and roof installation but, I prefer to keep it in the attic if possible. With the antenna I built I get all the UHF channels at 75% signal strength or higher. Are you getting NBC to 2.1? And if so, would you mind sharing your design. Thanks!

[Chellybean]

got my 2.1 and 2.2 back pointing at 113 degrees Orlando;
Antennas Direct ClearStream 5 High Gain VHF TV Antenna, 65+ Mile Range, Multi-directional, Indoor, Attic, Outdoor, All-weather Mounting Hardware, Adjustable Mast Clamp, 4K Ready, Black - C5
good signal strength and mounted in the attic with also a uhf antenna
DB4e 4-Element Bowtie Attic/Outdoor HDTV Antenna
you also have to have a UHF /VHF Combiner to combine the antenna's