Over the air TV reception

[BKDotCom]

how's everyones OTA TV reception?
I think I'm just getting 6, 11 and 41

[OpenYourEyesTulsa]

I have a TV tuner in my computer and I get all the channels except 8 and 19

I assume an amplified antenna would help.  I just have a plain antenna.

[patric]

If you havent tried Over-The-Air in a while, you may need to re-scan for channels.

[BKDotCom]

we ditched cable over the summer after finally getting TVs with digital tuners..
the snowpocalypse is affecting reception...  probably snow on the roof... or air.. who knows

[DolfanBob]

I am getting all my over the air channels perfect. 2,6,8,11,17,23,41,47.
My High Def DirecTV is also working perfect.

I also want to add that my Antenna is outside and is a 25/35 mile range. Even though I live in Broken Arrow by the towers, being a Satellite/Cable Tech. I tend to go with overkill methods.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Sitting in OKC today waiting for snowmeggedon to end.  Just saw the sun poke through a small hole in the clouds.  10" of snow so far and still falling.  Turnpike closed, so will not be driving that for a while.

[patric]

DirecTV is also working perfect.

Same here, despite all the scare-mongering ads Cox ran promising outages.

[BKDotCom]

I am getting all my over the air channels perfect. 2,6,8,11,17,23,41,47.
My High Def DirecTV is also working perfect.

I also want to add that my Antenna is outside and is a 25/35 mile range. Even though I live in Broken Arrow by the towers, being a Satellite/Cable Tech. I tend to go with overkill methods.

My cheezy antenna in the (highest point of) attic must not be cutting it.
I'd like your opinion on an (in the attic) antenna that would get all the usual's + Chan 35 (RSU in Claremore... only chan we don't currently get)
I'm in Jenks... 115th & Peoria/Elm with no obsticles.
You think it'd require a 2nd antenna pointed towards claremore with a "jointenna"?

[nathanm]

Same here, despite all the scare-mongering ads Cox ran promising outages.

Try again when the snow is wet and fluffy.

I'm only half-serious..it does make a difference, but if your dish is aligned properly it shouldn't matter unless there's significant accumulation on the dish. Of course, buildup on the dish is much more likely with heavy wet snow, and meteorologically-speaking, you're not likely to have high winds to help keep the dish clear when you're getting said wet snow.

[patric]

Try again when the snow is wet and fluffy.

I'm only half-serious..it does make a difference, but if your dish is aligned properly it shouldn't matter unless there's significant accumulation on the dish. Of course, buildup on the dish is much more likely with heavy wet snow, and meteorologically-speaking, you're not likely to have high winds to help keep the dish clear when you're getting said wet snow.

Had that happen 2 years ago, but I can reach the dish with water from a nozzle and it's ok.

[Hoss]

Had that happen 2 years ago, but I can reach the dish with water from a nozzle and it's ok.

Somehow today I'm guessing that wouldn't be such a great idea.

[DolfanBob]

My cheezy antenna in the (highest point of) attic must not be cutting it.
I'd like your opinion on an (in the attic) antenna that would get all the usual's + Chan 35 (RSU in Claremore... only chan we don't currently get)
I'm in Jenks... 115th & Peoria/Elm with no obsticles.
You think it'd require a 2nd antenna pointed towards claremore with a "jointenna"?

The reason I put my antenna outside is because after the change from analog to digital signal. Attic antennas do not work as well.
Digital signal travels further but seems to not penetrate roofing material as well as analog did.
I installed several antennas back in the day over in Sapulpa and had very little off air success.
I am sure that you would do much better in the Jenks area putting it outside if your covenants allow it. You are in a very good location because when you aim your antenna, all of the towers are behind you. Except for 17 in Bartlesville. Good luck.

[nathanm]

Don't the OTARD rules apply to OTA antennas as well as satellite antennas? If so, your HOA can't prevent you from putting up an antenna on your property any more than they can prevent you from using a satellite dish.

Of course, it may not be worth the fight..but the law is on your side.

Edited to add: Yes, yes they do..

Q: What types of antennas are covered by the rule?

A: The rule applies to the following types of antennas:

(1) A "dish" antenna that is one meter (39.37") or less in diameter (or any size dish if located in Alaska) and is designed to receive direct broadcast satellite service, including direct-to-home satellite service, or to receive or transmit fixed wireless signals via satellite.

(2) An antenna that is one meter or less in diameter or diagonal measurement and is designed to receive video programming services via broadband radio service (wireless cable) or to receive or transmit fixed wireless signals other than via satellite.

(3) An antenna that is designed to receive local television broadcast signals. Masts higher than 12 feet above the roofline may be subject to local permitting requirements.

In addition, antennas covered by the rule may be mounted on "masts" to reach the height needed to receive or transmit an acceptable quality signal (e.g. maintain line-of-sight contact with the transmitter or view the satellite). Masts higher than 12 feet above the roofline may be subject to local permitting requirements for safety purposes. Further, masts that extend beyond an exclusive use area may not be covered by this rule.

[BKDotCom]

Apparently the amplifier / signal-booster portion of my antenna went out...  All is well afer turning it off / unplugging it!