do you point the center toward the towers or the ears ? not getting all of the channels and some come in clear and some not.what do i need to do ?
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You should point the center towards the towers. Note that this type of antenna picks up UHF channels much better than VHF. You should check which frequency your desired channels use, don't assume that old VHF channels are still VHF. Since the transition to digital TV some channels which were VHF actually transmit via UHF. I found that I could only pick up UHF channels with this antenna, even though my other local channels are just as close but still broadcast in VHF. Check out the government website - http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/ . You may try mounting it higher if possible, also make sure there are not tree are other obstructions. You should point the center towards the towers. Note that this type of antenna picks up UHF channels much better than VHF. You should check which frequency your desired channels use, don't assume that old VHF channels are still VHF. Since the transition to digital TV some channels which were VHF actually transmit via UHF. I found that I could only pick up UHF channels with this antenna, even though my other local channels are just as close but still broadcast in VHF. Check out the government website - http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/ . You may try mounting it higher if... » Read More You should point the center towards the towers. Note that this type of antenna picks up UHF channels much better than VHF. You should check which frequency your desired channels use, don't assume that old VHF channels are still VHF. Since the transition to digital TV some channels which were VHF actually transmit via UHF. I found that I could only pick up UHF channels with this antenna, even though my other local channels are just as close but still broadcast in VHF. Check out the government website - http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/ . You may try mounting it higher if possible, also make sure there are not tree are other obstructions. « Show Less
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We pointed the widest part (the face) towards our farthest tower to receive the channels we wanted. The towers within 25 miles came in no matter which way it was pointed. The Mohu website was very helpful in locating the closest towers.
1785683
When you hooked it up also check your placement and adjust it a few times in different directions.Each adjustment you make you may have to re-scan the channels. I also found that the gain can be adjusted up or down to get maximum channel also. I found ths to be a geat antenna. Hope this helps!
1676139
They have tweeters that you can aim back toward where you sit. I have mine on the left/right walls too. Make sure you have a center channel and you'll be fine.
287001
Speakers should not be angled in toward the center. Rather, they should be spaced apart so that the stereo imaging is ideal in the listening position.
916676
It depends on where you live. I had a friend look up at a Radio Shach a chart as to where I live and what channels I should be able to get. Also, the chart told me which direction it needs to face, and in my case, it did need to be on the second floor level, I'm near an airport . Hope his helps!
1417721
if you know were the cell towers are located . point the antenna in that direction.
1495514
Try moving the antenna facing a different location and on top of a bookshelf or something. I have noticed that mine picks up some channels better than others depending on how it is facing. Good luck. Mine has worked very well for me.
1303723
It needs to be pointed in the direction of your local stations antennas. Goggle search your local stations to find proper direction. Also installing in attic does take away some of the distance it can pickup. Longer wire runs need a booster to retain good picture. Hope this helps
1801073
Trial and error. If you want beauty, probably won't work. Place it temporarily and see what channels you get in. Then move it again and see where you get the most channels. You can go online and see what directions the signals come from for you address. And usually the windows are the best, particularly if your building is brick. Usually the wall or window that faces the most signals. Mine is in a window and behind a room darkening shade and it does not seem to effect it.
1495510
You might need to move the antenna around the room to pinpoint where it receives the best reception. I at times move mine from 3 different spots depending on what channel I am watching. Hope this helps.
7489
You have to get a splitter to connect to the cable and then to the radio. So your radio has to have an external hard-wire antenna connection for this to work. It should improve the reception given that you are reasonably pointed to the radio tower with line of sight. Good luck.
510683
How old is your television? Is it digital ready? I live within 60 miles of many of the towers in my area and I only partially get 1 channel. It could just be the area you're in.
793030
Thanks. Is there anything in the middle like a crossbar or anything that would get in the way of the center channel speaker?
766259
For any surround system the most important piece is the center channel... I am using a high end pinnacle center not in wall ...hope this helps
1673796
I live between to major cities that broadcast. I have it pointed in the direction of the closest city. It picks up well, but I also have an amp on it because of my cable run. I can pick up the other city to the back side of the antenna as well but not as strong. If I turn it to face the other city it does have better gain. The 2 cities signals are basically the same distance apart, within 5 miles. It is sort of multi-directional, but it does have a weaker side of reception if you are between 2 cities. I just pointed it in the direction of the signal and that was it. You really shouldn't have to move it if your broadcast towers are in the same relative area. So, I guess in that respect you could say it is multi-directional.
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I don't have enough information to be helpful. If you have confirmed that you are aimed correctly, most of the channels you can receive are not scrambled. If you are aimed somewhere else, most channels will be scrambled. My next step if I were you would be to double-check your alignment.
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If you are using those super-cheap stick antennae you might get terrible range. Try each channel and see which is best. Then try a pair of decent cyclical polarized antennae and try each channel again.