Interesting that the American models only show the signal strength. The European model will show you signal strength and signal qualty, in the past we used DVB-T now we use DVB-T2. DVB-T was shut down 9 years ago and in some countries 2 years ago. On DVB-T2 the signal quality is mandatory to be 100%, you need at least 65% signal quality to have a stable reception and the minimum signal strength must be 37%. But a good reception must be 100% signal quality and minimum 50% signal strength. On UHF band with a 19 element Yagi antenna I have 100% signal quality and 60% signal strength. On some TVs I have 100% signal strength but on most I have between 85 - 95% strenght. On STBs I have between 80 - 90 % signal strength. With a preamp or in my case an amplified splitter I have 100% signal strength.
Hello, I have an RCA ANT705 antenna with a 15 db maspro amp and get very good signal strength on all local plus some 50 miles away in Tampa Bay. After recent hurricane I'm having lower signal but intermittently, just enough on my 2 weakest channel to cause drop outs across all TV's. Antenna didn't move nor any damage to elements, I switched out new amp, splitter and checked coax connections. The only thing left is possible water inside balun at antenna, so I will try a new one. Anything else you can think of?
Water infiltration is certain a possible culprit. Any chance the coaxial cable was damaged anywhere along the run? Could it also be the stations? Are they all back up and running at their previous power levels? Are you having intermittent signal on all channels or just the weak channels?
@NorthcoasterHobby Just the lower freq VHF high ones on all TVS, I dont have VHF low channels. Overall signal drop on all channels but the weakest get below a reliable level intermintantly. Next Ill try antenna,about only culprit left, thx.
@@publicmail2 VHF stations are vastly underpowered compared to UHF stations. Have you considered contacting the stations to check if they are doing maintenance or transmitting on reduced power? Maybe try that before buying a new antenna. Also, double check the balun - those wires are thin and can break easily.
Hey NCH couple yrs ago I replaces my main cable run apparently it was rg 11...after all sorts of problems with stripping and fittings...it's rg6 with dual shielding any idea what this is ? Once I figured it out rg6 fittings worked with it 🤞🤞📶📶
RG6 dual shield is the standard cable used for antenna, satellite and cable TV. How to Install Coax Cable Connectors | Make your Own Coaxial Cable for Antenna and Satellite TV th-cam.com/video/CpyicpHqVJ8/w-d-xo.html
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Interesting that the American models only show the signal strength. The European model will show you signal strength and signal qualty, in the past we used DVB-T now we use DVB-T2. DVB-T was shut down 9 years ago and in some countries 2 years ago. On DVB-T2 the signal quality is mandatory to be 100%, you need at least 65% signal quality to have a stable reception and the minimum signal strength must be 37%. But a good reception must be 100% signal quality and minimum 50% signal strength.
On UHF band with a 19 element Yagi antenna I have 100% signal quality and 60% signal strength. On some TVs I have 100% signal strength but on most I have between 85 - 95% strenght. On STBs I have between 80 - 90 % signal strength. With a preamp or in my case an amplified splitter I have 100% signal strength.
Yes very hidden under diagnostics, and gives a db meter on mine 2014 Samsung.
Hello, I have an RCA ANT705 antenna with a 15 db maspro amp and get very good signal strength on all local plus some 50 miles away in Tampa Bay. After recent hurricane I'm having lower signal but intermittently, just enough on my 2 weakest channel to cause drop outs across all TV's. Antenna didn't move nor any damage to elements, I switched out new amp, splitter and checked coax connections. The only thing left is possible water inside balun at antenna, so I will try a new one. Anything else you can think of?
Water infiltration is certain a possible culprit. Any chance the coaxial cable was damaged anywhere along the run? Could it also be the stations? Are they all back up and running at their previous power levels? Are you having intermittent signal on all channels or just the weak channels?
@NorthcoasterHobby Just the lower freq VHF high ones on all TVS, I dont have VHF low channels. Overall signal drop on all channels but the weakest get below a reliable level intermintantly. Next Ill try antenna,about only culprit left, thx.
@@publicmail2 VHF stations are vastly underpowered compared to UHF stations. Have you considered contacting the stations to check if they are doing maintenance or transmitting on reduced power?
Maybe try that before buying a new antenna.
Also, double check the balun - those wires are thin and can break easily.
Hey NCH couple yrs ago I replaces my main cable run apparently it was rg 11...after all sorts of problems with stripping and fittings...it's rg6 with dual shielding any idea what this is ? Once I figured it out rg6 fittings worked with it 🤞🤞📶📶
RG6 dual shield is the standard cable used for antenna, satellite and cable TV.
How to Install Coax Cable Connectors | Make your Own Coaxial Cable for Antenna and Satellite TV
th-cam.com/video/CpyicpHqVJ8/w-d-xo.html
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