Without knowing the factors which affect the reception of TV signals you can’t succeed in fixing your antenna properly. Before attempting to install your antenna go through the article to get sorted with the odd factors. Surprisingly, each one of these factors is equally important. Not paying enough attention to any of these would lead to improper set up of antenna and thus your antenna will not receive the signals as it is supposed to. Now, before we jump into the details always remember that each one of these factors
has a different influence on the antenna. It is necessary to first understand it and then move on with the best TV antenna installations process.
- Power lines: Do you see those power lines with big ‘CAUTION” written over them? Yes. Those are also problematic for you. They usually hang above your house or pass by the streets on roads. If they happen to come in between the broadcast tower and your antenna then the TV signals become invisible to it. This results in no receiving of signals.
- Light bulbs: Light bulbs? They are too innocent to interfere, aren’t they? Not really. Apart from the latest high-quality bulbs which are certified by the FCC, the low quality or the old ones do interfere. They have the ability to create radio frequency interference which leads to blocking of TV signals. Try turning off the light bulbs of your home and then switch on the TV. Crystal clear screen!
- Weather: TV signals are vulnerable to weather. Not only the TV signals but the antenna physically is weak against the weather. Strong winds and heavy storm can undo the installation of antenna and you get salt and pepper on your TV screen. As far as TV signals are concerned, not only storms and winds but also fog and varying temperatures have a huge impact. The TV signals are bounced back or reflected by the fog or moisture in the air giving you a completely undecipherable picture.
- Large buildings: Shiny and tall skyscrapers are now the trend. They speak for your success and power. Staring up at the tall buildings has its own kind of charm. If you have one such building between you and the broadcasting tower then be ready for weak or no signals. It is known that the shiny exterior refracts the signals which means that the signals are bounced back giving no room for the antennae to receive them.
- Trees: Living among the high trees with heavy foliage and sweet smelling flowers is an ideal location. Nobody minds that. Well, you would mind it if you live in one such place but now frustrated with the weak TV signals. The thick foliage of trees and the branches block the TV signals leading to poor audio visual results.
- Mountains and hills: If you happen to live in a valley or somewhere where there are ranges of mountains then here is the bad news. The signals emitted by the broadcasting tower will pass right over the TV antenna instead of being received.