Can't find channels!

I just installed my apex dt250a dtv conerter box i see that really the only reason that i got the box ... because I live in canada is to get channel 22 which is abc! I auto program my box... there is no manual program! and the signal on channel 22 ranges from about 10 to 100 percent and is never constant, is that normal? And I can't see anything on channel 22 but it doesnt say no signal im confused any ideas?! I HATE DTV!

'Bouncing' signals are normally faulty connections, low quality antennas (that can work perfectly on analog but suck on digital, since analog can travel farther and/or work with weaker signals) or the need to boost the signal. if your antenna is roof-mounted or outdoor the wind is one of the biggest contributors of bad/no/'bouncing' signal errors. even if it's barely breezy outside.

If you got coupons for two boxes i'd have bought two to test, of two different brands. some boxes are just terrible, like the RCA DTA800, falling short of expectations. i haven't had experience with your box or one like it, but i'd check the list of boxes in this forum and look for those with best reception.

DTV is a nice thing, but the fact of it being Forced on EVERYONE is wrong.

Thank you very much as this is frustrating me and channel 22 never had very good reception so i will try another antenna (indoor by the way) but I am starting to think that i can not get that channel anymore!