BBax81

Hi all, just found this site tonight, looks very informative!
I would like some input on my reception situation out in the "boonies"
My TVFool plot is attached, this is my current setup:
Phillips 52 Element outdoor antenna, mounted ~5 feet above our 2 story house,
CM 7777 Pre-Amp, and we have a rotor as well,
40-50' of RG-59 cable to the TV, about 15 years old.

As of now, the best channel we get is (surprisingly) WPXJ on Ch 23, not much break up at all, we also get WHEC, Ch 10 at times, but very iffy, and breaks up often. The other channels we get a signal, but not strong enough to lock on to.

I just found out that the cable is RG-59, and figure I should replace it, any thoughts on if that will help at all? (I have read different opinions on this since we have a strong pre-amp)

Also, would putting up an antenna like the 7698P from Wineguard give me a better chance at reliable reception?

Thanks for the help!

CptlA

Hey, welcome to the forum.

Have you gone to TV Fool yet? It'll be easier for us to diagnose.

Piggie

You have to make three posts I think to post an attachment

The RG59 only being 50 ft should not be a deal breaker being feed with a CM7777.

Actually I am doing the same, The CM7777 is such high output the little bit more loss in RG59 over 50 ft is over come with the amp.

Post something back then on the third post try your TVFool plot.

BBax81

Whoops, totally forgot to attach the file, hopefully it will work now!
Edit: Really small file, going to try again

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BBax81

TV Fool

Lets see if a link works, sorry about that

Piggie

Signals are all but non existent at your house. It's a wonder you receive anything at all. It actually sounds like the antenna you have is working.

You maybe in one of those holes left by VHF analog going away.