Yet another "cut the DirecTv bill" person here in Boise, Idaho, needing advice on why I'm losing reception on some channels when the temperature outside dips below freezing. Also, the PBS channels just don't come in at all, regardless of the weather. Here's my stats:
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Antenna: Philips TV antenna SDV2940 UHF/HDTV digital Indoor/outdoor, using it outside on our single-level house per this photo:
Antenna came with something it calls a "Power Injector", so that's installed per instructions.
Wiring: Coax that had been attached to satellite dish, installed 1.5 years ago. Removed any splitters, etc.
This is just for one TV. When the temperature is above freezing, we do not receive the PBS stations at all but the rest on the TV Fool list come in fine. When the temperature hits 32F or below, both NBC and CBS pixelate and drop out so bad that they're completely unwatchable, sometimes the ABC channel but not as often. Since we watch TV mostly at night, this has become frustrating.
What I'd like: weather not to affect viewing of any channel, and to receive the 4 PBS channels anytime. I'm pretty much interested in the main network channels, don't care if I lose the other oddball channels which I seem to receive beautifully. I've considered mounting the antenna up on the satellite pole (with the dish removed) or even higher up on the house if it will help, but I don't know if that will work for me at all.
Bottom line: is this antenna worth working with, or should I pony up for something more/better? I'm only 10 mi away from most of the signals, and the manufacturer says it's 20 mi.
TV Fool Report: TV Fool
Antenna: Philips TV antenna SDV2940 UHF/HDTV digital Indoor/outdoor, using it outside on our single-level house per this photo:

Antenna came with something it calls a "Power Injector", so that's installed per instructions.
Wiring: Coax that had been attached to satellite dish, installed 1.5 years ago. Removed any splitters, etc.
This is just for one TV. When the temperature is above freezing, we do not receive the PBS stations at all but the rest on the TV Fool list come in fine. When the temperature hits 32F or below, both NBC and CBS pixelate and drop out so bad that they're completely unwatchable, sometimes the ABC channel but not as often. Since we watch TV mostly at night, this has become frustrating.
What I'd like: weather not to affect viewing of any channel, and to receive the 4 PBS channels anytime. I'm pretty much interested in the main network channels, don't care if I lose the other oddball channels which I seem to receive beautifully. I've considered mounting the antenna up on the satellite pole (with the dish removed) or even higher up on the house if it will help, but I don't know if that will work for me at all.
Bottom line: is this antenna worth working with, or should I pony up for something more/better? I'm only 10 mi away from most of the signals, and the manufacturer says it's 20 mi.