[Scan-DC] D.C. area TV reception (antenna suggestions?)

[Robert Eisner]

I’ve rescanned multiple times with 2 separate TVs.  I can receive every channel in the DC area with the exception of 26.    I’m located in Silver Spring / Glenmont area.   

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> On Oct 21, 2019, at 10:53 AM, John Wilson <w4uvv at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>   Where have you guys been for the past 3 months?  All USA uhf tv channels 26-51 will be relocated to uhf channels 14-25 range.  It is unsure whether or not their "old" tv channel number will be used.  The quick fix is do a new global search on your present tv to search, detect and save all channels.  When you recognize WETA programing checking each channel 14-51 If any 26-51 remain that channel is your new former ch. 26.  Each tv station impacted USA tv station will receive a date to switch from their present tv between today and 31 Dec 2020.  
> 
> John
> W4UVV
> 
> Robert Eisner via Scan-DC wrote:
>> Just wondering if anyone is able to receive channel 26 WETA?
>> 
>> If been unable to receive them since early Spring.  
>> I’ve done multiple scans with 2 different antennas.   No joy.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Oct 20, 2019, at 11:26 PM, Joel Kahn <jrkahn at att.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Alan,My Dad put an antenna with rotor on roof more than 50 years ago to get broadcast & UHF channels.  The rotor died from lack of use after Comcast was installed. I just tried hooking the antenna to a portable digital TV & DVD player and scanned. I can get about 40 channels without rotating the antenna.
>>> Joel R Kahn 
>>> 
>>>    On Sunday, October 20, 2019, 03:15:57 AM EDT, Alan Henney <alan at henney.com> wrote:  
>>> 
>>> I'm curious what antennas you guys recommend for local TV reception?
>>> 
>>> The fiberglass, plastic, flat panel, Mohu, et al, seem like poor performers
>>> for me.  I have become a fan of old-fashioned metal antennas.
>>> 
>>> But I see so many different models these days.
>>> 
>>> Which is better: The long horizontal models, or the vertical bowties?
>>> Looking at TVfool, I need VHF and UHF.
>>> 
>>> What do you guys recommend?
>>> 
>>> Curious to find these interesting listings on eBay.  The sellers have
>>> pretty good feedback for what I consider suspect antennas, especially the
>>> 980-mile model.
>>> 
>>> Has anybody tried the single-piece rotor/antenna combo?  That sounds
>>> interesting.
>>> 
>>> In this age of technology, I'd think there would be an antenna system that
>>> scans the entire 360 and stores the precise bearing for each channel.
>>> Anything like that out there?
>>> 
>>> 980 MILE HDTV 1080P INDOOR AMPLIFIED HD TV ANTENNA DIGITAL UHF/VHF FM
>>> #Antennas
>>> https://ebay.us/4Pcqu5
>>> 
>>> 99.2% Positive feedback
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 180 Mile Outdoor Amplified Antenna Digital 1080P HD TV 360 Rotor 38dB
>>> UHF/VHF/FM #Leadzm
>>> https://ebay.us/wiIqqd
>>> 
>>> 98.2% Positive feedback
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Alan
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