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Can you get any reception on the lake with just an antena?

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I got rid of my antena and went with sat. I've never had a problem after getting it set up. I would pick up different channels depending on the time of day with the antena.

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Yes you can. After the digital switchover you get a lot less channels. Last winter I still got 2 analog channels. The only digital I could pick up was 22 from brainerd.

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TV reception is horrible in the area. Been fighting it since the switch. Gave up and resorted to playing cards.

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I have a "60 mile" antenna on my shack and was able to pickup 5-6 digital stations last year, HOWEVER, all but channel 22 would drop out at dusk.  The issue with flat screen TVs is you have to do a SEARCH after changing the orientation of the antenna. My set shows signal strength on the digital channels. The channels from the cities that I did get in would vary in strength causing voice and picture drop outs. I spent more time screwing around with the antenna than watching the show. I finally gave up and orientated the antenna to channel 22.  I also picked up 3-4 analog Stations GREAT!!! (maybe not) most were PBS.  



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Rick,
 How high is your antenna mounted? Mine is about 16' high. I still use the old UHF antenna.

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MY antenna is  about 12-13 feet.
Did I mention, my antenna is kind of beat up.
Tiewraps hold a few of the longer elements on,
but the digital signals are usually in the higher
band = shorter elements
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