How do I get more channels with an antenna?

How To Get More Channels with Your Indoor Antenna

Experiment with Different Locations in Your Home.
Use a Longer Cable To Reach That Window.
Face it Towards the TV Transmitter Towers.
Lay Your Antenna Flat Horizontally.
Move it Higher Up (Highly Recommended)
Put it in a Skylight (Highly Recommended)

Why won’t my set top box pick up channels?

First check that your TV is set to the correct Source or Input, try changing the Source or Input to AV, TV, Digital TV or DTV if you haven’t already. If your “No Signal” message is not due to incorrect Source or Input being selected, then it’s most likely caused by a set up or antenna fault.

Why is my digital antenna not picking up channels?

Your cables may be loose. If you have loose cables, you’ll most likely get no signal or a spotty signal. So make sure your connections are tight at your TV and your antenna. While you’re checking your connections, also take a look at your cables to make sure they aren’t bent, looped, or otherwise broken.

Why did I lose channels on my antenna 2021?

There are three most common reasons why your antenna fails to pick up those channels: broken/damaged antenna, installation/aiming issues, and interference issues.

Why won’t my TV scan any channels?

The signal could be lost in the coaxial cable distribution. It is important to check regularly for corrosion, loose cable fittings, or if a cable has been compromised. Try disconnecting the splitter and running the cable directly into the TV/converter box and run a channel scan.

Why does my antenna keep losing signal?

Multipath Interference is caused by the OTA signal being bounced around certain surfaces such as wet or icy surfaces, buildings, or a passing airplane. Certain hilly terrains and trees can cause issues. Often just moving the OTA antenna a few feet can help alleviate the problem.

What happened to Ion TV on antenna 2021?

Effective February 26, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST, ION Plus and Qubo channels are no longer available. In select markets, ION Plus was replaced with Court TV and Bounce.

Why does my antenna work better when I touch it?

When you touch an antenna, the capacitance of the touch joint transfers induced RF voltage from your body to receiver already working on noise threshold, resulting in improvement some time. Your body and every other object in path of RF field acts as antenna. More area, more aperture, more gain.