I need to know how to troubleshoot this. I rec'd my antenna but I only get 4 channels. I live in a dense area and expected more like 20. any ideas?
1495510
You might need to move the antenna around the room to pinpoint where it receives the best reception. I at times move mine from 3 different spots depending on what channel I am watching. Hope this helps.
1495511
Try moving it around and rescan it every time you move it. That's what I did and I finally got 25 channels. Move it up higher, down lower, across the room a bit, and then to the other side. Keep moving and scanning until you get more channels. I don't know what else to tell you. I hope it works better for you.
1495512
I apologize for this inconvenience. It may help to re-scan for channels by: disconnecting the antenna, scanning for channels, unplugging the TV from the electrical outlet for 1 minute, reconnecting the antenna and plugging the TV back into the outlet, then re-scanning the TV once again. For further assistance, please contact support@satechi.com.Thank you,Satechi Technical Support
1495513
I think other answers of moving antenna and rescan is the most logical remedy -- I think the design of the TV tuner is the most important part. Having a usb to enable signal amplifying in theory should let the unit work better. Try to scan your OTA without the antenna to establish a baseline. I notice that when I carry something large enough with metallic could affect signal quality and if it does nothing in your case then you are probably placing the antenna in a dead zone that even amplifier would not help. My TV happens to be close to the entry door with a glass window which might explain I am having a easier time to get OTA. I think other answers of moving antenna and rescan is the most logical remedy -- I think the design of the TV tuner is the most important part. Having a usb to enable signal amplifying in theory should let the unit work better. Try to scan your OTA without the antenna to establish a baseline. I notice that when I carry something large enough with metallic could affect signal quality and if it does nothing in your case then you are probably placing the antenna in a dead zone that even amplifier would not help. My TV happens to be close to the entry door with a glass window which might... » Read More I think other answers of moving antenna and rescan is the most logical remedy -- I think the design of the TV tuner is the most important part. Having a usb to enable signal amplifying in theory should let the unit work better. Try to scan your OTA without the antenna to establish a baseline. I notice that when I carry something large enough with metallic could affect signal quality and if it does nothing in your case then you are probably placing the antenna in a dead zone that even amplifier would not help. My TV happens to be close to the entry door with a glass window which might explain I am having a easier time to get OTA. « Show Less
1495514
Try moving the antenna facing a different location and on top of a bookshelf or something. I have noticed that mine picks up some channels better than others depending on how it is facing. Good luck. Mine has worked very well for me.
1113245
I have mine connected through a reciever for a whole bunch of devices and sometimes the signal only shows 2 channels. I had to turn off everything and turn it back on then it works fine
626416
Hi, you should get those channels, this antenna has more than a 50 mile radius. Give it a shot and put it up high where no interference will block you signal. Hope this helps.
1421934
Be glad you didn't get the Haier. I received mine Friday and I have been unable to get but only one channel and it isn't even clear. I saw other reviewers complaining about this but I thought that since I live in a metropolitan area that I wouldn't have any problems. Boy was I wrong. I am returning the Haier today and will try the Axion as I think the extra antenna they provide will do the trick.
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Hi, KJC. I purchased this antenna for a home on a lake. I went directly to the Mohu website and entered in my zip code. It gave me a decent idea what stations I could receive. There is also a few websites that can help you get an idea what stations broadcast from your area. Try the following: www.antennaweb.org; www.fcc.gov; www.antennapoint.com; www.tvfool.com or www.antenna.tv. They will help you to understand what stations transmit the closest to your area.I purchased this antenna after some research. I am very happy with the quality of the reception and the number of stations. You might have to play with it a bit but it works great. Hi, KJC. I purchased this antenna for a home on a lake. I went directly to the Mohu website and entered in my zip code. It gave me a decent idea what stations I could receive. There is also a few websites that can help you get an idea what stations broadcast from your area. Try the following: www.antennaweb.org; www.fcc.gov; www.antennapoint.com; www.tvfool.com or www.antenna.tv. They will help you to understand what stations transmit the closest to your area.I purchased this antenna after some research. I am very happy with the quality of the reception and the number of... » Read More Hi, KJC. I purchased this antenna for a home on a lake. I went directly to the Mohu website and entered in my zip code. It gave me a decent idea what stations I could receive. There is also a few websites that can help you get an idea what stations broadcast from your area. Try the following: www.antennaweb.org; www.fcc.gov; www.antennapoint.com; www.tvfool.com or www.antenna.tv. They will help you to understand what stations transmit the closest to your area.I purchased this antenna after some research. I am very happy with the quality of the reception and the number of stations. You might have to play with it a bit but it works great. « Show Less
1157964
I don't know what it will pick up, up there. You will need to get an inline booster. My channel 7.1 through 7.4 comes in good all the time. My channel 21.1 through 21.4 don't come in to good all the time, at night better. But I did not get any channel 21 before. I think I probably get couple other channels that I don't watch. I went on another site to see what channels, antennas would be out there, and how far away they are. And then pointed my antenna in that direction. Had to play with the ears, and antenna direction to get to work better. I hope this will help you make up your mind. I have not done anything to my antenna, but I have been thinking about screwing a bigger base on it.
203598
There are many more factors to consider. How far do you live from the station transmitters? What is the topography of your area? Where will you place the antenna inside your residence?The antenna will receive the signals that are available to it. It's up to you to place the antenna where the signals are best. Buy it and try it. If it doesn't work you can return it and try something else.
221941
Depending on your tv you might have to use your remote to turn on the tv then hit menu and do a channel search. Depending on where you live you still might not get all channels. I live in Peoria AZ and am not able to get channel 5 -CBS using this antenna.
1433333
I only have the DB2 hooked up now here in the chicago burbs and I get 2, 5, 7 and 9 just fine in addition to all the uhf channels.You'll really have to check it out for yourself, location, distance from signal, obstructions in the way, are you on a hill, flat or in a valley, house ,apt or condo etc etc...all are factors towards a good installation of the right antenna.
1530758
I agree with L. Cheng, Amazon allows returns so I would purchase and return as "defective" if you don't get the channels you expect or if it does not perform as expected. Also, try this website for channels available in your area, but it would of course depend on where you put the antenna.http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/
1975189
I had the exact same thing happen recently. It worked great for around a month, then the channels were gone all of a sudden. I tried my old crappy antenna again and that worked better than the Leaf Plus. Did you guys return yours? Thinking of doing that.
87816
We get abut 40 channels, but we live in a fairly large city. I would suggest ordering one of those Clear Channel antennas from the internet. They're cheap and they work really well.
1157965
I don't know what it will pick up, up there. You will need to get an inline booster. My channel 7.1 through 7.4 comes in good all the time. My channel 21.1 through 21.4 don't come in to good all the time, at night better. But I did not get any channel 21 before. I think I probably get couple other channels that I don't watch. I went on another site to see what channels, antennas would be out there, and how far away they are. And then pointed my antenna in that direction. Had to play with the ears, and antenna direction to get to work better. I hope this will help you make up your mind. I have not done anything to my antenna, but I have been thinking about screwing a bigger base on it. I don't know what it will pick up, up there. You will need to get an inline booster. My channel 7.1 through 7.4 comes in good all the time. My channel 21.1 through 21.4 don't come in to good all the time, at night better. But I did not get any channel 21 before. I think I probably get couple other channels that I don't watch. I went on another site to see what channels, antennas would be out there, and how far away they are. And then pointed my antenna in that direction. Had to play with the ears, and antenna direction to get to work better. I hope this will help you make up your mind. I... » Read More I don't know what it will pick up, up there. You will need to get an inline booster. My channel 7.1 through 7.4 comes in good all the time. My channel 21.1 through 21.4 don't come in to good all the time, at night better. But I did not get any channel 21 before. I think I probably get couple other channels that I don't watch. I went on another site to see what channels, antennas would be out there, and how far away they are. And then pointed my antenna in that direction. Had to play with the ears, and antenna direction to get to work better. I hope this will help you make up your mind. I have not done anything to my antenna, but I have been thinking about screwing a bigger base on it. « Show Less
525965
it depends on many t.v's you have. I had a 4 splitter which means I plugged the antenna into a splitter that went to four t.v's. Picked up about 50 channels but then I added 2 more t.v's. So I just went ahead and got a 8 splitter but then some of the channels would not come in. I took the 8 splitter back and got a 6 splitter which is all I needed and got all my channels back, so if you only have 4 t.v's then only get a 4 splitter, hope this helps. if you only get a few channels you migfht have to get the amp that goes with this but I did not needs.
2096549
Check that the setting is scanning air not cable. Have you moved the antenna? You can do an internet search to see what channels you can expect to find.
698658
You might want to try a cheap amplified antenna. I live in an area where the signals are all weak and got nothing until I connected an indoor amplified antenna and now I get all the stations available.
1489125
I tried to hook up four TV's and it did not work. I put the antenna in the attic and split to three TV's up stairs and one downstairs. Signal was too low. I don't think it worked with just two TV's connected. I don't think this would work with any antenna out there. To be able to have multiple TV's connected to one antenna, I'm thinking would require a separate amplifier.