![]() ![]() Nearby electric equipment could be interfering with your TV reception. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I own this site and the opinions expressed here are mine. This site is not owned by any retailer or manufacturer. I test or research each product or service before endorsing. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Give it a try and see if it helps.ĭisclosure: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. Note that the cable used by the cable company is often RG6, but is not always labeled. So, if you have a Mohu Leaf or any other antenna with crappy RG59 cable, swap it out with RG6! Here are some examples on Amazon: You’ll see why RG59 is so bad and RG6 is awesome!! If you care to, read more about RG59 and RG6 cables here. Many users have reported that they get better reception (more channels) when they swap this cable out for the beefier “RG6” cable: RG6 cable is better quality, and can get you more channels!).įolks have told me that Mohu customer service even recommends using RG6 cable! It makes sense since RG6 has a thicker conductor, better insulation, and better shielding than RG59 and is designed for higher frequencies. It’s printed right on the cable: The Mohu Leaf comes with RG59 cable. The Mohu Leaf (and perhaps the antenna you are using) comes with “RG59” cable. Since the cable run from my skylight to my TV would be very long, I attached it to a Tablo and watch live TV using a browser or the Tablo app. ![]() Put it in a Skylight (Highly Recommended)ĭo you have a skylight? I moved my Mohu Leaf to my skylight and got even more channels! It’s the closest thing to having an outdoor antenna using an indoor antenna! Mohu Leaf antenna in skylight Place your antenna as high up as possible, preferably with a line of sight to the transmitters. I get 50% more channels with my Mohu Leaf antenna on the second floor vs. I have a friend (and several readers) who get the best reception with the Leaf antenna taped to their ceiling! So, try the logical positions first (near windows and outer walls), but also trying laying it flat horizontally, especially if you live near mountains, tall trees, or tall buildings. These obstacles can deflect the TV signal into entering your home in weird, non-obvious, directions. To my amazement, it got better reception on the floor than vertically on the wall! A few readers said this worked for them too! So, try laying your flat antenna horizontally and see if it helps, even if it’s on the floor! One day at my previous third-floor apartment, I had my Mohu Leaf antenna taped to the wall and it fell down to the floor. ![]() I know this sounds crazy, but many so many readers have confirmed this, so it’s worth trying. This might require some fancy mounting, but it could allow you to start receiving your favorite channel! You want the antenna’s signals to have as much surface area to land on as possible when they reach your antenna (assuming you are using a flat antenna like the Mohu Leaf). When I angled my antenna towards the northeast, I could get CBS with no problem.Ĭheck out the Station Finder and click on each station’s call letters to see where to point your antenna. I had trouble receiving CBS when I placed my antenna against my north-facing wall (my East-facing wall doesn’t face outside). Consider this map of Los Angeles: Transmitter towers shown on the Station FinderĪll of the transmitter towers for Los Angeles are in one place: Mount Wilson near Pasadena. I’ve found that the angle at which your antenna is mounted can make a big difference. Do not use an unnecessarily long cable though, as that will reduce your signal level! 3. Face it Towards the TV Transmitter Towers If you have a long cable, you can even try moving your antenna outside temporarily, to see if an outdoor antenna would be beneficial. Just be sure to use “RG6” coax cable (see below). Technically, extending the antenna cable will slightly reduce the signal level that gets to your TV, but if the longer length allows you to reach a window that is facing the transmitter tower, it could be worth it.
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