TV antenna not picking up channels or channels keep cutting out
Your antenna is not positioned correctly or the signal has become weak. First, rescan for channels using your TV's tuner. sometimes channels move and the TV needs to find them again. If that doesn't work, move the antenna around to find a better signal position.
Antenna problems are almost always about signal strength or positioning. Broadcast channels move frequencies, buildings can block signals, and antenna placement matters a lot. We'll rescan for channels first, then adjust the antenna position to find better reception.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Moving the antenna just once and giving up instead of trying multiple positions
- Not scanning for channels again after moving the antenna to a new position
- Assuming the antenna is broken when it just needs repositioning
Signs you need professional help
- If you've repositioned the antenna multiple ways, rescanned for channels, and checked all connections but you still get very few channels or they cut out constantly, you can be too far from broadcast towers or need a different type of antenna. Give us a call and we can talk about your options.
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