television problems

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I have been living in the same house for 12 years. I am living in Las
Vegas, NV. Every tv i have plugged in has had TERRIBLE reception.
Every antenna i buy is not improving things. The only time i've ever
had great tv reception is when i had cable. To make matters worse,
when i plug my computer in the same outlet as the tv and turn it on,
the tv's reception really is bad! Is there some sort of device i can
purchase that will lessen the amount of tv interference? Maybe Radio
Shack might have something? I don't wanna pay for cable. They have
ridiculous prices! I just wanna buy something that will improve
things.

Anyone have any ideas?

thanks!

 

[Tom Biasi]

I have been living in the same house for 12 years. I am living in Las
Vegas, NV. Every tv i have plugged in has had TERRIBLE reception.
Every antenna i buy is not improving things. The only time i've ever
had great tv reception is when i had cable. To make matters worse,
when i plug my computer in the same outlet as the tv and turn it on,
the tv's reception really is bad! Is there some sort of device i can
purchase that will lessen the amount of tv interference? Maybe Radio
Shack might have something? I don't wanna pay for cable. They have
ridiculous prices! I just wanna buy something that will improve
things.

Anyone have any ideas?

thanks!

Antenna boosters, active antennas if you can still find them, better lead
cable,and oh, soon you will need a converter box for the digital signal.
Tom

 

[David L. Jones]

I have been living in the same house for 12 years. I am living in Las
Vegas, NV. Every tv i have plugged in has had TERRIBLE reception.
Every antenna i buy is not improving things. The only time i've ever
had great tv reception is when i had cable. To make matters worse,
when i plug my computer in the same outlet as the tv and turn it on,
the tv's reception really is bad! Is there some sort of device i can
purchase that will lessen the amount of tv interference? Maybe Radio
Shack might have something? I don't wanna pay for cable. They have
ridiculous prices! I just wanna buy something that will improve
things.

Try digital TV.
Find a map of were your digital transmitters are located, you might
have more than one choice within distance.
Install better cable, RG6 quad shield with F connectors.
Try a log-periodic antenna.
You could also try getting a professional installation done, they will
use a signal strength meter and be able to choose an optimal antenna,
location, height, and direction.

Dave.

 

[Sjouke Burry]

I have been living in the same house for 12 years. I am living in Las
Vegas, NV. Every tv i have plugged in has had TERRIBLE reception.
Every antenna i buy is not improving things. The only time i've ever
had great tv reception is when i had cable. To make matters worse,
when i plug my computer in the same outlet as the tv and turn it on,
the tv's reception really is bad! Is there some sort of device i can
purchase that will lessen the amount of tv interference? Maybe Radio
Shack might have something? I don't wanna pay for cable. They have
ridiculous prices! I just wanna buy something that will improve
things.

Anyone have any ideas?

thanks!

For a start, use ground on the computer, if possible a ground rod
with a short straight wire to the wall outlet or computer chassis.

 

[Phil Allison]

I have been living in the same house for 12 years. I am living in Las
Vegas, NV. Every tv i have plugged in has had TERRIBLE reception.
Every antenna i buy is not improving things.

** You're using an indoor antenna - aren't you ?

Get a real one up on the roof.

Fool.



....... Phil

 

[neon]

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[Eeyore]

I have been living in the same house for 12 years. I am living in Las
Vegas, NV. Every tv i have plugged in has had TERRIBLE reception.
Every antenna i buy is not improving things. The only time i've ever
had great tv reception is when i had cable. To make matters worse,
when i plug my computer in the same outlet as the tv and turn it on,
the tv's reception really is bad! Is there some sort of device i can
purchase that will lessen the amount of tv interference? Maybe Radio
Shack might have something? I don't wanna pay for cable. They have
ridiculous prices! I just wanna buy something that will improve
things.

Anyone have any ideas?

How high up is the antenna ?

Graham

 

[Mr. Mentor]

No name..

IF you're sharp enough to get on the Internet, enable newsgroups
and find this forum and post this question, you probably should
be able to figure out TV reception issues, especially after 12
years of living in the same house with the same reception issues
all along.

WAY too many folks on the newsgroup just yanking folks' chains
for the heck of it. Then never posting a conclusion/solution
found to their dilemma...

Cheers,
Mr. Mentor

|I have been living in the same house for 12 years. I am living
in Las
| Vegas, NV. Every tv i have plugged in has had TERRIBLE
reception.
| Every antenna i buy is not improving things. The only time
i've ever
| had great tv reception is when i had cable. To make matters
worse,
| when i plug my computer in the same outlet as the tv and turn
it on,
| the tv's reception really is bad! Is there some sort of device
i can
| purchase that will lessen the amount of tv interference? Maybe
Radio
| Shack might have something? I don't wanna pay for cable. They
have
| ridiculous prices! I just wanna buy something that will
improve
| things.
|
| Anyone have any ideas?
|
| thanks!
|

 

[Tom Biasi]

No name..

IF you're sharp enough to get on the Internet, enable newsgroups
and find this forum and post this question, you probably should
be able to figure out TV reception issues, especially after 12
years of living in the same house with the same reception issues
all along.

WAY too many folks on the newsgroup just yanking folks' chains
for the heck of it. Then never posting a conclusion/solution
found to their dilemma...

Cheers,
Mr. Mentor

Yes, always the risk of that, but the price is small and I really may be
helping.
Each do as they see fit.

Tom