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troubleshooting:reception_issues [2023/11/16 07:03] – [Self-service troubleshooting] nedstroubleshooting:reception_issues [2023/11/16 07:17] (current) – [Self-service troubleshooting] neds
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   * [[https://www.rcaantennas.net/antenna-finder/|RCA]]   * [[https://www.rcaantennas.net/antenna-finder/|RCA]]
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-== Expert recommendation services ==+== Individual consultations ==
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   * [[http://www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html|Antenna Man Consultation Services]]   * [[http://www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html|Antenna Man Consultation Services]]
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 ==== Over amplification ==== ==== Over amplification ====
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-section text+A lot of cheaper antennas will use signal amplifiers to try and claim better reception performance. These cheap amplifiers can often amplify interference, cause interference, and/or simply overwhelm the HDHomeRun's internal circuitry. If your antenna allows for it, try bypassing the signal amplifier. If the signal amplifier is built into the antenna itself, try using a coaxial RF attenuator (or even an LTE filter) to help "tamp down" the signal and prevent it from overwhelming the HDHomeRun. 
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 +Note that some TVs may work fine with an overly amplified signal, since they only have a single tuner inside. The HDHomeRun is different because it has multiple tuners, so the signal must pass through a small internal splitter first. This internal splitter is what can be overwhelmed by an over-amplified antenna signal. 
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-==== other rf interference sources ====+==== Other RF interference ====
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-section text+Is the HDHomeRun in close proximity to any other electronic devices, particularly anything else that works with RF like a cable modem, wireless router, cordless phone, cell phone/tablet/hotspot, baby monitor, etc.? Or anything that generates impulse noise like a fluorescent light, dimmer switch, or fan/motor/compressor? If so, try moving it at least 2-3 feet away from such objects and see if that improves things.
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-==== Viewing reception stats ==== 
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