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Old 06-21-2014, 06:58 PM   #1
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No signal from tv antenna.
I have the antenna up and have turned it in every direction trying to get a station, bit can't get any. Anyone have a clue why I can't get a single station? It seems like the antenna isn't working. Is there a booster that I don't know about?
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Old 06-21-2014, 07:18 PM   #2
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Look for a cable outlet inside of a cabinet. There should be a switch sticking out. You need to flip it to get the antenna to work. It is used to switch between cable and antenna. Happened to me until I found it.
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Old 06-21-2014, 08:36 PM   #3
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Yup there is a booster. Follow the coax cable from your tv to where it plugs into a plastic plate. Push in the little black button and a light should come on. Then you'll have to go into the TV menu and do a channel search. You'll probably have to rotate the antenna to get the strongest signal.
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Old 06-21-2014, 08:47 PM   #4
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It may look like this.
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Old 06-21-2014, 09:27 PM   #5
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Got it. Thanks for the help! Yep. Light is on now!
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Old 06-21-2014, 09:32 PM   #6
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What is the round hole in the plate for?
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Old 06-21-2014, 09:49 PM   #7
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i gotta say, your questions should have been a basic part of your PDI.
how to use the antenna and what the outlets are for.

your dealer should be ashamed for not explaining these basic important areas to you.
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What is the round hole in the plate for?
I can not see inside of mine because it is in a small cubby hole under the tv.
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Just googled it and found out that it is a 12v power supply. Thanks again for the help. I now have over 20 channels!
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Just googled it and found out that it is a 12v power supply. Thanks again for the help. I now have over 20 channels!
Happy surfing!



And be sure to turn the power off if you hook to cable.
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And off when you store. It will help drain the battery quickly.
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Will do. Thanks!
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