Wichita Channels Missing?

[dkallman]

OTA was setup and all HD chans were good as recently as last summer. PBS (8-1/29) is most difficult signal, but had all 3 HD PBS channels. My video distrib node fried 07 and it's replaced.

Connect antenna to HDTV direct & NO signal for PBS & CBS (12-1/19). Rest of HD chans good. I got Winegard GS2200 to replace the attic instal to improve signal loss thru roof. No change-whether distrib node or direct antenna to HDTV. NO signal for PBS or CBS. It's been >3 months! I need help! At this point feel like I've "wasted" $80 on outdoor instal. Antennaweb says I'm ~30 miles from both of these channels, but it's worked before...

Are they broadcasting? How else to improve reception? HELP!

[SolidSignal_Mike]

PBS may have lowered their broadcast strength, currently they are only sending out a 146 Kilowatts, which is the lowest signal in your area. Most are broadcasting at 800 or 1000 Kw. CBS however is at 1000 Kw.

I think your problem is that you have a multi directional antenna, while most stations are coming from one direction, roughly 300 degrees. The gs2200 picks up two simultaneous directions, this causes a lot of confusion for Digital tuner, especially if its picking up CBS and also picking up a reflected PBS.

[SolidSignal_Mike]

I recommend getting a directional antenna outside. Or if you are set on the attic then get a large directional in the attic. If you want a recommendation please give me your zipcode.

-Mike