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- Preparing Your Equipment
- Connecting and Adjusting
Determine your television's antenna connector type.
Virtually every TV has an antenna input on the back or side; this is where you'll plug in the antenna. There are two main versions of this input:
- Resembles a threaded cylinder with a hole in the middle. This type of connector is the standard for most modern TVs.
- Resembles a smooth cylinder with a smaller cylinder inside of it. You may find this connection on old CRT TVs.
Check your TV's manual or look up its model number online to double-check the antenna type.
Figure out the location of the nearest broadcast station.
Turn off and unplug your TV.
Press your TV's "Power" button, then remove the plug from the back of the TV or from its electrical outlet. This will prevent you from accidentally harming your TV or antenna.
Connect the antenna to the input port.
Find the antenna port on the back of your TV, then plug in the antenna and tighten the connector (if possible).
If you're using an extension cable, connect the cable to the antenna as well as the TV's input port.
Plug back in your TV and turn it on.
- Find Your Local TV Stations. As with real estate prices, TV antenna reception is all about location. The first thing you need to do is find the locations of local transmission towers to understand what kind of antenna you’ll eventually need and how to orient it.
- Shop For Your Antenna. Now that you know the locations, distances, and frequency bands of local TV stations, it’s time to get a TV antenna. Directional or Omnidirectional?
- Choose the Location Of the Antenna. Where to Place Your TV Antenna. Finding a good location for your TV antenna can mean the difference between getting only a few channels or receiving all the stations in your area.
- Prepare the Tools. Get all your tools and parts together before starting the installation. Make sure your tools are in working order and that all the antenna’s parts have been delivered, by cross-referencing these with the antenna installation manual.
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