Indoor antenna near an airport

Question:

I live within 10-15 miles of Chicago's O'Hare Airport and continually lose the signal due to incoming and outbound aircraft flying overhead. I do not want an outdoor antenna as I like my Winegard SS-3000. I wanted to know if there is a filter or some device that would stop this interference, or is there a specific position for the antenna that will improve reception?

Tech Tip:

I am sorry to say this problem is caused by the airplanes breaking up your signal path and there is no type of filter made to solve this problem. You might try setting the antenna closer to your window to see if you can receive a stronger signal.

How many cables should I run?

Question:

I have a satellite system & an Off-Air rooftop antenna for the local channels. They run into a combiner so there is only 1 coax going into the house. I would like to add a preamp to my amplified antenna. Is my current setup ok, or should I run a separate coax into the house for the antenna?

Tech Tip:

You will need to run a separate TV antenna line into the house. The satellite receiver most likely will not have enough current available to power both the LNB’s at the satellite antenna and a preamplifier/amplified antenna.

Which power supply is best?

Question:

I have an older antenna with a PS-9370. Since I'm in a fringe area is there a power supply that is better than my current unit?

Tech Tip:

All that a power supply does is put voltage on the line to power either the preamplifier or the amplified antenna. They do not do any amplifying. The amplifying is done by what ever unit they power. So any power supply will work the same.

How high should my mast be?

Question:

I have a steel roof with a 4/12 pitch on the building which I plan to install an antenna on. How high above the roof should the antenna be mounted?

Tech Tip:

Your antenna needs to be at least 10-12 feet above a metal roof to prevent reflected signal from getting into the bottom of the antenna.

Sensar (Batwing) - What's a Wingman?

Question:

I see that the "Wingman" is now available for Sensar applications. Will it work on all Sensar antennas old and new? We live in somewhat of a "fringe" reception area and digital signals seem to barely be reaching us. Is the Wingman a possible option for this?

Tech Tip:

The Wingman will install on any Sensar antenna we have made. The Wingman will increase the range of the Sensar for UHF by as much as 100%. The Wingman is suited to help in fringe areas. The Wingman however will NOT improve reception on VHF channels 2-13.