Your location and distance from the towers is a huge part of the amplifier's performance. You may be very close, 3 miles or less, from a powerful broadcast tower. If you are receiving a strong signal you can overload the Jolt Switch amplifier which will result in distortion, causing your reception to worsen. To test this theory, you can turn the Jolt Switch in the off position or remove the amplifier completely from your antenna setup. Run a channel scan again using your TV remote. If you get more stations without the amplifier connected the amplifier is not needed at all.
Check your address using our TV for Free: Channel Finder page to see how far you are from your towers. It's easy to use! Enter in your zip code or click advanced search and type in your complete address.
How to use:
- The black markers on the map are the TV towers. You can click on each tower to see the TV station name, band, latitude, and geographical heading.
- The radius circles in the map show the coverage distance between you and the TV towers in miles.
- When you scroll down on the TV for Free page, you will find a comprehensive list of all the TV channels available to you with useful information like signal type (UHF / VHF), signal strength, and more.
Why TV transmitter location matters:
Great reception depends on finding the right antenna for your location and installation needs. Use the information from our TV for Free page to choose your antenna, learn about free TV coverage in your area, or aim the TV antenna you already have for the best reception.