General Antenna Trouble Shooting and FAQ's

Can I use an antenna at my location?
There are many sights that you can use to see if you are in a good location for reception.  We suggest that you send us your complete address to support@gom...
Mon, 18 Sep, 2023 at 12:14 PM
Can I be too close to my TV towers?
An issue that can sometimes occur when you are using an amplified antenna is poor reception when you are very close to the transmitting towers. The signal ...
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 11:02 AM
Power Cube Voltage
Our power cubes are 5V DC.
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 11:03 AM
What does "line-of-sight" mean?
If hills or other geographic features are in between the broadcast towers and the antenna, you would not be receiving enough signals.  Elevating the antenna...
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 11:05 AM
I live next to a major freeway. Will that impact my reception?
Believe it or not, customers that live in areas that are flanked by freeways or interstates tend to have issues with reception, even if the channel scan re...
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 1:22 PM
I live near an airport. Will that disrupt my signals?
Unfortunately, customers that live very close to airports do tend to have disruption issues. Airplanes break up your signals as they come and go and there ...
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 11:07 AM
I live more than 60 miles from the TV towers in my area, am I out of luck?
The curvature of the earth limits most people to about 70 miles of range.  If you have done a signal scan of your location and you are over 70 miles from yo...
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 11:09 AM
What connections are needed to use a digital antenna?
Antenna/cable in (F-connector) HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) USB (universal serial bus)
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 11:10 AM
What is a Sub Channel?
In broadcasting, each television station is given a specific channel number and bandwidth.  The broadcasting stations are able to transmit more than one ind...
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 11:10 AM
My neighbor can get more channels than me?
Terrain Issues Keep in mind that terrain and other obstructions can block your signals.  Even if your neighbor's home is positioned at just a sli...
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 11:11 AM