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Longwire Tech Services
4.5(
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Serving Beaver Dam, WI and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job. Tony went above and be on. I would recommend to friends and family and hire for other jobs. Donna"
Directv for video and Exede for Internet
Proper grounding
More pretty grounding
Pole mount
Flat TV Mount

+63

Response time2 days
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Sound Solutions
5.0(
5
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Serving Beaver Dam, WI and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kurt most certainly did get the job done. He did an excellent job rewiring with new cable, new splitter, new booster and putting up a new tripod for the antenna. It turned out our antenna was fine even though it is 40 years old. We just needed the new cables/wires and splitter and booster. The new tripod was a bit of a job, but he went way out of his way to get exactly the one we needed. There was a bit of a glitch with that old tripod, but he got it done. He even went out of his way to get it because shipping would have been astronomical. He went out of his way to do everything right and explained everything to us in a way that we could understand. He is very personable and kind and works really hard to make sure you are happy with the job he has done. I would recommend him to anyone who asks and would most certainly call him again if we ever need his kind of services again. I am keeping him in my contacts for sure."
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FAQs for antenna installation and replacement projects in Beaver Dam, WI

Mounting your TV antenna on the roof or in the attic at the highest possible point provides the best reception. Ensure a clear, unobstructed view toward the broadcast towers. The best view is free from trees, buildings, or walls that could interfere with the signal and potentially damage the antenna.

Your TV antenna should be mounted as high as possible with a clear, unobstructed view toward the broadcast signal source. Elevating the antenna improves the chance of receiving clearer and uninterrupted reception. Obstacles like trees, buildings, and hills can interfere with the signal, so avoid mounting it on the ground or below the roofline. Installing it on the roof or in the attic ensures a direct line to the transmission towers, enhancing both signal strength and picture quality.

To strengthen your antenna signal, start by ensuring your antenna is in an optimal location with a clear view toward the broadcast towers. If you're still experiencing weak signals, consider adding an amplifier for an additional $50 to $200.

Check for nearby obstructions or metallic objects that might interfere with reception, such as appliances or metal fences, and keep the antenna at least 6 feet away from them. Additionally, ensure your coaxial cable isn't excessively long, which can reduce signal strength.

Even though a few rare cases are exceptions to the rule, grounding won't improve your TV antenna reception. Like other issues, it's best to speak with a TV antenna specialist to learn which options will deliver the strongest reception. While grounding may not work, your pro will offer other ideas to improve reception.

An outdoor HDTV antenna costs $20 to over $200, with some units running upward of $500. Indoor units run as little as $20 but with poorer quality reception. Like most things, you get what you pay for. However, you may not need a top-of-the-line antenna. Discuss your needs with a local TV antenna installer.

A TV antenna won't always provide perfect reception due to factors like your distance from broadcasting towers, nearby obstructions, and weather conditions. To minimize issues, research your area's signal strength and choose the right type of antenna for your location. Tools like the DTV maps from the Federal Communications Commission can help you check local digital TV channel reception. Selecting an appropriate antenna and proper positioning and installation will improve your chances of receiving consistently clear signals.

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