You are correct. If the signal strength weakens too much it will cause the show
to cut out temporarily. It can be a little bit annoying. Fortunately, I haven't
really had any problems with the signal strength being weak from WYBE, even on
windy days.

Anyhow, what type of antenna are you using?

This website may be of use to you and others:

http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx

Click the "Choose an antenna" button, put in your zip code (you do not need to
fill out your full address or put in your email address), and then finally
adjust the map to approximately your location. It will then show you a list of
local television stations, their frequencies, and more importantly, which
direction the signals are originating. You can use the information on that
website to make a decision on the type of antenna and which direction to face it
to receive the best possible reception.

If you live at a low altitude you definitely will need an outdoor antenna.
Though outdoor antennas are almost always preferable, so if you can use one you
should probably have one installed.

If you do have an outdoor antenna that is very old, you may want to inspect it
to see if it is bent or if there is much corrosion on the antenna and the
wiring. Also, be sure to use a compass and position your antenna to face toward
your favorite station's broadcast tower, or face it toward the largest signal
cluster, which can be found at the link above.

Make sure your antenna is designed to receive both UHF and VHF signals. If you
are using a typical VHF only rabbit ears antenna it is nearly useless for
receiving UHF signals, and WYBE broadcasts on a UHF frequency. If your rabbit
ears antenna has a circular or rectangular loop attached to it then you are
fine, because the loop is a UHF antenna.

Some antennas have amplification, which is great if you live close to your local
broadcast towers. Around 12-14 miles or less. If you live 15+ miles away from
the broadcast towers then don't bother with amplification, because it will
amplify a bunch of noise.

I hope this helps someone.













--- In WangGuhn@yahoogroups.com, Donna Thomas <drtwmt@...> wrote:
>
> Everybody who was able to have excellent analog reception with an antenna
before the digital changeover, who is still receiving
> over the airwaves but with a digital converter box, may have problems, because
unlike analog, which will still show a picture even
> when the signal fluctuates, digital simply blacks out when the signal is
weakened by (usually) weather or power fluctuation problems.
> With digital, there's no gradation in signal strength, it's either on or off.
> So, all folks who are presently not on cable or digital dish will be
eventually be forced to choose these media for consistent reception,
unfortunately.
> ( I thinks that's what the plan was, don't you??) Sorry if I sound cynical.