Help with MS-2002 in 37686 Zip

[Haney]

Hello,
I have recently put up an antenna and I am trying to get HD/DTV for free instead of paying the cable mafia..... I installed a Winegard MS-2002 omni-directional Antenna that has a built in pre-amplifier. I mounted the antenna on the ridge of the house (approx 30 feet up) and have 60 ft of high quality RG6 from my Antenna to the preamplifier and Another 40 feet to a Terk splitter. I split the signal there three ways with the runs to the TV's being only 30 feet or less. Not being very far (<40 miles) from my transmitters, I thought this would do the trick. Well, I have an AWESOME picture most of the time, but I am having problems with the signal dropping out, freezing and looking scrambled (pixeled like). Right now the only HDTV that I have is a new LG32L70. Watching the meter on the signal for different stations, it goes from Normal to Bad all at once and then back. What do I need to do? Any advice, comments, etc. would be most appreciated.

[winegard]

Good afternoon Haney -

I have sent your post on to technical service for a more in-depth look. I will post back as soon as I hear from them.

[Haney]

Good afternoon Haney -

I have sent your post on to technical service for a more in-depth look. I will post back as soon as I hear from them.

Thanks for the help. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.....

[winegard]

I received this message back from our Technical Services Manager...


At 40 miles you are at the outer reception edge of MS-2000 antenna. Try raising the antenna 3 to 10 feet if possible or even move it around horizontally to try and find a stronger signal spot. Also try going directly to one TV set by passing the splitter to see what the increase in signal strength does for you. If the pictures are good going to one TV set then you can add an Winegard HDA-100 distribution amplifier ahead of your splitter to build up your signal strength.