what's a good meter for uhf/vhf/fm?

Terry S,
Yes, we have the same results. ABC in LA is always low. Where do you work? I install for The Sound Center in Beverly Hills.

UHF in the attic, indeed, means signal loss. And yes, if you can't afford 4 dB or can't amplify it, then you have a REAL problem!

We have and installer who was a cable installer and fell in love with the Terk TV55 on one of his first antenna installs. For some reason it worked in an attic in a canyon on the side of the canyon sheltered from the signal! Since then he has modified his opinion: if a cheapo Radio Shack antenna will work, then use the TV55 because it will look cooler and will also probably work.

glaro, I just saw specs on a meter for UHF and VHF AND satellite that is in the $400 range, from Channel Vision. Check it out. It has drawbacks; look for posts by "cable dog," who is a dealer for it, for some performance details/drawbacks.

Ernie

What you need is a good UHF antenna, as was suggested previously are the channel masters. What you also may need is a UHF pre Amplifier. The trick to pulling a clear HD channel is getting a signal that is at least 20db above the noise floor. The only way to know that is to get a spectrum analyser and look at each signal you pick up w/ the antenna you are using. You might have to try a few different ones. The best place ive found to get the tech lowdown on HD is this http://www.projectorexpert.com/ Good Hunting!!!

I believe and I may be mistaken that due to an FCC ruling. A housing develpment or zoning authority cannot prevent you from installing an antenna on your roof. You are allowed by Federal law to have an antenna up to a certain height.

Try telling a very wealthy community or a gated community that. THey will tell you you can put it up, but only in the spot they pick out. Then they'll pick a spot that gets no signal just so you won't put it up. People with money have power...

So how about it AVAD Did you try any of these suggestions? did it work?????????