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:: General tips ::

  Outdoor antennas provide better reception
    To get better signal reception, get an outdoor antenna of at least 8 feet tall.

  Cable maintenance assures better signal quality

 

  Minimal maintenance is required for cables in a Home-Theater system; this is mostly keeping the ends of the cables clean, there is a sure chance that the cables and the components that the cables are connected to are making total contact.

  Keep all rooftop antennas grounded
    Always keep all rooftop antennas grounded.
    :: Maintenance tips ::

  To keep connection cables clean
    The least expensive cleaning agent for cleaning cable connectors is 90% isopropyl alcohol which is for sale in any drug store; if possible, get a special cleaner at an electronics store.

  Use the proper wire gauge to ground an antenna
  To have the antenna connected properly, the antenna mast must be grounded with either #10 or #8 gauge wires.