How to Improve TV Reception

It has happened to all of us at one point or another. You are enjoying a television show or movie when all of a sudden the picture becomes distorted or fuzzy. Nothing is worse than poor TV reception. However, there are ways to improve your TV reception.

Instructions

1. Check all cable and television lines. A loose connection can sometimes cause poor reception.

2. Get a better outside antenna. Weak signals are usually the most common cause of bad TV reception. Look for an antenna that can be mounted in a better location to receive the best signal.

3. See about adding extra elements to your antenna. Extra elements are placed on outside antennas as a way to reduce the amount of interference that occurs on your television set.

4. Try a signal booster. A booster can improve a weak reception by amplifying the signal the box receives.

5. Purchase an attenuator. An attenuator is a product that can be purchased and installed on your television line. An attenuator is a device that can be used to reduce the amount of signal overload experienced.

6. Set up an appointment for a service call. If you are unable to improve the TV reception on your own, get outside help to fix the problem. The technician may recommend a digital TV box. These boxes cause fewer reception issues.

Tips & Warnings

• If you use a splitter, a stronger type may also help improve your television's reception.

• If a signal booster is too powerful, it may actually make your reception worse.