Can't access Local Antenna Channels
I've done everything you suggested: Connect coax cable to my TCL Roku TV Hide streaming channels restart TV Nothing works. Any other suggestions to access channels via my antenna? Thank you
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Thanks. I live in an apartment building and don't have access to my antenna. Could that be the problem?
NoviceUser24 Yes, an antenna is definitely necessary for local tuner viewing!
Since you are in an apartment, try an indoor type antenna & place it in or by a window toward the signal direction of the stations (if possible). Otherwise try on/near outside walls. Roof & wall material will have an effect on your signal too. There will also be a difference in signal capture between UHF & VHF physical channels.
I currently use an outdoor type antenna in my attic, as my HOA banned roof antennas.
Good luck!
Thank you for your help
NoviceUser24 It's entirely possible the "antenna" connection you have in your apartment is actually a cable connection, and there is no actual outdoor antenna. You would need to confirm that with your facility management. But every apartment I'm aware of offers a connection through a local cable company, and they don't have an over the air antenna.
I don't know your location, or how close you are to any local TV transmitter sites. But as a test, you might simply insert a wire into the center connection of the TV's antenna port (there's no power there, nothing that can harm you or you harm it). They try scanning for any TV channels. Assuming there are signals strong enough in the area, even something as small as a paperclip can sometimes be enough of an antenna to pick up at least some stations. This would confirm there's nothing wrong with your TV's tuner. Depending on the signal strength of your local stations, there are indoor TV antennas that actually work fairly well for receiving local stations.
atc98092 True, many apartment buildings that were "rewired" for cable disconnected the MATV (Master Antenna TV) System. This peeved me off as it implied the tenant is a captive customer to the cable company.
NoviceUser24 as suggested a "paper clip" may work, you may also try a short piece of coax cable as well, if you are very close to your transmitters. Also make sure your set tuner is set to "Antenna" (it may also be labeled ATSC, or Digital), not "Cable".
The term "Digital" antenna is a misnomer, you may use any antenna optimized for use within the TV bands.
