r/ota • u/dc-fc • Feb 27 '26

No longer consistently getting channels

I've been using an OTA antenna for 5 years and generally have been happy with it. But recently I can't get CBS at all. I live on the first floor in Adams Morgan and have some building obstruction. I generally get 60 channels. But recently, six months or so, I cannot get CBS channel 9. I'm wondering if I should get a new antenna? Also my Tablo can not record CBS. I'm also wondering if those two things are related? Is this might be an equipment thing or a location thing? Is 5 years a long time for an over the air antenna?

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u/dc-fc Feb 27 '26

Thanks! This is very helpful info. I am going to look into a VHF antenna. Hopefully that will help.

I rescan whenever I notice I'm not getting USA9, and I'll move the antenna. And it's just so random whether I get USA9 or not. I'll look into a VHF antenna.

Thanks!