The reception map below is compiled from hundreds of actual customer reports using either the EZ HD or the HD Stacker antennas. If the antenna location is inside of the Green circle use the EZ HD antenna. If the antenna location is outside of the Green circle within the Blue circle use the HD Stacker antenna. TV reception from Austin TV stations outside of the Blue circle is possible but is hit and miss no matter what antenna is used for reception. Both the EZ HD and the HD Stacker antennas have been physically fine tuned to receive the Austin area TV stations digital TV signal frequencies.

Austin TV stations reception map and antenna guide

*Map based on the weakest Austin TV station transmitting signal

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Antenna Aiming - From the antenna installation site aim the narrower end of of the antenna at the Red X on the map above to receive the Austin TV stations.
Tweaking the antenna direction for best performance. Using the TV tuner signal strength meter determine which Austin TV station has the weakest signal. Now adjust the antenna direction to the peak signal strength of that station.

Signal Amplification Requirements

1. Coax cable length from the antenna to the TV is less then 75 feet and a signal splitter is not installed within the antenna system.
Recommended amplifier - None

2. Coax cable length from the antenna to the TV is more then 75 feet but less then 150 feet and a signal splitter is not installed within the antenna system.
Recommended amplifier - AP 8700 preamplifier

3. 2, 3, or 4 way signal splitter is installed within the antenna system and the total coax cable run from the antenna to the furthest TV is within 75 feet.
Recommended amplifier - AP 8700 preamplifier

4. 2, 3, or 4 way signal splitter is installed within the antenna system and the total coax cable run from the antenna to the furthest TV is greater then 75 feet up to 150 feet.
Recommended amplifier - HDA 200 distribution amplifier. Install the HDA 200 on the down lead coax cable from the antenna within a 50 foot coax cable run from the antenna on the antenna side of the signal splitter. Order of installation: From the antenna to the HDA 200 to the signal splitter and then to each TV.

5. 6 or 8 way signal splitter is installed within the antenna system and the total coax cable run from the antenna to the furthest TV 125 feet or less.
Recommended amplifier - HDA 200 distribution amplifier. Install the HDA 200 on the down lead coax cable from the antenna within a 50 foot coax cable run from the antenna on the antenna side of the signal splitter. Order of installation: From the antenna to the HDA 200 to the signal splitter and then to each TV.

I want to thank all of our customers who have and continue to contributed reception reports from the Austin area. You have helped create a very reliable DTV reception map for the entire Austin TV station viewing area.

NOTE: The Austin TV station reception map above is based on the use of the EZ HD and HD Stacker TV antennas installed in an outdoor location at an elevation of 20 feet above ground using proper signal amplification when required. Antennas located indoors such as attics etc. or if improper signal amplification is in use will likely experience reduced reception range. Antennas installed at an elevation greater then 20 feet above ground will likely experience increased reception range and antennas installed less then 20 feet above ground will likely experience reduced reception range. The closer the antenna installation site is to the transmitters (X) the lower the antenna can be installed to the ground.

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*Some networks may not be available in every City. A TV with a built-in digital tuner or
a set top digital convertor box is required for older analog TV's to receive free to air digital TV