I am now looking to check / improve the numbers that matter. I have read that signal strength isn't as important as the signal/noise value. I'm not sure what `seq` stands for, but it's 100 for all my channels ... even when the `snq` is 59.
For example, even though I have pointed the antenna at ~280 degrees, snq on many channels it's pointed at are in the range of 59..66, (but still seq=100).
Is this setup "fine", or are there recommendations that will reduce later frustrations?
e.g., things I could do:
(1) Reduce length of the new RG6 from 100' to ~40' ... I hope to do this last, just to get all the cable length "just right".
(2) Remove the Silicondust 5G filter
(3) Add an EDA-FT08300 drop amp (54-1002 MHz, 3dB fwd gain)
(4) Adjust antenna angle more precisely(?)
Details:
Antenna type: GE 29884
My Rabbit Ears study result.
Channel scan results (+manually added directional notes):
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SCANNING: 605000000 (us-bcast:36)
LOCK: 8vsb (ss=81 snq=59 seq=100)
Direction (True/Mag): 278.3 / 263.1
TSID: 0x0C3B
PROGRAM 3: 22.1 FOX13+
PROGRAM 4: 22.2 FOX13
PROGRAM 5: 22.3 AntTV
PROGRAM 7: 22.5 LiveNOW
PROGRAM 8: 16.2 TCN
SCANNING: 593000000 (us-bcast:34)
LOCK: 8vsb (ss=74 snq=77 seq=100)
Direction (True/Mag): 179.4 / 164.2
TSID: 0x0C53
PROGRAM 1: 56.1 KWDK-DT
PROGRAM 2: 56.2 KWDK-ES
PROGRAM 3: 56.3 KWDK-SD
SCANNING: 587000000 (us-bcast:33)
LOCK: 8vsb (ss=77 snq=63 seq=100)
Direction (True/Mag): 179.4 / 164.2
TSID: 0x0C1D
PROGRAM 3: 33.1 ION
PROGRAM 4: 33.2 CourtTV
PROGRAM 5: 33.3 Bounce
PROGRAM 6: 33.4 Grit
PROGRAM 7: 33.5 Defy TV
PROGRAM 8: 33.6 SCRIPPS
PROGRAM 9: 33.7 Jewelry
PROGRAM 10: 33.8 HSN
SCANNING: 575000000 (us-bcast:31)
LOCK: atsc3 (ss=64 snq=88 seq=100) --- ATSC3
Direction (True/Mag): 281.0 / 265.8
PROGRAM 5001: 116.1 KONG (encrypted)
PROGRAM 5002: 105.1 KING (encrypted)
PROGRAM 5003: 113.1 KCPQ
PROGRAM 5004: 122.1 KZJO
SCANNING: 569000000 (us-bcast:30)
LOCK: 8vsb (ss=82 snq=66 seq=100)
Direction (True/Mag): 280.9 / 265.7
TSID: 0x0C33
PROGRAM 3: 4.1 KOMO
PROGRAM 4: 4.2 Comet
PROGRAM 5: 4.3 Charge!
PROGRAM 6: 51.1 KUNS
SCANNING: 539000000 (us-bcast:25)
LOCK: 8vsb (ss=69 snq=65 seq=100)
Direction (True/Mag): 280.9 / 265.7
TSID: 0x0C35
PROGRAM 3: 5.1 KING-HD
PROGRAM 4: 5.2 Crime
PROGRAM 5: 5.3 Quest
PROGRAM 6: 16.1 KONG-HD
PROGRAM 7: 5.4 CRIME
PROGRAM 8: 5.5 QVC2
SCANNING: 533000000 (us-bcast:24)
LOCK: atsc3 (ss=76 snq=100 seq=100) --- ATSC3
Direction (True/Mag): 280.9 / 265.7
PROGRAM 5002: 104.1 KOMO (no data)
PROGRAM 5003: 107.1 KIRO (no data)
PROGRAM 5005: 151.1 KUNS
SCANNING: 527000000 (us-bcast:23)
LOCK: 8vsb (ss=77 snq=75 seq=100)
Direction (True/Mag): 281.1 / 265.9
TSID: 0x0C37
PROGRAM 1: 7.1 KIRO 7
PROGRAM 2: 7.2 COZI
PROGRAM 3: 7.3 LAFF
PROGRAM 4: 51.2 TBD
PROGRAM 5: 51.3 STADIUM
PROGRAM 6: 7.4 TELEMUN
SCANNING: 497000000 (us-bcast:18)
LOCK: 8vsb (ss=69 snq=97 seq=100)
Direction (True/Mag): 179.4 / 164.2
TSID: 0x0C37
PROGRAM 1: 7.1 KIRO 7
PROGRAM 2: 7.2 COZI
PROGRAM 3: 7.3 LAFF
PROGRAM 4: 51.2 TBD
PROGRAM 5: 51.3 STADIUM
PROGRAM 6: 7.4 TELEMUN
SCANNING: 485000000 (us-bcast:16)
LOCK: 8vsb (ss=64 snq=64 seq=100)
Direction (True/Mag): 278.3 / 263.1
TSID: 0x0C3D
PROGRAM 1: 0 (no data)
PROGRAM 2: 0 (no data)
PROGRAM 3: 44.1 MeTV
PROGRAM 4: 44.2 MOVIES
PROGRAM 5: 44.3 HEROES
PROGRAM 6: 44.4 CATCHY
PROGRAM 7: 44.5 MeTV+
PROGRAM 8: 44.6 STORY
PROGRAM 14: 44.12 EMLW
SCANNING: 207000000 (us-bcast:12)
LOCK: 8vsb (ss=100 snq=81 seq=100)
Direction (True/Mag): 179.4 / 164.2
TSID: 0x26EB
PROGRAM 1001: 46.1 KUSE-CD
PROGRAM 1002: 46.2 KUSE-CD
PROGRAM 1003: 46.3 KUSE-CD
PROGRAM 1004: 46.4 KUSE-CD
PROGRAM 1005: 46.5 KUSE-CD
PROGRAM 1006: 46.6 KUSE-CD
PROGRAM 1007: 46.7 KUSE-CD