Bad TV Reception

[tsax1951]

I have a Keystone Hideout travel trailer which has one of those "flying saucer" type of TV antennas. When I go to a nearby state park I have trouble picking up TV stations which are as close as 25 miles away or closer. I have been using an external antenna but it is a hassle to bring and set up every time. I really don't want to subscribe to a satellite dish. My travel trailer has a booster for the antenna but it doesn't seem strong enough. Any suggestions to bring in better TV reception?

 

[Bob K4TAX]

Depends largely on the terrain and not necessarily the distance. TV signals won't penetrate hills or mountains as the signals travel in straight lines and don't follow or bend with the terrain. The flying saucer antennas are supposedly non-directional. Maybe, maybe not. A rotatable antenna with a bit of gain will give better results. A booster will improve any signal you receive, but may not "pull-in" instances where there are no signals to pull in.