Use RG6 and the cable attenuation will only be about 4dB, so no point in using a booster.
Getting the antenna a bit higher and the cable connected main element away from other metal like that metal frame will have far more benefit.

But I somehow don't really understand how come some users (especially still using old wiring and antenna), have to power on the masthead amplifier (booster) to get digital TV signals. I'm referring to the masthead amplifier used during the old analogue TV era (e.g. typically the orange box under rooftop UHF antenna, and a small white box near TV that connects to power).
They need to power it on to receive digital TV signals.
If they power it off, no signal. Or some users is, if power on the masthead amp, no signal, but once power off, it'll have signal but not high and unstable.

Is it because the antenna used is degraded cable or it's not RG-6? Or the antenna is too little "elements" or not powerful enough? Or simply because TV transmitter distance is too far away? Or what?

This is kinda contradicting, cuz some or many people may think that to receive digital TV signals today, using a masthead amplifier (booster) is as necessary as getting analogue TV reception like decades ago. Cuz some users find that without booster, they can't get adequate or no signal at all.

Changing/rewire to the new RG-6 cable will greatly improve the signal reception, so does it "guarantees" that digital TV viewers today are seriously no need to use masthead amplifier (booster) anymore and they can throw it away already? As long is:

Outdoor UHF antenna + RG6 cable (properly terminated) = You've tried your best to get digital TV signal.

This post has been edited by joshhd: Oct 28 2019, 08:32 PM

hi
now the normal tv channel cant receive
can i know go where apply the tv box and support to watch tv

70ft of 3C-2V would be around 10dB loss, so a mast head booster made sense.
If this was a MATV system feeding several units, the splitter loss would be large and the mast head becomes essential, even with RG6

The "normal TV" that you can't receive anymore, is called analogue TV.
it has replaced with digital TV (数码电视 in Mandarin). To continue watching TV using antenna, there's 2 ways:
1) Buy a brand new TV
2) Buy DVB-T2 digital TV converter box, which you can easily purchase online:
https://shopee.com.my/SIRIM-MCMC-Certified-...3781.2251258034
https://shopee.com.my/MYTV-Decoder-Siaran-D...84212.792302418

As for the installation instructions and things to take note, just scroll up and read previous posts.

This post has been edited by joshhd: Oct 28 2019, 10:24 PM

If your current TV supports DVB-T2, just go to the digital tuning settings section and run auto tuning to receive the digital broadcast. Else you can purchase the box from electrical shops (the ones selling official box can be found in a list at mytv/myFreeview website) or change to a new TV that supports DVB-T2.

do some research means i need buy the box and digital antenna in order to use the digital tv right ?

Can you share with us your TV brand and model number, and a photo of your TV antenna?
And you live in which town/city?

those old old big tv XD
but got color de
at kampung muhibah consider kl or puchong
antenna is those old cheap cheap antenna

Ohh if that's the case, you'll need to buy digital TV box then.
Your old cheap antenna, is it indoor or outdoor type?

You can try use back the antenna if it's the UHF type, not necessary must buy new antenna first. But if you're using the old VHF antenna then yes, you got to buy new UHF antenna.
You buy the digital TV box first, then try connect to your old antenna you have now.
And make sure you're using RG-6 coaxial cable for greater signal performance.
If still can't get signal, then only consider buy new UHF antenna. Outdoor type is highly recommended.

https://shopee.com.my/ME-16E-DIGITAL-TV-ANT...8079.3106879949
https://shopee.com.my/Digital-Antenna-UHF-H...38079.313253815
*These links are just for reference. I'm not related to this seller.

Anyone using sharp tv model 32A4200? My tv totally no signal. No decorder is needed fo new tv rite?

Anyone using sharp tv model 32A4200? My tv totally no signal. No decorder is needed fo new tv rite?

your tv got this logo or not?

Got the 2nd one

so your tv is fine. how about antenna & connection?

Hi,

I just bought a samsung smart tv NU7090 series 7.

Plugged in the coaxial cable to the tv and apartment tv wall socket. Started searching, but cant find any digital channel. How do i fix this?

My coaxial cable is like the screw type at the end, iv screwed the f adapter to it.

Do i need to call my apartment management to ask if the apartment has the correct antenna?

I asked samsung and the support person advised me to get a UHF indoor antenna

Yes, contact your building management to see if they've upgraded their centralised, master antenna to support digital TV reception. If they've not upgrade their system, tell them to upgrade and ask when will it be done.
Alternatively, try connect another F-Type Female to PAL Male Adapter if you have one (just in case, although very unlikely, the adapter is not working well).

Or else, get an good indoor UHF antenna, or a smaller outdoor UHF antenna (e.g. JP-5E) and place it somewhere near TV (not necessary must install outside, although it is better if install outside).

My antenna is the cheap rabbit ears type. Not sure its UHF or not.

Which city/town did you live?
Landed terrace house or high rise (apartment)?

Landed terrace house in wangsa maju