# Why does the reception for channel 2 improve when I drop the antennae on the ground?

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**Created:** [October 10, 2003, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-reception-for-channel-2-improve-when-i-drop-the-antennae-on-the-ground/206612 "2003-10-10T03:08:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Road\_Rash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a8b319/32.png) [@Road\_Rash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Road_Rash)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-reception-for-channel-2-improve-when-i-drop-the-antennae-on-the-ground/206612/1 "2003-10-10T03:08:54Z")

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It only works for channel 2. Some time ago, I posted a related thread on how to get the best reception with rabbit ears antennae.

I noticed that channel 2 was clearer than it has ever been one day. I then noticed that the antennae was on the ground. So now that is where it goes when watching channel 2.

Any explanations?