Need help setting up / Newbie

[sportsrock4374]

Hey I was just looking for help in setting up and what kind of satellite I should get for my area. I want to get the most channels I can possible get with just satellite, not sure how it all works but I would really appreciate anyone that could help me and take a look at my tv signal analysis.
Thanks so much!

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dec2feb66cb1163

[teleview]

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The Tvfool repot you have posted is not showing any antenna height above ground.

The Broadcast Tv signals are Very Weak Signal Strength.

Do not delete the first tvfool report that is not showing any antenna height above ground.

To see if Signal Strengths Improve with Higher Antenna Heights , please make

and post 4 more tvfool reports with antenna heights of , 25 , 40 , 60 , 80 , feet

antenna heights above ground.

[sportsrock4374]

25 Feet
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dec2fca8b03c2ba
40 Feet
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dec2f05c8b24439
60 Feet
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dec2f7102004ca5
80 Feet
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dec2f389769769c

[sportsrock4374]

Thank you so much in advance for any help or advice you could give me, I really appreciate it!

[StephanieS]

Greetings Sportsrock4374,

Not a desirable map, even at 80 feet.

Anything that would be suggested would be a shot in the dark. Your signal strengths all are below zero db. That puts you into extreme measures.

Any attempt with setting an antenna(s) up would require you to be fully aware that even with a properly functioning system, you may still have zero channels.

It's all up to you if you want to spend the money to try and see what you get. There have been times people have reported TVfool maps aren't the most accurate with below zero db signals.

If you do try, make sure you have decent options for returning the gear.

Cheers.

[teleview]

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Due to the Very Weak Signal Strengths and local reception conditions , mountains.

And trees blocking or not blocking reception.

The listed tvfool signal strengths can be the , same as listed , better then listed , worse then listed.

If you decided to Test reception.

As a Test of reception I recommend install a.

http://www.antennacraft.net.

Y10-7-13 , VHF high band channels 7 thru 13 antenna , aimed at about 311 degree magnetic compass direction.

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Here is how to aim antennas.

http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.

Use a Real and actual magnetic compass to aim antenna , do not trust a , cell phone , tablet and etc. compass.

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It can also help reception to tilt the antenna up so the front of the antenna is aimed at the top of the ridge of the mountain in the direction of reception.

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The 2 Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels you are Testing to receive are.

WBNG-TV , Real VHF high band channel 7 , CBS and CW.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WBNG-TV

WICZ-DT , Real VHF high band channel 8 , FOX and MyNetwork.
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/WICZ-TV.

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Install a , http://www.kitztech.com.

Model KT-200-COAX TV Antenna Booster , Remote Power Coax Fed.

If the amplifier unit is installed outside close to the antenna , directly exposed to the weather/water , the amplifier unit will need to be put up inside of a protective box , so as to keep the weather/water off of the amplifier unit.

The coaxes will go up into and out of the box from the bottom of the box , the amplifier unit will be up inside the box , protected from weather/water.

The amplifier unit can also be inside the building , not inside of a box.

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As a Test of reception , I recommend install the antenna at no less then 40 feet above ground. And higher is better.

As a Test of reception here is a 10 foot tripod antenna mount that is placed above the roof.

http://www.ronard.com/712.html. Ronard(712-50-10) , 10 foot tripod antenna mount.

Do not put holes in the roof , bolt the tripod in place , until Testing is completed and reception is happening.

Do not allow the wind to blow the tripod and antenna mast pipe and antenna over , when the antenna hits the ground the antenna will be damaged.

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Home Depot has , 10 foot 6 inch lengths , 1 and 3/8 inch diameter , TOP RAIL , chain link fence , PIPE , that makes excellent antenna mast/pipe , the price is low at about 12 dollars.

The 10 foot sections can be put together to have the antenna higher , as a Test of reception.

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Use all New Coax to connect all up.

As temporary connections , the New coax can be run through a open window or door to the Tv location.

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Tvfool lists 2 more Tv stations that are both the same Network.

W51BN-D , Real UHF channel 39.

W25DY-D , Real UHF channel 25.

http://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=print_stations&facility_id=31642.

and

http://www.global-cm.net/TV%20NY.pdf.

Shows the Network as , Catskill Television Network.

The Tv transmitters , may or may not be transmitting.

I will say the transmitters are not transmitting because the ownership situation and Network information is on the if'y side.

If you like you can do research to discover whats up with the situation.

W51BN and W25DY , are in the -->Opposite Direction<-- of WBNG and WICZ.

W51BN and W25DY , are UHF Tv channels and will require a UHF antenna to receive.

If the transmitters are transmitting , a , Antennas Direct , DB8e , current UHF channels 14 thru 51 antenna can be installed and aimed at about 112 degree magnetic compass direction.

The Y10-7-13 antenna can be disconnected from the preamp and the the DB8e antenna will be connected as a Test of reception.

[sportsrock4374]

Would you have any suggestions for my situation?

[sportsrock4374]

thank you so much for all your information! you know your stuff! I am going to try it... ill be happy with even 2 local channels if I can get it :)

[teleview]

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Here is a way to receive , All of the PBS Networks and other Tv Networks for Free.

Is , FTA-ST = Free to Air Satellite TV. AKA , FTA.

The reception is with a Small Dish.

Here are web sites to begin to learn more.

http://www.ftalist.com.

http://www.manhattan-digital.net.

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FTA Satellite Tv , that is Transmitted for the purpose of Received for Free.

Is Yes 100% legal.

Is in fact transmitted to receive for free.

Requires No descrambler.

FTA is available since year 1997 here in the USA and Generational Americans know almost nothing about FTA-ST.

Typical of Generational Americans.

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People All around the rest of the world are aware of FTA and receive FTA , 24/7 - 365.

[sportsrock4374]

Thats awesome ! I never heard about that before... I really appreciate everything you have to me, you have been so helpful.