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Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jul-2015, 6:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,000
Posted By BigDaveyL
Unfortunately, I don't think this works too well,...

Unfortunately, I don't think this works too well, unless you get some special equipment.

If you only need 1-2 channels from a different direction, Tin Lee out of Toronto makes a channel...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Apr-2015, 2:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,654
Posted By BigDaveyL
Hello fellow Rochestarian! I am also a cord...

Hello fellow Rochestarian!

I am also a cord cutter, I am on the other side of the city in Greece.

I would suggest looking into a Tin Lee Combiner. It could get a bit pricey. He is out of...
Forum: Antennas 3-Apr-2015, 2:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,152
Posted By BigDaveyL
You probably need a higher gain antenna. ...

You probably need a higher gain antenna.

An amplifier does not replace antenna gain.
Forum: Antennas 2-Apr-2015, 3:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,022
Posted By BigDaveyL
I don't know, but I am just wondering if I should...

I don't know, but I am just wondering if I should buy a Y10-7-13 (or two) for any potential future projects.
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Mar-2015, 5:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,990
Posted By BigDaveyL
A stupid question.... Are the Zenith/Insignia...

A stupid question.... Are the Zenith/Insignia set top box any good for reception? I know it's SD only....
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Feb-2015, 8:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,361
Posted By BigDaveyL
Another thing, is you can combine 1-2 channels...

Another thing, is you can combine 1-2 channels from a different antenna.

Tin Lee Electronics out of Toronto custom builds these. I think they run about $100
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Feb-2015, 1:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,568
Posted By BigDaveyL
What is your location and can you post your...

What is your location and can you post your tvfool report?
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Feb-2015, 1:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,234
Posted By BigDaveyL
Agreed. My house is 2x6 construction and has 2...

Agreed. My house is 2x6 construction and has 2 layers of siding. In theory I should get all the channels in my locale with rabbit ears, but the rabbit ears were a no go. Instead, I needed an...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Feb-2015, 1:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,234
Posted By BigDaveyL
It seems like you should be getting something...

It seems like you should be getting something based on your TV Fool reports.

Have you tried a small 2 bay antenna, outside, pointed south east?
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Feb-2015, 4:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,807
Posted By BigDaveyL
I figured as much with CHEX (it looks like a...

I figured as much with CHEX (it looks like a similar thing happens on Channel 11, but that is coming in from the NE).

I did receive CHEX one morning but it was probably because the tropospheric...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Feb-2015, 2:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,807
Posted By BigDaveyL
Feasability question

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I have a Winegard antenna already up, along with a RCA preamp (to make up for 8-way splitter and long...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Feb-2015, 8:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,558
Posted By BigDaveyL
Well, the block should be mounted to your house,...

Well, the block should be mounted to your house, near to where your coax enters your house....
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Feb-2015, 7:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,558
Posted By BigDaveyL
The 7777 still has the highest gain/lowest noise,...

The 7777 still has the highest gain/lowest noise, as far as I am aware.

The easiest way is to run your coax to a ground block very close to where it enters your house. Then you need some...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Feb-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 32,005
Posted By BigDaveyL
From my limited understanding, the 91XG is one of...

From my limited understanding, the 91XG is one of the highest gain antenna's one can currently buy (without buying something secondhand, importing one, etc.). It is also very directional so it can...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jan-2015, 5:53 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 200,093
Posted By BigDaveyL
I even learned a few things reading this thread....

I even learned a few things reading this thread. :D
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