Forum: Help With Reception
20-Dec-2014, 12:57 AM
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Got it, two devices for two antennas. UVSJ for...
Got it, two devices for two antennas. UVSJ for the combined antenna to filter out the UHF and to combine signals with the other and a preamp for the DB8. I remember reading on here the jumpers from...
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Forum: Help With Reception
19-Dec-2014, 3:08 PM
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Forum: Help With Reception
19-Dec-2014, 3:50 AM
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Forum: Help With Reception
18-Dec-2014, 8:00 PM
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Ok, so combining signals is definitely the...
Ok, so combining signals is definitely the easiest and cheapest way to go. If I were to add the DB8, point it in the two directions along with with an RCA amplifier, is there a way to rig my existing...
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Forum: Help With Reception
18-Dec-2014, 4:57 PM
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Replies: 19
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I've pointed it everywhere and nothing changes....
I've pointed it everywhere and nothing changes. The stations I get (the green ones) are perfect and nothing else, even if it's not pointed directly at the tower. If I can amplify my antenna enough...
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Dec-2014, 7:48 PM
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Dec-2014, 6:42 PM
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Replies: 19
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Some Follow Up Questions
I had gotten some advice here, and I have my base set-up up and running. Here are the original threads for reference. http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14907...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Oct-2014, 4:32 AM
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Replies: 17
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I examined the sattellite installer's handiwork...
I examined the sattellite installer's handiwork because I was curious what he ended up doing. I didn't go up to the dish itself but I followed his coax run, and he had it going to a grounding block...
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Sep-2014, 8:58 PM
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Replies: 17
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Where are the best options for bulk/surplus...
Where are the best options for bulk/surplus cable? Googling is fairly overwhelming and half the time I can't tell the difference between the stuff. I stopped by my local cable office, and the help...
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Sep-2014, 2:03 AM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Sep-2014, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 17
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So if I understand correctly, grounding...
So if I understand correctly, grounding block/rods at the base of the tree, where the coax enters the house, and messenger cable if I use it. I played with the coordinates, and it appears like I can...
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Forum: Help With Reception
24-Sep-2014, 1:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 16,742
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Sep-2014, 5:51 AM
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Replies: 17
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Good question regarding the sattellite guy. I...
Good question regarding the sattellite guy. I don't actually know the specifics. I wasn't home when he came but my wife said he would have to come back and I had to hike about 100lbs of quikcrete up...
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Forum: Help With Reception
22-Sep-2014, 9:27 PM
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Replies: 17
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Offsite Antenna Installation
I had gotten some advice here earlier re how to set up my antenna. Due to topography and tree height, it's basically impossible to set up the antenna on or near my house unless I build a 150' tower...
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Forum: Help With Reception
4-Sep-2014, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,588
I'll have to look into that. There's a freaking...
I'll have to look into that. There's a freaking mountain on the south side of my house and my property essentially goes straight up hill from there. 150' gets it into the "yellow" range. How long can...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Sep-2014, 6:33 PM
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Replies: 10
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Update
http://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=station_search&callsign=58611
So this is the local translator for the Fox affiliate in my area. Is this reflected in the report? Would this change...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Sep-2014, 4:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,588
Thanks
So, if the channels listed there are in grey, they are pretty much impossible to pick up? 38 is a translator in Redding for the Chico Fox affiliate. I should clarify, I don't mind buying some extra...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Sep-2014, 3:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,588
My Plea for Assistance
Hi everyone,
I'm so greatful this forum and people like you exist. I have a tough scenario. I live in rural northern California on the side of a mountain. There aren't that many stations to begin...
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