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Forum: Help With Reception 7-Mar-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,942
Posted By Esteban
I know that area well & it will be very hard to...

I know that area well & it will be very hard to get local reception !
Forum: Help With Reception 17-May-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,539
Posted By Esteban
Mainly, I was just wondering if anything new was...

Mainly, I was just wondering if anything new was on the market that would add some channels to my reception. I have it pointed almost due North & my latest scan gave me 17 stations. I know it is...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-May-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,539
Posted By Esteban
Are there any new " super antennas or gadgets " on the market ??

Many years ago, I set up an antenna here in this remote area of North Florida with the help of some of you on this forum. I know I am limited as to what I can receive , but always looking for more...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Dec-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By Esteban
Thanks. I will see if manually pointing the...

Thanks. I will see if manually pointing the present antenna at the other locations will allow me to pick up more channels. If it, does, I will use the rotor . That antenna is a monster !!
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Dec-2014, 8:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By Esteban
WOW ! That's all, even with a rotor ? I get WRUF...

WOW ! That's all, even with a rotor ? I get WRUF sometimes, but not always. This antenna is 14ft long !
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Dec-2014, 6:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By Esteban
This is the antenna that a friend is giving to...

This is the antenna that a friend is giving to me.Hope tyhis helps. Thanks !

Winegard HD8200U
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Dec-2014, 1:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By Esteban
I don't have pix but I will try to later, or look...

I don't have pix but I will try to later, or look on it for info. Looking online, this looks to be what I will get . Channel Master Model # CM-3020
Right now, I am getting ;
5-1 ,, 5-2,, 5-3 ,,...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Dec-2014, 1:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By Esteban
Antenna help

Below is my area info. I presently get 10 stations with a Channel Master 4228HD, & am asking for advice to get more. A friend has offered me his huge , unknown brand name antenna if I take it down....
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jun-2011, 8:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,893
Posted By Esteban
I am not a pro , but will chime in with some...

I am not a pro , but will chime in with some help, til the pro's get here.
My situation,, also in Fl., is quite similar to yours. Most stations are UHF & in one direction. I tried a Channel...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-May-2011, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,775
Posted By Esteban
Thanks guys. I am going to get it tomorrow.

Thanks guys. I am going to get it tomorrow.
Forum: Help With Reception 27-May-2011, 1:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,775
Posted By Esteban
Will Winegard 8200u be a good choice ??

I have received advice from experts here before concerning my friend's location at bottom , on a previous thread . There are high trees in the area but there is a nice gap between them at 78° . I...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-May-2011, 1:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,584
Posted By Esteban
I had trouble with " Titan TV " & started using...

I had trouble with " Titan TV " & started using this which is easier to use.

http://www.zap2it.com/
Forum: Help With Reception 21-May-2011, 1:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,979
Posted By Esteban
Update

An update.

I took down my antenna & just tried it at her house at ground level. Fortunately, there is a gap between large trees at 78° . I was able to receive some signals, mostly weak, using...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-May-2011, 8:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,979
Posted By Esteban
Thanks. She takes pretty good care of me, too....

Thanks. She takes pretty good care of me, too. Two old single people looking out for each other !! :)
There are many, many trees on her property, but I will look at those options . Putting it past...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-May-2011, 8:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,979
Posted By Esteban
Thanks for the replies & antenna suggestions. I...

Thanks for the replies & antenna suggestions. I had already told her not to expect a lot & she understands. Her $$ satellite bill will be paying for all this,,, if she can receive enough stations to...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-May-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,979
Posted By Esteban
Seeking help & advice for antenna

You guys helped me a lot with my antenna choice, & now my friend is looking into getting an antenna.
I have included her report . She has 2 TV's & only one is HD . She can probably get the...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-May-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,577
Posted By Esteban
Also, I would not mount to a vent pipe, unless it...

Also, I would not mount to a vent pipe, unless it is a taller steel pipe, rather than one made of PVC.
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Apr-2011, 6:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,704
Posted By Esteban
DING,,, DING !! I agree.

DING,,, DING !! I agree.
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Apr-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 51,462
Posted By Esteban
Just a word of CAUTION. Your pix #006 of the...

Just a word of CAUTION. Your pix #006 of the antenna is close,, too close , to your power line !!!!!!!!
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Apr-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,521
Posted By Esteban
I don't understand, either, why you have danced...

I don't understand, either, why you have danced around the antenna suggestions, & bought something else ???
BUT, I am using the CM 4228HD antenna & am pleased. It is not the best for my...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Apr-2011, 1:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,704
Posted By Esteban
Quote; "" I never thought when cutting the...

Quote;

"" I never thought when cutting the cable that picking up the OTA channels would be the most difficult part .""

Really, in your location,, it shouldn't be. You have better signals than...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Mar-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,297
Posted By Esteban
WOW ! I don't blame you for dropping the Dish. I...

WOW ! I don't blame you for dropping the Dish. I wish I had so many channels available ! Good luck !!
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Feb-2011, 1:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,799
Posted By Esteban
I suggest using what the experts are suggesting...

I suggest using what the experts are suggesting on here. Going by Amazon, or whatever reviews can be so inaccurate. Some reviewers may be sitting on top of 20 stations & others may be located in a...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jan-2011, 7:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,495
Posted By Esteban
I am not an expert here, but I am familiar with...

I am not an expert here, but I am familiar with your area. Your challenge will be trying to get WLOS, Ch. 13, just like it was many years. I think if you get it with a good , strong signal, you will...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Jan-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,125
Posted By Esteban
Avoid making any holes in the roof. They almost...

Avoid making any holes in the roof. They almost always will lead to big problems down the road. The above linked installation instructions are good. My Dish Sat. was on the end of the ridge & I was...
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