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Forum: Help With Reception

19-Jun-2013, 2:00 AM

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Posted By 5spdfrk

Ok, so I decided to go with a ClearStream 2V...

Ok, so I decided to go with a ClearStream 2V since I was able to get a fantastic deal on it. I just installed it tonight and have been able to get 9 channels, but can't seem to pick up CBS or Fox,...

Forum: Help With Reception

31-Jul-2012, 11:25 PM

Replies: 25

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Posted By 5spdfrk

It's been a while since I've been able to even...

It's been a while since I've been able to even think about working on this, but it's finally time again. Here's a picture of the j mount that the dish is currently mounted to. Would this work for...

Forum: Help With Reception

17-Jan-2012, 2:58 PM

Replies: 25

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Posted By 5spdfrk

I did notice that my satellite mount has two...

I did notice that my satellite mount has two support brackets when I looked at it again, but I'm still not sure it would work because it's only 2-3 feet high and my roof has a very steep pitch, so...

Forum: Help With Reception

16-Jan-2012, 5:23 PM

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Posted By 5spdfrk

Ok, I'll need to get a new mount then. So,...

Ok, I'll need to get a new mount then.

So, when screwing the mount to the roof, what should you seal around the screws with?

Forum: Help With Reception

16-Jan-2012, 4:29 PM

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Posted By 5spdfrk

Ok, the coax was run through a hole in the soffit...

Ok, the coax was run through a hole in the soffit and then up to the satellite dish. So, I should be able to use the existing coax and extend it if need be.

The dish is mounted on a j-mount like...

Forum: Help With Reception

13-Jan-2012, 1:36 AM

Replies: 25

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Posted By 5spdfrk

Nice, I'll gather some more intel soon!

Nice, I'll gather some more intel soon!

Forum: Help With Reception

13-Jan-2012, 1:10 AM

Replies: 25

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Views: 15,906

Posted By 5spdfrk

Yeh, I need to go out and look where the DirecTV...

Yeh, I need to go out and look where the DirecTV guy ran the coax from the dish to my attic, so it's possible I could use that. I'll probably do that this weekend when I have more daylight.

Forum: Help With Reception

12-Jan-2012, 8:38 PM

Replies: 25

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Posted By 5spdfrk

I kind of have both gable and hip styles if...

I kind of have both gable and hip styles if that's possible. It's gable on the front, but hip on the sides and back, which is where the antenna would need to go.

Forum: Help With Reception

12-Jan-2012, 3:35 PM

Replies: 25

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Views: 15,906

Posted By 5spdfrk

Ok, so it sounds like mounting on the roof will...

Ok, so it sounds like mounting on the roof will yield the best results. With that being the case, I have a couple more questions.

1. How is the coax run to the antenna, through the roof?
2. If...

Forum: Help With Reception

12-Jan-2012, 1:41 AM

Replies: 25

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Views: 15,906

Posted By 5spdfrk

Thanks for the links, I found the one on aiming...

Thanks for the links, I found the one on aiming an antenna earlier!

Is it possible to put the HD7698P in the attic or is it meant for roof installation only?

Forum: Help With Reception

11-Jan-2012, 9:16 PM

Replies: 25

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Views: 15,906

Posted By 5spdfrk

Good looking out on the terminators, I wouldn't...

Good looking out on the terminators, I wouldn't have known that otherwise.

Forum: Help With Reception

11-Jan-2012, 7:44 PM

Replies: 25

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Views: 15,906

Posted By 5spdfrk

Yeh, I wouldn't have to aim through the roof for...

Yeh, I wouldn't have to aim through the roof for the signal, so that should be fine.

I only saw 2 VHFs at first too, but there's WMAZ in the lower right hand corner which appears to be another CBS...

Forum: Help With Reception

11-Jan-2012, 6:46 PM

Replies: 25

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Views: 15,906

Posted By 5spdfrk

Thanks for the reply! The attic shouldn't...

Thanks for the reply!

The attic shouldn't pose any problems, the house is wood framed with vinyl siding, has standard roofing shingles and the insulation is blown in, so there isn't much metal to...

Forum: Help With Reception

11-Jan-2012, 6:16 PM

Replies: 25

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Views: 15,906

Posted By 5spdfrk

One more bit of info, antennaweb.org says I need...

One more bit of info, antennaweb.org says I need a large directional antenna with a pre-amp.

Forum: Help With Reception

11-Jan-2012, 5:49 PM

Replies: 25

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Views: 15,906

Posted By 5spdfrk

Noob looking for advice

Ok, so I'll be ditching DirectTV in the next month or two once my contract is up and want to start planning out my antenna setup now so I won't have any downtime.

A little info about my house......

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