Forum: Antennas
26-Apr-2019, 7:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,874
Thanks for the replies!
The reason for the...
Thanks for the replies!
The reason for the question was Channelmaster website documents boast a 5db gain on hi-VHF and I couldn't find any posts on any forum where CM implemented the changes Nist...
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Forum: Antennas
11-Apr-2019, 2:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,874
Hi VHF
Please pardon my amateur questions but this inquiring mind would like to know
1. Is the 5db of gain on hi-VHF of the C5 and the CM4228 equivalent?
Are their cartridges impedances equivalent...
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Forum: TV Database Updates
27-Nov-2017, 4:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,874
Receiving WFIE over the air just fine in...
Receiving WFIE over the air just fine in Newburgh. If you have been previously receiving, would suggest clearing digital glitches in TV by unhooking antenna from tv and scan to clear, then reconnect...
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Forum: Antennas
30-Jun-2017, 2:52 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,456
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Forum: Antennas
27-Mar-2017, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,456
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Forum: Antennas
26-Mar-2017, 2:19 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,456
Please tolerate a question or two about...
Please tolerate a question or two about reflectors. Optimum reflector for UHF antenna is 3 inches to add close to 3 db of gain according to what I can ascertain from this forum and HDTV primer. Is it...
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Forum: Antennas
28-Jan-2016, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 1
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Ota 4k
A few interesting articles on the internet regarding Futurecast, HEVC encoding, and evolving ATSC 3.0 standards for eventual 4K OTA transmission. Although we have yet to see 1080p broadcast upgrade,...
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Forum: Antennas
25-Sep-2015, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,456
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Forum: Antennas
24-Sep-2015, 7:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,456
Label A is 3 Inches ...
Label A is 3 Inches
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d8e03b729885895
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Forum: Antennas
24-Sep-2015, 7:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,456
Please find attached pic of the antenna in the...
Please find attached pic of the antenna in the attic. Actually made of aluminum wire and certainly not made with extreme tolerances. Each vertical distances and gaps are all 3 inches. Other than the...
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Forum: Antennas
24-Sep-2015, 3:30 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,456
thanks for the replies!!
Was able to order to...
thanks for the replies!!
Was able to order to order the handbook through Amazon used for $32 including shipping.
Please pardon the crude, kindergarten sketch done hastily but may give you a flavor...
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Forum: Antennas
23-Sep-2015, 3:05 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,456
thank you for all the replies!!
Size is the...
thank you for all the replies!!
Size is the inverse of frequency hence the size of the VHF-hi GH evidenced by the photo.
Optimum director diameter is determined by cost/mechanical load and...
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Forum: Antennas
22-Sep-2015, 4:59 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,456
Additional questions-- What determines optimum...
Additional questions-- What determines optimum director diameter and how was that derived?
When ganging antennas for additional gain, the second adds an additional 2.5 to 3 db of gain. So does it...
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Forum: Antennas
21-Sep-2015, 9:26 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,456
Antenna design
As you may know from previous posts, I am not an engineer but have had basic physics courses and got interested in antennas and reception with the digital switch.
It would appear to this novice that...
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Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV
22-Jul-2015, 9:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,667
It has been my experience that the electronic...
It has been my experience that the electronic stores (HH GREGG, Best Buy,etc.) will allow you to access the menus on their display models and if you have an adept salesman, they will show you how....
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Forum: Help With Reception
11-Jun-2015, 1:48 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,937
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Forum: Help With Reception
2-Jun-2015, 1:37 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,937
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Forum: Help With Reception
1-Jun-2015, 4:05 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,937
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Forum: Antennas
9-May-2015, 5:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,921
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Forum: Antennas
9-Dec-2014, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,722
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Forum: Antennas
9-Dec-2014, 2:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,722
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Forum: Antennas
9-Dec-2014, 2:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,722
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Forum: Antennas
9-Dec-2014, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,722
FM trap and 7-51 antennas
Is there any need for an FM trap preamp on a channel 7-51 specific antenna?
To be more specific, I have a fringe reception issue on real channel 7 with an antennacraft Y71013 coupled with a RCA...
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Forum: Antennas
16-Nov-2014, 9:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,762
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Forum: Antennas
16-Nov-2014, 6:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,762
Barrel connectors
Are there any potential pitfalls using barrel connectors? Can they cause signal loss in any circumstance? Will they pass through current to a preamp?
Comments please!!
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