Forum: Help With Reception
4-Apr-2014, 5:30 AM
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Forum: Help With Reception
4-Apr-2014, 5:02 AM
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Replies: 3
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Was getting good reception, now I don't
Hi,
I previously set up a rooftop antenna with help of this site. Thanks much for helping me get it up and running! Here is the tvfool thread in which you all helped me get set up. ...
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Aug-2013, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
Great idea! I'll try the HD mast.
A...
Great idea! I'll try the HD mast.
A couple quick questions:
1) On CW, the Hauppauge utility shows SNR of "0." Complete nothing. If I raise the antenna up 5-10 feet, TV fool suggests that...
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Aug-2013, 6:13 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Aug-2013, 6:50 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
Thanks.
We tinkered with height, and there...
Thanks.
We tinkered with height, and there is no difference.
As for location, we tried two different spots, and had the same problem with CW in both places. We are now stuck in the location...
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Aug-2013, 3:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
Thank you!
Another question: I tried...
Thank you!
Another question: I tried watching Fox (11), and ran into some issues. We get great signal for a few minutes at a time, then a complete dropout for a few seconds. Then it's back to...
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Aug-2013, 2:50 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
I'm reporting back on my progress.
I have...
I'm reporting back on my progress.
I have installed the antenna -- it was a bigger project than I expected. Assembly was not that difficult, but I have a very steep roof at the peak, so standing...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Aug-2013, 7:35 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Aug-2013, 4:49 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
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Forum: Help With Reception
8-Aug-2013, 4:15 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
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Forum: Help With Reception
7-Aug-2013, 8:56 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
Thanks! I understand that's the conservative...
Thanks! I understand that's the conservative approach. As it happens, it's probably also the easiest approach to wire up. As long as the signal gets through, though, it's all good.
If the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
7-Aug-2013, 4:59 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
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Forum: Help With Reception
7-Aug-2013, 4:11 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
Thank you! One more question on grounding:
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Thank you! One more question on grounding:
Everything I am reading says that the mast ground must be connected to a ground rod, but the coax ground can be connected to a water pipe as long as the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
6-Aug-2013, 9:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
Thank you everyone for the guidance and...
Thank you everyone for the guidance and information!
Here's where I'm at. I have decided on the Winegard 7698P. I looked carefully at Teleview's suggestion on the 7084P, and I believe he...
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Forum: Help With Reception
4-Aug-2013, 7:24 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
Thanks, guys!
On the chimney issue, given...
Thanks, guys!
On the chimney issue, given that we do not ever use the fireplace, how will it subject the antenna to heat/cool cycles, moisture, and creosote? I'm not quite following.
As for...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Aug-2013, 6:29 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Aug-2013, 9:03 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,602
Antenna suggestions
Hello,
I am interested in a rooftop antenna. I have a ranch home in North Tustin, California. Here is my TVFool report at 20 feet: ...
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