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Forum: Help With Reception 29-Oct-2020, 2:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,105
Posted By dbseeker
thanks, ADTech Just the info I needed!!!

thanks, ADTech
Just the info I needed!!!
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Oct-2020, 7:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,105
Posted By dbseeker
Many thanks for the replies. It would appear at a...

Many thanks for the replies. It would appear at a -11db Nashville reception strength from the Rabbitearsinfo, that even with a 4 db improvement of the cliff, reliable reception with even the highest...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Oct-2020, 12:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,105
Posted By dbseeker
https://www.gatesair.com/documents/papers/Rossiter...

https://www.gatesair.com/documents/papers/Rossiter_-_Implications_and_Optimization_of_Coverage_and_Payload_for_ATSC_3.0.pdf
What I was referring to was a possibly more extended Nashville coverage...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Oct-2020, 12:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,105
Posted By dbseeker
Nashville Tn ATSC 3.0

I have a condo on Lake Barkley that easily gets WPSD channel 6 (virtual) on ATSC 1.0. All other major networks are inaccessible.Nashville is now ATSC 3.0 on the major networks. If and when the...
Forum: Reception Devices 23-Mar-2020, 9:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,308
Posted By dbseeker
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-officiall...

https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-officially-announces-the-airtv-2-ota-dvr/
Forum: Reception Devices 22-Mar-2020, 6:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,308
Posted By dbseeker
I am using an Air2tv by Sling with an attached...

I am using an Air2tv by Sling with an attached hard drive. Works well .
Requires setting up a Sling account but no subscription required.
$99 on Amazon. Nice review of it on youtube video by...
Forum: Antennas 26-Apr-2019, 6:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,468
Posted By dbseeker
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...
Forum: Antennas 11-Apr-2019, 1:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,468
Posted By dbseeker
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...
Forum: TV Database Updates 27-Nov-2017, 3:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,784
Posted By dbseeker
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...
Forum: Antennas 30-Jun-2017, 1:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 45,940
Posted By dbseeker
Appreciate GroundUR Mast for posting the 4NEC2 ...

Appreciate GroundUR Mast for posting the 4NEC2 simulation of proposed design.
Since my math and physics background is 40 years old and dead brain cells in between,
what parameters in the...
Forum: Antennas 26-Mar-2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 45,940
Posted By dbseeker
As always, the expertise here is superb. I will...

As always, the expertise here is superb. I will keep trying to wade through the antenna book. Like throwing mud up on a wall, eventually it will start sticking.
Thanks again!!
Forum: Antennas 26-Mar-2017, 1:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 45,940
Posted By dbseeker
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...
Forum: Antennas 27-Jan-2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,068
Posted By dbseeker
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,...
Forum: Antennas 24-Sep-2015, 11:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 45,940
Posted By dbseeker
For grins, I thought I would try to navigate the...

For grins, I thought I would try to navigate the software simulators although not sure what I would encounter. Do maybe 5 repetitions and 10 and 15 or if too difficult--just forget it all and go to...
Forum: Antennas 24-Sep-2015, 6:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 45,940
Posted By dbseeker
Label A is 3 Inches ...

Label A is 3 Inches
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d8e03b729885895
Forum: Antennas 24-Sep-2015, 6:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 45,940
Posted By dbseeker
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...
Forum: Antennas 24-Sep-2015, 2:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 45,940
Posted By dbseeker
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...
Forum: Antennas 23-Sep-2015, 2:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 45,940
Posted By dbseeker
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...
Forum: Antennas 22-Sep-2015, 3:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 45,940
Posted By dbseeker
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...
Forum: Antennas 21-Sep-2015, 8:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 45,940
Posted By dbseeker
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...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 22-Jul-2015, 8:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,784
Posted By dbseeker
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....
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jun-2015, 12:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,826
Posted By dbseeker
Update--installed 2 hlsj's in series and low and...

Update--installed 2 hlsj's in series and low and behold signal strength returned to normal range on the LG but no picture. With tweaking of the aim of the Y7 10 13 and a presumed signal quality...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jun-2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,826
Posted By dbseeker
Great discussion. To quote Bones on Star Trek,...

Great discussion.
To quote Bones on Star Trek, "For Godsakes Jim, I'm only a doctor not an engineer!!"
I have at my disposal a Winegard FT 3000 and a Radio Shack fm trap
that I have tried...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Jun-2015, 3:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,826
Posted By dbseeker
About one year later, I have been struggling with...

About one year later, I have been struggling with real channel 7 (ABC channel 25 Virtual).
Signal strength is good on a new LG 24 inch with signal strength meter only. Channel strength drops to...
Forum: Antennas 9-May-2015, 4:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,331
Posted By dbseeker
GroundURMast Can I assume your comment...

GroundURMast

Can I assume your comment applies to the Channelmaster 4221 and 4228 models?
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