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Forum: Help With Reception 13-Mar-2021, 8:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,548
Posted By Jake V
Hi Kona Blue, Can you please post your TV...

Hi Kona Blue,

Can you please post your TV Fool Reception Report Map? http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508

The database is out of date but still useful in advising you. Unless you're...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jul-2019, 6:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,065
Posted By Jake V
Question: When you tried the antenna from the...

Question: When you tried the antenna from the second story window did you open the window and remove the screen (if it was metal)? Some windows and window screens block TV signals. That you got some...
Forum: Antennas 21-Oct-2018, 7:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,272
Posted By Jake V
Facing the flat antenna towards the east should...

Facing the flat antenna towards the east should give you most of the channels to the southeast (those at 136 degrees). Channel 13.1 (CTV) is with the group of stations to the north (at 350 degrees),...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Aug-2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 31,228
Posted By Jake V
There are a number of possibilities why new coax...

There are a number of possibilities why new coax improves signal strength:

- Better quality coax (e.g., RG-6 is better than RG-59, it has a larger center conductor
- Better or tighter connectors...
Forum: Special Topics 26-Apr-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,777
Posted By Jake V
This antenna is much like an old-fashioned loop...

This antenna is much like an old-fashioned loop or bow-tie antenna paired with an amplifier. For best reception you need to point the flat side towards the broadcast antenna towers.

If you are...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2018, 5:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,443
Posted By Jake V
Did you try pointing the Mohu Leaf with the flat...

Did you try pointing the Mohu Leaf with the flat side to the south-southwest somewhere in the house? If yes, what happened? [I want to make sure you just didn't lay it flat against a window pointing...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Feb-2018, 3:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 36,256
Posted By Jake V
First, be aware that attics and antennas do not...

First, be aware that attics and antennas do not always mix well. Roofing materials and siding can block signals (especially if they contain metal foil). So do chimneys and metal duct-work and...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Jan-2018, 5:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,091
Posted By Jake V
I would start by tracing the cable and doing a...

I would start by tracing the cable and doing a diagram of what you have and posting it here.

For example:

Satellite > 25 feet to distribution box > then 25 feet each tv (do full diagram with...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Dec-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,207
Posted By Jake V
The database has some serious issues at the...

The database has some serious issues at the moment: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=16376

We're all hoping it is fixed very soon as it is important.
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Nov-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,385
Posted By Jake V
I just love that photo of the antenna embedded in...

I just love that photo of the antenna embedded in a trash can by Bill Naivar. But I'll add a warning. If you're a guy looking to chase a difficult signal by putting an antenna in a trash can on your...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Nov-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 58,097
Posted By Jake V
Has anyone contacted Andy Lee to inform him of...

Has anyone contacted Andy Lee to inform him of the issue with the database?

I run several websites but don't actively provide content for them. There have been times when there were technical...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Oct-2017, 5:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 58,097
Posted By Jake V
Confirmed. Just to test I looked at my...

Confirmed.

Just to test I looked at my brother's plot in Scranton / Wilkes-Barre, PA. The primary ABC & NBC stations are there, but everything else is gone (Fox, CBS, PBS, etc.). Plus all the...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2017, 4:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,196
Posted By Jake V
The Winegard 7694p and the Channel Master 3016...

The Winegard 7694p and the Channel Master 3016 are good antennas and reasonable recommendations. I won't argue with them.

I would start with a simple test to see what effect the trees might have....
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,497
Posted By Jake V
Raven, Since your post includes references...

Raven,

Since your post includes references to some heavy duty antennas I'll assume that you want the Buffalo signals in addition to the Toronto signals.

The DB-8e might just be a good solution...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Sep-2017, 3:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,190
Posted By Jake V
1. If you originally received a few channels but...

1. If you originally received a few channels but now don't it could be that the trees have grown or the connections have come loose. My first task would be to check the connections. And check that...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,068
Posted By Jake V
Your TV Fool Plot is resolved only to the block...

Your TV Fool Plot is resolved only to the block level. It's probably reasonably accurate, but maybe not. For better accuracy make another plot using the following directions and post it:...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Aug-2017, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,280
Posted By Jake V
What is the antenna manufacturer and model...

What is the antenna manufacturer and model number?

If unknown, can you post a picture?

Your ABC channel is at 240 degrees. What direction is your antenna pointing in?
Forum: Antennas 5-Aug-2017, 8:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,743
Posted By Jake V
Try something like this antenna from Walmart...

Try something like this antenna from Walmart (https://www.walmart.com/ip/ONN-Indoor-HDTV-Antenna/110253942). It's under $10 and returnable. Easy experiment.

Of course, the problem with set top...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Aug-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,985
Posted By Jake V
If one places the antenna at the location of the...

If one places the antenna at the location of the chimney of the house (the house across the main road running east/west), the plot is quite different. It looks like there is a hill due south of the...
Forum: Antennas 27-Jul-2017, 3:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 76,397
Posted By Jake V
First, here are the FCC Rules regarding...

First, here are the FCC Rules regarding television antennas: https://www.fcc.gov/media/over-air-reception-devices-rule

HOAs cannot prohibit antennas. They can tell you your antenna must not extend...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jul-2017, 8:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 26,239
Posted By Jake V
What model "small directional antenna from...

What model "small directional antenna from Wal-Mart" are you using for testing? Some (like the little flat panel ones) have very little gain on VHF.

Your situation is a difficult one.

The best...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,728
Posted By Jake V
OK. Thanks. It's no longer offered on the...

OK. Thanks. It's no longer offered on the menu-portion of your web site, or from the site search. I can only find it via a google search linked directly to the page.

Also, (since we are...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,728
Posted By Jake V
Note: Since you have not yet bought a house make...

Note: Since you have not yet bought a house make sure to do a new TV Fool Report (http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508) when you do, as the signal reception at your chosen location may be...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,963
Posted By Jake V
Easiest way is to swap in another television, if...

Easiest way is to swap in another television, if one is handy.
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,728
Posted By Jake V
A lot will depend on what kind of roofing...

A lot will depend on what kind of roofing material you have and what is in your attic. Attics are generally not friendly places for attics. But it always worth a try.

I'd try the Antennas Direct...
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