Forum: Help With Reception
26-Aug-2011, 7:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,698
Stations thru the back of db8
I get 2 Montgomery, AL stations 75 miles away thru the back of my db8. Ofcourse I am on a hill with nothing blocking the signal. I am not even using a pre-amp. Also, it is attic mounted.
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Aug-2011, 3:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,947
Update with DB8 antenna
Tonight I was able to remove the pre-amp and I have just tested out the reception. It appears you all were correct in your assumptions. I now have the two VHF channels perfectly. WVTM, the high...
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Aug-2011, 4:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,947
8700
Sorry but the actual WG is an 8700. When I got the db8, the preamp was included with it. I never even tried the antenna without the pre-amp. I originally purchased the db8 for my folks thinking...
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Aug-2011, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,947
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Aug-2011, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,947
Need VHF Antenna Help
I have a DB8 Antenna in my attic with a Wineguard Pre-Amp (8777 maybe??).
I thought I could do without a VHF antenna but now I realize I am missing out on 2 local stations (WVTM-13) and (WUOA-23). ...
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Forum: Help With Reception
31-Jul-2011, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,447
Didnt happen
When my folks saw how large the DB8 was (according to them) they didnt want anything like that on their roof. Was afraid this would happen. Oh well guess they hope their DN doesnt go out when it...
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Forum: Help With Reception
30-Jul-2011, 1:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,447
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Forum: Help With Reception
30-Jul-2011, 2:41 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,447
Plans
Here is what I have decided to do for now. Since I already have the DB8 antenna, I am going to go ahead and mount it with the preamp and see what all I can get. I checked the Electronics store and...
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Forum: Help With Reception
29-Jul-2011, 8:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,447
I'm sold....
The question is where could I purchase the Channel Master in Birmingham, Alabama either tonight or tomorrow night so I could install it tomorrow afternoon. I don't really care to pay outrageous...
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Forum: Help With Reception
29-Jul-2011, 7:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,447
Why am I not surprised....
Yes, it is a sad looking TvFool report. LOL
I am thinking I will just attempt to get WDBB and WCFT which are the same compass direction. However, I might start the compass challenge lined up for...
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Forum: Help With Reception
29-Jul-2011, 4:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,447
Suggestions for Compass Direction
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d3e47f609f6adfc
I will be mounting a Antennas Direct DB8 Antenna on a chimney about 30' above the ground. I am interested in getting at...
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