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Forum: Antennas 29-Jan-2012, 9:49 PM
Replies: 28
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Posted By otadtvman
91XG (14-69) vs. 4-Bay w/Reflector (7 or 14-51)?

Hi GroundUrMast,

Since you own both the 91XG and a DIY 4-bay w/reflector, I would appreciate if you could share you experience with them.
Forum: Antennas 7-Jan-2012, 3:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
Precise aiming required?

Thanks for the info Dave.

AD is the 1st I've seen to use this term. Is AD saying that precise aiming is required with the new DB4e to acheive the max gain that's advertised?
Forum: Antennas 7-Jan-2012, 4:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
91XG: 11.8 dBi (~9.65 dBd) @ 470 Hz, which is not...

91XG: 11.8 dBi (~9.65 dBd) @ 470 Hz, which is not bad considering that the new DB4e is supposed to be designed for 14-51 has a "Boresight gain" of 11.68 dBi (~ 9.53 dBd) @ 470 Hz - not any better...
Forum: Antennas 6-Jan-2012, 1:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
I will let you know as I continue to gather...

I will let you know as I continue to gather information on our application and comparison info on Fracarro vs. 91XG.
Forum: Antennas 5-Jan-2012, 9:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
Yes, if cost is the primary consideration, the...

Yes, if cost is the primary consideration, the 7.75' L 91XG is obvious choice.

However, the 3' L Sigma 6HD will be less prone to wind & ice damage.

Which is better at resolving multipath...
Forum: Antennas 5-Jan-2012, 7:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
Fracarro antenna owners?

Are there any forum members who would like to share their experience with Fracarro Sigma or BLU-series antennas?
Forum: Antennas 5-Jan-2012, 7:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
No problem GroundUrMast. I'm glad you...

No problem GroundUrMast.

I'm glad you understand the complexities of our location. Agreed, there is not a simple or inexpensive answer. However, I would be very pleased with a solution other...
Forum: Antennas 5-Jan-2012, 7:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
See answers within your quote: I can't...

See answers within your quote:


I can't offer to buy an almost new Fracarro and I already own an XG91. I'm not suggesting you do so.[/QUOTE]


Despite my best efforts, I have not found anyone...
Forum: Antennas 4-Jan-2012, 7:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
A tower that tall is not in the budget. Balt....

A tower that tall is not in the budget. Balt. (42 mi.), Harrisburg (65-68 mi.), Lancaster (59 mi.), & York (59 mi.) are the alternatives if DC becomes problematic due to the trees. We have a...
Forum: Antennas 4-Jan-2012, 4:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
Thanks for your very helpful summary. Here is my...

Thanks for your very helpful summary. Here is my TVFool report (http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d83877d4a4305a6).
Forum: Antennas 3-Jan-2012, 9:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
Hi Dave, Thanks for the reply. Yagis: ...

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the reply.

Yagis:
I've read many excellent reports on the tilt-able 91XG: 11.8 dBi (~9.65 dBd) @ 470 Hz

The Fracarro sigma 6 & 9HD look appealing due to their...
Forum: Antennas 3-Jan-2012, 7:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
UHF = 14-51 since 6/12/09 (470 to 698 Mhz) ...

UHF = 14-51 since 6/12/09 (470 to 698 Mhz)

GRAPHS COMPARISONS:

http://www.fracarro.com/international/download/prodottitvsat/Aerials/Sigma9HD.pdf 4.25' L

...
Forum: Antennas 1-Jan-2012, 6:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
Thanks for your reply GroundUrMast. Your...

Thanks for your reply GroundUrMast.

Your correct, the Fracarro's bandwidth extends well beyond what's now needed in the US. However, so do most of the current popular antennas sold in the US.
...
Forum: Antennas 23-Dec-2011, 4:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
Gain versus length

Thanks for your reply. Agreed - there is not much of a selection for 14 to 51 or 7 to 51 antennas for the US market. Is an LPF-700 (http://picomacom.com/pages.asp?HID=4&GUID=LPF-Series) a...
Forum: Antennas 16-Dec-2011, 8:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 81,888
Posted By otadtvman
Fracarro antennas & AbilityHDTV ULNA?

Has anyone had any experience with the Italian Fracarro antennas sold in the US by http://www.abilityhdtv.com/ or Ability's ULNA?
Specifically:...
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