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Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2023, 3:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Legacy script could use an update for latest...

Legacy script could use an update for latest generation SiliconDust tuner.

Definitely more reliable reception compared to older tuners.

Using the script default shows changes in tuner return...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Apr-2023, 6:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
rabbit73 Will view the mentioned...

rabbit73


Will view the mentioned references.

Turns out SD Extend transcoded streams did not saturate my obsolete home network.
Need newer switch to support multiple Flex 4K ATSC 1.0...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Apr-2023, 7:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
With upgraded SiliconDust tuner fewer reception...

With upgraded SiliconDust tuner fewer reception failures.
ATSC 3.0 lighthouse transmitter at Sutro Tower (RF 7)

Up to 20 percent improvement in signal quality surprising ( in a good way).
Using...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Oct-2021, 3:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Big rain storm hitting Bay Area. Better...

Big rain storm hitting Bay Area.

Better reception conditions during rainy weather.
Winds averaging 4 MPH.

time ~/Videos/TV_Stuff-master/channel_scan.sh -D
debug mode

Beginning scan on...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Oct-2021, 6:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
No airplane flutter in the analog days. ...

No airplane flutter in the analog days.


Reception quality slowly went down over the last 12 months.


Big storm coming into Bay Area.

May reposition horizontal array after storm.
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Oct-2021, 9:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
With the LTE filter in place I experienced fewer...

With the LTE filter in place I experienced fewer faults in time shifted shows.


I replaced the original tuner power supply with new Silicondust power supply.

No immediate measurable ...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Oct-2021, 5:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
I deployed the Silicondust LTE filter before the...

I deployed the Silicondust LTE filter before the UHF input of the RCA mast amp.
Now readings in RF 39-40 at noise floor of the system?
I guess signal strength 30 on RF 38-39 means the filter is...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Oct-2021, 6:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Long time since last post. ...

Long time since last post.


https://www.rabbitears.info/s/371849


Signal quality degraded over the pandemic.

Sutro Tower engineering done for time being.
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jul-2020, 2:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
To bobsgarage, Using 2Ghz splitter in...

To bobsgarage,

Using 2Ghz splitter in reverse.
Higher insertion loss compared to other solutions.
No idea if lower loss combiner would improve over all viewing experience.

Looking for better...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jul-2020, 1:05 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Post repack report. I speculated multi-path...

Post repack report.

I speculated multi-path issues on lower channels put me on wrong side of "digital cliff".

I put up a 2nd AD 91 XG to build a horizontal array pointing at SF Sutro Tower....
Forum: Help With Reception 15-May-2020, 5:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
On other forum posters not sure the repacked...

On other forum posters not sure the repacked stations running their antennas at full FCC power levels.

I'm hoping things will settle down post lock down.
Forum: Help With Reception 3-May-2020, 11:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Bay Area Phase 9 repack done. ...

Bay Area Phase 9 repack done.

https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php?request=result&study_id=16913

Rescan and now KNTV on RF 13.
Better viewing experience.
Transmitting antenna higher on...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Oct-2019, 11:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
My current horizontal distance is 100 inches. ...

My current horizontal distance is 100 inches.
I need longer feed lines to increase distance.

I did not find a best vertical stacking distance as i had limited space on mast.
i used 30 inches.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Oct-2019, 3:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Very true. I did not realize magnitude of...

Very true.

I did not realize magnitude of RF 12 multi-path interference at my location.
The horizontal array is a big win.

Reception fine most of the time.
Signal Quality stable. Fewer...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Oct-2019, 11:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
KGO RF 7 switching to auxiliary antenna lower...

KGO RF 7 switching to auxiliary antenna lower down on tower 24/7 until repack completes 5/1/2020.

Both hi VHF RF 7 and 12 marginal.

Too bad KGO RF 7 was my ABC station.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Oct-2019, 11:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Long time no post. ...

Long time no post.

https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php?request=result&study_id=16913

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d9038b74b56328c

Attempted to trim tree...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Oct-2017, 7:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
An old SiliconDust forum posting suggests noise...

An old SiliconDust forum posting suggests noise in pre-amp or powered splitters
could lower signal quality. I'm going to assume the RCA pre-amp is working ok.
If all other measures fail then re...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Oct-2017, 4:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Antennas placed at the tear drop. At this...

Antennas placed at the tear drop.
At this position UHF channel reception is fine.
VHF RF 12 gradually degraded over the last 6 months.
I can view alternate KNTV NBC 11.3 on RF 49 from Mt Allison...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2017, 9:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Here is current antenna location on tripod. ...

Here is current antenna location on tripod.

https://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2919&d=1507238477

I guess growing trees degrading VHF reception.
Will try to trim tree limbs on...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2017, 3:08 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Thank you for responding. I think vertical ...

Thank you for responding.

I think vertical stacked VHF balun polarity was correct.
The SiliconDust tuner diagnostic reports 10% quality improvement
over single VHF antenna :)
I can view...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2017, 2:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
Browser cut and paste issue :mad: ...

Browser cut and paste issue :mad:

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de6a4535ed606db
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2017, 1:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
I refreshed the link ...

I refreshed the link

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de6a44ae36c6631

There is a chance that after the repack
KNTV 11.1 (RF12) on Mt. San Bruno will move to
RF...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Oct-2017, 1:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
An update I'm the only residence with...

An update

I'm the only residence with multiple big antennas.
I had to educate the home owners association about my right to deploy an antenna array. ;)

UHF channels still viewable.
Using...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-May-2015, 7:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
An update The homeowner association ...

An update

The homeowner association turning off the community basic cable service June 30th :<.


Currently using 2 Y10713 in vertical stacked phased array pointing to mount san bruno. Using...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Mar-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,027
Posted By ckwsp101_tv
The UHF reception good enough for time being. I...

The UHF reception good enough for time being. I like the Antennas Direct 91XG.

Now I have VHF reception issues :confused:

I'm using an AntennaCraft Y10713 on a separate saw horse to receive...
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