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Forum: Help With Reception 22-Dec-2019, 4:01 PM
Replies: 32
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Posted By BigHenry
Well looky-here. In my shop trash, I found the...

Well looky-here. In my shop trash, I found the old OEM balun that came with my CM-5020 antenna. I cleaned the water-induced oxidation off and will reinstall with better moisture resistance and some...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Dec-2019, 4:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
rabbit73, I too consider good reception to be a...

rabbit73, I too consider good reception to be a gift, so thank-you. But reaching 86 years and passing on your knowledge is your greatest gift.

I had no idea that impedance of the transmission...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Dec-2019, 10:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
Hey, some good news! As suggested by...

Hey, some good news!

As suggested by rabbit73 in an earlier post, I figured out a way to shorten my balun leads to 2.5" while still able to mount the balun. As if by magic I'm now receiving solid...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Dec-2019, 5:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
rickbb, I just saw WDBJ's website and they...

rickbb,

I just saw WDBJ's website and they announced that the new transmitter is operational as of today.

I just called Shentel (our local cable company) inquiring about the price of basic...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Dec-2019, 2:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
Yep, the black plastic pre-amp is mounted on the...

Yep, the black plastic pre-amp is mounted on the mast very close to the antenna frame. I used a short (18") piece of RG-6 coax connecting the balun to the pre-amp.

Yes, channel 7 is only...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Dec-2019, 7:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
The new pre-amp is installed. I went with the...

The new pre-amp is installed. I went with the Wineguard LNA-200. Results not encouraging. Yes, I can see that my signal strengths for the stations I could already receive (15's and 38's) have been...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Dec-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
Well, I installed the new balun CM-94444 this...

Well, I installed the new balun CM-94444 this afternoon. Because the new balun leads mount on top and fall on either side of the CM-5030 antenna frame, I felt I should not shorten the balun leads. I...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2019, 11:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
rabbit73, for your suggestion of a pre-amp, would...

rabbit73, for your suggestion of a pre-amp, would the Channel Master CM-7777HD be a good choice?

To your question on what's inside the CM-5020 balun, unfortunately I tossed it last August without...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2019, 11:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
Hello rabbit73, Thank-you for the updated...

Hello rabbit73,

Thank-you for the updated report. All of the channels with the "Fair" field strength are exactly those I can receive.

This past summer, I suspected the OEM balun installed in...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2019, 8:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
Here is the table as an attachment

Here is the table as an attachment
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2019, 8:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
Tim, when the CM-5020's original "built-in" balun...

Tim, when the CM-5020's original "built-in" balun failed I called Channel Master. They stated that I could not get an exact replacement balun, instead all they offered was the CM-94444 in-line balun....
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2019, 4:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
Thanks for your input, jrgagne99. Is a "Digital...

Thanks for your input, jrgagne99. Is a "Digital cliff" referring to where the TV signal just drops off?

I have been recording signal strengths for the 7's, 10's, 15's and 38's channels today. They...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
While I think I have a balun problem, I'm open...

While I think I have a balun problem, I'm open for other suggestions. One thing I noticed this morning (about 7 AM) is that I have all my channels back (7.1, 7.2, 10.1 -10.5, 15.1-15.4, 24.1,...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2019, 9:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
Thanks for the reply OTAFAN. Yes, the RabbitEars...

Thanks for the reply OTAFAN. Yes, the RabbitEars report looks dire. My reception was pretty good when my second balun was new. We live on a hill and have the antenna up high on the roof peak.

I'm...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2019, 11:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
I may have found the answer. I understand that...

I may have found the answer. I understand that unshielded 300 ohm twinlead can experience interference if its run near any metal. It requires experience to run the 300 ohm. So I guess I'd better go...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2019, 10:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,502
Posted By BigHenry
300 ohm wire, max length??

Hello,

I have a Channel Master CM-5020 antenna which connects to the balun and then directly to the tv. The antenna is only about 18 months old. In that short time I have had to replace the...
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