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Forum: Help With Reception 20-Apr-2011, 5:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 51,847
Posted By GroundUrMast
Dielectric grease on the antenna terminals at the...

Dielectric grease on the antenna terminals at the balun won't hurt. It won't last more than a few months though.

Corrosion and time will happen.

Esteban is right. If at all possible, avoid a...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Apr-2011, 6:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 51,847
Posted By GroundUrMast
How severe is your weather? The 5' tripod and a...

How severe is your weather? The 5' tripod and a 10' mast section would be a bit of over build for an ANT-751 in mild parts of the country. The same holding a larger HD769X series is not over-built...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2011, 6:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 51,847
Posted By GroundUrMast
I'd rather see you experiment with antenna...

I'd rather see you experiment with antenna elevation or location before spending more money. A four or eight port DA may be needed to distribute to multiple sets but the original TVF Report was...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Apr-2011, 4:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 51,847
Posted By GroundUrMast
If your antenna is not aimed well, you may be...

If your antenna is not aimed well, you may be able to improve your situation without spending any more money.

If you don't own a compass, use the Interactive TV Maps...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Mar-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 51,847
Posted By GroundUrMast
A very reasonable idea... If you have problems...

A very reasonable idea... If you have problems with some channels you can still consider higher mounting options later.
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Mar-2011, 8:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 51,847
Posted By GroundUrMast
Correct. Tripods can support a 10' mast...

Correct.

Tripods can support a 10' mast section with no guy wires. There are also self supporting masts available. etc.

There are a wide variety of mounting techniques / options. In the end,...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Mar-2011, 6:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 51,847
Posted By GroundUrMast
Recheck my previous post... I edited it. ...

Recheck my previous post... I edited it.

This combination of mast and gable bracket could put you at 7' above roof peak.

http://www.nsccom.com/dura-tubemast10x1-14x16ga.aspx
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Forum: Help With Reception 12-Mar-2011, 6:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 51,847
Posted By GroundUrMast
Regardless of which antenna you choose, you will...

Regardless of which antenna you choose, you will find that extreme precision when aiming is not possible or necessary with antennas of these types. Point at about 100° per your compass to start,...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Mar-2011, 6:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 51,847
Posted By GroundUrMast
There are several general guides available. This...

There are several general guides available. This Installation Guide (http://manuals.solidsignal.com/AntInstallGuide.pdf) by Channel Master is typical, somewhat dated, but gives a good idea of the...
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