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Forum: Help With Reception 16-Sep-2015, 2:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,237
Posted By DennisC
How close together can the 2 antennas be located...

How close together can the 2 antennas be located on the same pole? I'm simply not sure if locating them only a few inches apart causes any complications. If it does not cause a problem I can move the...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Sep-2015, 2:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,237
Posted By DennisC
rabbit73 I do appreciate all of your effort to...

rabbit73 I do appreciate all of your effort to provide assistance for my situation. I will try several of your suggestions in hopes of improving our reception. Thank you again
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2015, 3:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,237
Posted By DennisC
Rabbit73 Sorry for the delay in responding. Ok,...

Rabbit73
Sorry for the delay in responding. Ok, the Winegard YA 1713 Prostar 1000 10 EI, HI band VHF antenna (on top of pole) is currently aimed at about 157 degrees. The Antennacraft U8000 8-bay...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Sep-2015, 1:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,237
Posted By DennisC
Rabbit73 you have provided a lot of information....

Rabbit73 you have provided a lot of information. I will follow-up tomorrow after I have time to double check some of these issues. Thank you
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Sep-2015, 9:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,237
Posted By DennisC
Thanks for responding rabbit73. I can answer some...

Thanks for responding rabbit73. I can answer some of your questions now but have to get to an appointment and will follow up later. Here is my new report after I measured and got 25’ to bottom edge...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Sep-2015, 11:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,237
Posted By DennisC
Reception difficulty with local PBS & Ind stations

Here is my TV Fool report for my location: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d8e03935022572e
Currently have the Antennacraft U8000 8-bay UHF antenna and the Winegard YA 1713...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Sep-2011, 7:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,858
Posted By DennisC
John C. - Many thanks for all of your assistance!...

John C. - Many thanks for all of your assistance!

I am sure there will be additional questions in the future but you have helped us go from no knowledge of the subject (or abilities) to close to...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Sep-2011, 5:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,858
Posted By DennisC
Smile Moving U8000 reflector bars vertically

As suggested by John Candle I attempted to move the reflector bars on my U8000 antenna. I was only able to turn them at a slight angle because they are hitting the horizontal frame bars. I did turn...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Sep-2011, 1:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,153
Posted By DennisC
Thank you for the reply - it makes a little more...

Thank you for the reply - it makes a little more since to me with that being the case.
I will have to find away to run the same test without cutting the current to the pre amp. That requires getting...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,153
Posted By DennisC
Could the fact that when I disconnected the coax...

Could the fact that when I disconnected the coax from the grounding block I was also disconnecting the coax that carried the electric current back up to the pre amp --- so there would be no pre amp...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2011, 9:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,153
Posted By DennisC
Now I am really confused! I just ran the...

Now I am really confused!

I just ran the temporary 50' RG6 Coax GE cable from the ground block on the exterior wall of my home directly to my livingroom 50" Sony TV and ALL I COULD GET WAS ONE...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2011, 4:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,153
Posted By DennisC
My U8000 came fully assembled so that saves me...

My U8000 came fully assembled so that saves me from wondering if I put it together properly. I just do not know which bars are the "reflecting" bars and in which manner and direction do I alter their...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2011, 3:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,153
Posted By DennisC
John C. I am not sure exactly which bars on...

John C.

I am not sure exactly which bars on the U8000 are the reflecting bars and how to bend them properly, can you give me a little more information so I am confident that I am bending the...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2011, 2:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,153
Posted By DennisC
John C. The U8000 is mounted at least 40"...

John C.

The U8000 is mounted at least 40" below the Wingard YA 1713 on a 10' mast using a (non-functional/no fire in fireplace) chimney mount and both connected to UVSJ which goes to CPA-19 mast...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2011, 2:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,153
Posted By DennisC
Sorry about the sub channel info - didn't know...

Sorry about the sub channel info - didn't know not to provide that.

I ran my antenna scan again and here is the current results
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Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2011, 5:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,153
Posted By DennisC
How do I improve reception

I now have the recommended 2 antennas, preamp and 10' mast installed on top of our 2-story home at about 35' high. I do not have good reception of some of the closest stations from Louisville KY on...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Sep-2011, 3:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,640
Posted By DennisC
I do appreciate your assistance GroundUrMast. ...

I do appreciate your assistance GroundUrMast.

I do have the coax seal, and we are planning to put the ground block at the penetration point in the foundation. The ground rod is 3/8" X 4' and is...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Sep-2011, 3:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,640
Posted By DennisC
Configuring recommended antennas & preamp

I now have the recommended 2 antennas, preamp, 10' mast and all material necessary to install on top of our 2-story home but I have a couple questions.

Here is my original information:...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2011, 8:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,731
Posted By DennisC
A couple additional questions

Thank you to John Candle and Tower Guy for the assistance.

Yes I will need reception from both North and South.

Can anyone recommend a good antenna rotor with a remote control and a not to...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,731
Posted By DennisC
3 TV's will be connected to the antenna. I...

3 TV's will be connected to the antenna.

I guess I should ask if it is possible to get the reception I need with an antenna in my attick?

Thanks
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2011, 1:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,731
Posted By DennisC
Which antenna setup will work best for me

I am new to this topic and need some expert assistance. We have a two story home in a small town subdivision and expect to install a roof mount antenna. We want to remove cable TV services as soon as...
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