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Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jan-2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,080
Posted By Tim
Thanks for the feedback! Good to know.

Thanks for the feedback! Good to know.
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jan-2024, 2:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,080
Posted By Tim
The link you posted does not work for me.

The link you posted does not work for me.
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Dec-2022, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,808
Posted By Tim
As OTAFAN mentioned, it would be helpful to know...

As OTAFAN mentioned, it would be helpful to know which Channel Master antenna you are using.

From looking at your signal report it looks like there are a couple of big obstacles between you and...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Dec-2022, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,436
Posted By Tim
You said, "The antennas are all joined using 2...

You said, "The antennas are all joined using 2 way splitters (as joiners) with some single channel filters."

It would be helpful to know a little more about how these are all connected as well as...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Nov-2022, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,907
Posted By Tim
Hi tv4jt, I agree with OTAFAN. I think your...

Hi tv4jt,

I agree with OTAFAN. I think your best bet is pointing the DB4e at 18 degrees. Probably wouldn't need the preamp.

You should get W31DH-D (WUNF) which would be PBS, PBS Kids, PBS...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Aug-2022, 2:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,372
Posted By Tim
Those coordinates came up about 45 miles...

Those coordinates came up about 45 miles northeast of Knoxville, TN when I plugged them in. Here is the link to the Rabbit Ears report with the antenna mounted at 30 ft....
Forum: Antennas 17-Aug-2022, 8:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,095
Posted By Tim
Well, tripelo, that makes three of us so far!...

Well, tripelo, that makes three of us so far! LOL! The post has received 285 views so far, so there must be some lurkers out there who are not joining in.
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Aug-2022, 2:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,818
Posted By Tim
LOL! Don't let OTAFAN fool you. He has helped...

LOL! Don't let OTAFAN fool you. He has helped guide a lot of people with great information about antennas and TV reception over the years. He has a lot of knowledge in particular about reception in...
Forum: Antennas 10-Aug-2022, 6:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,095
Posted By Tim
Hello OTAFAN. Good to see someone still on here! ...

Hello OTAFAN. Good to see someone still on here!

I did see that post by tinkerer. Even though his member location shows southern New Hampshire he must have moved since joining. The Rabbit Ears...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Aug-2022, 6:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,818
Posted By Tim
Looking at the specs for the Channelmaster...

Looking at the specs for the Channelmaster Flatenna, the specs show reception on both VHF and UHF, although the antenna has less gain for VHF.

Even though these antennas are advertised as...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Aug-2022, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,818
Posted By Tim
The flat indoor antennas are usually best on the...

The flat indoor antennas are usually best on the UHF stations. KGTV and KFMB are VHF-Hi stations. Plus they are coming in from a different direction than your UHF stations. However those 2 VHF-Hi...
Forum: Antennas 9-Aug-2022, 1:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,095
Posted By Tim
Calling CQ

"2X2L calling CQ, New York. Isn't there anyone on the air? Isn't there anyone on the air? Isn't there... anyone?"

From "The War of the Worlds" 1938 radio broadcast.

Is there anyone left on this...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jul-2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,122
Posted By Tim
Just go to the Digital TV Market Listings page. ...

Just go to the Digital TV Market Listings page.
https://www.rabbitears.info/market.php

Find your market (#13 Seattle) and click on it.
It will open up and show all the stations, the ones in...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jul-2022, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,122
Posted By Tim
According to RabbitEars.com you have two physical...

According to RabbitEars.com you have two physical channels broadcasting ATSC 3.0

KONG on physical channel 31 has four streams including NBC and Fox
KUNS on physical channel 24 has three streams...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jul-2022, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,122
Posted By Tim
Looking at the signal map from RabbitEars.info...

Looking at the signal map from RabbitEars.info shows a poor signal level at your location for the NBC affiliate broadcasting in ATSC 3.0 on physical channel 31. Even worse than the KING-TV signal on...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jul-2022, 1:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,507
Posted By Tim
Nice to see some activity in this forum...first...

Nice to see some activity in this forum...first post I've seen since March!
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Mar-2022, 12:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,303
Posted By Tim
It could be the antenna if you have missing or...

It could be the antenna if you have missing or broken elements or corrosion. But it is more likely to be:

Coax connectors
Grounding block
Coax cable
Balun
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jun-2021, 9:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,650
Posted By Tim
I see no problem with asking a question if you...

I see no problem with asking a question if you don't know the answer. That's how we learn. Many people are not as familiar with the line of sight aspect of VHF and UHF television signals as most of...
Forum: Antennas 26-Apr-2021, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,039
Posted By Tim
While anything is possible, I have never run...

While anything is possible, I have never run across an instance of AM interference caused by wi-fi.
Forum: Antennas 21-Apr-2021, 9:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,039
Posted By Tim
If your AM radio is able to operate on battery...

If your AM radio is able to operate on battery power, I would suggest you first turn off the main breaker to your home and see if the interference is coming from your home or from outside your home....
Forum: Antennas 12-Apr-2021, 3:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,615
Posted By Tim
Wow! 65 Antennas

I guess this guy must be getting out of the OTA TV business. I see a bunch of great antennas in the stuff he is selling. Such as an Antenna Craft Y10-7-13 (which I would like to have as a spare)....
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 17-Nov-2020, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153,976
Posted By Tim
Great quote from the War of the Worlds radio...

Great quote from the War of the Worlds radio broadcast. It does seem like TV Fool has been abandoned. Used to be a great site.
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Nov-2020, 12:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,456
Posted By Tim
I'll second that suggestion. Electrical tape and...

I'll second that suggestion. Electrical tape and duct tape are absolutely useless to seal antenna and coax connections. The self-fusing silicone tape is great and will keeps connections clean and dry...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2020, 10:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,901
Posted By Tim
With the trees thrown into the equation, I think...

With the trees thrown into the equation, I think bigger is a good idea. And as jrgagne99 said, "Choose suppliers with liberal return policies."

Many folks will recommend that you 'walk your roof'...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Oct-2020, 2:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,901
Posted By Tim
Do have a spot anywhere on your house where the...

Do have a spot anywhere on your house where the antenna can get a clear shot without looking directly into the trees? Trees with leaves, especially wet leaves, are really troublesome for UHF.
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