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Forum: Help With Reception 28-Aug-2013, 2:05 PM
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Posted By samwynterhall
Okay, so after a day of sweating up in the attic,...

Okay, so after a day of sweating up in the attic, I finally got the system to work.

I hooked the antenna to a HDA200 24db distribution amp, which connects to the inserter (came with amp) 25"...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Aug-2013, 4:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Been a while, but it's that time...I'm ready to...

Been a while, but it's that time...I'm ready to get rid of DirectTV all together, I've already bought a Roku for HuluPlus and Netflicks, and now all I need is antenna signals for my other three TVs. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Dec-2012, 2:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Rabbit, Okay, so I've looked at the 3412,...

Rabbit,

Okay, so I've looked at the 3412, and also, the 3414 Distribution Amplifiers, and I've saved the info for next year, excellent recommendation. I've also actually thought about buying...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Dec-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Okay, I'm done until next year about this time....

Okay, I'm done until next year about this time. The Antennas Direct DB4E in the attic works nicely for 13 channels (6 stations) and most have 4 out of 6 bars. I won't be able tell about tree...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
For the next year, it'll be 25 feet for one TV....

For the next year, it'll be 25 feet for one TV. Next year at this time, when my Direct TV contract is done, I'll add 2-3 other TVs, I would guess that it'll be 100+ft. So, it sounds like I won't need...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Thanks Elmo and Rabbit73. I am going to try the...

Thanks Elmo and Rabbit73. I am going to try the antenna alone first, who knows. Also, if I need a pre-amp, since the TV is below where the antenna is, I'll try attaching it down there. Will keep you...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 9:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Okay, think I've decided to go with: ...

Okay, think I've decided to go with:

Antennas Direct DB4E (Width = 23 in. Height = 37.5 in)

Winegard Ap8700 pre-amp ( Adds 17dB (VHF) and 19dB (UHF) to a 75 ohm signal)

Thanks to all.
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Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 8:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Received another suggestion, from this board,...

Received another suggestion, from this board, sent to my email account, but it isn't here in this thread...odd, it's by rabbit73.

"...If you don't need the local news CH11, I suggest an Antennas...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 6:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Teleview, thanks for your time. ...

Teleview, thanks for your time.

Unfortunately, I'll be putting the antenna in the attic, and I believe that the model you listed is too large for the north-west area, too many angled 2x4s bracing...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 5:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Thanks Teleview. Unfortunately, I know I can't...

Thanks Teleview. Unfortunately, I know I can't put it outside, and almost certain it wouldn't fit in the attic on the north-west side in the orientation required. Any alternatives that allows an...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Didn't know they're rated that high, the only...

Didn't know they're rated that high, the only one's I've seen with a temp spec showed only 140 F, most of what I looked at, I couldn't find any numbers.

As for the performance, we just want the...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 9:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Thank you for responding. My fiance's...

Thank you for responding.

My fiance's already said no to an outside antenna, but I'll provide a link them anyway...it would really stick out in our neighborhood and worried about the tornado...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,615
Posted By samwynterhall
Would appreciate some help

I put this in the general discussion area, but maybe it's meant to be here.

I live in southern end of Huntsville, Al, surrounded by a couple of hills, I tried an indoor RCA antenna with an amp...
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