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Forum: Help With Reception 6-Oct-2017, 7:21 PM
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Posted By rabbit73
Hilltop Repeaters

It has been done. If there is no amplifier between the antennas, then it is a passive repeater. If there is an amplifier, it is considered an active repeater, and might require a license by some...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2017, 1:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By rabbit73
Oblique view looking North, showing your location...

Oblique view looking North, showing your location and Hills A and B:

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2915&stc=1&d=1506820181
...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2017, 12:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By rabbit73
TVFool report if your antenna is on Hill A: ...

TVFool report if your antenna is on Hill A:

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de6a48f7776b0d9

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2913&stc=1&d=1506819389...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2017, 8:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By rabbit73
This is a contour map of the WCYB signal path and...

This is a contour map of the WCYB signal path and two hills:

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2911&stc=1&d=1506802080

WJHL signal path with hill coordinates:
...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2017, 6:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By rabbit73
The hill also blocks WJHL: ...

The hill also blocks WJHL:

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2908&stc=1&d=1506796150

WJHL is weaker than WCYB:
...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2017, 6:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By rabbit73
This shows the hill just south of your location...

This shows the hill just south of your location that blocks the WCYB 5 signal:

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2905&stc=1&d=1506794352

The WCYB signal coverage is very...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2017, 1:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By rabbit73
You might be able to receive WCYB and WJHL...

You might be able to receive WCYB and WJHL directly or from a reflection off the hill just north of the highway with the big Solid Signal HD8200XL antenna and a preamp.

For something smaller, you...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2017, 1:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By rabbit73
No, I don't think it is hopeless, based on your...

No, I don't think it is hopeless, based on your signal reports.

VHF channels are used for hilly terrain areas because VHF signals can make it over hills better than UHF signals.

I will work on...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Sep-2017, 11:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By rabbit73
WCYB also has a transmitter on channel 29, but it...

WCYB also has a transmitter on channel 29, but it is too weak for you even with your antenna at 50 feet.
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Sep-2017, 8:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By rabbit73
It is the real channel number that determines...

It is the real channel number that determines what antenna is needed.

VHF-Low, real channels 2-6
VHF-High, real channels 7-13
UHF, real channels 14-51

The virtual channel number (like 5.1) is...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Sep-2017, 7:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,509
Posted By rabbit73
Welcome back, Dave I see you have a previous...

Welcome back, Dave

I see you have a previous thread:
Can I get OTA TV at my location?
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=15198

This is the image report that you gave in your previous...
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