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Forum: Help With Reception 23-Jun-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,545
Posted By nrune
wow thanks for the replies, there is only one...

wow thanks for the replies, there is only one Chanel that I care about and that is ABC chan 13. Might get it with what I have, might not. In any case thanks for all the advice. We'll see what...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jun-2012, 7:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,545
Posted By nrune
Not sure that this is going to work, the...

Not sure that this is going to work, the blowtorch will likely melt the plastic holding the metal to the antenna.

I did do a google and was concerned about the above problem hence I was thinking...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jun-2012, 6:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,545
Posted By nrune
HD7698P two partialy broken elements

While prepping for changing a install today with this antenna the antenna fell and two of the longer elements ended up being broken. It appears that the elements are still attached but there is a...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,059
Posted By nrune
Time for some more advice please!

time for some advice, interested in digital signals only, no analogue

The equipment I have access to
Winegard HD7698P
Winegard ANWI8700 Winegard AP Signal Amplifier
Channel Master CM 7777...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Apr-2012, 1:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,935
Posted By nrune
After thinking about it, I don't think I am going...

After thinking about it, I don't think I am going to trust $200 worth of antenna equipment on a maybe untried solution. Think I will go with a channel master galvanized telescoping pole.

Thanks...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Apr-2012, 7:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,935
Posted By nrune
This is an example, there are several of these...

This is an example, there are several of these auctions on ebay.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Apr-2012, 6:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,935
Posted By nrune
Fiberglass mast from ebay

I see these military grade fiberglass mast sections on ebay all the time, I live in a rural area and was wondering if these mast sections at 25 feet or more preform well as a long term installation. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Sep-2011, 9:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,047
Posted By nrune
Moving the antenna to 0 deg north I am able to...

Moving the antenna to 0 deg north I am able to pick up abc, cbs, fox, PBS and The CW. There is no NBC affiliate that far north. These are all being broadcast from 50 mi+ and my antenna is still in...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Sep-2011, 9:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,047
Posted By nrune
The preamp is working fine. The user needed to...

The preamp is working fine. The user needed to follow directions.

So this is what I find really weird, I am picking up stations over 50 Mi away with my attic mount, the local stations at 14 mi...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Sep-2011, 6:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,047
Posted By nrune
I found that it helps to check cable, I had r 59...

I found that it helps to check cable, I had r 59 instead of RG 6. replaced some of the cable with rg6 and it improved went from 2 c to 5. Going to replace the entire run and see if that fixes the...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Sep-2011, 3:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,047
Posted By nrune
I suppose that might be helpfull huh. 91 xg...

I suppose that might be helpfull huh.

91 xg with a PA 18 preamp.

Thanks!
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Sep-2011, 3:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,047
Posted By nrune
Preamp arrived today. Preamp off 2 digitial...

Preamp arrived today. Preamp off 2 digitial stations pretty choppy. Preamp on, nothing , 100% signal loss, no channels found at all.

ideas? recommendation for an outdoor mount?

Mike
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Sep-2011, 2:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,047
Posted By nrune
The antenna arrived today, and mounted in the...

The antenna arrived today, and mounted in the attic with some difficulty this thing is huge. First try at digital stations was met with some success, got two digital stations that were really...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,047
Posted By nrune
Thanks for the advice. The transmitter 34...

Thanks for the advice.

The transmitter 34 deg has abc, nbc, cbs and pbs. Only thing missing is fox and I don't think that I can get fox at 217. I think that I should be able to get all...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2011, 9:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,047
Posted By nrune
Couple of things. Sorry for the debate on...

Couple of things.

Sorry for the debate on lingo.

I ran the report at ground level, I have a two story house with attic, re running the report with about 26 feet elevation shows a different...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2011, 1:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,047
Posted By nrune
myth TV is kind of like a TiVo for Linux media...

myth TV is kind of like a TiVo for Linux media computer.

okay so at least I have a digital option of some sort.
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,047
Posted By nrune
Help with equipment selection rural area.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d9e74501ae1d57a

Okay gang I need some help with selecting and installing equipment. I live in the middle of nowhere in the middle of two...
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