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Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jan-2016, 2:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Vertical stacking the C4 loops didn't work. FOX...

Vertical stacking the C4 loops didn't work. FOX was gone and WPXT and WPME were weakened.....

I raised both antennas 5 feet now and placed the dipoles on top. I'm now getting WCBB and WENH...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jan-2016, 2:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
I guess my view is a little fuzzy at the moment. ...

I guess my view is a little fuzzy at the moment. I see what you're saying but I'm not sure without trying that it cannot be done with the current phase bar/combiner.
I say this because the two loop...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jan-2016, 11:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
SO are you saying that if I kept the UHF elements...

SO are you saying that if I kept the UHF elements the same orientation but stacked vertically I would end up with the same gain but keep the 70 degree HPBW? I think that would suit me based on my...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Jan-2016, 7:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Maybe I can play around with them one day to see...

Maybe I can play around with them one day to see what they do. Try the one reflector on and one off as well.... There is one channel (ION) on the back side that I see signal but its not quite...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Jan-2016, 2:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Well I found it odd with channel 10 because it is...

Well I found it odd with channel 10 because it is mounted on the same tower as Fox (channel 23) Plus if I remember correctly I was getting channel 10 and channel 8 even with the Dipoles not hooked...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Jan-2016, 1:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Moved the Juice and FM traps on the mast. FM...

Moved the Juice and FM traps on the mast. FM traps are inside a weather tight box. I did move the VHF dipole from being clipped to the upper reflector to just under it and attached it to the mast...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jan-2016, 4:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Can the Juice be place in a weather tight box? I...

Can the Juice be place in a weather tight box? I notice it does get warm. If its recommended it be outside then I'll get a smaller enclosure for just the traps.
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jan-2016, 3:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Ok I found the chart (see attached) and look like...

Ok I found the chart (see attached) and look like I would benefit to aiming the dipole separately from the panel. Thanks for that.
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jan-2016, 2:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Real 33 is WPXG (ION) Which is on the back side...

Real 33 is WPXG (ION) Which is on the back side as ADTECH mentioned. Without using a tinlee or a rotor or separate tuners... I highly doubt I'll get it. I don't need the channel I'm happy with it....
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jan-2016, 12:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Just to update my progress in case my experience...

Just to update my progress in case my experience can help someone else.

This TVFOOL: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d51347570c1f198

I have my antenna 20 ft up on a...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Jan-2016, 3:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Got my Roamio OTA DVR and all is well. Using 2...

Got my Roamio OTA DVR and all is well. Using 2 fm traps, the juice and a PCT 4 port distributer.

Is there any reason why I should move the traps and juice up by the antenna? I have 2 channels...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jan-2016, 3:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Yes I left them installed. Like I posted above...

Yes I left them installed. Like I posted above that I believe its something with the XBOX software causing the issue. I found other people complaining about it and that it happened after the last...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jan-2016, 3:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
I received the JUICE today.... its definately a...

I received the JUICE today.... its definately a better preamp and has a controlled signal. It also gave me a few more channels..... but .....I still have the same results. Last night I hooked the...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jan-2016, 3:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
I don't know what happened there..... I guess I...

I don't know what happened there..... I guess I can't post it the same way. See attached.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jan-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
I'm starting to think that something with the...

I'm starting to think that something with the XBOX is the issue. I took the tuner and plugged it into my Win10 Laptop and installed WinTV. No issues with stuttering!
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jan-2016, 1:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
For shits and giggles I removed the PA-18 and...

For shits and giggles I removed the PA-18 and purchased an RCA VH140R (Power splitter/amplifier at Lowe's.

My signal does not jump any more. I also have better signal on a couple channels. I'm...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jan-2016, 6:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
lol, thanks I will!

lol, thanks I will!
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jan-2016, 4:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Thanks, I have read that the antenna should be...

Thanks, I have read that the antenna should be installed 10 feet above the metal roof. Adding another 5 feet length is probably an easier change but my only concern there would be stability. Maybe...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jan-2016, 4:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Post 13 has an attachment that shows the...

Post 13 has an attachment that shows the satellite view of my home and I placed the marker right where my antenna is mounted.

So if it were in fact reflecting off the roof that way, wouldn't that...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jan-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Yes it goes across the metal roof. If you look...

Yes it goes across the metal roof. If you look at the attached image above you see where the antenna is placed. It is 5 feet above the peak of the roof attached by a gable end mount.

Just to...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jan-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
I'm assuming by the amount of responses here I'm...

I'm assuming by the amount of responses here I'm shit out of luck?
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jan-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Looks like both Panasonic TV's are better. No...

Looks like both Panasonic TV's are better. No noticeable dropouts but the problem channels listed above have large signal fluctuation problems. Some as much as 20%.

On my XBox One I'm still...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jan-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
I'm 99% sure I did that before installing the...

I'm 99% sure I did that before installing the splitter but I'll do it again when I get home from work.

Weird though that the channels in question are all on UHF and close to the same channel...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jan-2016, 3:48 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
Ok now that I have spent a little time watching...

Ok now that I have spent a little time watching the channels with the family in bed.

My current setup: CS4V antenna aimed at 28DEG (TRUE) and 20' up and 5 feet above the peak of my metal roof.
2...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jan-2016, 2:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,336
Posted By shoman94
I'm also wondering now if I should be using the...

I'm also wondering now if I should be using the Antennas direct FM filter based on this chart...

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1269&d=1436108763
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