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Forum: Help With Reception 11-Dec-2017, 5:30 PM
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Posted By jrgagne99
The mast-mounted components of each pre-amp...

The mast-mounted components of each pre-amp should both have weather protection, it is the wallwarts and power-inserter that you'll need to evaluate. Plus, I think only UHF side of your UVSJ passes...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Dec-2017, 2:40 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
I don't think that's a bad idea. It sounds like...

I don't think that's a bad idea. It sounds like you're talking about amplifying the VHF at ground level, upstream of the UVSJ. If you put the wall-wart and power inserter outside, you would...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2017, 8:33 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
I think the DB8e aimed at 225-magnetic is your...

I think the DB8e aimed at 225-magnetic is your best chance for good reception of the UHF stations on your list. You may even be able to aim it at 206 magnetic to pull in WTAE on real ch-51, while...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2017, 6:25 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
This thread has me so confused. Maybe it's...

This thread has me so confused. Maybe it's upthread somewhere, but can you restate which stations (call signs) you are shooting for, and maybe rate each one with a "must have", "would be nice", and...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2017, 2:23 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
No. In this case, I think its positive gain...

No. In this case, I think its positive gain should be counted to the positive side of your ledger. Rabbit may correct me on this.



In this case, I think "connectors" means barrel connectors...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2017, 1:10 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
Antennas are like real estate--- the three most...

Antennas are like real estate--- the three most important things are Location, Location, and Location. In my experience, moving the antenna around can often result in many dB increase in the SNR,...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Dec-2017, 9:10 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
I recommend getting one from Walmart or...

I recommend getting one from Walmart or Walmart.com. My recollection is that they were generally of good quality with way fewer issues than the Amazon.com ones. Anecdotally, mine came from...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Dec-2017, 6:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
It means conditions supposedly were not...

It means conditions supposedly were not especially favorable for improved reception due to tropospheric ducting. That being said, as i understand things, weather fluctuations can change reception,...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Dec-2017, 6:39 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
If the preamp killed your reception, then yes,...

If the preamp killed your reception, then yes, something about it is likely defective.



It is easy to get excited by periods of good reception. Several days of good reception are generally...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Nov-2017, 1:00 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
Possibly. My buddy had a situation in which...

Possibly. My buddy had a situation in which adding the second TV killed reception on the the first one. Simply unplugging the coax from the back of the second TV restored reception to the first...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2017, 6:38 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
I think you need to move the antenna around a bit...

I think you need to move the antenna around a bit (left, right, higher, whatever) to try and find better spots for reception. As rabbit will tell you, the best spot for reception is not necessarily...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Sep-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
Not sure why the 3020 is ~$70 and the Winegard is...

Not sure why the 3020 is ~$70 and the Winegard is $120 (amazon prices). The Winegard looks beefier, maybe that's part of it. BTW, It looks like your old antenna IS the CM-3020 though, no?
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Sep-2017, 12:10 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
Ok, maybe it's not the coax then. This...

Ok, maybe it's not the coax then.



This seems like a good idea if you can manage it.

Check your manual(s). Many TVs have a more quantitative indication. These are often numerical values...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Sep-2017, 11:08 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
That looks like a metal roof in your picture. I...

That looks like a metal roof in your picture. I wonder if that affects reception. More height, which will get your farther away from the roof, probably can't hurt. My concern has to do with the...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Sep-2017, 8:23 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
Can you tell us more about your current "25+ year...

Can you tell us more about your current "25+ year old" analog antenna, and where is it aimed? What model is it, mounting height, field of view (any trees?) etc.

BTW, there is no such thing as...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Sep-2017, 2:07 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 93,108
Posted By jrgagne99
You should steer clear of an omni in my opinion. ...

You should steer clear of an omni in my opinion.

An antenna with VHF-hi + UHF elements such as the Winegard 7698P aimed at 228 magnetic should get you all the major networks from Pittsburgh,...
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