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Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jul-2015, 9:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
I need to fine tune the amp to eliminate that out...

I need to fine tune the amp to eliminate that out of the mix. It randomly cut out again with tons of errors. Of course it is going through a highband filter an amp and then two UVSJ's. I could...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jul-2015, 8:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
The photo work is fine. And yes the call signs...

The photo work is fine. And yes the call signs are KOMU for ch#8 at around 14NM and KRCG for #13, which is really #12 which always confuses me. Makes me wonder if I cut the balun for the right...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jul-2015, 2:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
SNR on my weak #13 is 24 and 28 on #8

SNR on my weak #13 is 24 and 28 on #8
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jul-2015, 1:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
Well, weather broke. Was able to get it hoisted...

Well, weather broke. Was able to get it hoisted up and secured. Did not play around with the variable amp much, but it all works and is solid. Time will tell as always. SNR ratios on my old 194...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jul-2015, 2:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
I ended up the the Blonder Tongue, just to...

I ended up the the Blonder Tongue, just to confuse the matter.

If you are concerned I might be headed into a bad direction. I could proceed without them and then see the results and if needed,...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jul-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
Perfect. Thanks guys, now I just need to get it...

Perfect. Thanks guys, now I just need to get it all together, mounted, aimed etc. Nice part is I am not disturbing my existing setup, so I can do a side by side and see what I have "gained".
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Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jul-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
Finally received the HLSJ today, with a heat...

Finally received the HLSJ today, with a heat index of 104, who knows when I get it mounted. Just to be certain and not engage in more wasted time etc.

Antenna in on HLSJ high side, out on...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2015, 6:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
UHF - Higher FM gain to the rear. Any questions...

UHF - Higher FM gain to the rear. Any questions or need more info, let me know.

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab348/Flint_Ridge/UHF%20-%20FM%20-%20SWR_zpsppp6urpv.jpg
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Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2015, 5:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
Do you want it on both antennas? The GH6 is so...

Do you want it on both antennas? The GH6 is so much simpler so that run does not take long. Here is the VHF antenna, is this what you were looking for?

SWR...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2015, 3:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
double post

double post
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2015, 3:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
ADTech, I did model them looking at 80 - 110 mhz...

ADTech, I did model them looking at 80 - 110 mhz to see what it was doing on the FM bands, that is where I got my info. And yes, install the high pass filter is the safe bet for sure.

looks like...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2015, 1:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
On the UHF gain to the rear is higher by about 1...

On the UHF gain to the rear is higher by about 1 db. That would be in the general direction of the most powerful FM, at that freq of 92.3 I would be around 3.86 gain max, it will be off to the side...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
Agreed. I'll put it ahead of the amp on both. ...

Agreed. I'll put it ahead of the amp on both.

I can see about running a freq scan on the lower ranges to see what they might be susceptible to.
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
That makes things more clear now. I had ordered...

That makes things more clear now. I had ordered an extra HLSJ anyway. So I will need to cut that in ahead of the UHF outside that weatherproof amp enclosure and protect with mastic tape, a pain...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2015, 1:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
ADTech, good suggestions/recommendations, I...

ADTech, good suggestions/recommendations, I always respect your opinion. Probably should have thought of that before now, but alas I did not. The 20' separation is up. As in to accomplish that my...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jun-2015, 9:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
... Well yes, the inserters are outside but in an...

... Well yes, the inserters are outside but in an enclosure at the base of tower with power and a ton of other "stuff".

I'll have to go see about re-cabling to place the VHF inserter on the...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jun-2015, 8:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
Ok, let me make another run at this with a bit...

Ok, let me make another run at this with a bit more understanding and more clarity.

As my UHF and VHF antennas will be separated by necessity by about 20' I'll have to amp them individually. The...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jun-2015, 5:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
Thinking - does the HLSJ pass power on both sides...

Thinking - does the HLSJ pass power on both sides in either direction? Or is that like the UVSJ's where it depends upon the brand?
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jun-2015, 1:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
ADTech, if I buy another one as a backup, I will...

ADTech, if I buy another one as a backup, I will touch base with you for testing of the KT-500.

The fog is kind of clearing now with the concept of the HLSJ to truly scrub out those signals. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jun-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
Sorry about the post mistake. Here is the...

Sorry about the post mistake.

Here is the image of the FMFool, which has a fair number of LOS transmitters. I'm just not familiar enough with the signal strengths to know what might be too much. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jun-2015, 2:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,979
Posted By Flint Ridge
FM Signal strength - When to take action?

Curios as to if I have enough FM filtering for my future antenna setup. Been working and getting ready for some upgrades before football season and before I get things all put together I was just...
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