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Forum: Help With Reception 22-Mar-2013, 2:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,906
Posted By BobHaskett
Great info. Thanks. Last question...When...

Great info. Thanks.

Last question...When using, say, a 6-Way splitter. Is there any difference in terminating the unused ports on the actual splitter connection vs. connecting a coax with no TV...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Mar-2013, 4:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,906
Posted By BobHaskett
Maximize signal. I have one channel (PBS) that I...

Maximize signal. I have one channel (PBS) that I could not receive until I switched to a 7694 and a stronger preamp (from a CPA19 to a 8275). I now get PBS at a 52 signal strength, bute the signal...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Mar-2013, 1:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,906
Posted By BobHaskett
Thanks. I actually just found a 6-Way Passive...

Thanks. I actually just found a 6-Way Passive splitter on Amazon. I could not find them locally. I am going to see if dropping the un-needed ports helps any. Even though they are terminated.
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Mar-2013, 3:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,906
Posted By BobHaskett
Amplification Question

I have two scenarios I have been testing for the last week or two. Which one would you prefer? The first is a 8275 Preamp to a Passive 8-Way Splitter. The second is a 8275 Preamp to a CM3418...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Mar-2013, 1:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
First of all, thank each and every one of you for...

First of all, thank each and every one of you for helping me in my ridiculously long thread.

NoStaticAtAll, I have a few updates, and a few questions.

Questions
1. On paper is 7694p the most...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
Ok now I am at a loss. I "upgraded" to the 7694p...

Ok now I am at a loss. I "upgraded" to the 7694p and went from 23 channels to 9 channels. I have tried different heights, directions, etc. On paper is the 7694 not a much stronger antenna than the...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2013, 1:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 36,104
Posted By BobHaskett
Sure thing.

Sure thing.
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Mar-2013, 3:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,531
Posted By BobHaskett
Cpa19

May be a dumb question, but does it matter which way the CPA19 egg shape faces on the mast? Should the clamp be in the back with the egg facing the same direction as the antenna? Or should the clamp...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Mar-2013, 7:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 36,104
Posted By BobHaskett
I think ABC and CBS will give you trouble using a...

I think ABC and CBS will give you trouble using a ANT751r. I am no expert but I have 2Edge to deal with as well, and my FOX with the same signal strength as your CBS was spotty at best. It comes in...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Mar-2013, 5:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
Yeah I tried every possible height with multiple...

Yeah I tried every possible height with multiple direction changes. I just could not get a reliable FOX reception. I have now ordered the Winegard 7694p. Hopefully that will help UHF and VHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Mar-2013, 2:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,633
Posted By BobHaskett
Ah, I just noticed the turning radius...

Ah, I just noticed the turning radius measurement. I knew the boom length but did not know they had the radius measurement. Thats what I needed. Thanks
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Mar-2013, 3:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
How did you make the VHF dipole?

How did you make the VHF dipole?
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Mar-2013, 2:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,633
Posted By BobHaskett
7694p

Does anyone know how long the Winegard 7694p is from the mast clamp to the front, and from the mast clamp to the back?

Thanks
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Mar-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
OK, I tried the ANT751R. I was able to get PBS,...

OK, I tried the ANT751R. I was able to get PBS, however, my FOX signal dropped and was very unreliable. What was weird was it gave me PBS, increased my ABC, NBC, and CBS strength a bit, but reduced...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
So out of curiosity, could a move up/down and...

So out of curiosity, could a move up/down and left/right (compass direction) reduce or increase multipath? I am just wondering if I should spend my time moving the antenna up/down side to side on the...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2013, 8:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
I could lower it but not raise it. It is at the...

I could lower it but not raise it. It is at the very top of the mount. I thought about the VHF but NBC is VHF as well and it is not quite as strong as PBS is it?

I also just noticed that I can...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
There is an aluminum air vent near where the coax...

There is an aluminum air vent near where the coax enters the house. During my original test the antenna was in the exact same spot though. Anything I can do? I would hate to move it having already...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
Yup both. I went straight from the antenna out to...

Yup both. I went straight from the antenna out to a tv. So now, the only time I could get PBS was when I was holding the antenna in the general direction checking location before I mounted. And it...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2013, 7:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
Just took the preamp and splitter out of the...

Just took the preamp and splitter out of the equation and rescanned. Still no PBS, now I am rather confused.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2013, 7:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
After mounting the antenna and adding the amp...

After mounting the antenna and adding the amp (before the splitter addition) I dropped from 23 to 21 channels.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2013, 4:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
Antennas Direct Install Complete

I completed my install today. Here is a rundown.

Parts

Antennas Direct Clearstream C2V
Antennas Direct 40" J-Mount (Upgrade from inclued mount)
Antennas Direct CPA19 Preamp
Passive Ideal...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Feb-2013, 5:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
The only channels I care about is ABC, NBC, CBS,...

The only channels I care about is ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX. I do not care about any others. I only need these channels for News, Weather, and Football Season. Does that change your recommendation at all as...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Feb-2013, 2:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
The C2V seemed to be a bit stronger for...

The C2V seemed to be a bit stronger for everything but fox. FOX was about the same. I think if anything I would have to move up to a Clearstream 4 with some kind of VHF addon if they have one. I...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Feb-2013, 1:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
Ok. So best thing to do is go ahead and mount it...

Ok. So best thing to do is go ahead and mount it in the spot that I got those signals, and watch it for a few hours/days? I guess my only worry would be if this antenna is not strong enough, and I...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Feb-2013, 1:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,246
Posted By BobHaskett
Ok I held the Clearstream 2v antenna while my...

Ok I held the Clearstream 2v antenna while my wife checked signal. For the four majors (ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX) I got 77, 72, 67, 50 on the signal meters using a 40 foot coax cable and the same TV...
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