Forum: Antennas
15-Aug-2016, 9:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,906
GE Pro Yagi
Thanks everyone
Yes, all the Vancouver stations are UHF. For me, my local stations could probably come in with a piece of hay wire. ;) With the big frequency auction in the US, according to...
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Forum: Antennas
15-Aug-2016, 5:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,906
GE Pro Outdoor Yagi
Hi AD
I wasn't comparing them. I know my gain figures for my old antenna. Was curious about that small antenna- had never seen it or read anything about it. I have heard good things about the...
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Forum: Antennas
14-Aug-2016, 7:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,906
General Electric Pro Yagi Antenna
Has anyone tried this antenna:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Pro-Outdoor-Yagi-Antenna/52162885
It doesn't list gain figures. I'm looking at replacing an old Antennacraft VU160-XR combination...
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Forum: Help With Reception
10-Jul-2014, 2:15 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
RE: Thinking about an indoor antenna
I've been wondering if there is a recommended well performing indoor antenna for my situation. It would be nice to dx and get Seattle, but, apart from a separate setup, are there smaller, even good...
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Forum: Help With Reception
19-Jun-2014, 5:34 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
Thanks GroundUrMast
Separate systems for...
Thanks GroundUrMast
Separate systems for local and dx sounds like a good idea. I've seen some cheap looking 8-bays, but I'd want to stick with a known manufacturer. I could try the 91XG on a...
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Forum: Help With Reception
19-Jun-2014, 5:50 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
I'm looking at replacing my 23 year old...
I'm looking at replacing my 23 year old Antennacraft VU-160XR combination VHF/FM/UHF antenna that I've had on my chimney on a rotator. It's been pretty good for all those years. I'd like a good...
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Forum: TV Database Updates
9-Jun-2014, 8:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 15,765
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Forum: Special Topics
17-Aug-2012, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 43,831
RE: Coax loops for rotator and Chimney Mounts
What I was trying to get at is for those of us with chimney mounts who have a short, unguyed mast section and then the mast section above the rotator, both not too far away from my chimney, has...
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Forum: Special Topics
14-Aug-2012, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 43,831
RE: Coax Loops and Proper Routing for Antennas
I'm wondering if there is a particular way a loop for the coax should be made to allow for the rotator to turn the antenna without straining the coax, and also to keep it relatively free from too...
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Forum: TV Database Updates
7-Aug-2012, 4:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 13,141
RE: How TVFool is updated
Thanks for taking the time to explain it all so well, mtownsend. I'm sure a lot of people here will like to know that. And yes, the users are quite knowledgeable, and we all benefit from their...
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Forum: TV Database Updates
5-Aug-2012, 7:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 13,141
RE: How TVFool is updated
Just a question here.
Who does the updating on the TVFool stations for the signal analysis database? It does look like it would be a lot of work with the myriad of stations throughout Canada and...
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Forum: TV Database Updates
26-Jul-2012, 9:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 13,141
RE: TV Fool Database Needs Updating
For my location in West Vancouver, BC, Canada, doing a TV Signal Locator search, I get CBUT, real Channel analogue 2, (it was shut down on Sept 1, 2011 and replaced by CBUT-DT, real channel 47,...
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Jul-2012, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
RE: Various outdoor antennae
Is the new AD DB4e much better than the CM-4221HD? From what I've read, I don't know if it is really worth the extra cost. I know that the CM-4221HD uses nuts that can be tightened, or loosened to do...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Jul-2012, 8:04 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
RE: Coax and Time
Thanks Billiam and GroundUrMast
Probably not a bad idea to put in the new RG6. Just have to get up on the roof or find a volunteer. Very interesting about the antenna letting in signals, where...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Jul-2012, 1:19 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
RE: Coax and time?
What are classic symptoms that the coax has either water getting into a connector or a small crack in the outer jacket? I used to notice, after a rain, that analogue VHF 2 would have colour issues-...
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Forum: Help With Reception
16-Sep-2011, 6:59 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
RE: RG6 Coax
Has anyone heard of or used the American made brand "Remee" RG6 coaxial cable for their antenna? I saw it and wondered how it stacked up against better known brands like Belden. Thanks.
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Forum: Help With Reception
4-Sep-2011, 4:59 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
Thanks again, GroundUrMast
I currently do...
Thanks again, GroundUrMast
I currently do have the coaxial cable connected to a grounding block outside, and a copper ground wire about 20" long runs directly down to a metal stake in the ground....
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Sep-2011, 7:41 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
RE: Electrical Current in Coaxial Cable
Thanks GroundUrMast
I don't use an amplifier or preamp. The condition is similar to once having a Toshiba DVD/VCR combo and touching the metal housing I could feel a small electrical current...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Sep-2011, 7:02 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
RE: Electrical Current in Coaxial Cable
I tried my 4-way distribution amp and it didn't make much difference, save for the stronger channels showing up between 10% to 15% stronger in positions where normally they'd be less. But overall it...
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Forum: Help With Reception
29-Aug-2011, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
RE: Distribution Amp
Thanks No static at all, and GroundUrMast
Wow CBC analogue 2 in Seattle. (It turns off Aug 31st.) CBUT '2' digital will switch from current UHF 58 to UHF 43 and power will go from 30.5kW to...
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Forum: Help With Reception
29-Aug-2011, 9:16 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
RE: 4-way Distribution Amp
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with distribution amps. Mine, a 4-way from Radio Shack, wasn't used very much because, in the past, analogue channel 2 was too strong, but now with the digital...
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Forum: Help With Reception
5-Aug-2011, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
RE: Combining Antenna Masts
Thanks GroundUrMast and John Candle
It's 1.5" antenna mast steel pipe that was cut at one time so now the top end that tapered down isn't there. It's interesting that the pipe diameter can be...
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Forum: Help With Reception
5-Aug-2011, 6:01 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
Combining Antenna Masts
Can two 10' mast sections (without the tapered end) be combined by other means? I thought that U-Bolts and clamps over a 1' or so overlap area would be sufficient if the lower 12' is below my porch...
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Jul-2011, 7:26 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
Antenna System
I just thought of this. What about the small grounding block? Do these have a limited lifespan? If so, about how long? I bought mine at Radioshack when I installed everything. I don't think water is...
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Jul-2011, 6:26 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 44,859
Thanks GoundUrMast and John Candle
Very good...
Thanks GoundUrMast and John Candle
Very good and helpful information.
I suspect I should buckle down and redo the whole antenna setup and hope it lasts as long. I think there could be water...
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