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Signal Strength Test
Both antennas bought new by me about 15 years ago.
Could not prove any real difference in signal strength between the two while pointed at Channel 48 / 13 degrees. Tried a couple different channels in that direction, swapped cables on a single converter box for an apples-to-apples comparison.
However, did notice the 4248 did not get 9, 11, 20 and 26 ( off-angle over at ~320 degrees ) but the 8 bay did (especially if connected to the Magnavox not the RCA)
So decided to keep the 4248 pointed at 13 degrees and pointed the 8-bay at ~320 degrees, since it's reception seems to be a bit "wider".
The FM trap switch is now 30ft above the roof, where it will hopefully stay for an other 15 years. But I gather I can try a separate FM trap near the converter box?
I also noticed the RCA converter box, though in most respects inferior to the Magnavox, gets several channels that start with 1, such as 1-1, 1-2, and so one. The Magnavox does not. Maybe an on screen setting somewhere I need to change.
Thanks,
"GG"
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