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Old 22-Feb-2011, 3:36 PM   #1
RoCo2011
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Question Transmitter Location Same--Reception NOT

Can someone explain ???

I get reception from two channels, both of which are transmitting from the same location, but one Ch 23.1 drops out during the day. Interestingly enough its the higher powered one, but it also shows a higher nm of -8.2 db, which in theory I shouldn't be able to receive at all. GO FIGURE

Channel Info::

CH 10 (10.1) PBS Max ERP 30.000 kw--Effective ERP 30.000 kW
40.5 miles @ 86 degrees Mag N. nm of 5.4 db

Ch 23 (23.1) Fox Max ERP 390.000 kW--Effective ERP 104.325 kW
40.5 miles @ 86 degrees Mag N. nm of -8.2 db

I would like to get both stations 24/7 if I can. I had thought of two antennas with combiners and or a switch (which would be a pain) etc but perhaps there is a better way.

My current antenna (A DB8 Multidirectional from Antenna's Direct, is roof mounted apx 30' high and pointed SSE (160 degrees) to pick up the other majors (NBC CBS ABC) all of which work just fine.

Thanks in advance

RC
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