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Old 4-Jul-2012, 7:52 PM   #3
Electron
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All questions and answers about broadcast tv reception and More.

The tvfool radar plot report shows the antenna height at 25 feet , thats Ok , however if the antenna were higher the many weak tv transmissions will most likely be stronger.

Make 2 more tvfool radar plot reports with antenna heights at 40 and 60 feet.

Is the antenna mounted at about 25 feet high??

Any big trees or structures that can reduce or block reception to the east/south/east??

Is the antenna aimed at about 115 degree magnetic compass.

Aim the antenna at about 115 degree magnetic compass for the reception of the Tv stations from WMBC-TV channel 18 at 92 degree magnetic compass to WNJB channel 8 at 162 degree magnetic compass.

Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.

How many Tv's are/will be connected??

Is there a amplifier installed??

If so , what make and model number??

Is it a radio shack amplifier??

To Test the reception.

Examen the antenna structure.

Connect a Known To Be Good matching transformer (balun) to the antenna.

Connect a Known To Be Good coax to the matching transformer.

Run the Known to be good coax through a open window or open door Direct to a Known To Good Tv.

Connect the Known to be good coax to the Tv.

No amplifiers , No splitters , No nothing.

Aim the antenna at about 115 degree magnetic compass.

Scan for channels.

It is the , Antenna , matching transformer , coax , Tv.

What is reception like now??

Last edited by Electron; 5-Jul-2012 at 7:24 PM.
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