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Old 21-Aug-2020, 3:58 PM   #15
BigBean
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Originally Posted by OTAFAN View Post
Hey BigBean:

How did your test turn out? Here's a link to a Klein Pocket Coax Tester that might be of help to you now and any future coax issues you might encounter:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-To...dalType=drawer

I think that either the CM-7777 that Tyler the Antenna Man recommended or the Kitztech I mentioned above and others have recommended on this forum, would serve you better.

Keep the forum posted on your outcome as it would be of interest to me and others.

All the best.....

OTA: All I could do was test for undesired continuity between the
positive center wire and the negative outer sheath. Passed. But since
I can't get to the opposite end, unless I'm not paying attention, I can't
do the rest of the tests.

Which makes the Klein gadget a must-have! FINALLY a manufacturer
gets it! Plug in one end, instant results! I just may get one. Thanks!

But in the end, I'm convinced it's NOT the coax, just crap preamps.
Very bummed to read that into the RCA and Winegard ... they make
great antennas. NO EXCUSES!

OTOH, I've been reading about CM's non-existent customer service.
WHAT IS UP WITH THESE COMPANIES? That said, no minor miracle
CM remains in business at all, what with the explosion of cable.

I'm going up on the roof today to make my connections. Killing two
birds by doing some roof maintenance as well. If you don't see a
reply back, assuming The Worst, Lulz.

BTW ... all you DiYers out there, Remember: If you're too uncomfort-
able walking your roof, DON'T DO IT. It's OK to be a little risk averse,
that's healthy. 30° is my limit. I also installed a shower bar up there
to grab to ease me up and down. ALWAYS have a person holding the
ladder. I've heard too many horror stories and have SEEN people fall
to say it ain't worth it. Call an installer. I'm too cheap.

I'm also going to experiment with an FM splitter, even though I've got
an FM antenna up there now. That's another topic altogether.

Last edited by BigBean; 21-Aug-2020 at 4:01 PM.
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