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28-Oct-2013, 2:03 AM
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Hooked up amp today and lost everything. Took it off and everything is back. Could I have received a bad amp?
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28-Oct-2013, 2:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Jwwann
Hooked up amp today and lost everything. Took it off and everything is back. Could I have received a bad amp?
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It's possible the amp is DOA...
Was there a splitter or any other accessory between the power supply and mast mounted unit?
Did you verify the position of the separate/combined switch and make certain the FM trap is on?
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28-Oct-2013, 1:56 PM
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Does the connector to hook two pieces of coax count. There is a connector from antenna to the one side of coax from the dish and a double connector under house with just one side hooked up runng the rest of way to tv.
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28-Oct-2013, 3:58 PM
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What is a seller ate combined switch?
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28-Oct-2013, 4:00 PM
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Pratical and Useful Information.
Disconnect and Remove and Discard ->All<- Passive and Active satellite components such as and not limited to , diplexers , multiplexers , splitters , couplers , voltage blocking couplers , amplifiers , power injectors , power supplies , and etc. .
Yes the satellite system coaxes and other coaxes that are in/on the building can be used for the antenna system.
To prove reception , have the antenna , the amplifier unit , the power injector , the power supply , and a continues length of separate coax that is not part of the other coaxes connected to one Tv.
If it works then you know the amplifier components are Ok.
Then add in other components of the system.
If stops working then ask your self why , what is there about the component that causing the trouble.
One component , and not the only component that can cause trouble is a splitter that does not pass power through the splitter.
If the amplifier power supply and power injector are on one side of the splitter and the actual amplifier unit is on the other side of the splitter and the splitter is not a power passing splitter then the actual amplifier unit will not have power.
Use a power passing splitter ,or, put all components of amplifier on the input side of the splitter.
Last edited by teleview; 28-Oct-2013 at 4:14 PM.
Reason: Clarify information and typos.
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28-Oct-2013, 9:13 PM
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Can you not auto program through amp?
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28-Oct-2013, 10:44 PM
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If there is a splitter between the amplifier and the power supply, and it's blocking power, the amplifier will not pass any signal.
There are two switches inside the mast mounted amplifier unit. Each is accessible by removing a small plug. To change the position of a switch you will need a small screw driver or similar tool. The manual provides instructions for this, but in your application, the Combined/Separate switch needs to be set to the Separate position. The FM Trap switch should be set to the IN position.
If the amplifier is powered and configured correctly, the TV should be more successful scanning for channels.
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7-Nov-2013, 4:12 AM
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Ran all new indoor/outdoor coax beginning to end one strand. Everything is working great with at least 85% signal! The amp work now adding 20 points on the weak signals. The strong signals stayed the same. That dish coax sucked. Thanks again everybody for tips and suggestions. This is getting addictive. Now I want a rotator and 100 foot tower. Lol. Thanks again everybody.
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20-Nov-2013, 5:53 AM
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Added a yagi Y10713 and pointed KRCG. Nailed 4 more channels. Sweet! On this hill I might be able to point at St. Louis and get those also. They were my local on satellite and miss KTVI. That was my go to news channel for weather and info. I need to get a rotator. Antenna tv is my new hobby I hate but love when I score more channels if that makes sense. Is it possible to add another antenna to point at St. Louis with out rotator? I'm getting grey channels fine as is. Hate to move anything. May never get my locked 15 back after even the slightest adjustment.
Last edited by Jwwann; 20-Nov-2013 at 6:02 AM.
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20-Nov-2013, 2:17 PM
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Ok morning hits and the KOMU 8.1 and KOMU 8.3 are in and out. 40's to low 50's. The yagi is pointed strait into a tree with no leaves about 25 feet away. I was looking at this diagram. http://www.hdtvprimer.com/antennas/siting.html Could a tree with no leaves really cut that much signal? How far away do trees need to be to affect signal significantly? The tree has to be cut down eventually because it's leaning over my new manufactured home. Was going to try and get a few more years of shade out of it. Thanks guys
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20-Nov-2013, 3:09 PM
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KOMU is pretty darned weak in your neck of the woods and reliable reception of it isn't likely to happen. The tree will have minimal effect on the VHF signals from Columbia/ Jeff City.
What amplifier did you end up with and is the FM trap in or out?
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20-Nov-2013, 6:55 PM
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Channel master 7777 with a antennacraft diplexer above it. I had 80 percent signal last night around midnight. Channel 13 KRCG is coming in at 85 percent still. Never checked the fm trap but it did say in directions fm was off. Thanks
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20-Nov-2013, 7:09 PM
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Update. Both KOMU channels are back at 70 percent signal.
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20-Nov-2013, 7:15 PM
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Hmmm... I've never seen such a thing... Are you sure of what you have?
You want the FM trap to be "In" or on. You have several close by FM stations that might interfere with channel 8. You might even need additional external FM filtering in front of the pre-amp.
Signals at night time often are better than daytime due to the reduced background noise levels. As soon as the sun comes up, you usually loose those stations.
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20-Nov-2013, 7:47 PM
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20-Nov-2013, 7:56 PM
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Ah, that's ours, not AntennaCraft's.
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20-Nov-2013, 8:09 PM
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Must of got you mixed up.
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20-Nov-2013, 11:07 PM
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Is it possible to add another antenna to point at St. Louis with out rotator?
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Sure... http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=2882
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4-Dec-2013, 5:11 AM
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One more. We picked up that Visio 60 inch on Black Friday. Seems like I have poorer reception. Can't find a signal indicator anywhere like my 40 inch Sony. Does a bigger screen use more signal? Thanks.
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4-Dec-2013, 5:43 AM
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Most if not all Visio Tv's do not have a signal strength meter or signal quality meter. Visio Tv's are built to a price , and lot that is standard on other Tv's even other low priced brands , is not included with Visio.
Visio is very popular , the marketing targets a certain part of the consumer base.
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