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Old 21-May-2014, 12:58 AM   #1
patpatriot
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Help with Antenna

I'm looking to install and antenna to receive NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and PBS for use with an HTPC. What antenna would be the best for me and my budget?

Here is my report: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...e1c6da2a9ec02e

I tried an antenna like this http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT800F-Di...ds=rca+antenna inside and in the back of my house (Looking at my report it was pointing in the wrong direction) with little success. I believe I was able to tune in ABC and NBC using it.
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Old 21-May-2014, 7:49 AM   #2
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The Tvfool report is not showing any antenna height above ground.

Do not delete the tvfool report that is not showing any antenna height above ground.

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To see Tv signal strength improvements at higher antenna height , please make and post a tvfool report with the antenna height at 25 feet above ground.

25 feet antenna height above ground is a Reference antenna height above ground that gives a good idea of the Tv stations/channels that can be reliably received.
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Old 21-May-2014, 2:56 PM   #3
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Since you have that antenna, and although I'm not a fan of those flat designs, I'd try to see if it works given a better chance at reception. Did you mount it outdoors? And up high as possible? Or did you return it? I assume it's marked for a front and back even though it claims 360 degree coverage. Now you know the direction, you can try to aim it direct at the tower and set your TV to rescan channels. You may have to hunt for the sweet spot due west. Fox may be an issue as it's NE from your position. Since you are using an HTPC, you may have multiple tuners to make use of a 2nd antenna pointed at Fox. I use a pair of HD Homeruns in this manner and I let the software aggregate the channels as needed.
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Old 21-May-2014, 9:12 PM   #4
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Based on the path profile of WPFO contained in your first TV Fool report, it's quite likely that added antenna mounting height would yield significant improvement in signal quality.

elmo's suggestion of using two SiliconDust HDHR tuners, each fed by separate fixed aim antennas would be my approach also.

I'd like to see a reception report based on 25' AGL before suggesting antennas.
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Old 23-May-2014, 10:33 PM   #5
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The Current Tv Channels that are Transmitted and Received in , USA , Canada , Mexico , are

VHF low band channels 2 thru 6.

VHF high band channels 7 thru 13.

UHF band channels 14 thru 51.

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For reception of.

WLLB-LD , Real UHF Channel 15 , NBC and ABC.

WCHS-DT , Real UHF Channel 44 , NBC.

WGME-DT , Real UHF Channel 38 , CBS.

These 2 are the same ABC.
WMTW , Real UHF Channel 26 , ABC.
WMTW , Real VHF Channel 8 , ABC.

These 2 are the same PBS.
WMEA-DT , Real UHF Channel 45 , PBS Networks.
WCCB-DT , Real VHF Channel 10 , PBS Networks.

WENH-TV , REAL VHF Channel 11 , PBS Networks.

WPXG-DT , Real UHF Channel 33 , ION Networks.

Install a , http://www.antennacraft.net.

HBU55 , channels 7 thru 51 antenna aimed at about 252 degree magnetic compass direction.

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2 more Tv Stations/Channels that may or may not be received reliably at your location because they are Very Weak Signal Strength and are VHF Low band 2 thru 6 channels that are more effected by natural and human made interference are.

Both the Same Local Programing and Same Network.

WORK-LP , Real VHF Low Band Channel 3
W39AR , Real VHF Low Band Channel 4.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Family_TV

To included these 2 channels , install a. http://www.antennacraft.net.

HD1850 All Channel Antenna that receives channels 2 thru 51.

The HD1850 is installed not the HBU55.


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

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna , do not trust a cell phone / tablet and etc. compass.


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The UHF Tv Stations/Channels that are to the , North North East are Weak Signal Strength and will require a Separate antenna to receive.

WPME-DT , Real UHF Channel 35 , MyNetwork.

WPXT-DT , Real UHF Channel 43 , CW and Me-Tv.

WMNE-LP , Real UHF Channel 32 , CBS and Antenna Tv.

WPFO-DT , Real UHF Channel 23 , FOX.

Install a , Antennas Direct , DB8e , UHF channels 14 thru 51 antenna.

Aim 1 panel at about 40 degree magnetic compass direction.

Aim the other panel 20 degree magnetic compass direction.

Buy the DB8e antenna at , http://www.amazon.com


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The HBU55 or HD1850.

Is a SEPARATE antenna system from the.

DB8e.

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The antenna systems are SEPARATE.

But will be setup with the same distribution componets for the Separate systems.

For each Separate antenna system.

Connect a , http://www.antennacraft.net.

10G201 preamplifier.

For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.

For 2 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.

For 3 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.

For 4 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-4D , 4 way splitter

Buy the , HFS-2D , HFS-3D , HFS-4D , splitters at , http://www.hollandelectronics.com , or , http://www.amazon.com.


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One antenna system is connected to the Tv tuner at each Tv location.

And the other antenna system is connected to a , Tuner/Recorder at is connected to the Tv at each Tv location.

http://www.epvision.com.


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Here are some Above the Peak of the roof antenna mounts.

http://www.ronard.com/909911.html.
Install a , ronard(911) , 5 foot tripod antenna mount.

http://www.ronard.com/Tripods%200703/4712.html.
Install the , ronard(4712-50-10) , 10 foot tripod antenna mount.

http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html.
Install the , ronard(4560) , eave antenna mount.

http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html.
Install a , ronard(2212) , ronard(2218) , ronard(2224) .

http://www.ronard.com.

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Home Depot has , 10 foot 6 inch , 1 and 3/8 inch diameter , TOP RAIL , chain link fence , PIPE , that makes good antenna mast pipe , the price is low at about 10 dollars.


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As always , trees and tree leaves , plants and plant leaves , have a Negative Effect on Broadcast Tv Reception and so do buildings and other obstructions including your own roof and building.

Some and not all Negative Effects are.

Absorbing and Blocking Reception.

Multi-Path Reflecting Tv Signals Bouncing All Around.

The Best Practice for Reliable Reception is to Install the Antennas at a Location yhat has the Least Amount to No Amount of Obstructions in the Directions of Reception Including Your Own Roof and Building.

The Directions of reception at your reception location are.

South West , North West , North , North East , South East.

Last edited by teleview; 25-May-2014 at 5:52 AM. Reason: Clarify information and typos.
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