Antenna advice

divinehawk · 18-Jan-2012, 10:26 PM

Hi all,

I am currently north of Charlottesville, VA. Here is my tvfool report: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...67d97d61dfd9b2

I have an attic-mounted Clearstream2 and get WVIR 29.1, WHTJ 41.1, and WCAV 19.1 with no problems. But I am getting weak signal from WVAW 16.1 (frequently) and WAHU 27.1 (occasionally). I assume this is because they are low power transmitters.

Would a different antenna help (Clearstream4)? Or is this an impossible goal for an attic-mount?

Thanks!
divinehawk

GroundUrMast · 18-Jan-2012, 11:56 PM

Have you tested reception with the CS2 outside?

If you must make the attic installation work, I'd suggest using the highest gain UHF antenna that will fit. An Antennas Direct 91XG is not overkill IMO. Some attics can attenuate more than 20 dB... especially when the roof is loaded with wet snow. If that is happening to you, all of the gain of the large antenna would be needed.

Outside in the clear, a far more compact antenna such as the CS2 should be able to receive all the signals from 228° compass.

divinehawk · 19-Jan-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GroundUrMast

Have you tested reception with the CS2 outside?

If you must make the attic installation work, I'd suggest using the highest gain UHF antenna that will fit. An Antennas Direct 91XG is not overkill IMO. Some attics can attenuate more than 20 dB... especially when the roof is loaded with wet snow. If that is happening to you, all of the gain of the large antenna would be needed.

Outside in the clear, a far more compact antenna such as the CS2 should be able to receive all the signals from 228° compass.

Thanks for the advice. I rotated my CS2 about 30 degrees and I get good signal now on all of the problem channels. For a multi-directional, it's fairly directional.

I will keep the 91XG in mind. We haven't had snow yet this year, but I will watch out for the signal change.

Electron · 21-Jan-2012, 12:30 AM

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

Electron · 21-Jan-2012, 12:51 AM

This recommendation is based on the tv fool radar report of the Pending Applications for digital tv channels. For the reception of , WVIR-DT 32 NBC , WHTJ 46 PBS , WCAV-DT 19 CBS , WAVW-LD 16 ABC , WAHU-CD 40 and WUPV-DT 47 The CW , install above the roof a , http://www.antennasdirect.com , DB4e antenna with a Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp aimed at about 190 degree magnetic compass.

Electron · 21-Jan-2012, 1:29 AM

To reach out for these weak tv stations , WNVT-DT channel 30 IND. , WJAL-TV channel 7 ABC , WUSA channel 9 CBS , WPXW-DT channel 34 ION , WNVC-DT channel 24 IND , WRC-DT channel 48 NBC , WFDC-DT channel 15 UNI. , WDCW channel 50 The CW , WTTG channel 36 FOX , WDCA channel 35 MyNetwork , and possibly , W22DA channel 3 3ABN. Install a Winegard HD7084P antenna with a CPA-19 preamp aimed at about 56 degree magnetic compass.

Electron · 21-Jan-2012, 1:36 AM

The DB4e / CPA-19 preamp and HD7084P / CPA-19 preamp , are 2 separate systems and Will Not be connected together on to one coax. The 2 separate systems will have separate coax all the way to the location of the tv , where the 2 separate systems will be connected to a remote control A/B antenna switch and the output of the A/B antenna switch is connected to the tv. The remote control antenna switch is a Radio Shack # 15-1968. http://www.radioshack.com

Electron · 21-Jan-2012, 1:45 AM

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divinehawk · 3-Feb-2012, 5:11 PM

Thanks for all the tips.

BTW, How am I getting 42.1 (WVPY) in Culpeper? Very curious.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...&q=call%3dWVPY

divinehawk · 3-Feb-2012, 5:37 PM

Thanks for the tips.

BTW, any idea how I am able to get 42-1 WVPY in Culpeper? It comes in pretty strong with my CS2.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...&q=call%3dWVPY

No static at all · 3-Feb-2012, 6:20 PM

I am also impressed with how well that station comes in at my test location near Madison/Reva. The tower for that station is actually right off Skyline Drive near the 211 crossing, so it get's out quite well.

Before turning digital, I could actually pick up that signal here in Arlington on RF 58, but now don't get it since it is on RF 21.

No static at all · 4-Feb-2012, 1:06 AM

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Originally Posted by No static at all

The tower for that station is actually right off Skyline Drive near the 211 crossing, so it get's out quite well.

Correction, the closest town I can find to WVPY's tower is Andy Guest, VA. (Did somebody say HEE HAW???) One of the coolest path profiles I have seen.

This one is pretty cool too. Do you get WHSV-3 (ABC)? Looks to be on the same tower.