Db8e suggestions please (first time antenna person)
Hello everyone!
I hope youre all well! I come here today for some advice. I have a db8e on the way, and i plan to mount it on my roof, as close to 30' as possible. Based on the info below, what can i expect to get out of it. Also i was told with that antenna not to get a preamp as it will just overload. Is this true? Since the little women is letting me cut off the dish, i want to get her as many channels as possible without wasting money going overboard. Thank you all ahead of time for any and all input!!! P.s. I do plan to take advantage of the rotating bays in 2 directions if I can get it to work properly... If so what would be my 2 best headings to start with? Thanks again everyone! http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6s6jrr10.jpg http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/a...psujs3wceg.jpg |
Please post the LINK to your TVFool plot, it contains information that an mage goes not.
You can delete the antennaweb image, it's useless. The best information we need is "What channels do you NEED"? |
Which information are you refering to thats not above?
I NEED to pick as many as i can. |
ADTech is referring to the link to the report you posted the image of. The whole report allows access to additional information.
Re-do your TV Fool Report. Copy the URL of the page from either the URL bar or near the top of the report just after the words: "If you would like to share these results with others, this page can be referenced as:" Then paste the report in this thread. |
Can you be more specific? Trying to learn here, what other information is valuable?
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...f1f095e9353530 |
That's better, but that report says it is only resolved to the block level. It might or might not be accurate.
Try the instructions here and post the link to the report that is generated: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508 |
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However, that's usually not practical, so it's necessary to focus. Given that you've already jumped the gun and ordered a DB8e, I'd suggest the following: Install the antenna so it's aimed generally south west, then splay each panel about 20-30°away from each other and give it a try. Don't be surprised if it doesn't work out exactly as envisioned. |
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I think that the DB8-e is the right antenna for you. Aim one panel at 5 degrees the other at 130. You'll get all the major networks.
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First choice was a channel master HD, but apparently all the good reviews are on a model thats no longer available, and the revision is not getting got feedback. |
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The rest of your stations are at 130 degrees true (138 degrees on a compass). You aim the antenna towards the broadcast towers. |
Hahaha no im sorry i wasnt clear... I meant why the db8e was the right choice. Good to hear i may have got a decent earl... Wanted to know if rabbit has experience with this model, or if he just said that because i can aim 2 directions
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Thank you for posting the last tvfool report; it is much more accurate.
Fortunately, the DB8E that you picked is a UHF antenna, and most of your channels are UHF. It is a high gain (when both panels are aimed in the same direction), high quality antenna, with a narrow beamwidth that is not compatible with signals from different directions at the same time (that's the trade-off). The modification to that design was to allow the two panels to be aimed in different directions. In spite of some glowing reviews, the antenna with two panels, each aimed in a different direction, often doesn't work. When the same signals from each antenna panel reach the combining point, they can interfere with each other if they are not in phase. That is why I said it might require some experimentation. This is true for the DB8E, and for combining any two UHF antennas aimed in different directions. When the signals are in different directions we sometimes suggest a lower gain antenna that has a wider beamwidth and an aim between the two directions. Every location is unique, and requires a custom solution. That is why we asked for a redo of your tvfool report. Quote:
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FWIW, it's unlikely that anyone has more hands-on experience with the DB8e than I do since I personally did all the field trials and tests during its development and product launch. :) Quote:
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Boy i sure am lucky to have you guys helping me. I suppose its best to just wait till i get in installed then ill post some results and we can go from there! Oh boy im so excited! Cant wait to give dish the finger... Or at least the thumb (turned down)
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