Forum: Help With Reception
17-Nov-2015, 10:40 PM
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Forum: Help With Reception
5-Nov-2015, 1:05 PM
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Replies: 19
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antenna mount location and interference
I've attached 3 photos. The 1st shows the antenna and its direction, the 2nd and 3rd show what it's aiming towards, unfortunately the camera shots have been taken at ground level and it's hard to get...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Nov-2015, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 19
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TV reception is not so good after all
I've had a chance to check out several channels of particular interest to me, i.e. channels 25.1 (FOX), 4.1 (CBS), and 7.1 (NBC). I do get occasional pixelating with these channels. I do not get...
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Forum: Help With Reception
19-Oct-2015, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,219
update: my reception results
Just wanted to give an update on my TV reception after installing an 8-bay antenna about 30'-high aimed directly towards Boston, along with a pre-amp. My condo sits in a fairly low spot near the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Sep-2015, 2:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,219
no other options
Unfortunately there's nowhere to put it without interference. It's either facing the nearby condo or nearby trees. The good thing is that it is not critical that we receive perfect television...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Sep-2015, 1:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,219
antenna mount location and interference
I've examined antenna mounting locations and suspect that the two possible locations might alter my antenna type. If I mount it on a gable vent at the back of my 2-story house/condo, then I'll be...
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Sep-2015, 1:57 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,219
this is all very helpful!
Rabbit73 and ADTech,
You guys are educating me fast, I love it! Can you guess that I'm an engineer? :D I've now got plenty to study over the weekend before breaking the pending grip of the cable...
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Forum: Help With Reception
11-Sep-2015, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,219
confused by differing advice
Rabbit73,
I sincerely appreciate your assistance. This forum is great for someone like me who is trying to get quickly get up to speed by picking brains.
I was a bit disappointed that I'd need...
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Forum: Help With Reception
11-Sep-2015, 5:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,219
antenna recommendation for Newburyport, MA
Hello all,
I'm seeking an antenna recommendation of my new home in Newburyport, MA (see link for TV signal analysis results). I am seeking only to receive CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX and PBS. Will mount...
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Mar-2012, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,708
Your antenna recommendation worked perfect!
Electron,
I installed the Winegard 9095P and the CPA-19 preamp in the attic. Bingo! Works perfect! Picking up all stations down to WFXT-DT 31 Fox as you said. We have a few deciduous trees...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Mar-2012, 9:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,708
Electron,
Thanks for you knowledgeable...
Electron,
Thanks for you knowledgeable recommendations! I'll try the attic route as a simpler 1st choice, but I do have the gable option available if that doesn't provide a satisfactory signal. ...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Mar-2012, 1:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,708
Would attic placement work? Amp recommendation?
Hello Electron,
Thanks for your antenna recommendation! OK, is this antenna likely to work in the attic? We have a wood structure, I believe that there is only plywood and shingles, and the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
13-Mar-2012, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 9
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