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Forum: Help With Reception

21-Apr-2012, 1:04 AM

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Loss of reception after two years

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Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

We're very glad this has been helpful info for...

We're very glad this has been helpful info for others. This is indeed an exceptional site with really dedicated, well-informed pros that are sincerely interested in helping others.

Just wanted...

Forum: Help With Reception

20-Apr-2012, 3:26 PM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

We got a TV we could afford and has a good...

We got a TV we could afford and has a good warrantee, but unfortunately does not have a signal meter. (I was told most TVs don't have them now)

Anyway, we have the same reception we had before...

Forum: Help With Reception

16-Apr-2012, 3:06 PM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

We'll start with a new TV, then go from there. ...

We'll start with a new TV, then go from there. That will take a little while, so will get back to you with that signal info.
Thanks again for all your help!
We ought to at least send you a bottle...

Forum: Help With Reception

15-Apr-2012, 11:50 PM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

Thank you for all that very valuable info on...

Thank you for all that very valuable info on grounding. My husband will be reading the links and doing that.
We will keep the antenna model # for future reference.

Our older TVs (about 2004)...

Forum: Help With Reception

15-Apr-2012, 2:53 PM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

Antenna adequate?

Now that we have narrowed down our reception problems (bad TV tuner, splitter bad) we wonder if it would be wise to buy a bigger, better antenna.
What would be appropriate for our situation to...

Forum: Help With Reception

12-Apr-2012, 3:41 AM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

I think we get the gist of that, and it could be...

I think we get the gist of that, and it could be that things got changed and they were not on the same page. Using the conv. box remote, it would not turn on the TV or change the channels. We'll...

Forum: Help With Reception

11-Apr-2012, 9:45 PM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

GroundUrMast: I couldn't get the pics to...

GroundUrMast:
I couldn't get the pics to upload. Have to resize(?) or something for the limits to upload them here, and was unable to figure out how to do that. I'm on the outer fringes of...

Forum: Help With Reception

11-Apr-2012, 1:21 AM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

Dave We only have one small not-so-great radio,...

Dave
We only have one small not-so-great radio, but tried it and I think the AM and FM are about normal for reception. Thanks!

Forum: Help With Reception

11-Apr-2012, 12:57 AM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

Again, yes, we will definitely try the TV at a...

Again, yes, we will definitely try the TV at a friend's.
I will work on trying to get pictures.
Thanks!

Forum: Help With Reception

11-Apr-2012, 12:50 AM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

I don't know why we don't think of these logical...

I don't know why we don't think of these logical things. We don't know that neighbor at all (I woke him up/works nights). But we do have a friend farther away who's antenna works. Will do!

Forum: Help With Reception

11-Apr-2012, 12:47 AM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

Thank you for that input too. We are learning so...

Thank you for that input too. We are learning so much. This is so interesting!
As it appears, all the channels are affected, even the one analog channel. But we can see the benefits of just an...

Forum: Help With Reception

10-Apr-2012, 11:14 PM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

New info: Our previous tests were not very...

New info: Our previous tests were not very scientific or complete and too many variables. We've discovered that one old analog TV will get clear reception on the smaller antenna for the one analog...

Forum: Help With Reception

10-Apr-2012, 3:47 AM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

Well, that does sound like something, although he...

Well, that does sound like something, although he bought a new transformer and with trying the 2nd cable....
Anyway, my husband says thank you and will certainly look into all this. But first he...

Forum: Help With Reception

10-Apr-2012, 3:26 AM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

The transformer is connected to the terminal...

The transformer is connected to the terminal posts on the antenna.
The alternate cable was one he installed along with the other, but not used. He put the ends on them himself.

Forum: Help With Reception

10-Apr-2012, 3:13 AM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

Unfortunately, we don't have the info on the...

Unfortunately, we don't have the info on the antennas, but both were bought at Radio Shack (the house one is bigger than the outbuilding one) and were told these were the best for our situation. ...

Forum: Help With Reception

10-Apr-2012, 2:51 AM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

We got the 3 main networks, and several PBS...

We got the 3 main networks, and several PBS channels. Yes we have lots of pine trees in the area of that direction, and considered that. It just seems unlikely (they're Ponderosas and not fast...

Forum: Help With Reception

10-Apr-2012, 1:43 AM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

We will try all that again. Just one question,...

We will try all that again. Just one question, to make sure about "a good tv". This TV plays movies from a DVD player perfectly. Is it possible for it to have lost its ability to accept TV...

Forum: Help With Reception

9-Apr-2012, 11:53 PM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

The antenna looks like the All Band UHF-VHF-FM. ...

The antenna looks like the All Band UHF-VHF-FM.
There are no amplifiers.
But as I said, we had no problem with reception before this.

Forum: Help With Reception

9-Apr-2012, 11:46 PM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

Sorry!

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Here is the info. If I need to add something else please let me know.

(As far as power poles there are none in our area...

Forum: Help With Reception

9-Apr-2012, 8:07 PM

Replies: 37

Loss of reception after two years

Views: 32,302

Posted By Buffaloed in Montana

Loss of reception after two years

We have 2 antennas mounted on 2 different buildings on our property. We have had adequate reception on both for over 2 years. About 6 weeks ago the reception started becoming sketchy, with our HDtv...

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