Forum: Help With Reception
16-Sep-2021, 6:01 PM
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nice...
nice, I'll check that one out.
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Forum: Help With Reception
16-Sep-2021, 6:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 28,892
new antenna
A couple of the elements broke off otherwise it's ok - losing signal strength on some channels - and yes, still pointed at the pin oak.
Also, I figure I don't need VHF-LO.
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Forum: Help With Reception
15-Sep-2021, 4:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 28,892
OTA Antenna Replacement
hey folks, looking to replace my roof mounted Winegard 7698p - any suggestions would be appreciated, cheers. Separate UHF and VHF antennas are also an option....
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Jun-2018, 1:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 11,898
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Jun-2018, 1:24 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 11,898
adjacent channel warning
TV Fool report:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d9038284764df33
On channel 5.1 Fox, what would be the adjacent channel flagged on my report, and how do I remedy it?
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Forum: Help With Reception
16-Apr-2018, 1:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 20,220
UHF director element
Hey,
One half of one pair of UHF director elements on my UHF/VHF combination ota rooftop antenna (Winegard HD7698p) broke off (large bird? wind?)
from this:
->- ->-
->- ->-
to this:...
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Jul-2017, 3:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 21,673
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Jul-2017, 1:08 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 21,673
yikes
so how do I notch it, heh
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Forum: Help With Reception
8-Jul-2017, 9:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 21,673
adjacent channel interference
thanks joe,
rabbit, my tuner is on the tivo bolt, from my research it is a very good one (far superior to the one in my samsung tv, I've tested it).
so I should not bother trying to filter ch 43...
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Forum: Help With Reception
8-Jul-2017, 5:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 21,673
adjacent channel interference
tv fool report
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de6a46a9da6d8f6
ch 44 (5.1) FOX from NYC (70 degrees) has an adjacent channel warning;
this happens to be my weakest...
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Forum: Help With Reception
7-Jul-2017, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
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Forum: Help With Reception
4-Jul-2017, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
Crap Shoot
OTA reception is a crap shoot alright!
I have my 7698p pointed towards NYC (70 degrees) and I get VHF ~low~ channel 6 from the back/side (PHI) 219 degrees, but when I turn the antenna directly to...
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Jun-2017, 5:00 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
heh
glad I could help with the collection :D
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Forum: Help With Reception
22-Jun-2017, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
trees
LOL! that's me on the roof every week looking at the tree!
The antenna is assembled correctly, I have been getting the signal for 6 years without dropouts.
Yes, the tree is between the tower and...
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Forum: Help With Reception
22-Jun-2017, 7:33 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
Tree
I have a large pin oak in front of my antenna that has gotten even bigger since a tree in front of it fell a few years ago. This is most certainly what is causing my signal loss.
Would a different...
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Forum: Help With Reception
16-Jun-2017, 4:37 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
Still trying...
"Yes, it could be the issue if either of the wires from the UHF section touch any metal parts of the antenna on their way to the CB-8269."
The phase lines do not touch any part of the antenna.
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Jun-2017, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
balun
OK. So if I test with the clips and one part of the antenna is bad, then I guess I need a new antenna?
Can you recommend a balun w/ clips like the one in the video?
Than you.
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Jun-2017, 6:48 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
balun
thanks rabbit... the video shows how to troubleshoot the balun to see if it is the cause of poor reception... but I have replaced the balun with a new one, that would eliminate the balun as the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Jun-2017, 8:45 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 91,501
balun type
what type of balun/downlead do I need for the digiwave ANT 2075?
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Jun-2017, 8:33 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
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Forum: Help With Reception
8-Jan-2017, 1:28 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
CB
is the CB-8269 the only balun I can use on the 7698P?
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Forum: Help With Reception
4-Jan-2017, 5:43 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
replace terminal board
for $15 I will just replace the CB-8269 and take it from there, instead of trying to take it apart and troubleshoot it.
thanks!
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Forum: Help With Reception
4-Jan-2017, 5:38 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
the only way I have to measure the signal...
the only way I have to measure the signal strength is through the signal strength meter on the Tivo...
I connect the ipad via facetime and point it at the TV, then I take the cell phone on the roof...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Jan-2017, 8:00 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
balun
I don't have a balun in my setup...?
Is it in the cartridge housing where the uhf phase lines enter and go out coax?
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Jan-2017, 6:24 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 54,692
connections...
the antenna is on the roof... checked all the downstream connections, will check the connections to the pre-amp next time I'm up there.
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