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Posted By johnodon

For anyone following this thread, I decided to...

For anyone following this thread, I decided to email PCT for advice. They were quick to respond. :)

My email...

PCT's response...

Forum: Help With Reception

29-Jul-2020, 7:14 PM

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Posted By johnodon

As far as splitters...I'm good there. There are...

As far as splitters...I'm good there. There are actually 8 separate runs from the dmarc box...no splitters.

I have a moca filter on order but I thought that the only thing the filter did was...

Forum: Help With Reception

28-Jul-2020, 8:25 PM

Replies: 7

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Posted By johnodon

I already have 3 access points (Ubiquiti AC Pros)...

I already have 3 access points (Ubiquiti AC Pros) throughout the house and getting ethernet to any room I care about would be a major PITA. One of the AC Pros is literally 20ft LoS to the TV in my...

Forum: Help With Reception

28-Jul-2020, 5:22 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 64,151

Posted By johnodon

Is this the product I need: ...

Is this the product I need: https://www.pctinternational.com/product/pct-vc-f19a/

The 'modem' port is throwing me off. Do I need to connect anything to that to take advantage of the MOCA bypass...

Forum: Help With Reception

28-Jul-2020, 4:44 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 64,151

Posted By johnodon

OTA (with distribution amp) + MOCA

Looking for some guidance.

My current setup is...

Clearstream 2MAX --> PCT-MA2-8P (distribution amp) --> coax endpoints

WiFi strength in my Roku TVs is 'ok' but just doesn't cut it if I want...

Forum: Special Topics

28-Oct-2018, 2:40 PM

Replies: 4

HOA Covenant

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Posted By johnodon

Thanks guys. I would be using something as...

Thanks guys.

I would be using something as small as the ANT751 since it will get me everything I want. The plan is to mount it on the back side of the roof at the highest point, but just so it...

Forum: Special Topics

28-Oct-2018, 10:42 AM

Replies: 4

HOA Covenant

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Posted By johnodon

HOA Covenant

We have been in our new home for over a year now and I am finally ready to move the antenna from the ground mounted DTV mast to the roof. Since we have an HOA, I have been reading the covenants to...

Forum: Help With Reception

10-Jun-2017, 11:21 AM

Replies: 6

Antenna Recommendation for Wesley Chapel, FL

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Posted By johnodon

Antenna Recommendation for Wesley Chapel, FL

Report: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de6a4f5fd05f854

We recently moved from PA to FL. In doing so, we have much better LOS and no more Lo-VHF channels to deal with. ...

Forum: Help With Reception

19-Jan-2017, 5:18 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By johnodon

Thx WE. Per my post above, I still need to...

Thx WE.

Per my post above, I still need to replace the pre-amp so I can combine the VHF and UHF antennas. Is this the correct product: http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=ZUVSJ

John

Forum: Help With Reception

19-Jan-2017, 4:46 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 12,746

Posted By johnodon

And all is right with the world again. :) I...

And all is right with the world again. :)

I took the pre-amp out of the path and looky looky...

http://i.imgur.com/7ICZBVR.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/tUpg7On.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/wDcVBqY.png
...

Forum: Antennas

19-Jan-2017, 1:49 PM

Replies: 2

Wall Wart Antenna :)

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Posted By johnodon

Wall Wart Antenna :)

Thought some of you would find this interesting...

I found this on youtube and immediately laughed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ9_YveIPhc

I figured this guy probably had the towers right...

Forum: Help With Reception

19-Jan-2017, 12:52 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 12,746

Posted By johnodon

Thx ADT. I plan on going up to the attic...

Thx ADT.

I plan on going up to the attic later today and removing the pre-amp from the path and connecting the main lead directly to the DB4E. I'll report back.

Question: does the fact that I...

Forum: Help With Reception

19-Jan-2017, 9:29 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 12,746

Posted By johnodon

One quick note... The power for the...

One quick note...

The power for the RCATVPRAMP1R is run to the basement so I was able to unplug it easily.

I'm guessing that I never really needed to power it. When unplugged, the Lo-VHF...

Forum: Help With Reception

19-Jan-2017, 9:08 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 12,746

Posted By johnodon

Need Help: UHF Signals dropped

Hi all. I am in need of some assistance.

Updated TVfool report: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de6a4280acc5946

I have yet to go up into the attic to refresh my...

Forum: Help With Reception

2-Nov-2014, 9:33 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 17,089

Posted By johnodon

Quick question about the RCATVPRAMP1R... I...

Quick question about the RCATVPRAMP1R...

I will need to get power up to the attic (actually, there is a light so I just need to tie into that for an outlet). In the meantime, will the...

Forum: Help With Reception

1-Nov-2014, 8:27 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 17,089

Posted By johnodon

I got all of my channels back but I can still do...

I got all of my channels back but I can still do better with signal strength/quality. Where I have the EA mounted right now, it has a lot of a-frame beams in its way. I can move it to another part...

Forum: Help With Reception

1-Nov-2014, 12:23 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 17,089

Posted By johnodon

By itself I was still getting only ~80% on RCH46....

By itself I was still getting only ~80% on RCH46. So, it was more the attic than the combo.

However, I must have done something stupid. I put the main coax line back on just the ANT751 and now I...

Forum: Help With Reception

31-Oct-2014, 7:43 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 17,089

Posted By johnodon

Oh well...that experiment was a failure. When I...

Oh well...that experiment was a failure. When I combined the EA and the ANT751 (using equal 3ft lengths), I lost a few channels...namely RCH2. Also, I couldn't get any higher than 80% signal...

Forum: Help With Reception

31-Oct-2014, 1:19 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 17,089

Posted By johnodon

OK...I'll keep them ~6ft away from each other and...

OK...I'll keep them ~6ft away from each other and put the combiner in between so I'll have only 3ft runs from each.

I'll have a few beers before I go up there to make sure I numb the pain. :)
...

Forum: Help With Reception

31-Oct-2014, 12:58 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 17,089

Posted By johnodon

Thx Tim. That is exactly what I was planning on...

Thx Tim. That is exactly what I was planning on doing when I get home from work...

Get the EA up in the attic and point it at 36degT.
Combine it with the ANT751 using a splitter/combiner. The...

Forum: Help With Reception

30-Oct-2014, 10:53 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 17,089

Posted By johnodon

I think this may be my best option... I...

I think this may be my best option...

I hooked up the cheap, little DB2 antenna to my bedroom TV. All I did was sit it on my bed and pointed it to 36degT and scanned. To my utter amazement, I...

Forum: Help With Reception

30-Oct-2014, 3:38 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 17,089

Posted By johnodon

OK...one more curveball that I forgot about... ...

OK...one more curveball that I forgot about...

I recently bought this for the sole purpose of receiving Allentown RCH46:
...

Forum: Help With Reception

30-Oct-2014, 3:17 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 17,089

Posted By johnodon

Thanks guys...I'll have plenty more questions to...

Thanks guys...I'll have plenty more questions to come but I'll start with this one:

I'll definitely add the pre-amp to the mix but if I plan to eventually add 2 or 3 more TVs + another HDHOMERUN,...

Forum: Help With Reception

30-Oct-2014, 12:58 PM

Replies: 20