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Forum: Help With Reception 9-Feb-2017, 6:09 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Tropospheric propogation?

Lately I've been trying to pull in WFFF (Fox affiliate), which has a NM=-5.8 dB on my Tvfool report (borderline "extreme measures required"). I'm well aware of the difficulties of pulling in a 2+...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Nov-2016, 8:46 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Bump

Bump .
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Nov-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
I tried combining two HDB91Xs together, and the...

I tried combining two HDB91Xs together, and the performance did not really improve, infact, it gets a little worse. Questions on this:

1) How close to "exactly the same length" do the feed lines...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Nov-2016, 3:00 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
The 4228 is probably the next thing I'll try if...

The 4228 is probably the next thing I'll try if the 2x HDB91X's don't work, plus with walking the roof to hopefully find a better spot.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Nov-2016, 5:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Antennas: two HDB91X's + Stellar Labs 30-2476 VHF...

Antennas: two HDB91X's + Stellar Labs 30-2476 VHF
Mast height is 6-feet
3/12 pitch,
Asphault shingles
Mount base area= 36"x36" (Holds 8 cinder blocks 33 lbs each = 264 lbs)


My gut check...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Nov-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Ballasted roof mount?

Does anybody have experience with ballasted antenna mounts? I found an old Dish Network ballasted roofmount for free on the side of the road. I'm wondering I could use it to mount my 2x HDB91X's +...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Sep-2016, 1:47 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
HDB91X are now on sale for $39.99, so I think...

HDB91X are now on sale for $39.99, so I think I'll give this a try.

Which splitter/joiner should I select? I only seem to find ones with 3.5 dB insertion loss. Wouldn't that result in a net...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Sep-2016, 12:19 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
I agree completely- the TV receiver is the...

I agree completely- the TV receiver is the ultimate arbiter.

That being said, can you guys recommend a TV brand or maybe even a particular model that has additional signal quality measurements...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2016, 3:51 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
The Longley-Rice plots from www.rabbitears.info...

The Longley-Rice plots from www.rabbitears.info indicate about a 100-foot shift in the reception morphology for WCAX, relative to WPTZ. The shift puts my house right on the edge of a WCAX deadzone. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2016, 3:37 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Agreed. I will try aiming the antenna up a...

Agreed.

I will try aiming the antenna up a bit, walking the roof, and then possibly stacking antennas.
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2016, 3:01 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Most respectfully, I think the topographic data...

Most respectfully, I think the topographic data in this case is flawed or there is at least a difference of interpretation. Having walked through those woods to the north-west of my house, the...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Actually, it looks like the signal might be...

Actually, it looks like the signal might be diffracted by three ridges (3-edge diffraction?) on its way to my house. The first one is at 37 miles from the transmitter, then #2 at 55 miles, then #3...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
My house is actually situated right on the...

My house is actually situated right on the boundary between Orange and No Color. But the my ground tests were typically in the yard or driveway, which are in "Orange". That, coupled with the ground...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Very Interesting! In all of my research, I had...

Very Interesting! In all of my research, I had not seen that particular webpage. I will study this.

If I do "walk the roof" and happen to find a hot spot for WCAX, do you think the hot spot will...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2016, 12:01 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
I ordered a 7" handheld TV for fun, and will use...

I ordered a 7" handheld TV for fun, and will use it to try to "walk the roof" to find a hot spot when it arrives.




Tomorrow, I will try to post a picture of what the antenna "sees", to see if...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
I'm pretty sure it is not W20CS. With my TV in...

I'm pretty sure it is not W20CS. With my TV in "manual" mode, when I type in "22" it automagically goes to 3.1. If I type in "20", it stays put and says "no signal". Unfortunately, the other TV...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2016, 9:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Thanks for your reply Rabbit! I'm pretty...

Thanks for your reply Rabbit!

I'm pretty sure WCAX is still broadcasting, as I am able to receive "spotty" reception at ground level. I have even occasionally received it on my roof-top mount,...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2016, 1:48 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Yes, the rotor still works. All four antennas...

Yes, the rotor still works. All four antennas I've been experimenting with are relatively new (<1 yr). As is the CM-7778. I have also tried a CM-7777 but that did not seem to make any difference....
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2016, 5:39 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 325,085
Posted By jrgagne99
Reception Help in NH

Please help!

I am trying to pull in the 5 major stations (NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS, FOX) all transmitting from a distance of 70 miles, 342-deg, 2-edge. The stations are WPTZ, WCAX, WVNY, WETK, and...
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