Forum: Antennas
22-Sep-2015, 12:54 PM
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Sep-2015, 7:52 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 51,972
I don't think you will need a pre-amp, your...
I don't think you will need a pre-amp, your signals are strong and the towers so close it may do more harm that good.
But you are putting the antenna in the attic, so it's try and see. I'd try...
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Forum: Help With Reception
11-Sep-2015, 1:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 13,839
Yes I understand the null zone, but my comment...
Yes I understand the null zone, but my comment was based on my situation. I have a similar 90 degree apart transmitter issue and was able to tune in both directions by aiming my 4 bay about 20...
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Forum: Help With Reception
10-Sep-2015, 1:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 12,567
Good news, bad news.
Bad news is you are...
Good news, bad news.
Bad news is you are down in a shadow from the towers.
Good news, the transmitters are close and strong. And they are all from one direction.
You will need an outdoor...
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Forum: Help With Reception
10-Sep-2015, 1:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 13,839
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Forum: Help With Reception
8-Sep-2015, 1:34 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 158,606
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Forum: Help With Reception
8-Sep-2015, 1:22 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 71,761
You should jump on that, or put up a gable end...
You should jump on that, or put up a gable end mast pole mounting system with 15 to 20 feet of mast and guy wires on your roof. Add a "real" antenna and you may be surprised at what you can pick up. ...
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Forum: Help With Reception
1-Sep-2015, 2:13 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 71,761
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Forum: Help With Reception
1-Sep-2015, 1:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,159
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Forum: Help With Reception
31-Aug-2015, 6:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 22,725
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Aug-2015, 6:35 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 71,761
Picking the ABC from 70 miles to show to the...
Picking the ABC from 70 miles to show to the profile shows you down in a RF shadow. Not looking good to get that channel. Might be why your neighbors have 30 to 40 towers.
Transmitter Profile...
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Aug-2015, 2:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 31,426
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Aug-2015, 1:52 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 71,761
Generally speaking higher is better, there are...
Generally speaking higher is better, there are exceptions and sometimes you need to move the antenna around AND up and down to find that sweet spot.
I don't know anything about that antenna, but...
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Aug-2015, 1:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 11,817
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Aug-2015, 2:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 28,762
No, lets start over.
Coax has it's own built...
No, lets start over.
Coax has it's own built in ground wire, it's called shielding. A coax ground block looks like this;
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41w5%2B5iDdjL.jpg
You attach...
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Aug-2015, 1:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 28,081
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Aug-2015, 1:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 28,762
2 separate things. Up until now we have been...
2 separate things. Up until now we have been addressing just the coax grounding.
To ground your mast you need to run a separate ground wire and clamp it to the mast. Any screw or bolt that makes...
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Forum: Antennas
25-Aug-2015, 8:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 18,700
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Aug-2015, 8:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 28,762
Again just speaking generally here, you really...
Again just speaking generally here, you really need to have a look at the codes for where you live to get the correct information for your location.
The reason for putting the coax grounding at...
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Aug-2015, 1:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 28,762
Generally speaking;
Put the coax grounding...
Generally speaking;
Put the coax grounding block nearest to where it will enter your house. You can then run a bare copper or aluminum ground wire from the block over to your service ground.
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Forum: Antennas
24-Aug-2015, 8:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 18,700
Any info on this antenna?
I've tried using the search function but got no where. (It's probably me.)
The local Lowes has 2 RCA antennas in stock the ANT751 that is mentioned here lots and a ANT3037XR.
Does anyone have...
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Forum: Help With Reception
20-Aug-2015, 2:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 16,843
You won't really know until you try. I will...
You won't really know until you try. I will second Tower Guys recommendation for a 4 bay bowtie though, they have worked really well for me.
I think with a 4bay with the reflector removed and...
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Forum: Help With Reception
18-Aug-2015, 5:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 28,081
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Forum: Antennas
12-Aug-2015, 2:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 63,799
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Aug-2015, 2:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 22,806
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