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Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 20-Jan-2015, 5:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 37,409
Posted By Jake V
1. Your question belongs in the "Help with...

1. Your question belongs in the "Help with Reception" forum.
2. Post a TV Fool Report (follow the instructions here (http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508)).
3. What kind of antenna are...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jan-2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 30,626
Posted By Jake V
The CS600 is for both VHF Lo and High. But it's...

The CS600 is for both VHF Lo and High. But it's not powerful enough for your application.

I had forgotten that the Clearstream 5 is only VHF HI. Maybe something like an HD1850 from Antennacraft....
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jan-2015, 8:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,545
Posted By Jake V
How far is "just above". You do need some...

How far is "just above". You do need some separation between the antennas. Two feet minimum, but sometimes more.
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jan-2015, 8:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,412
Posted By Jake V
It all depends on what you want. If this were me...

It all depends on what you want. If this were me (and I'm willing to experiment) I'd do the following:

- For UHF I'd get a DB-8e, remove the reflectors on both panels, aim one panel at roughly NW...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jan-2015, 8:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,902
Posted By Jake V
What is the condition of your current antenna?...

What is the condition of your current antenna? Did it used to receive all the desired stations well? It is quite possible that, if it is good condition, that all you need to do is to replace the...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2015, 4:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 30,626
Posted By Jake V
It doesn't look promising. You have the...

It doesn't look promising.

You have the possibilities, I think, of the following stations:

KQSL 8 IND
K02OD-D 2 NBC (KIEM)
K12OV-D 12 PBS
KIEM-DT 11 NBC
[and whatever sub-channels they...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2015, 3:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,095
Posted By Jake V
Here's Dick9clark's original post:...

Here's Dick9clark's original post: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=15188
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jan-2015, 1:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,422
Posted By Jake V
Attics are not antenna friendly. If your house...

Attics are not antenna friendly. If your house has a wrap with metal or is stucco it will be near impossible to get a good signal in the attic. Aiming through shingles can work, but you can also...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jan-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,421
Posted By Jake V
I'll second wanting to see a photo from the...

I'll second wanting to see a photo from the antenna facing 311 degrees towards the horizon.

I understand trees, but your signal strength is good and I'm kind of surprised that you aren't doing...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 14-Jan-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 40,399
Posted By Jake V
1. This post belongs in the "Help with Reception"...

1. This post belongs in the "Help with Reception" forum below.

2. Your TV Fool Report is only resolved to the block level. It is probably reasonably accurate for your location but you can make it...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jan-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,182
Posted By Jake V
Yes, the DB-8e has two panels, each of which can...

Yes, the DB-8e has two panels, each of which can be aimed separately.

But the DB-8e is for UHF and you have several VHF-HI stations (11-PBS, 8-NBC and 10-ABC). If you're going to use the DB-8e for...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jan-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,747
Posted By Jake V
If you need to wait until warm weather to get up...

If you need to wait until warm weather to get up on the roof (that wait would annoy me to no end) then maybe you can consider getting a a small indoor antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jan-2015, 12:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,319
Posted By Jake V
Is the Winegard YA-1713 your only antenna? ...

Is the Winegard YA-1713 your only antenna?

What are you using for UHF (you seem to be getting a few UHF channels)?

If you also have a separate UHF antenna, how are the signals combined? If you...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jan-2015, 1:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,730
Posted By Jake V
Snow and rain can be a killer when looking...

Snow and rain can be a killer when looking through shingles.

But so can any type of house-wrap with metal or foil in it.

You're going to have to just try. If that were me I'd start by aiming...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jan-2015, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,258
Posted By Jake V
Given Rick's radar plot, here's a question for...

Given Rick's radar plot, here's a question for the experts:

What about a DB-8E, with one panel having the reflector removed aimed at 342 degrees magnetic (to get the NNE and SE signals) and the...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2015, 8:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,359
Posted By Jake V
Your TV Fool Report is blank. If it does...

Your TV Fool Report is blank.

If it does not recognize your address use the following instructions: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2015, 5:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,200
Posted By Jake V
Your signals are pretty strong, and numerous...

Your signals are pretty strong, and numerous people have had great success with the ANT-751. Plus, it's generally under $50.

Alternates I would consider (which I should have listed) include the...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2015, 12:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,200
Posted By Jake V
Attics are not antenna friendly. But it's...

Attics are not antenna friendly. But it's certainly worth a try. I'd run a line of coax from the antenna in the attic to one television and experiment. Be prepared to try a million or so locations in...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jan-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,132
Posted By Jake V
1. Your TV Fool Report is only resolved to the...

1. Your TV Fool Report is only resolved to the block level. It may or may not be accurate. Re-do it with these instructions: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508

2. Prepare several...
Forum: Reception Devices 31-Dec-2014, 9:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 69,166
Posted By Jake V
Sorry. Missed it. Then if your new wire and...

Sorry. Missed it. Then if your new wire and compression fittings are OK, then your only next steps are the balun and the amplifier.
Forum: Reception Devices 31-Dec-2014, 8:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 69,166
Posted By Jake V
If it affects only the UHF and not the VHF, and...

If it affects only the UHF and not the VHF, and comes and goes with movement of the antenna using the rotor, and the amplifier is located below the rotor (and is stationary), then it seems likely...
Forum: Reception Devices 31-Dec-2014, 5:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 69,166
Posted By Jake V
Without a TV Fool report no one can comment. I'd...

Without a TV Fool report no one can comment. I'd post the report, note what direction the antenna(s) are aimed, and then list the stations you are getting and not getting.

Have you tried...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Dec-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 60,149
Posted By Jake V
You won't know for sure the effect of nearby...

You won't know for sure the effect of nearby buildings until you try.

I'd probably start with an RCA RCA ANT751 mounted on the balcony, facing 75 degrees (a bit north of east). Start by running...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Dec-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,451
Posted By Jake V
Start by checking the basics: 1. Is the coax...

Start by checking the basics:

1. Is the coax in good shape? Are all the connections tight? Trace from antenna to tv and check every connection.
2. Is there a splitter in use? What condition is it...
Forum: Welcome 22-Dec-2014, 1:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 43,048
Posted By Jake V
This post really belongs in the "Help with...

This post really belongs in the "Help with Reception" forum.

Question 1 - If you're talking about the program information that comes over the air from the television broadcast itself, that is...
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