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Forum: Help With Reception 29-Apr-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,259
Posted By Tim
It is quite like watching a really bad YouTube...

It is quite like watching a really bad YouTube video
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Apr-2015, 4:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,259
Posted By Tim
You are getting all the majors in Atlanta plus...

You are getting all the majors in Atlanta plus many of the low power stations that are often difficult to receive in the suburbs OTP (that's Outside The Perimeter highway for all you non-Atlantans)....
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Apr-2015, 1:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,777
Posted By Tim
The 'A' end is the end to point towards the...

The 'A' end is the end to point towards the stations you want to receive. Use a magnetic compass (or a compass app on your smartphone) to point towards the magnetic azimuth shown on your TV Fool...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,259
Posted By Tim
The HBU33 should work just fine. Since it is from...

The HBU33 should work just fine. Since it is from Amazon you can always return it if there is a problem.
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Apr-2015, 2:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,259
Posted By Tim
I recommend the Winegard antenna also as there is...

I recommend the Winegard antenna also as there is some question as to whether or not Antennacraft will remain in business (because of their ties with Radio Shack).

I am also in the Atlanta area...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Apr-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 39,792
Posted By Tim
The 'real' channel 25 near you would show up on...

The 'real' channel 25 near you would show up on your TV set as virtual channel 26.1 or 26.2.
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Apr-2015, 7:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,188
Posted By Tim
Since it is inside and out of the weather, I...

Since it is inside and out of the weather, I don't think you would have a problem to just add the required length of cable to the existing cable run using a barrel connector.
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Apr-2015, 6:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,631
Posted By Tim
Isn't Philly to the northeast???

Isn't Philly to the northeast???
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Apr-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 39,792
Posted By Tim
Before an antenna recommendation, I think it is...

Before an antenna recommendation, I think it is important to answer ADTech's question about the close by station on channel 25. If it is on the air and as strong as your report shows it would affect...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Apr-2015, 9:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 39,792
Posted By Tim
Are you looking to mainly get the Kansas City...

Are you looking to mainly get the Kansas City stations shown in green and yellow on your report in the 71 to 81 degree range? If so, all of those are UHF stations and you don't need the VHF coverage...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Apr-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,679
Posted By Tim
My assumption is that your balun was connected to...

My assumption is that your balun was connected to the two wing nuts towards the bottom of the photo. If so then it is my guess that the ends of both "hoops" should be connected where those screws...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Apr-2015, 2:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,491
Posted By Tim
If you can't find the "rubber booties", you can...

If you can't find the "rubber booties", you can use silicone sealing tape to weatherproof your connectors. It is readily available at local home improvement stores. Check this link: Silicone Fusing...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Apr-2015, 2:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,202
Posted By Tim
The HBU33 has about 2 dB less gain than the HBU55...

The HBU33 has about 2 dB less gain than the HBU55 which is roughly a 60% decrease, but you have some pretty good signal strength to begin with. You say you are surrounded by Ponderosa pines...does...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Apr-2015, 9:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,202
Posted By Tim
The Denver stations are your strongest. If you...

The Denver stations are your strongest. If you are using a compass to point, use the magnetic azimuth. It is normal to get some stations that the antenna is not pointing at if the signals are strong....
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Mar-2015, 11:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 437,066
Posted By Tim
Have you tried tilting the front of the antenna...

Have you tried tilting the front of the antenna up a bit? It sometimes helps, especially with 2 edge signals...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Mar-2015, 6:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,608
Posted By Tim
Looks like a market opportunity for some...

Looks like a market opportunity for some enterprising antenna company with a good reputation...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Mar-2015, 8:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,197
Posted By Tim
Have you tried tweaking the antenna a few degrees...

Have you tried tweaking the antenna a few degrees in either direction? I have one 2 edge signal that is actually received best about 10 degrees off the compass bearing of the transmitter tower.
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Mar-2015, 4:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,038
Posted By Tim
I agree, it does seem a little pricey. You can...

I agree, it does seem a little pricey. You can find a much better price on Amazon. I suppose part of the price includes the subscription free program guide which was important for me because I do not...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,038
Posted By Tim
I have the Channelmaster DVR+. Have had it since...

I have the Channelmaster DVR+. Have had it since mid-December with no issues. Works great. Very simple to use. My wife easily adapted from the DirecTV DVR to the Channelmaster DVR+. It includes a...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Mar-2015, 11:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,722
Posted By Tim
Not to get into the discussion of whether or not...

Not to get into the discussion of whether or not you need a preamp and a distribution amp, let me answer part of your question. You can isolate one portion of your antenna system from another portion...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 3:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 38,709
Posted By Tim
This could be one of those rare cases where you...

This could be one of those rare cases where you might consider keeping your preamp and adding a 2 port distribution amp in place of the two way splitter.
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Feb-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,679
Posted By Tim
Please see my comments above in bold type. Good...

Please see my comments above in bold type. Good luck!
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Feb-2015, 7:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,462
Posted By Tim
With the exception of the first 3 channels on...

With the exception of the first 3 channels on your report, I think you will have a tough time getting the others with an attic antenna.
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Feb-2015, 11:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 82,677
Posted By Tim
I can't say about your channel 9 issue, but if...

I can't say about your channel 9 issue, but if you are getting fewer UHF stations with your 91XG when it rains, you might want to check this thread: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=15162
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Jan-2015, 9:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 43,592
Posted By Tim
I use a telescoping mast...

I use a telescoping mast (http://www.3starinc.com/telescoping_masts.html) that is ground mounted and then bracketed to the eave of the house as you describe and it works perfectly. Makes a very solid...
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