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Forum: Help With Reception 27-Jun-2012, 1:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,019
Posted By Billiam
Winegard HD8200 u and Rotor

Do you need a heavy duty rotor to adequately handle this antenna? Or will something like the Antennacraft HDP2 or NTE U-106 handle this?
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Apr-2012, 1:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,778
Posted By Billiam
Are you only interested in the stations in your...

Are you only interested in the stations in your report that appear in the Green and/or Yellow color areas? Or do you wish to receive any of the signals in the Red area signal strength category?
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Mar-2012, 1:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 30,972
Posted By Billiam
Anyone that reads the FCC rule for this kind of...

Anyone that reads the FCC rule for this kind of application will understand that you can mount the antenna up to 12 feet above the roof line without fear of any potential legal hassles from an HOA.
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Mar-2012, 1:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,291
Posted By Billiam
Before you purchase a new antenna try a rescan. ...

Before you purchase a new antenna try a rescan. Sometimes I lose local channels as well due to something going on at the TV station. But then after I rescan I usually pick up the station again.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Mar-2012, 3:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 29,245
Posted By Billiam
ksrussel. If you want a really good...

ksrussel.

If you want a really good antenna to obtain signals at the low end of the UHF band then I would recommend the following:
...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Mar-2012, 3:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 29,245
Posted By Billiam
Summit Source is fine. I've purchased products...

Summit Source is fine. I've purchased products from them in the past. Simply call them before canceling the order to make sure everything is OK.
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Feb-2012, 5:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 30,972
Posted By Billiam
fodorothy. Please read the FCC link that I...

fodorothy. Please read the FCC link that I posted a couple of days ago. These HOA's cannot legally force you to remove an outdoor antenna as long as it is mounted in a certain way. And this holds...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2012, 2:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 30,972
Posted By Billiam
They can't do that. Not legal. Read this...

They can't do that. Not legal.

Read this and then show it to them.

http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-reception-devices-rule
Forum: Antennas 22-Dec-2011, 1:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 95,076
Posted By Billiam
Dave. The two antennas I recommended initially...

Dave. The two antennas I recommended initially are probably the best long range VHF antennas currently available. Either one, along with a good pre amp will likely give you the top 4 channels...
Forum: Antennas 20-Dec-2011, 2:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 95,076
Posted By Billiam
Tower Guy's recommendation for picking up Ch. 51...

Tower Guy's recommendation for picking up Ch. 51 is good. The 91XG and MXU59 from Antennacraft seem to be the best at picking up the higher UHF signals. I own both and have tested each one head to...
Forum: Antennas 20-Dec-2011, 2:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 95,076
Posted By Billiam
The Stacker is not the right antenna for this...

The Stacker is not the right antenna for this situation. Ch. 4 and a weak Ch. 7 require a large antenna like the Antennacraft HD 1850 or Channel Master CM 3671. Both of these cover the entire VHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Nov-2011, 1:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,120
Posted By Billiam
Jazz. Are you planning to watch any stations out...

Jazz. Are you planning to watch any stations out of Montreal? If so, you will need a much larger antenna than the one GUM recommended. Let us know.
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Nov-2011, 2:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 60,115
Posted By Billiam
Good rotor. I own one and like it. It will...

Good rotor. I own one and like it. It will easily handle much larger antennas if needed. I have an HBU 55 on it and it works great.

The pre amp you've chosen is usually the one people recommend...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Nov-2011, 1:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 60,115
Posted By Billiam
The location may also be the problem. I had to...

The location may also be the problem. I had to try three different locations on my roof before I could find the best spot that gave me good reception of all my local signals. HDTV signals are...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Nov-2011, 6:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 60,115
Posted By Billiam
Which Antennacraft model are you using presently?...

Which Antennacraft model are you using presently?

You will likely need a preamp in this situation. But, yes first try some additional height to see if that solves the problem.
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Oct-2011, 1:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 60,115
Posted By Billiam
This may be a tuner problem. I've compared...

This may be a tuner problem. I've compared different TV's over the last couple of years and found while one TV would get every channel available, a couple others would note. Most notably a Sanyo...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Oct-2011, 5:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 60,115
Posted By Billiam
Yes, the end that looks like a large V with a...

Yes, the end that looks like a large V with a metal pole in the middle. <--- this side is the front. The poles that run out of the middle of the antenna that are small and round are the back side.
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Oct-2011, 4:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 60,115
Posted By Billiam
Check with some friends to see if they are having...

Check with some friends to see if they are having any problems receiving this station. I am out of ideas right now.
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Oct-2011, 4:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 60,115
Posted By Billiam
They have a translator on Channel 51 in your...

They have a translator on Channel 51 in your area. That signal shows in the green and is quite strong in your location. That should be viewable.
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Oct-2011, 3:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 60,115
Posted By Billiam
This station should come in at your location. ...

This station should come in at your location. Note in the link below they have a translator station which is in the green in your location.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WIPX-TV

Did you rescan...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Oct-2011, 3:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 60,115
Posted By Billiam
Yes, try a pre amp. WIPX TV is a pretty weak...

Yes, try a pre amp. WIPX TV is a pretty weak signal and it appears as though you will need amplification to receive it.

But first, are you using a rotor or are you simply pointing the antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Sep-2011, 2:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 58,204
Posted By Billiam
Ch. 15 which is 74 miles is a plus 9.7. Ch. 17...

Ch. 15 which is 74 miles is a plus 9.7. Ch. 17 which is 85 miles is a minus 9.8.
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Sep-2011, 6:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 58,204
Posted By Billiam
Mileage comparisons for antennas are generally a...

Mileage comparisons for antennas are generally a sales gimmick.

My channel 17 is 85 miles away and a 2 edge signal. I also have a channel 15 that is 74 miles away and that was also improved with...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Sep-2011, 5:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 58,204
Posted By Billiam
Check out this link. ...

Check out this link.

http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/comparing.html

Net Gain for UHF Only antennas. Antenna L shows real world gain figures for the 3023 aka the 4228. The 91XG is a very...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Sep-2011, 3:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,831
Posted By Billiam
Those signals are too weak to be received with...

Those signals are too weak to be received with even a large indoor antenna in my opinion. You may be able to do it with a pre amp like the Winegard 8275 or Channel Master 7777 but I sincerely...
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