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Forum: Help With Reception 7-Mar-2015, 5:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 37,157
Posted By GroundUrMast
I prefer the two antenna combo because it allows...

I prefer the two antenna combo because it allows for more specific aiming. (I'd start with the UHF antenna facing about 70° and the VHF antenna pointed toward 50°, then fin tune the aim of each to...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 8:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,089
Posted By GroundUrMast
Your reception report shows the low power...

Your reception report shows the low power translator for WFMZ on real CH-47, which is confirmed by your conversation with the station engineer. The path profile link...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 5:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 44,023
Posted By GroundUrMast
As long as the cable tie has some type of UV...

As long as the cable tie has some type of UV protection you should be fine. My only complaint re the Home Depot CE brand cable tie is that they get brittle when cold. That has caused trouble when...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 5:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,807
Posted By GroundUrMast
Thanks for taking the time and expending the...

Thanks for taking the time and expending the effort to share those links with us.

The path profiles make clear that you face significant terrain obstructions. If I was in your situation, I'd be...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 6:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 44,023
Posted By GroundUrMast
Cable ties that lack UV resistance won't hold up...

Cable ties that lack UV resistance won't hold up to sunlight... UV resistance is worth pay for.

IMO, Panduit brand is the gold standard. I paid about $23 for a bag of 100 last time......
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 41,475
Posted By GroundUrMast
Sure... but predicting with useful precision is...

Sure... but predicting with useful precision is beyond the capability of an online service. Too much changes, too quickly, in the real world to maintain a database that could include all trees,...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 12:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,807
Posted By GroundUrMast
There are HTML links embedded in your TV Fool...

There are HTML links embedded in your TV Fool reports. Each call sign can be clicked on to open a path profile for that signal path. When you post a PNG image you prevent us from seeing that valuable...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 41,475
Posted By GroundUrMast
Trees are an issue, especially for weak distant...

Trees are an issue, especially for weak distant signals. This is why I mentioned the possibility of needing a tower, to get the antenna above tree top level. If the signal has to pass through...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,889
Posted By GroundUrMast
Trees can be an issue, causing intermittent...

Trees can be an issue, causing intermittent signal loss when the limbs and foliage move in the wind. When not moving, trees will cause some attenuation, but your tuner is able to adjust for slowly...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 41,475
Posted By GroundUrMast
Multipath seems to be very common for most...

Multipath seems to be very common for most folks... The direct path signal is interfered with when a reflected copy of the signal arrives at the antenna out of phase with the direct path signal. An...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 41,475
Posted By GroundUrMast
If you opt to go after the local signals only,...

If you opt to go after the local signals only, much more compact antennas like the RCA ANT-751R and Antennacraft HBU-33 would do quite well.
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 41,475
Posted By GroundUrMast
Omni directional antennas allow interfering...

Omni directional antennas allow interfering signals from all directions, including multipath reflections. Folks with +20 dB and higher NM values often experience reception reliability problems, not...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 7:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,754
Posted By GroundUrMast
The terrain between you and the Sacramento area...

The terrain between you and the Sacramento area is more formidable. I don't see the Sacramento signals being a viable option at your location.

When you look at your TV Fool report, you'll see a...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 5:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,754
Posted By GroundUrMast
There are some significant hills/mountains...

There are some significant hills/mountains between you and the San Francisco transmitters. The good news is that those hills/mountains are more than 20 miles from you so they will have less impact...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 5:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 13,559
Posted By GroundUrMast
The Antennacraft HBU-22 & HBU-33 or the RCA...

The Antennacraft HBU-22 & HBU-33 or the RCA ANT-751R should do well when pointed somewhere between west and NW.
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 5:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,222
Posted By GroundUrMast
As I understand it, the CS5 was designed to cover...

As I understand it, the CS5 was designed to cover the High-VHF band (real CH-7 through CH-13)... It was found to have some useful UHF capability which is less directional than it's intentional H-VHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 4:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,592
Posted By GroundUrMast
The Silicon Dust HDHR tuners integrate with...

The Silicon Dust HDHR tuners integrate with virtually all the HTPC platforms. You can even write your own scripts and record direct to your hard drive or high performance flash card.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 4:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 37,157
Posted By GroundUrMast
I'd try without any amplification, running this...

I'd try without any amplification, running this test (http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=13646) during the install process. If the need for amplification is proven, a preamp or distribution amp...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 4:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 41,475
Posted By GroundUrMast
When the predicted NM is double digit negative, I...

When the predicted NM is double digit negative, I have to go with the 'extreme measures' characterization. The bright spot on your report is that there's no strong interfering stations to struggle...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 1:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,234
Posted By GroundUrMast
Just to be sure... Is this thread dealing with a...

Just to be sure... Is this thread dealing with a separate location than the one mentioned in your earlier thread?
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 1:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,222
Posted By GroundUrMast
Rotating an antenna might make sense if you were...

Rotating an antenna might make sense if you were going after every possible signal... But then you wouldn't be considering an attic mounted antenna. If you are limiting yourself to an attic mount, I...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Mar-2015, 4:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,218
Posted By GroundUrMast
When we click on the path profile link...

When we click on the path profile link (http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dcd3fccbd9d8b19%26t%3dALLTV%26n%3d4) for WDKY in your TVFR, it's obvious that you have a significant...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Mar-2015, 4:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,198
Posted By GroundUrMast
At first glance, I think the OP was asking how to...

At first glance, I think the OP was asking how to power two amplifiers via the same coax down-lead... While a DC block would be an element in a theoretical solution, one would have to consider a few...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Mar-2015, 12:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 21,104
Posted By GroundUrMast
$40 will now buy you a decent HD (1080i) capable...

$40 will now buy you a decent HD (1080i) capable set top tuner....
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Mar-2015, 12:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 37,157
Posted By GroundUrMast
I'd opt for an outdoor mounted pair of antennas...

I'd opt for an outdoor mounted pair of antennas such as an Antennas Direct DB4E and Antennacraft Y5713. I'd do all that I could to avoid aiming trough trees and structure(s).

If you are unable or...
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