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Forum: Help With Reception 1-Jun-2010, 11:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,985
Posted By Tigerbangs
Those flat-style antennas are a real gimmick, and...

Those flat-style antennas are a real gimmick, and I wouldn't expect them to work very well in ANY situation. Because of the high signal strengths in your location, any amplified antenna that you...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-May-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 27,530
Posted By Tigerbangs
Now that we have established that you CAN install...

Now that we have established that you CAN install an antenna system on your roof, the question remains "what to install" and do you want to install on your roof?

Neither antenna that you have...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-May-2010, 8:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,429
Posted By Tigerbangs
remember that Los Angeles has 4 major VHF digital...

remember that Los Angeles has 4 major VHF digital TV channels; KABC, KCAL, KTTV and KCOP: neither of the antennas that you have pictured is likely to be able to see those stations well. Is there any...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-May-2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,200
Posted By Tigerbangs
ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/Drivers/PBTS...

ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/Drivers/PBTS/brochures/S_TH-42PHD8UK.pdf

No, your TV is a commercial-type monitor, so it has no tuner in it. Bummer!

The set has component and...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-May-2010, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,200
Posted By Tigerbangs
If your Panasonic is less than 3 years old,...

If your Panasonic is less than 3 years old, chances are that it already has an HDTV digital tuner installed: if it is older, then you'll need an outboard tuner. If you provide the model number, I...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-May-2010, 2:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,200
Posted By Tigerbangs
The HD-7696P is a wise choice, but I would skew...

The HD-7696P is a wise choice, but I would skew the aim slightly so the antenna sees KCPQ clearly: try about 150 degrees instead of 130 for your aiming. If you plan to run two or more TV sets, I...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-May-2010, 2:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,006
Posted By Tigerbangs
The Winegard HD-7694P has at least 3dB more gain...

The Winegard HD-7694P has at least 3dB more gain (double the gain of the VU-75) across the usable TV spectrum, and more than 5dB gain in the critical UHF band, yet it's overall footprint is...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-May-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,523
Posted By Tigerbangs
You have some reception issues do be dealt with...

You have some reception issues do be dealt with to insure that you get all your networks: NBC will only be available to you from a translator on channel 40 that broadcasts in analog only: FOX and ABC...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-May-2010, 4:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,316
Posted By Tigerbangs
Trust me: follow my advice: I guarantee your...

Trust me: follow my advice: I guarantee your results if you install properly!
Forum: Help With Reception 14-May-2010, 8:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,316
Posted By Tigerbangs
The guy at Solid Signal doesn't realize what TV...

The guy at Solid Signal doesn't realize what TV reception in NYC is like: I've done a number of antennas there before, and know the pitfalls: You will have no end of fun trying to use that MS2000 in...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-May-2010, 7:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,316
Posted By Tigerbangs
If you have access to the roof, and can mount...

If you have access to the roof, and can mount your antenna there, then you will not have a problem getting good TV reception, even with 100'+ of cable between the antenna and the TV set. The TV...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-May-2010, 6:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,695
Posted By Tigerbangs
You are missing so much by using what you have...

You are missing so much by using what you have proposed! Not only do you have the NYC channels available to you, but you also have the Philadelphia stations easily available.

The Winegard...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-May-2010, 6:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,006
Posted By Tigerbangs
I don't understand the issue; if you already have...

I don't understand the issue; if you already have an antenna on the roof, why is it an issue to replace it with a larger antenna: it is a simple replacement? Based on the signal strengths available...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-May-2010, 3:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,900
Posted By Tigerbangs
You have many stations available to you if you...

You have many stations available to you if you install the right antenna: you will need a deep-fringe antenna mounted on the roof along with a preamplifier and a rotator if you want to see the...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-May-2010, 1:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 28,938
Posted By Tigerbangs
You need a proper roof-mounted antenna: The...

You need a proper roof-mounted antenna: The HD-7696P is a very good choice: it will allow you to power two TV sets without using a preamplifier: you will just need a simple splitter. Aim the antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-May-2010, 4:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,075
Posted By Tigerbangs
If you are getting a clear TV picture with no...

If you are getting a clear TV picture with no snow or ghosts, don't bother buying a new antenna: you won't gain anything from it. If you want to get the FOX station: chances are good that we'll have...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-May-2010, 3:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,858
Posted By Tigerbangs
Consider the two antennas interchangeable: their...

Consider the two antennas interchangeable: their performance is similar. I have had good luck with Solidsignal.com and starkelectronic.com
Forum: Help With Reception 7-May-2010, 2:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,746
Posted By Tigerbangs
If you plan to run more than 2 TV sets, a...

If you plan to run more than 2 TV sets, a distribution amplifier is appropriate.
Forum: Help With Reception 7-May-2010, 2:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,858
Posted By Tigerbangs
a J-mount can ise a swaged extension mast if you...

a J-mount can ise a swaged extension mast if you need a little more pipe to mount the antennas: bith antennas are quite small, and shouldn't present any problem.
Forum: Help With Reception 5-May-2010, 4:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,161
Posted By Tigerbangs
Exactly what Tower Guy said, but a bit more...

Exactly what Tower Guy said, but a bit more explanation: Aim the broadband antenna ( the Winegard HD-7694P or the AntennaCraft HBU-33) at 170 degrees as measured by your compass: aim the AntennaCraft...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-May-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,746
Posted By Tigerbangs
Your UHF stations are scattered in an arc of...

Your UHF stations are scattered in an arc of about 50 degrees: you have 2 VHF stations, WXIA and WGTV on VHF, whose transmitters are separated by only about 15 degrees. I would suggest a simple...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-May-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,858
Posted By Tigerbangs
Great Minds Think Alike ;)

Great Minds Think Alike ;)
Forum: Help With Reception 3-May-2010, 1:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,858
Posted By Tigerbangs
You are really going to need a 2-antenna solution...

You are really going to need a 2-antenna solution to see all your networks, but it isn't that difficult to make this work: your VHF stations lie in one direction, and your UHF stations lie in a...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-May-2010, 6:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,075
Posted By Tigerbangs
There is a possibility that the translator...

There is a possibility that the translator channel switched from rebroadcasting FOX to NBC, but I have no way to confirm without actually seeing the channels: I'd have to depend on you to know that...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-May-2010, 7:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,089
Posted By Tigerbangs
Please see this post about a situation that is...

Please see this post about a situation that is almost identical to yours...

http://www.hdtvantennalabs.com/forum/what-size-antenna-for-92020-hillside-t1140.html
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