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Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jul-2014, 5:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,358
Posted By Stereocraig
Maybe if more people would rant, some things...

Maybe if more people would rant, some things would change.

That's the nice thing about standards, though.

There are so many to choose from =D
Forum: Antennas 21-Jul-2014, 4:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,555
Posted By Stereocraig
Long sleeves and long pants, to avoid burns,...

Long sleeves and long pants, to avoid burns, scuffs and scrapes.

Baggy shorts legs may also sneak over a ladder rail, when descending.
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jul-2014, 4:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,358
Posted By Stereocraig
If you are unable to achieve positive results,...

If you are unable to achieve positive results, consider returning the antenna for a refund.
It will be only a matter of time before the motor/ gears deteriorate.
Forum: Antennas 21-Jul-2014, 3:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,754
Posted By Stereocraig
I'm not sure what you'd gain, (NPI) if were you...

I'm not sure what you'd gain, (NPI) if were you to use that S/P config.
Not to mention all the hassle of maintaining proper spacing and intersecting of all of those phasing lines.

I'm also not...
Forum: Special Topics 16-Jul-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,263
Posted By Stereocraig
If the rotor was damaged by the top mast being...

If the rotor was damaged by the top mast being too long and the top part of the rotor cracked, then yes it will help.
Otherwise, the antenna can still spin, unless you buy a ham rotor w/ a brake.
...
Forum: Antennas 30-Jun-2014, 8:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 42,964
Posted By Stereocraig
I believe your calculations are correct, I'm just...

I believe your calculations are correct, I'm just not sure if that's 1/4, 1/2, or full wave. You may also need a reflector.

I'm sure it would be a standard 300/75 balun.
Forum: Reception Devices 28-Jun-2014, 7:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 124,683
Posted By Stereocraig
Agreed, Tripelo. That's just not going to...

Agreed, Tripelo.

That's just not going to happen w/ common consumer grade products, like TVs.

The only thing most people care about, is screen size.
Forum: Reception Devices 28-Jun-2014, 1:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 124,683
Posted By Stereocraig
My point, exactly! Why should I shell out...

My point, exactly!

Why should I shell out dough, to compare a TV's performance?
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Jun-2014, 9:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,042
Posted By Stereocraig
I bought a cheapo offshore tool on the bay, for...

I bought a cheapo offshore tool on the bay, for 9.99 delivered.
A guy that I bought 5 rolls of 3G coax from, tossed in a bag of 50, of which I've probably used 25 w/ no problem.
I cut the jacket,...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jun-2014, 5:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,857
Posted By Stereocraig
WD and a wire brush will clean up that white...

WD and a wire brush will clean up that white Aluminum oxidation quite well.
If it's not cleaned, it will just continue "Crawl" into the other parts.

Any type of grease should be fine temporarily,...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jun-2014, 3:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,857
Posted By Stereocraig
Water can and will "Wick" into the coax itself. ...

Water can and will "Wick" into the coax itself.
The only way a WD product would work, would be if you could chase the water out the other end.

Heat, UV and extreme cold, can do strange things.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jun-2014, 7:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,002
Posted By Stereocraig
All of those have the potential to degrade your...

All of those have the potential to degrade your signal and #3 also has the potential to degrade the signal even more, over the years.

Troubleshooting is much easier, if we can say for sure what...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,918
Posted By Stereocraig
An inconspicuous antenna will also be somewhat...

An inconspicuous antenna will also be somewhat inconspicuous to TV signals.
That's why they call it Line Of Sight.
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jun-2014, 5:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,932
Posted By Stereocraig
You should be OK w/ the J pole, as long as it's...

You should be OK w/ the J pole, as long as it's high enough to clear any obstructions.
The coax should also be fine if there are no switches in line.

Any other recommendations, will depend on...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jun-2014, 4:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,031
Posted By Stereocraig
You may need to adjust the telescoping rods while...

You may need to adjust the telescoping rods while looking at your signal meter, if it is in fact, even being recognized in a scan.

Having a SE facing window, would also help, as would a larger...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Jun-2014, 8:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,321
Posted By Stereocraig
I totally agree, OTA is not for everybody. I...

I totally agree, OTA is not for everybody.
I suppose if you want to risk 50.00 to see if you can pick up more than one channel, you won't be out a lot, if it doesn't improve your results.
There's...
Forum: Help With Reception 31-May-2014, 6:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,321
Posted By Stereocraig
Different frequencies behave differently,...

Different frequencies behave differently, depending on distance, height, reflections, etc.

If it's not of that much interest to you to find a solution, you may not care to waste a lot of time...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-May-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,664
Posted By Stereocraig
Some TVs allow you to ADD channels, VS a complete...

Some TVs allow you to ADD channels, VS a complete rescan.
I.E. Sony Bravia.
Forum: Help With Reception 13-May-2014, 9:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,053
Posted By Stereocraig
(1) Yes (2) No (3) Yes, for fine tuning once...

(1) Yes
(2) No
(3) Yes, for fine tuning once you're in the ballpark, w/ #1.
(4) I certainly hope not.

Use a REAL magnetic compass and never trust some cellphone compass.
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 9-May-2014, 6:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,498
Posted By Stereocraig
Well, I think you will get more visibility for...

Well, I think you will get more visibility for your question, here.

http://forum.tvfool.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7

It will also be helpful, if you post your TV Fool Report at an address level....
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 9-May-2014, 4:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,498
Posted By Stereocraig
1 and 2, are self explanatory. 3. An amp will...

1 and 2, are self explanatory.
3. An amp will hurt if you don't need it and these can't be bypassed.
4. These rotors have a terrible reputation for breaking down.
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 8-May-2014, 7:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,498
Posted By Stereocraig
It's always best to purchase electronics from a...

It's always best to purchase electronics from a reputable company.

Beware of ridiculous claims of 125-150 mile reception.

I would also NEVER purchase an antenna w/ a built in amp and/ or rotor.
Forum: Help With Reception 2-May-2014, 3:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 44,076
Posted By Stereocraig
You will need some type of ohm, or continuity...

You will need some type of ohm, or continuity meter.
Try it w/ and w/o the balun box in place.
Forum: Help With Reception 2-May-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 44,076
Posted By Stereocraig
So, I'm assuming you measured the resistance from...

So, I'm assuming you measured the resistance from the phasing lines to ground as I recommended?
Forum: Help With Reception 1-May-2014, 5:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,358
Posted By Stereocraig
I finally finished off the last two sections, on...

I finally finished off the last two sections, on one of my towers.

One of my biggest concerns, was for it to be seen by all. LOL!
A 400 watt HPS area light would probably be kind of obnoxious;)
...
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