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Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,020
Posted By Dave Loudin
I would not recommend an all-band antenna. For...

I would not recommend an all-band antenna. For digital, you need only high-VHF and UHF. Follow John's recommendation to consult with the fine folks at digital home before spending any money.
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,481
Posted By Dave Loudin
The FOX station transmits on ch. 14, and your...

The FOX station transmits on ch. 14, and your antenna is far less sensitive at the low end of the UHF band than the top. If you want to stay with the bow-tie style, then consider the AntennaCraft...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2011, 2:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,362
Posted By Dave Loudin
The two low-VHF translators (on 5 and 6) relay...

The two low-VHF translators (on 5 and 6) relay KOTI, which the OP should receive readily. Save some money (at least $20) and get the Winegard HD 7696P instead. Per your TVFool report, you have...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2011, 1:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,139
Posted By Dave Loudin
Before you buy anything, check in with the thread...

Before you buy anything, check in with the thread for your area within the reception results sub-forum of the OTA forum at digitalhome.ca.
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Sep-2011, 8:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,845
Posted By Dave Loudin
There's no such thing as an "HD" antenna. You...

There's no such thing as an "HD" antenna. You need an antenna that is sensitive to the channels in the air at your location. The TVFool report tells us what those channels are - they are listed in...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Sep-2011, 7:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 52,659
Posted By Dave Loudin
Your report shows that the ION affiliate is just...

Your report shows that the ION affiliate is just over the horizon from you, hence the 1-edge label for the path. Note also that it is listed in the red zone of the table, implying that you need a...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2011, 8:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 52,659
Posted By Dave Loudin
Step one: please run a tvfool report for exact...

Step one: please run a tvfool report for exact address and post the link for it.

Step two: return that antenna! You can claim that it didn't meet the specs - the ION station is somewhere around 50...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2011, 8:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,676
Posted By Dave Loudin
Well, you might experiment with antenna aim,...

Well, you might experiment with antenna aim, pointing more towards the south, bit by bit, to see if things clear up.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2011, 8:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,412
Posted By Dave Loudin
You won't do any better than you currently are,...

You won't do any better than you currently are, sorry.
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Sep-2011, 2:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,084
Posted By Dave Loudin
Suggestions: As recommended by the TVFool...

Suggestions:

As recommended by the TVFool report, please post the link to your report. There is some diagnostic information that is lost otherwise.

Be sure that your TV has an ATSC tuner. If...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Sep-2011, 3:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,704
Posted By Dave Loudin
Being from that area, you have no need to worry...

Being from that area, you have no need to worry about WDTV. WTRF and KDKA will suffice for CBS, as all three carry the same NFL games. WTRF also carries SD sub channels of ABC and FOX. W30CD is the...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2011, 7:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,154
Posted By Dave Loudin
I agree with @No static at all. There will be no...

I agree with @No static at all. There will be no practical way to receive anything from WBRA and weaker.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2011, 7:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,719
Posted By Dave Loudin
Just to be sure - your antenna should match one...

Just to be sure - your antenna should match one of the designs documented here (http://m4antenna.eastmasonvilleweather.com/index.html). With the strong signals you have, you should never see any...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Aug-2011, 3:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,994
Posted By Dave Loudin
John's suggestion covers all channels from 2 to...

John's suggestion covers all channels from 2 to 51. The only station you would pick up on channels 2 through 6 is WOCK-CD that broadcasts 4 standard definition spanish and english subchannels. I...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Aug-2011, 3:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 147,631
Posted By Dave Loudin
The Mohu may get you the first 6 or so stations...

The Mohu may get you the first 6 or so stations listed in your TVFool report. You should get reliable reception of stations in that list down to KUSA by picking up a Winegard HD-7696P and mounting it...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Aug-2011, 2:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,942
Posted By Dave Loudin
First off, John, please read what the OP is...

First off, John, please read what the OP is after. He has no need for the LP station on RF 5, so no lo-VHF capability is needed. KCBS 2.1 is the weakest signal desired, with a low NM and a 2-edge...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Aug-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,069
Posted By Dave Loudin
Why would you need to rotate them? The RCA is for...

Why would you need to rotate them? The RCA is for your local channels (240 degrees) and the other UHF antenna is for Buffalo (165 degrees). Aim them in the proper directions and leave them alone. If...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Aug-2011, 9:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,069
Posted By Dave Loudin
You're very close to your local transmitters, so...

You're very close to your local transmitters, so a modest antenna, like the RCA ANT-751, will be just fine. If you want to chase the Buffalo stations, you will need a much larger UHF antenna, like...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Aug-2011, 4:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,495
Posted By Dave Loudin
qtoffer, what size are the bowtie elements? If...

qtoffer, what size are the bowtie elements? If you picked up on a certain design made popular by a youtube video, then you have elements that are too small for best performance. Take a look here...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Aug-2011, 6:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 25,027
Posted By Dave Loudin
Please refer to rabbitears.info for the latest on...

Please refer to rabbitears.info for the latest on subchannels and translators. So not trust sources like Wikipedia.
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Aug-2011, 6:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,797
Posted By Dave Loudin
Please note that there are differences in law...

Please note that there are differences in law with regards to external antennas in Canada [in comparison to the US].
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jul-2011, 2:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,820
Posted By Dave Loudin
Increasing gain does mean more sensitivity in the...

Increasing gain does mean more sensitivity in the center. This comes at the expense of sensitivity in other directions. It's like squeezing a balloon.

Your summary of the question is exactly the...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jul-2011, 5:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,820
Posted By Dave Loudin
It only will make for worse reception if you are...

It only will make for worse reception if you are trying to use a fixed antenna. Antenna gain figures are for the peak gain in the center of the beamwidth only. Quoted beam widths are typically the...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jul-2011, 5:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,731
Posted By Dave Loudin
To me, rabbitears is the best way to find out...

To me, rabbitears is the best way to find out what is happening with digital TV channels.
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jul-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,050
Posted By Dave Loudin
Rabbitears has the complete story on digital...

Rabbitears has the complete story on digital channels. There is no better resource.
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