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Forum: Help With Reception 31-Jan-2015, 9:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,466
Posted By Tim
Thanks for the run down on the Juice. Very glad...

Thanks for the run down on the Juice. Very glad to hear that it is well shielded. I may have to move my antenna to a new location with a longer cable run. I am currently using a distribution amp but...
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Jan-2015, 5:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,466
Posted By Tim
Juice Pre-amp

Is anyone using or has anyone seen the Juice pre-amp? I am wondering how well shielded it is. Most of the (affordable) pre-amps I have looked at have plastic cases and would offer little shielding...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Jan-2015, 2:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 73,493
Posted By Tim
I am not sure that I follow you. KMEX is on...

I am not sure that I follow you. KMEX is on channel 34 with virtual channels 34.1 & 34.2. You said earlier virtual channels 38.1, 38.2 & 38.3. Could it be that you are picking up KPMR on real channel...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Jan-2015, 2:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 81,583
Posted By Tim
You don't have a very good signal report at all....

You don't have a very good signal report at all. Can you tell us exactly which stations are a "must have" for you (their 'real' channel number please)? That will let everyone make some good...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Jan-2015, 1:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 73,493
Posted By Tim
I do not see a virtual channel 38 on your...

I do not see a virtual channel 38 on your report...can you tell us what the real channel number is? Or the call letters of the station?
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Jan-2015, 3:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,126
Posted By Tim
A TV antenna, mast and tripod mount are not very...

A TV antenna, mast and tripod mount are not very heavy at all. There are alternatives to using a mount on the roof such as wall mounts, eave mounts, etc.
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jan-2015, 4:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,126
Posted By Tim
You would just have to point an antenna at the...

You would just have to point an antenna at the mountain and see but I think the probabilities are low. The signal is already being diffracted a couple of times before it reaches you area.
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jan-2015, 1:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,126
Posted By Tim
Channel 9 is weak at your location. It will be...

Channel 9 is weak at your location. It will be tough to pull in from your attic. My thought is an Antennacraft Y10713 would be your best option but it is 10 ft long. Some of the experts on the forum...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jan-2015, 1:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,605
Posted By Tim
Can you share a few techie details about the...

Can you share a few techie details about the preamp?
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jan-2015, 9:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,424
Posted By Tim
Comparing the specs on the antennas mentioned: ...

Comparing the specs on the antennas mentioned:

CS600
2.3 dBd VHF Low
5.5 dBd VHF Hi

Clearstream 2
8.1 dBd UHF (converted from manufacturers stated 10.2 dBi)

C290
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jan-2015, 2:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,252
Posted By Tim
This is your report for the high point on the...

This is your report for the high point on the property http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d2c1596824177f0
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Jan-2015, 4:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,061
Posted By Tim
It would be helpful to everyone if you would...

It would be helpful to everyone if you would follow the posting guidelines (http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=4) and provide the information required. That will allow the experts here to make...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jan-2015, 3:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,385
Posted By Tim
The experts will weigh in on this but my guess is...

The experts will weigh in on this but my guess is that you would need a large outdoor antenna such as the 91XG or DB8e to get reliable reception.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jan-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,052
Posted By Tim
Someone that lives near me reports that they...

Someone that lives near me reports that they tilted the front of their antenna up about 5 degrees and gets better results in a similar situation. Don't know how easy it would be to try with your...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jan-2015, 2:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,028
Posted By Tim
If you are receiving everything well now, I don't...

If you are receiving everything well now, I don't quite understand why you would want to replace anything.

By channels 35-1 to 35-3, do you mean KRSU? If so, it is in a different direction than...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jan-2015, 7:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,563
Posted By Tim
The DB8 has a directional pattern very similar to...

The DB8 has a directional pattern very similar to the 91XG. As a starting point, I would try connecting the DB8 directly to a TV set (no amp) with no more than 50 ft of coax, use a compass to aim it...
Forum: Antennas 10-Jan-2015, 7:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 97,013
Posted By Tim
I received the new balun assy and had planned to...

I received the new balun assy and had planned to install it today. However 45 degrees is a little chilly and makes raising and lowering the telescoping mast a real chore (six decade old arthritic...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2015, 7:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,219
Posted By Tim
Wow, big difference at 50 ft! Here is a link to a...

Wow, big difference at 50 ft! Here is a link to a video of a ham operator that is using one of the HDBX towers. As you can see they are quite substantial. Takes quite a chunk of concrete to support...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2015, 4:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,219
Posted By Tim
You should probably re-run your report for 35 ft...

You should probably re-run your report for 35 ft and see what kind of gain you would get for the additional 10 ft. but generally the higher, the better.

Barring no trees or building close in on...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2015, 12:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,104
Posted By Tim
The DB8e is about $25 cheaper at Amazon

The DB8e is about $25 cheaper at Amazon
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jan-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,318
Posted By Tim
You may not need a preamp if you use a good...

You may not need a preamp if you use a good antenna. I don't use one in my location but I do use a Channel Master distribution amp...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jan-2015, 7:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,318
Posted By Tim
The WSB translator on real channel 31 is line of...

The WSB translator on real channel 31 is line of sight and has a strong signal. The translator on channel 46 is weaker but still line of sight. The main transmitter in Atlanta on 39 is a two edge...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jan-2015, 2:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,318
Posted By Tim
I am located northwest of Atlanta and have a...

I am located northwest of Atlanta and have a similar signal report to yours. I am using the Y10713 and the 91XG with very good success. If I were to do it again I would go with the DB8e instead...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jan-2015, 2:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,104
Posted By Tim
In addition, the DB8e...

In addition, the DB8e (https://www.antennasdirect.com/store/DB8e-Ultra-Long-Range-Outdoor-DTV-Antenna.html) allows you to aim each 4 bay panel independently so you can fine tune your UHF channels....
Forum: Antennas 5-Jan-2015, 1:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 97,013
Posted By Tim
Thanks for the info ADTech. I spoke to Steve...

Thanks for the info ADTech. I spoke to Steve today. He had never heard of that problem but put me on hold, checked it out, and came back on the line and said he would be shipping a new one out to me...
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