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Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 13-Oct-2016, 4:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 94,185
Posted By bobsgarage
Solution around the corner?

Hey AD Tech!
I'm beginning to think the two tuner solution is the only way, unless there is a way to somehow synchronize the phasing of the Milwaukee signal with the Chicago signal.

Unless I...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 13-Oct-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 94,185
Posted By bobsgarage
The 3-4 two tuner box

I found this from back in 2012 in this forum:
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=2882



Would this work for me? I mean the CH3 / 4 two tuner box solution?
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 13-Oct-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 94,185
Posted By bobsgarage
A/B switch

Hey Stereocraig,

I had an Radio Shack A/B switch, it must have burned out, it quit working with the remote and manually. I don't want to buy a used one, for now. I really want a tuner box with a...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 12-Oct-2016, 1:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 94,185
Posted By bobsgarage
Ahh, yes I see, thanks for making that...

Ahh, yes I see, thanks for making that distinction, You are correct.



Yes, I know. I thought the HD Home Run had two RF inputs, but the picture shows only one RF input. But, they call it a...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 12-Oct-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 94,185
Posted By bobsgarage
New TV need another tuner

Hi All,

I just bought a Vizio 70" 4K TV and it has no RF inputs. It has several HDMI inputs, 1 Component video, 2 USBs 1 Ethernet and that's it.

I have been researching a little but my brain...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Oct-2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 52,138
Posted By bobsgarage
Great explanation of multipath by Rabbit, who else?

Rabbit,

I have to hand it to you, that was the best explanation I've ever seen of multi path. I for one didn't get it to be honest. I think I'm getting the hang of what multipath means now.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Oct-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 52,138
Posted By bobsgarage
Glad to hear you tried the preamp. Was this all...

Glad to hear you tried the preamp. Was this all done with the HDB91X & 30-2476 ?

How did you combine the two antennas, with MCM combiner still ?

Also, I am assuming you are using the "real"...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 52,138
Posted By bobsgarage
Well, if you can ever achieve a good signal...

Well, if you can ever achieve a good signal without a preamp and you add at TV or two, you may be back in the same position, unless you get a distribution amp.



I think that is a copy of this...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2016, 1:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 52,138
Posted By bobsgarage
I'm sorry I did not realize you were running a...

I'm sorry I did not realize you were running a one wire rotor system. Personally, I would run a separate cable. If it were me, I would be trying it a different idea like some sort of pre amp...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 52,138
Posted By bobsgarage
It might be that the DB4e worked better because...

It might be that the DB4e worked better because it is not as directional since it looks like you are trying to pick up channels from some degrees apart.

That is a nice combiner. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2016, 1:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,939
Posted By bobsgarage
Stereo Craig, I feel the same way. I like my...

Stereo Craig, I feel the same way. I like my shade in the summer and I for one believe that trees are beautiful along with the fresh air that they provide. Therefore, I installed my own unorthodox...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2016, 1:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 52,138
Posted By bobsgarage
I called Antennas Direct. Really excellent help...

I called Antennas Direct. Really excellent help there. I asked him about the VHF add-on kit and there are actually two different ones. One is slightly better then the other. You have to actually ask...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 52,138
Posted By bobsgarage
The only reason I mounted it forward is because...

The only reason I mounted it forward is because the instructions show the mount there. And that's how it ended up on the mast. I know I thought the same thing later when I looked at it. And the funny...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Sep-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 52,138
Posted By bobsgarage
Here, you can imagine what it the array will look...

Here, you can imagine what it the array will look like: HDB91X and 30-2476:

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2362&stc=1&d=1475149860
...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Sep-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,512
Posted By bobsgarage
Thank you GroundUrMast for the answer, I see now....

Thank you GroundUrMast for the answer, I see now. A tighter focus with the 7698.

One can learn a lot here just combing through threads and asking the occasional question.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Sep-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,512
Posted By bobsgarage
Serious question to those offering advice. ...

Serious question to those offering advice.

Winegard recommended a HD7694P. Would using an HD7698P be a bad choice? The price difference is double but it might be worth it to not climb the tower...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Sep-2016, 4:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,118
Posted By bobsgarage
If you do decide to go with the two antenna...

If you do decide to go with the two antenna suggestion, I would combine them with the RCA PREAMP1R amp, it has an input for VHF and for UHF separately. It's fairly low in noise and will boost your...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Sep-2016, 1:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,061
Posted By bobsgarage
Oh yeah, the amp. Rabbit recommended a very good...

Oh yeah, the amp. Rabbit recommended a very good lower powered amp the CM7778. There can be too many problems with higher powered amps like the CM 7777 like noise, and overpowering the tuner. An amp...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 7-Sep-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 389,212
Posted By bobsgarage
What I found is that the Avatars do upload but...

What I found is that the Avatars do upload but when you click on "Save Changes" you get a message that say the upload failed.

Just another weird peculiarity of the forums.
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Sep-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,061
Posted By bobsgarage
Yes, the 8200 is truly needless overkill. It is a...

Yes, the 8200 is truly needless overkill. It is a tempting distraction to the correct antenna choice because of it's awesome size. Bigger is not better! Any VHF LO antenna is going to have the very...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Sep-2016, 3:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,061
Posted By bobsgarage
The reason I like Winegard is the quality is...

The reason I like Winegard is the quality is unmatched and they are not manufactured in China. Also they are one of the only companies that offer a VHF HI/ UHF combo antenna.

The reason for the...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 4-Sep-2016, 1:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 389,212
Posted By bobsgarage
Uploading Avatars Function Enabled ?

Wasting time this morning when I should have been cutting grass, I decided to update some info and found a the avatar function.

It says 20KB or 80x80 Pixels. By the time I got it resized, it was...
Forum: Special Topics 4-Sep-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 157,355
Posted By bobsgarage
Make sure you follow up

Wado66,

The only stupid question is the one that is not asked. Myself, I'm a newbie too, but I got so much help here and feel I should help others.

That's what I like about this forum. So many...
Forum: Special Topics 3-Sep-2016, 7:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 157,355
Posted By bobsgarage
Masting advice

You can get the antenna up 30-42 feet AGL. So 2 21' sections of 1 5/8 or 1.66 as the hardware store calls it would get you up there I would use the thickest pipe available, or sleeve it -or both. Now...
Forum: Special Topics 3-Sep-2016, 7:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 157,355
Posted By bobsgarage
That's what I was thinking. His house looks like...

That's what I was thinking. His house looks like new construction, the eave should be strong. As long as he can clear his utilities, it would be a clean installation.

He was talking about a brace...
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