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Forum: Help With Reception 3-Mar-2015, 1:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,338
Posted By GroundUrMast
The last item to skimp on (IMO) is the antenna......

The last item to skimp on (IMO) is the antenna... It alone does the job of receiving signal... Amplifiers can not and will not add to the performance of any antenna. An amplifier is going to increase...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Mar-2015, 1:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,558
Posted By GroundUrMast
Thanks for the TVFR image... The signal levels...

Thanks for the TVFR image... The signal levels shown actually indicate that the CM-7777 is an appropriate choice in your situation. If the signal levels were stronger, I'd be less inclined toward...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Mar-2015, 5:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 37,555
Posted By GroundUrMast
When I review this thread and the parallel...

When I review this thread and the parallel thread, http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14300, I come to the conclusion that I/we failed to challenge some of the basic issues...

Before we can...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Mar-2015, 4:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,384
Posted By GroundUrMast
I would not use an amplified antenna. The HD...

I would not use an amplified antenna. The HD blade also lacks support for real channels 2 through 6. The 'blade' would be a step backward in your application.

The adjustable length rods on your...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Mar-2015, 4:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,558
Posted By GroundUrMast
Too much of a good thing???

It's rare that more than one amplifier is needed. You can very easily overload a second amplifier when driving it from the output of another amp... especially a high gain preamp like the CM7777.
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Forum: Help With Reception 28-Feb-2015, 4:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,384
Posted By GroundUrMast
Because you have many strong signals,...

Because you have many strong signals, amplification is neither needed nor advised. Amplifiers don't improve the performance of an antenna, they amplify everything that comes from the antenna......
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Feb-2015, 1:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,100
Posted By GroundUrMast
Unless there are obstructions such as trees or...

Unless there are obstructions such as trees or structures to contend with...

I agree, the signal levels shown in your TVFR strongly argue against the use of any amplification. (only if you are...
Forum: Antennas 26-Feb-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 286,230
Posted By GroundUrMast
The minimum separation between the UHF and H-VHF...

The minimum separation between the UHF and H-VHF would be about 3', more is better but after about 5' there's very little interaction.

There's not a hard fast rule re. which antenna should be on...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2015, 3:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 71,261
Posted By GroundUrMast
Thanks for getting back to us with your...

Thanks for getting back to us with your observation/report. It's good to be reminded that aircraft and moving vehicle induced multipath is a problem to be considered.
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2015, 3:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 35,942
Posted By GroundUrMast
It looks like you've listed virtual channel...

It looks like you've listed virtual channel numbers rather than the real channel numbers, If that's the case, you're having problems with the weakest signals only. The best suggestion I can offer is...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2015, 3:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,354
Posted By GroundUrMast
One of the most effective tools available to the...

One of the most effective tools available to the DIY antenna installer is a known good cable that can be used to bypass a suspect component. For less that $20 you can get a 50' cable with factory...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 11:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,560
Posted By GroundUrMast
Indoor reception is frequently affected by...

Indoor reception is frequently affected by electronic devises (CFL and LED bulbs, motors, computers, appliances, etc.) which emit small amounts of interference. In some cases, moving the antenna to a...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,860
Posted By GroundUrMast
Agreed, given the significant terrain shown in...

Agreed, given the significant terrain shown in the path profiles of the generic report just posted, it's likely that the conditions at your location may be significantly different.
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 5:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 35,942
Posted By GroundUrMast
Does unplugged mean that the power is...

Does unplugged mean that the power is disconnected... Or, that the preamp unit and it's power supply is totally disconnected from the system?

Which 10 signals fail? (real channel #'s please)....
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 5:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,560
Posted By GroundUrMast
If you're only interested in the local signals,...

If you're only interested in the local signals, that's fine. I brought it up because many folks are trying to get every possible signal.

If we concentrate on the stronger signals to the NE, the...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 5:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 35,942
Posted By GroundUrMast
What happens when you completely remove the...

What happens when you completely remove the preamp? The LNA-200 lacks adequate shielding and may be prone to ingress of interference (FM and multipath).

(Please don't start a new thread for each...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 4:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,560
Posted By GroundUrMast
Are you willing to consider an outdoor antenna? I...

Are you willing to consider an outdoor antenna? I believe that a mid sized combination antenna such as the Winegard HD7694P or Antennacraft HBU33 pointed SW could roughly double the number of...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 4:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 35,942
Posted By GroundUrMast
how many feet of cable does the signal travel...

how many feet of cable does the signal travel through to get from the antenna to the furthest TV?

Are there any splices or connections that could be wet, loose or assembled with non-standard...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 3:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,961
Posted By GroundUrMast
Correct... sort of. The Y10713 is designed to...

Correct... sort of. The Y10713 is designed to receive real CH-7 through CH-13. It also offers gain and directivity that would be needed for the distant KQTV signal. If KQTV is not a high priority to...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 2:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,306
Posted By GroundUrMast
Here's a source for push-up type masts,...

Here's a source for push-up type masts, http://www.3starinc.com/telescopic_masts.html Just to give you an idea of the cost involved.

The path profiles links in your report show fairly level...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Feb-2015, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,860
Posted By GroundUrMast
Please review: ...

Please review:

http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=4
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508

We'll be able to give you much more relevant information, suggestions and advice if we...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Feb-2015, 4:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,058
Posted By GroundUrMast
You're close at this point... I'd expect some...

You're close at this point... I'd expect some improvement. Unfortunately, the only way to know what the result would be is to try.

Do you have any options to mount higher, even if just for...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Feb-2015, 4:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,961
Posted By GroundUrMast
If you are able to space the upper and lower...

If you are able to space the upper and lower strap/bracket assemblies about 2' to 3' apart, a 10' section of TV antenna mast or chain-link fence top rail can be safely held... Certainly with a...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Feb-2015, 12:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,306
Posted By GroundUrMast
If the wind is dead calm you may get decent...

If the wind is dead calm you may get decent results... But dense foliage or any movement of tree limbs and your can expect little reliable reception.

Are you willing to consider a tower or push-up...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Feb-2015, 12:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,961
Posted By GroundUrMast
The Kansas City market signals will require a bit...

The Kansas City market signals will require a bit more budget than you're indicating.

For the local Topeka market, an RCA ANT751R pointed at about 220° (compass) should do very well. Most of the...
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