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Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,127
Posted By Tower Guy
I'd aim the HD8200U at Philly and get a second...

I'd aim the HD8200U at Philly and get a second antenna(HD7698P) for NY. This eliminates a rotator. Both antennas will need preamps. Get an external tuner for one of the antennas. I doubt that...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jan-2017, 2:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 41,927
Posted By Tower Guy
I have a suggestion to try without using special...

I have a suggestion to try without using special filters. Remove the amp from the antenna. Get two UVSJ splitter joiners. Install one on the antenna. Feed the VHF port to the preamp input. The...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jan-2017, 5:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 58,386
Posted By Tower Guy
The most critical part of your system is the...

The most critical part of your system is the balun and the jumper from the balun to the preamp. Start there.
Forum: Enthusiast's Exchange 29-Dec-2016, 7:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 924,894
Posted By Tower Guy
The legality of a TV on channel booster is in FCC...

The legality of a TV on channel booster is in FCC rules part 74. The rules say that they must be licensed individually. The key to a workable booster is to place the antennas far enough apart such...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 16-Dec-2016, 8:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 71,671
Posted By Tower Guy
Try WMFP. It was announced recently that there...

Try WMFP. It was announced recently that there will be an NBC simulcast on subchannel 60.5.
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Dec-2016, 2:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,241
Posted By Tower Guy
Yes, it's most likely a KVUE transmitter problem....

Yes, it's most likely a KVUE transmitter problem. It is caused by a momentary overload of the linearity correction sample amplifier. The Harris Apex exciter takes a new sample every 30-31 seconds. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Dec-2016, 4:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,241
Posted By Tower Guy
I see too many variables to diagnose the problem....

I see too many variables to diagnose the problem.

Is it the antenna? Try the 2 bay again.

Is it the coax or a bad connection?

Is it the tuner? Try the tuner in the TV set

Is it the...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Dec-2016, 6:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,395
Posted By Tower Guy
I would not use any amplification. It will hurt...

I would not use any amplification. It will hurt reception, not help it. You are too close to the towers. You may split multiple times and still have sufficient signal strength.
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 10-Dec-2016, 6:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 72,828
Posted By Tower Guy
In order to determine the advantage of stacked...

In order to determine the advantage of stacked antennas you should add 2.5 db to the gain of a single antenna. But even then the spacing must be optimum, which can't be true on all channels at once....
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2016, 1:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,802
Posted By Tower Guy
Two well built antennas that are good for you...

Two well built antennas that are good for you would be the Antennas Direct C2V or the Winegard Freevision.
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2016, 1:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,322
Posted By Tower Guy
Perhaps your TV has locked on to one of the low...

Perhaps your TV has locked on to one of the low power stations instead of the real 33 and 35. Try manually deleting 33 and or 35 and see if they get replaced by the stronger stations that are mapped...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Dec-2016, 5:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,802
Posted By Tower Guy
I'd consider an ANT-751. Get it outside but no...

I'd consider an ANT-751. Get it outside but no need to go to extreme heights. Try an eave mount or even mounted on the east side of the house. Aim it at 103 degrees
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Dec-2016, 2:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,551
Posted By Tower Guy
I think that your problem is antenna aiming and...

I think that your problem is antenna aiming and overamplification. You are too close to the CN tower to use a preamp. The second half of your antenna is aimed at Buffalo and not Hamilton.

There...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Nov-2016, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,696
Posted By Tower Guy
It is very hard for interference to be stronger...

It is very hard for interference to be stronger than s TV signal that's three miles away. I suspect multi path or overload or both.
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2016, 6:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,534
Posted By Tower Guy
For installation try Wells Communications. ...

For installation try Wells Communications. Another option is Algonquin communications.
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2016, 6:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,534
Posted By Tower Guy
The Blonder Tongue BTY-LP-BB would be a good VHF...

The Blonder Tongue BTY-LP-BB would be a good VHF antenna. For UHF I'd use the Kathrein CL-1469B or Blonder Tongue BTY-UHF-BB. Solid Signal has Blonder Tongue discounted.
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Oct-2016, 3:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,263
Posted By Tower Guy
It was a box of four yagis. The top two were...

It was a box of four yagis. The top two were mounted forward by a quarter wave. The bottom two were centered. Both pairs were stacked horizontally by the critical distance for a 14 degree null. To...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Oct-2016, 2:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,263
Posted By Tower Guy
Yes. So here's a true story. In the late 70's I...

Yes. So here's a true story. In the late 70's I installed a translator in Utica, NY. It retransmitted WNYT on channel 13 from Albany. There was also a channel 13 in Rochester, NY that was 14 degrees...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Oct-2016, 1:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,263
Posted By Tower Guy
I suspect that the sudden problem was due to...

I suspect that the sudden problem was due to tropospheric ducting on Wednesday. I checked the Hepburn maps to see that ocean tropo snuck inland.
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Oct-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,263
Posted By Tower Guy
I suggested horizontal stacking because KIXE is...

I suggested horizontal stacking because KIXE is 21 degrees off the back of the antenna. When set at 7' spacing the first null occurs 21 degrees off the front of the antenna plus 21 degrees off the...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Oct-2016, 2:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,263
Posted By Tower Guy
Your signals look strong enough to feed your TV...

Your signals look strong enough to feed your TV and HD Homerun without a preamp. However, the strength of the TV signals should pose no problems to the new preamp. It is possible that strong local FM...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Sep-2016, 6:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 39,433
Posted By Tower Guy
I'd try moving the UHF antenna up or down 6...

I'd try moving the UHF antenna up or down 6 inches at a time to see if you can find a hot spot for NBC. Read the siting section of the hdtvprimer.com for background information.
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Jun-2016, 9:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 40,614
Posted By Tower Guy
I'd try the 751 antenna outside at a very low...

I'd try the 751 antenna outside at a very low height - perhaps 4' or so, and clear toward the south. At this low height you should net about 6 db extra antenna gain.

Here's how I figured that;
...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jun-2016, 3:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,351
Posted By Tower Guy
The RCA antenna that you bought is not the right...

The RCA antenna that you bought is not the right antenna for you. It has no directivity. You need a directional antenna that works on both Hi-VHF and UHF, or separate VHF-Hi and UHF antennas.

A...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-May-2016, 9:16 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 225,521
Posted By Tower Guy
In order to see latitude and longitude as well as...

In order to see latitude and longitude as well as draw directional lines on a google map I use the web site heywhatsthat.com. Click on new panorama and enter your address. The Lat and long will be...
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