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Forum: Help With Reception 26-Sep-2017, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,603
Posted By JoeAZ
You could point the Winegard 7694p towards Erie,...

You could point the Winegard 7694p towards Erie, PA and a MCM
Electronics, HI VHF antenna at CKCO, CTV Kitchener, running two RG6 cables to an A/B switch. MCM 30-2476 antenna. You might need to...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Sep-2017, 1:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,603
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings, None of the antennas you mentioned...

Greetings,
None of the antennas you mentioned would be appropriate in your
situation. You need an antenna capable of Hi VHF and UHF as well.
Your strongest signals by far, come from the Erie, Pa...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Sep-2017, 1:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 65,102
Posted By JoeAZ
The main Global transmitter is located in Paris,...

The main Global transmitter is located in Paris, Ontario.
There are translators for Hamilton/Toronto
as well as the Niagara Peninsula.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Sep-2017, 1:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,066
Posted By JoeAZ
As I understand it, a combiner, with antennas...

As I understand it, a combiner, with antennas pointed in a different
direction, can add "noise" or "interference" making the signal
unreadable by a tuner. It doesn't happen all the time or even...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Sep-2017, 6:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,066
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings, For starters, I would temporarily...

Greetings,

For starters, I would temporarily lose the combiner and run from your
VHF antenna directly to the tv set. If a good signal and picture appears,
you know the combiner may be the...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2017, 2:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,063
Posted By JoeAZ
Undoubtedly an attic antenna installation is not...

Undoubtedly an attic antenna installation is not going to work.
It appears you live near Tassajara, CA.
If you are willing to experiment with a roof antenna you might
wish to try:RCA ANT3036WZ...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2017, 4:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 43,378
Posted By JoeAZ
Yes!!! I install antennas in zip code 86314 and...

Yes!!! I install antennas in zip code 86314 and usually receive
KNAZ, NBC Flagstaff AZ, Rf 22, within the range you mentioned.
It takes patience to find the "sweet spot" where the signal is good...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Aug-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 43,378
Posted By JoeAZ
Yes! Yes! Needing all the gain possible to get...

Yes! Yes! Needing all the gain possible to get those channels..
Do not forget to ground your system. It protects against lightning
and also can improve reception!
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Aug-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,448
Posted By JoeAZ
I've been testing an FM antenna for use with Rf 6...

I've been testing an FM antenna for use with Rf 6 for the past few weeks.
So far, it has worked very, very well even though there are two 58 kw
FM stations on the same mountain top as the 500 watt...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Aug-2017, 6:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,448
Posted By JoeAZ
No really good options for you.... How close...

No really good options for you....
How close are those trees to your cabin???
That may determine whether there is any
point in even trying for OTA television.
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Aug-2017, 6:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 43,378
Posted By JoeAZ
Not really any decent signals from any direction....

Not really any decent signals from any direction.
If you absolutely feel compelled to try.....
I would start with the MCM Hi VHF antennas,
30-2475, aimed at D.C. Rf 7 and Rf 9. Get the ...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Aug-2017, 5:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 13,079
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings! No one antenna is likely to work...

Greetings!

No one antenna is likely to work well is your situation.
For your signals to the S.E., I'd recommend a 4 bay
UHF antenna since all your signals are UHF and are
likely to remain that...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Aug-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,536
Posted By JoeAZ
Hi Nurl, The two stations, Rf 30 and 33 are...

Hi Nurl,

The two stations, Rf 30 and 33 are close enough to have a good
signal at your location. The other stations you wish to receive
are significantly more difficult to receive. The channel...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2017, 11:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,081
Posted By JoeAZ
That antenna should be sufficient for your...

That antenna should be sufficient for your situation. Are you mounted
on the roof, in the attic or elsewhere??? How long is your cable run?
Anything over 50 feet and you really start to lose...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 61,078
Posted By JoeAZ
The trees are most likely blocking your signals. ...

The trees are most likely blocking your signals. Is there a way to
position the antenna in the attic or elsewhere where the trees
are less of a factor??? 100 feet of cable is awfully long. Can...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2017, 5:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 61,078
Posted By JoeAZ
Hi Paul, The antenna you have is excellent...

Hi Paul,

The antenna you have is excellent for your situation.
Quite possibly, the TV Fool analysis may have overstated
the signals to your area. I would start over, using much
of the same...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Aug-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 44,290
Posted By JoeAZ
Yes!!!!!!!! The site is having some serious...

Yes!!!!!!!! The site is having some serious problems. Loading slowly, if
at all.............
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Aug-2017, 7:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 13,172
Posted By JoeAZ
You do not mention how close and how tall trees...

You do not mention how close and how tall trees are to your home
and antenna. That is very important. Are there any other obstructions
to the antenna? How long is your cable run? Are you using...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Aug-2017, 4:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 65,102
Posted By JoeAZ
The 4228 is a very good antenna. However it may...

The 4228 is a very good antenna. However it may not be the
best choice in your situation. The 4228 is UHF only and will
not work well on those Hi VHF channels. With that said, I'd
certainly...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Aug-2017, 4:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,665
Posted By JoeAZ
One of the FM stations is at 90.9 and the other...

One of the FM stations is at 90.9 and the other at 102.1
Would your FM rejection filter help?
I'm going to try a UHF 4 bay bow tie combined with an FM
antenna, both pointed at Mingus Mtn. Would a...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Aug-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,665
Posted By JoeAZ
F.M. Antenna for Digital R.F. 6 ?

Finding an antenna capable of low band VHF these days
is pretty tough. Yes, there is the Winegard 7000 but it
uses extensions to become a VHF low antenna. It also
is pretty poor with UHF, in...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Aug-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,175
Posted By JoeAZ
I would start with the usual suspects. Have any...

I would start with the usual suspects. Have any nearby trees grown
sufficiently to block the signals? Did you have any recent storms which
may have inundated the antenna or other equipment with...
Forum: Antennas 8-Aug-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 22,138
Posted By JoeAZ
It looks like someone took used lamp shade...

It looks like someone took used lamp shade reinforcements
and placed them against a reflector. I'll let our resident
experts comment on the efficiency of design............
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Aug-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,506
Posted By JoeAZ
By far, your biggest issue is the trees and the...

By far, your biggest issue is the trees and the close proximity to them.
If there is another point for you to mount an antenna, further or away
from the trees, that would help. A new, larger...
Forum: Antennas 6-Aug-2017, 6:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 50,153
Posted By JoeAZ
Agreed.....

Agreed.....
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