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Forum: Help With Reception 20-May-2015, 1:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,083
Posted By rickbb
You may be able to mount a small antenna on the...

You may be able to mount a small antenna on the wall just outside the window and point it south. It's worth looking into, IMHO.
Forum: Antennas 19-May-2015, 2:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 56,929
Posted By rickbb
There is also a method of using exactly the same...

There is also a method of using exactly the same lengths of 300ohm twin lead to a single balun. Note the word exactly.

This is supposed to prevent the loss of using a reversed splitter as a...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-May-2015, 2:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 75,556
Posted By rickbb
I've not used the DB8e, but from what I...

I've not used the DB8e, but from what I understand you drill out the rivets holding the reflector on to remove it. To reattach it you use small sheet metal screws where the rivets used to be.
Forum: Help With Reception 8-May-2015, 6:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 51,972
Posted By rickbb
You may be in luck, assuming your pic is oriented...

You may be in luck, assuming your pic is oriented with north at the top, your roof line is almost lined up with the directions you will get signals from.

Whatever antenna you get will need to go...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 8-May-2015, 1:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 281,467
Posted By rickbb
People find the site using search engines like...

People find the site using search engines like Google, Bing, etc.

The name of the web site won't improve it's listing in search engines as content is more important to them, (both the user and...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-May-2015, 7:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,637
Posted By rickbb
Sounds like trees, "everything was working pretty...

Sounds like trees, "everything was working pretty well until about 4 weeks ago.", then the trees grew leaves.

Now the signals are being blocked/filtered through all those leaves that were not...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-May-2015, 1:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,073
Posted By rickbb
Not to mention that according to the terrain...

Not to mention that according to the terrain profile he's down in a hole from that tower.
Forum: Help With Reception 6-May-2015, 5:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 75,556
Posted By rickbb
Yes, the reflector on it makes if a very...

Yes, the reflector on it makes if a very directional antenna.

If the stations you want are mostly 180 degrees away from each other you may be able to remove the reflector to get stations from the...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-May-2015, 2:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 75,556
Posted By rickbb
I wouldn't hold out any hope on the Sat...

I wouldn't hold out any hope on the Sat installers. Some of them are knowledgeable and professional who may have the skill and background in OTA to understand what your issue is.

Most are not,...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-May-2015, 1:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 75,556
Posted By rickbb
I wouldn't give up yet. For the price of a few...

I wouldn't give up yet. For the price of a few months of cable you can get the antenna moved to a better, maybe higher location.
Forum: Help With Reception 5-May-2015, 5:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,003
Posted By rickbb
I've learned to copy the text before hitting...

I've learned to copy the text before hitting submit.

There seems to be a time limit for being logged on with no activity. By the time I get around to finishing the post, getting interrupted and...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Apr-2015, 8:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,051
Posted By rickbb
I made all the normal mistakes when going back to...

I made all the normal mistakes when going back to OTA.

The best way to aim an antenna is with the shortest cable run possible and just one TV. No amps, splitters, etc.

I finally went up on the...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Apr-2015, 7:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,035
Posted By rickbb
Your plot shows that you are down behind a hill...

Your plot shows that you are down behind a hill from that tower, barely in the reception zone for it. If you click on the channel in the plot list it will show a simulated terrain profile from the...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Apr-2015, 7:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,366
Posted By rickbb
Ok here is the html export file and Radar plot. I...

Ok here is the html export file and Radar plot. I had to change the file extension from htm to txt and then zip it up before the site would let me upload.

...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Apr-2015, 4:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,366
Posted By rickbb
Should I export it as XML or HTML?

Should I export it as XML or HTML?
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Apr-2015, 1:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,366
Posted By rickbb
Interesting, I downloaded the TSReader program...

Interesting, I downloaded the TSReader program and it does not show a sub channel there. Only the 3, 26.1, .2, .3 channels. No data stream on the "ghost" 26.5 sub channel at all.

But something is...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Apr-2015, 2:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,366
Posted By rickbb
(Not trying to hijack the thread, if this is...

(Not trying to hijack the thread, if this is deemed to be that then mods please remove/move/delete this post.)


I have something similar. When scanning for channels I show a sub channel of 26.4,...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2015, 3:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,774
Posted By rickbb
Guess I was thinking of amp overload. :o

Guess I was thinking of amp overload. :o
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2015, 1:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,774
Posted By rickbb
Those channels could be too strong, they are both...

Those channels could be too strong, they are both transmitting at 1,000kw and less than 20 miles away.
Forum: Connecting with an Installer 22-Apr-2015, 2:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 81,822
Posted By rickbb
I've had thoughts along these lines for starting...

I've had thoughts along these lines for starting up a part time installer/reseller/consultant business. But know nothing about going rates, typical fees, etc.

I will hit retirement age in a few...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Apr-2015, 5:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,866
Posted By rickbb
The preamp goes as close to the antenna as you...

The preamp goes as close to the antenna as you can get, 2 to 3 feet.

No antenna will help get a signal from behind trees, it's like being in a shadow. Just like light, the signal will not "bend"...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Apr-2015, 4:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,399
Posted By rickbb
Looking better, sorry for pointing it out like...

Looking better, sorry for pointing it out like that. But I do computer networks and security for a living. You kind of put it out there for the "not so nice "people to take advantage of.
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Apr-2015, 3:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,009
Posted By rickbb
When I tried to get a custom filter/combiner, I...

When I tried to get a custom filter/combiner, I was told politely that I couldn't afford one. They mostly work if you only want filter one or two channels from the 2nd antenna.

If you want to play...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Apr-2015, 3:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,399
Posted By rickbb
You're a brave soul to post your address and...

You're a brave soul to post your address and email in an open public forum.

You may want to re-consider that and share that with people if they need it in a private message.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Apr-2015, 3:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,849
Posted By rickbb
The pre-amp is powered through the coax and...

The pre-amp is powered through the coax and should be as close to the antenna as possible. On the mast within 2 or 3 feet of the balun is how they are designed.

The power supply is at a TV and...
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