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Forum: Help With Reception 31-Oct-2014, 4:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 34,518
Posted By Jake V
1. Can you post your TV Fool report so we can see...

1. Can you post your TV Fool report so we can see what signal you're dealing with?

2. I, for one, would be interested to know the results of the test with a fresh length of cable from the antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Oct-2014, 4:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,128
Posted By Jake V
The 50' and 100' reports are certainly more...

The 50' and 100' reports are certainly more encouraging. Additional height often provides a much better reception.

I would, however, still recommend a report at the height you will actually place...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Oct-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,128
Posted By Jake V
Your report is only resolved to the block level,...

Your report is only resolved to the block level, so it might be accurate or it might not be accurate. Possibly the database didn't recognize the exact address.

Try making a new report with these...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Oct-2014, 9:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,111
Posted By Jake V
Either should work fine, but for others to...

Either should work fine, but for others to comment before purchasing. You also have other options, like the HBU-11

When you do get the antenna, try it in the attic with your coax run through the...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Oct-2014, 8:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,111
Posted By Jake V
You have a favorable report. You should...

You have a favorable report.

You should receive a full slate of the Phoenix channels with either the RCA ANT751 or Clearstream 2V aimed at 260 degrees on a compass if mounted on the roof. Attics...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Oct-2014, 8:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,111
Posted By Jake V
Glad you obtained good advice. You didn't...

Glad you obtained good advice.

You didn't provide a TV Fool report, so no one will be able to provide you with a recommendation.

You might want to provide one, as an extra check:...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Oct-2014, 9:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,075
Posted By Jake V
That plot works, but is only resolved to the...

That plot works, but is only resolved to the block level.

Try the instruction here for a more accurate plot:
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508

What antenna do you have?

What...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Oct-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,791
Posted By Jake V
Before investing in any new equipment I'd try...

Before investing in any new equipment I'd try removing the antenna from it's current location on the electrical stack, connecting it to a new length of coax directly through a window to one TV, and...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Oct-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,815
Posted By Jake V
1. Can you please post the model of the...

1. Can you please post the model of the 'amplified horizontal v antenna'? No one can really evaluate it properly without knowing exactly what it is. Or post a photo if you don't know. Also what...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,733
Posted By Jake V
At some point I'd ask one of your neighbors who...

At some point I'd ask one of your neighbors who can receive ABC exactly what model antenna they are using. Then compare it to your model for gain and etc.

Further, if you have an extra length of...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2014, 4:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,733
Posted By Jake V
Follow the instructions in the following post and...

Follow the instructions in the following post and then post the URL to your TV Fool report:

http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Sep-2014, 7:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,516
Posted By Jake V
You have stations in several directions. ...

You have stations in several directions.

For the UHF channels I recommend an Antenns's Driect DB-8e with one panel facing about 2 degrees magnetic (possibly at 330 degrees magnetic if you want...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Sep-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,877
Posted By Jake V
Smile Stephanie, Thanks. Yes, the DB-8e on the...

Stephanie,

Thanks. Yes, the DB-8e on the roof was going to be my recommendation. I was thinking it might also pick up the two VHF-Hi stations as well since both are in the mid 40s so try one at a...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Sep-2014, 7:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,877
Posted By Jake V
Smile Antenna Recommendation for Moscow (PA)

My brother has asked me to recommend an antenna setup so he can drop cable and still watch football.

Here's the plot: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dd243ea96a8f384
...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Sep-2014, 7:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,748
Posted By Jake V
Your best bet is to get the antenna out of the...

Your best bet is to get the antenna out of the attic on the roof with LOS to the north. HOA rules can't prevent you from putting an antenna on your roof. Then can only restrict antenna height and...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Sep-2014, 5:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,407
Posted By Jake V
What antenna are you currently using? Where is...

What antenna are you currently using? Where is located? [Roof? Attic? Living room?]

If mounted on the roof with LOS east and west I would expect Fox to be received on the backside of the antenna.
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2014, 7:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,999
Posted By Jake V
It looks like you have a good potential for a...

It looks like you have a good potential for a half dozen or so channels from Toronto. You might consider whether you want to receive them, as they would fairly easy to receive and a good way to...
Forum: Antennas 19-Sep-2014, 3:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 17,076
Posted By Jake V
Question DB-8e & Y5-7-13 vs HBU-44 - How to Choose (General Question)

Question for the Experts

There are occasions when recommendations are made for an HBU-44 (or maybe HBU-55) and other occasions when the DB-8e & something like a Y5-7-13 are recommended.

I'd...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,491
Posted By Jake V
That still didn't work. Copy the entire link from...

That still didn't work. Copy the entire link from the URL bar (either from the URL area or from near the top of the post) and paste it in a post. No need to format it.
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Sep-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,491
Posted By Jake V
Your TV Fool does not bring up the correct...

Your TV Fool does not bring up the correct report. You might re-post it for viewing.
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Sep-2014, 3:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,172
Posted By Jake V
Others will make recommendations, but mine is the...

Others will make recommendations, but mine is the Y5-7-13 VHF antenna aimed at compass 238 degrees for Washington stations real channels 7 (WJLA-ABC) and 9 (WUSA-CBS) and a DB-8e for the UHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Sep-2014, 3:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,491
Posted By Jake V
Trying the antenna in the attic is a very...

Trying the antenna in the attic is a very acceptable thing to do. Run the wire from the coax down through the inside of the house to one television as a test. Since attics can be very unfavorable to...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Aug-2014, 1:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,900
Posted By Jake V
The TVFool database for Red Deer shows three...

The TVFool database for Red Deer shows three channels (two analog and one pending digital). A look up at Yahoo shows you might have a few more possibilities: CFRN (CTV), CKEM (City) and CITV (Global)...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Aug-2014, 5:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,228
Posted By Jake V
You have a lot of channels in the "green" zone...

You have a lot of channels in the "green" zone that you probably receive if your antenna is pointed roughly at 65 degrees. You will want to post a list of channels that you currently receive before...
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Jul-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,723
Posted By Jake V
Question for the Experts: All of the major...

Question for the Experts: All of the major networks Germm is seeking are at magnetic 309 degrees, ranging from the best (KPNZ, IND) at 5.5 dB and the worst (KUCW, CW) at -5.7 dB. Is a DB4e the best...
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