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Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jun-2012, 7:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,770
Posted By signals unlimited
If you use a tripod mount (recommended) you can...

If you use a tripod mount (recommended) you can set it up loosly (on a calm day) on the roof and try moving it along ther peak of your roof to find the best location, if needed.
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jun-2012, 5:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,770
Posted By signals unlimited
Trees, distance and hills. That is as tough as it...

Trees, distance and hills. That is as tough as it gets, so you need as much UHF power as you can get.

Use a Channel Master 4228 HD and a channel Master 7777 pre amp.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jun-2012, 9:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,443
Posted By signals unlimited
The vertical dimmension is ok if well ancored. I...

The vertical dimmension is ok if well ancored. I would cut the mast down to all that is needed to place the antenna only as high as needed. Even if you only remove a foot of mast, you decrease the...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jun-2012, 4:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 80,311
Posted By signals unlimited
If you want to use an amplifier, the Winegard...

If you want to use an amplifier, the Winegard 8700 will work with the Eagel Aspen single coax hook up. If you are using seperate UHF and VHF antennas use the Winegard AP 2870. Just be sure to follow...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jun-2012, 9:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,603
Posted By signals unlimited
The RCA ANT751 Will work better than the 1080....

The RCA ANT751 Will work better than the 1080. Small but somewhat directional.
Forum: Connecting with an Installer 13-Jun-2012, 9:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 35,027
Posted By signals unlimited
Before hiring any installer, ask them if they...

Before hiring any installer, ask them if they have a spectrum analyzer or field strength meter. If they can't measure the strength of the signal at the antenna, alighnment will hit and miss.
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jun-2012, 1:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,451
Posted By signals unlimited
You can assume that the coax itself is OK. If the...

You can assume that the coax itself is OK. If the problem is in the transmission line, it is more likely the connections at the antenna or the transformer on the antenna terminals.

I assume that...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jun-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,717
Posted By signals unlimited
The signal from KAXT is very strong, and the...

The signal from KAXT is very strong, and the antenna DB4 is more powerfull enough to do the job, so confirm direction and be sure that you are not headed right into a large tree or building, it...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jun-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,451
Posted By signals unlimited
The trees should have been full in before last...

The trees should have been full in before last month, so thats probably not your problem.

If your antenna is in good shape, not missing parts ect. check to see if you have an amplifier that may...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jun-2012, 9:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 80,311
Posted By signals unlimited
I use and recommend the Eagel Apen Roto 100. It...

I use and recommend the Eagel Apen Roto 100. It may also have poor reviews, but IMO
most rotor problems are DOA's. Once you install it, you will like it. Just be sure to follow the installation...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jun-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,436
Posted By signals unlimited
This could be complicated. If the installer knows...

This could be complicated. If the installer knows his stuff, $250 is a good deal. If you are a die hard DIY you will find plenty of help on this site. I will put some thought into this and watch the...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jun-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,789
Posted By signals unlimited
Due to your concrete construction, I would not...

Due to your concrete construction, I would not recommend an attic install. It could work somewhat but not recommended.

The antenna that would do the best job for your reception is the RCA ANT751....
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jun-2012, 2:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,968
Posted By signals unlimited
If your condo is wood frame or has windows to...

If your condo is wood frame or has windows to your West, the Terk HDTVa pointed toward the West will deliver most of your stations, including CBS. You can purchase this antenna at Wal-Mart.
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jun-2012, 9:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,704
Posted By signals unlimited
If you don't have trees or large buildings...

If you don't have trees or large buildings between you and the stations, I would mount an RCA ANT751 above your roof line. This antenna can be mounted on a satellite "J" pole, such as the Winegard...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jun-2012, 9:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,883
Posted By signals unlimited
Install an Antenna Craft U4000 four bay antenna....

Install an Antenna Craft U4000 four bay antenna. The 4 bay antenna has a wide beamwidth and should receive the PBS 42 and your locals to your East. To do this I would start at 67 degrees magnetic to...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jun-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,883
Posted By signals unlimited
Are there any large trees or buildings in the...

Are there any large trees or buildings in the direction of the stations?
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jun-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 80,311
Posted By signals unlimited
With the large trees in both directions, tuning...

With the large trees in both directions, tuning and locating the antenna is a challenge. Relocating to the other side of the house may or may not improve the reception. If it my installation I...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jun-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 80,311
Posted By signals unlimited
With 70 degrees between channel 11 and 7, I would...

With 70 degrees between channel 11 and 7, I would try aiming to the exact location of each. Channel 11 at 97 degrees and 7 at 29 degrees magnetic to determine if your problem is FM interferrence, ...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jun-2012, 9:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 80,311
Posted By signals unlimited
You don't need the pre-amp to block FM. You can...

You don't need the pre-amp to block FM. You can purchase a FM trap for around five bucks from www.solidsignals.com Also FM typically only effects VHF (2-13). Your channel 7 is working fine on your...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jun-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,788
Posted By signals unlimited
For starters the problematic channels: 12 is...

For starters the problematic channels:

12 is VHF (your antenna has no VHF capability)
15 is from a direction out of range of your highly directional antenna.
20 is at the end of the range of...
Forum: Connecting with an Installer 5-Jun-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,184
Posted By signals unlimited
If you can get to your roof, I can design a...

If you can get to your roof, I can design a completly assembled and tuned compact antenna system that you can have attached to your roof. We also design and ship all of the equipment to tie in...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jun-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,087
Posted By signals unlimited
You can easily try 5" . I hear you when you say...

You can easily try 5" . I hear you when you say you dont have the ability to raise the antenna, but have you considered a telescoping mast. You can buy galvinized pipe in two diameters that will fit...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jun-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,087
Posted By signals unlimited
Any extra height will help, and with a 4bay you...

Any extra height will help, and with a 4bay you may be OK.
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jun-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,087
Posted By signals unlimited
The hill towards Fox 31 is causing weak reception...

The hill towards Fox 31 is causing weak reception From that station.

You may need more than an additional 5 feet. A total of 20-30 feet may work, and/or you could swap your antenna out for a 4...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jun-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,579
Posted By signals unlimited
The Eagel Aspen DTV2BUHF should work well.

The Eagel Aspen DTV2BUHF should work well.
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