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Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jul-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,768
Posted By Jake V
It would be very useful to those responding if...

It would be very useful to those responding if you would post your TVFool Report.

1. Go to: http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=90
2. Enter your address and click "Map...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Jul-2014, 5:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,512
Posted By Jake V
If, when you had your DB8e in the porch rafters,...

If, when you had your DB8e in the porch rafters, you were pointing due West, it makes sense that you did not receive CBS (WYOU-22) and NBC (WBRE-28) since the towers in that direction broadcast on...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Jul-2014, 8:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,512
Posted By Jake V
Question How did you point your antenna (inside and...

How did you point your antenna (inside and outside)?

Did you use a compass and aim to 344 degrees (roughly NNW)?

CBS (WYOU) and NBC (WBRE) at the translators at 344 degrees are both UHF (Real...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Jul-2014, 5:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 32,494
Posted By Jake V
1) How did you aim your antenna so that it is...

1) How did you aim your antenna so that it is "pointed just west of true north"?

If you didn't use a real, magnetic compass to point it to about 349 degrees I'd check on that. For experimentation...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jul-2014, 9:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,398
Posted By Jake V
I'm curious. Your TVFool map is only...

I'm curious.

Your TVFool map is only resolved to the block level. It's probably good, but it would be useful to prepare a more accurate version. Go to Online TV Maps...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jul-2014, 8:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,428
Posted By Jake V
You have stations in two directions. The stronger...

You have stations in two directions. The stronger are about 145 degrees on a compass (roughly southeast from your location) and the weaker about 285 degrees on a compass (a bit north of due west).
...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jun-2014, 2:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,313
Posted By Jake V
Where do you have your RCA ANT751 antenna...

Where do you have your RCA ANT751 antenna installed? Indoors? Outdoors on a balcony?

Is it generally pointed towards 107 degrees on a compass (towards your major networks)?

If indoors, how...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jun-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,974
Posted By Jake V
Two things come to mind: 1. Your antenna...

Two things come to mind:

1. Your antenna should point Southwest (about 205 degrees). Your explanation says "south east". Is that a typo or is your antenna really pointing southeast? If it is,...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jun-2014, 8:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,974
Posted By Jake V
1. Check all your connections to make sure they...

1. Check all your connections to make sure they are tight. If they were not really tight they can work loose over time. [Did you cut the coax and make the connections yourself or did you use pre-made...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jun-2014, 7:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,246
Posted By Jake V
Your TVFool Report resolves only to the block...

Your TVFool Report resolves only to the block level.

Go to https://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=90 and enter your address and click "Map This". Then click on "Satellite" at the top...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jun-2014, 7:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,457
Posted By Jake V
What stations do you want? The Toronto...

What stations do you want?

The Toronto stations are all at 144 degrees magnetic and would be pretty easy to receive (all are UHF except CFTO Ch 9). If those are sufficient, I'd try an inexpensive...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jun-2014, 1:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,256
Posted By Jake V
I just realized you used the map feature. On that...

I just realized you used the map feature. On that screen, make sure the pointer is over your house (you can zoom and switch to "Satellite") to get it exact, then enter the proper height of your...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jun-2014, 1:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,256
Posted By Jake V
Bigbear, Your TV Fool map is blank. Go to...

Bigbear,

Your TV Fool map is blank. Go to that link and enter your address, then click "Map This". Then copy that URL and paste it here.

To answer your question, look up at it from the ground...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jun-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,923
Posted By Jake V
Have you tried aiming the antenna in different...

Have you tried aiming the antenna in different directions to best gather the signal that reaches it? WOWK 13 (13.1) is at Magnetic 308 degrees on a compass. I'd suggest rotating the antenna in...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-May-2014, 2:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,429
Posted By Jake V
BlueMountain, Which way is your antenna...

BlueMountain,

Which way is your antenna pointed? About 101 degrees magnetic? I would have expected your antenna to be aimed more-or-less north.

Are the ABC (7.1 .2 .3) and CBS (9.1 .2 .3)...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-May-2014, 3:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,512
Posted By Jake V
Two Bears, Your new report might change...

Two Bears,

Your new report might change things. It might be better to point for the towers at magnetic 267 and 298 degrees. But in that direction there is a combination of VHF Hi and UHF, so a...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-May-2014, 5:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,512
Posted By Jake V
And for a more accurate TV Fool Map go to...

And for a more accurate TV Fool Map go to http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=90

Enter your address. Click "Map This". At the top right click "Satellite". Zoom in and move...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-May-2014, 5:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,512
Posted By Jake V
The towers at magnetic 343 and 339 degrees are...

The towers at magnetic 343 and 339 degrees are translators that provide all the Scranton stations.

The towers at magnetic 266 degrees are the main towers for the same stations (except W18BN).
...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-May-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,730
Posted By Jake V
Your original post is here for the experts to...

Your original post is here for the experts to consult:

http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=13605&highlight=isufan

Looks like you have a Winegard 7084p antenna mounted at about 25 feet, at...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 2-May-2014, 5:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,116
Posted By Jake V
Thumbs up General Questions on Plots and Translators

I'm curious about a few things:

1. Often times television signals can be received from two different towers. Let's say one from the north is Real Channel 14, Virtual Channel 5, and the one from...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Apr-2014, 4:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,268
Posted By Jake V
LOL. This software is interesting. Teleview's...

LOL. This software is interesting. Teleview's post was not there when I made mine.

I will eventually post this elsewhere, but I have two questions about the DB8e:

1) If you point the two halves...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Apr-2014, 2:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,268
Posted By Jake V
Smile I have a question for the experts. In this...

I have a question for the experts.

In this situation why would you not recommend an Antennas Direct DB8E, with one panel pointed at magnetic 99 degrees and the other panel pointed at about...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Apr-2014, 11:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,436
Posted By Jake V
I can't believe that there are HOA's that are so...

I can't believe that there are HOA's that are so far behind the times.

I recommend presenting them with the FCC regulation and informing them that you are willing to work with them to choose a...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Feb-2014, 3:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,377
Posted By Jake V
Talking A follow-up. 1. The snow on the roof melted...

A follow-up.

1. The snow on the roof melted during the week and Channel 7 did not come back. I've been trying slightly different places in the attic without luck.

2. Just for an experiment I...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Jan-2014, 9:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,377
Posted By Jake V
Yesterday: In addition to the loss of Channels 9...

Yesterday: In addition to the loss of Channels 9 and 7 Channel 49 also dropped off. I didn't pay attention to the loss of Ch 49 since it's mostly shopping and foreign language broadcasts. None of the...
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