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Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jul-2017, 9:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,153
Posted By JoeAZ
I'd agree with Rabbit that you do have a...

I'd agree with Rabbit that you do have a difficult but not impossible
situation. I also think the Winegard 7698p gives you the best
chance to receive the channels you want. Hopefully you do not...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jul-2017, 3:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,979
Posted By JoeAZ
Location is everything with reception. I would...

Location is everything with reception. I would try moving your
antenna higher or lower on the mast. It might be necessary to
move your antenna a few feet either way. You should also
attempt to...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jul-2017, 1:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,834
Posted By JoeAZ
You have multiple concerns with reception. What...

You have multiple concerns with reception. What directions does your
balcony face? If the other building is partially blocking your already
weak signals, it will be nearly impossible to get...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jul-2017, 1:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,649
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings, You are fortunate that you have...

Greetings,

You are fortunate that you have so many strong signals from
different television markets. I would suggest the Antennas
Direct Clearstream 2Max. It will give you good bi-directional...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jul-2017, 1:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,852
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings, Mia Culpa, I had to completely...

Greetings,

Mia Culpa, I had to completely rewrite this because an attic
antenna is not going to work for you. Here is why.
You already have weak signals at your location. An attic ...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jul-2017, 9:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 76,627
Posted By JoeAZ
In this case, you may NOT WANT to mount a roof...

In this case, you may NOT WANT to mount a roof antenna.
It will be better to use your home as a block to WICD.
A "J" mounted antenna, properly grounded, gives you, by
far, the best chance for...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jul-2017, 6:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 76,627
Posted By JoeAZ
I would start simple. Order either the 4 bay UHF...

I would start simple. Order either the 4 bay UHF antenna from MCM which
are currently on clearance for about $19.00 or the antennas direct c2v
or antennas direct 4 max. Connect the antenna of your...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jul-2017, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,744
Posted By JoeAZ
Great! A couple more things to keep in mind....

Great!

A couple more things to keep in mind. Keep it simple, especially
at first. If you have a set with a signal meter, I would suggest
you connect one antenna with 50 feet of RG6 Cable...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jul-2017, 6:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 58,584
Posted By JoeAZ
I've personally replaced at least 50 antennas...

I've personally replaced at least 50 antennas like the one you
mention above. They do not work well, if at all. The plastic
cracks and melts in our hot summer sun. The rotor motor
usually fails...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jul-2017, 1:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,744
Posted By JoeAZ
Unfortunately, no one antenna will work well for...

Unfortunately, no one antenna will work well for most or
all of your major stations. I'd recommend a 4 bay UHF
antenna like the MCM Electronics 30-2425 which is on
clearance for only $18.00 aimed...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jul-2017, 9:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 76,627
Posted By JoeAZ
Because of your signals are primarily UHF and...

Because of your signals are primarily UHF and coming from a number of directions all basically Northwest of you, I would suggest either a 4 bay UHF antenna from MCM Electronics
with one of their...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jul-2017, 5:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,044
Posted By JoeAZ
From your report, it would be WNJT which...

From your report, it would be WNJT which broadcasts PBS
on RF 43. That is one of your strongest signals.
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jul-2017, 1:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,635
Posted By JoeAZ
A directional antenna might be able to get some...

A directional antenna might be able to get some of the
D.C. and/or Baltimore stations. The MCM 30-2430 or
the Antennas Direct DB8e would be good choices.
The question you have to ask yourself...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jul-2017, 7:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,553
Posted By JoeAZ
Welcome Scott, It is amazing you get...

Welcome Scott,

It is amazing you get anything from L.A. at all.
The terrain to your north is mostly mountainous
and some of the highest peaks may be blocking
the signals for the Hi VHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jul-2017, 1:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 62,265
Posted By JoeAZ
The bracket on your 7698P is entirely different...

The bracket on your 7698P is entirely different than that
on my 7694P. I cannot help but wonder if the slotted screw
is grounding out your system????
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jul-2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,490
Posted By JoeAZ
Yes, I had a customer who was having...

Yes, I had a customer who was having difficulties with pixelation
on Rf 36 a while back. We tried everything... new antenna, new
cable, changed tv's, nothing seemed to work. The problem
was...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jul-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 79,781
Posted By JoeAZ
The difference between the 8 Bay and the yagi is...

The difference between the 8 Bay and the yagi is that the yagi is
more directional and may be better with your CBS situation.
However, As was recently demonstrated in another blog on this
site,...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jul-2017, 6:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,679
Posted By JoeAZ
Amazon has a SPECIAL on the Winegard 7698P. You...

Amazon has a SPECIAL on the Winegard 7698P. You may also
want to try Walmart.com. Be sure to keep your RG6 cable run
as short as possible. Keep things simple, especially at first.
One antenna to...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jul-2017, 5:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 79,781
Posted By JoeAZ
I am sure "Ad Tech" or some others can recommend...

I am sure "Ad Tech" or some others can recommend what else
you may need electronically. The MCM combiners, splitters, etc,
etc, are mediocre at best. I believe some of the other posts
contain...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jul-2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 79,781
Posted By JoeAZ
The antenna you tried doesn't have the gain...

The antenna you tried doesn't have the gain required
in your situation. An FYI, both Jake V and I suggested
you try an 8 bay antenna for your "local" stations. His
suggestion will cost more...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jul-2017, 6:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 45,148
Posted By JoeAZ
Harold, no one can say that you have not tried. ...

Harold, no one can say that you have not tried.
Keeping my fingers crossed for a good outcome!
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jul-2017, 6:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,293
Posted By JoeAZ
Your best bet for an antenna would probably be...

Your best bet for an antenna would probably be the Clearstream
2Max. It is omni or bi directional and has good gain all around.
It looks like your current antenna has been around for a while.
You...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jul-2017, 6:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 79,781
Posted By JoeAZ
Surprised you didn't even get ABC. That signal,...

Surprised you didn't even get ABC. That signal, while less
than 25 miles away, should have been viewable. What kind
of cable were you using and how long??? RG6 is the best
option to use. Keep...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jul-2017, 6:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,245
Posted By JoeAZ
The CM 3020 and Clearstream 4v are not really...

The CM 3020 and Clearstream 4v are not really comparable.
The CM 3020 is VHF and UHF. The Clearstream is UHF only
unless you add an optional VHF dipole. The VHF dipole is
for local/suburban...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jul-2017, 2:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 79,781
Posted By JoeAZ
Welcome! Congratulations on your new home! ...

Welcome!

Congratulations on your new home!
It is rare to see such weak signals from such
close distances. I can only surmise that your area
is in a valley or surrounded by obstructing hills....
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