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Forum: Help With Reception 24-Mar-2010, 3:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,859
Posted By Tigerbangs
I have seen your posts on this subject on High...

I have seen your posts on this subject on High Def Forum, and rest assured that if your tower is in concrete in the ground, that it IS grounded. If you are concerned about a shunt of static...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Mar-2010, 3:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,794
Posted By Tigerbangs
You have stations scattered all over the compass...

You have stations scattered all over the compass from your location, but most of the major networks are received easily enough: the most troublesome network will be FOX, which is 40 miles away across...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Mar-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,120
Posted By Tigerbangs
I'm always happy to hear about how things work...

I'm always happy to hear about how things work you! Good Luck!
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Mar-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,657
Posted By Tigerbangs
I wish you good luck!

I wish you good luck!
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Mar-2010, 6:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,657
Posted By Tigerbangs
the VHF signals are VERY weak where you are...

the VHF signals are VERY weak where you are because they are blocked by mountains. I would not hold out hope that an HDTVa would see them
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Mar-2010, 5:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,657
Posted By Tigerbangs
VHF stations operate on much lower field strength...

VHF stations operate on much lower field strength than comparable UHF stations, so they tend to not penetrate buildings as well. You will never see a decent signal with an indoor VHF antenna in your...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Mar-2010, 2:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,657
Posted By Tigerbangs
The two channels with which you are having...

The two channels with which you are having trouble, channels 8 and 10, lie in a different direction from the UHF transmitter location in San Diego. if you click on those channels in your TVFool.com...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Mar-2010, 4:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,120
Posted By Tigerbangs
If you use the Winegard preamplifier that I...

If you use the Winegard preamplifier that I mentioned: the HDP-269, the extra cabling will not be a problem, as the preamp will compensate for the extra line losses. For best results, though, the...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Mar-2010, 4:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 143,373
Posted By Tigerbangs
I agree: my choice would be the HD-7696P from...

I agree: my choice would be the HD-7696P from Winegard, as well. Consider using a Winegard HDP-269 preamplifier if you plan to run multiple TV sets from the same antenna
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Mar-2010, 4:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,062
Posted By Tigerbangs
Tracy, Nashville has a low-band VHF digital...

Tracy, Nashville has a low-band VHF digital station: WTVF, which is the local CBS affiliate, and you have several other VHF digital stations, as well. The HDTVo is a middling-good UHF performer, but...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Mar-2010, 4:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,297
Posted By Tigerbangs
Gus, you didn't mention what kind of antenna that...

Gus, you didn't mention what kind of antenna that you are using, but it's a safe bet that a better antenna, one that has particularly good VHF-high-band gain, will go a long way to helping you. Many...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Mar-2010, 3:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,120
Posted By Tigerbangs
Folks, it isn't as dire as you might think: you...

Folks, it isn't as dire as you might think: you WILL be able to get all your significant local Seattle-Tacoma stations if you use the right antenna system. I believe that you own, and are referring...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Mar-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,298
Posted By Tigerbangs
Let's get serious here: if you want good TV...

Let's get serious here: if you want good TV reception, especially if you plan to run multiple TV sets in the house, you really need to consider a roof-mounted antenna. Channel 7 and 9, your 2 VHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Mar-2010, 9:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,932
Posted By Tigerbangs
Once we got a look at your TVFool.com page, the...

Once we got a look at your TVFool.com page, the problems oyu are having became obvious: you are in a mountainous area, where you are getting signals that are being refracted from mountaintops, and...
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