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Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2010, 6:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 40,346
Posted By Billiam
I've had similar issues like this at my present...

I've had similar issues like this at my present location. Changing antennas solved the problem.

Probably an issue with multipath just like here. The Stacker is a good antenna and should be able...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2010, 3:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 40,346
Posted By Billiam
The next step is to examine how and where the...

The next step is to examine how and where the antenna is installed.

In the attic? Outside? How is it mounted and what kind of hardware are you using?

Are there any large trees, buildings or...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2010, 2:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 40,346
Posted By Billiam
Did you remove the cable from the preamp at the...

Did you remove the cable from the preamp at the mast and also at the tv? If you keep one end of it plugged into the part with the AC outlet, it won't work properly either with or without the preamp....
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 40,346
Posted By Billiam
Remove the preamp completely out of the system. ...

Remove the preamp completely out of the system. Run the coax straight from the antenna to the TV and see what happens.
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Sep-2010, 7:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 40,346
Posted By Billiam
My guess is the preamp is not needed if you only...

My guess is the preamp is not needed if you only want the stations in green and yellow. I would try removing the preamp and see what happens.
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,437
Posted By Billiam
^^^Thanks. That makes sense.

^^^Thanks. That makes sense.
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Aug-2010, 3:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,437
Posted By Billiam
Rotor Question

I would like to mount a 10 foot mast on top of a rotor and then add a 91XG antenna and YA-1713 under it. I've read where a couple of people have tried this with success when using he Channel Master...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Aug-2010, 2:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,097
Posted By Billiam
It may be a while before you see a Jointenna. I...

It may be a while before you see a Jointenna. I ordered one at the end of March and when I called Warren a couple of weeks ago to find out what happened, they told me they were still waiting to...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Aug-2010, 7:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,097
Posted By Billiam
^^^My guess is that he wants to watch the Packers...

^^^My guess is that he wants to watch the Packers and not the Vikings. :-)
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Aug-2010, 1:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,906
Posted By Billiam
2 edge plus 9.6. So it is in the red. After...

2 edge plus 9.6. So it is in the red.

After viewing his TV Fool report the odds of obtaining reliable reception of any of the Columbus stations is slim. Occasionally there are exceptions to the...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Aug-2010, 2:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,906
Posted By Billiam
Second that on the 91XG. I am getting rock solid...

Second that on the 91XG. I am getting rock solid reception on Channel 15 which is 75 miles away over hilly terrain despite the fact the NM is at about 9.6. The signal strength reads consistently...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Aug-2010, 3:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,741
Posted By Billiam
Your TV may have a Signal Strength indicator...

Your TV may have a Signal Strength indicator built in. My Samsung model does while my Sony does not. Play around with the different features or check the manual to find out.

Grounding is a good...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Aug-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 100,768
Posted By Billiam
Just buy a ten foot mast and cut it down to the...

Just buy a ten foot mast and cut it down to the right size. If the local hardware store can't do it then a hack saw should work. Lowes cut a 10 foot piece of EMT for me. May want to look there.
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jul-2010, 3:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 47,802
Posted By Billiam
Best to consult a local electrician that is up on...

Best to consult a local electrician that is up on your local building codes.

I do know this. You should use 6 or maybe 8 gauge wire and best to use a 8 foot copper rod for the ground.
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jul-2010, 7:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 47,802
Posted By Billiam
Standard rotor cable should be fine. 3 conductor...

Standard rotor cable should be fine. 3 conductor wire I think is what works for most rotors. The Centronics uses 3 conductor wire.
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jul-2010, 5:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 47,802
Posted By Billiam
You can't go wrong with either the 91xg or MXU59...

You can't go wrong with either the 91xg or MXU59 in a multipath environment. I am very pleased with both of these models.

I just ordered the Centronicks AR500XL. Another guy that post here has...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jul-2010, 4:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 100,768
Posted By Billiam
^^^In the early 90's I had two very large...

^^^In the early 90's I had two very large antennas come down off a tower I had in my backyard thanks to bad weather. Thus, whenever I install a new antenna I make sure it won't take out any...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jul-2010, 3:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 100,768
Posted By Billiam
Considering the cost of solar panels it might be...

Considering the cost of solar panels it might be wise to make sure that you locate the antenna in a place where, if it should fall over, it won't take out a panel or more.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Jul-2010, 2:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 100,768
Posted By Billiam
^^^You may also want to consider the PR-9032 from...

^^^You may also want to consider the PR-9032 from Winegard. That antenna has slightly better gain and gets some better reviews from users. I googled both the 9032 and 9035 a while back and found...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Jul-2010, 3:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 47,802
Posted By Billiam
The 91xg is a good antenna. You will have to...

The 91xg is a good antenna. You will have to assemble it though you can get help from Antennas Direct if need be. I've found their CS department to be very useful in times of need.

Multipath is...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Jul-2010, 2:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 47,802
Posted By Billiam
Don't give up the ship just yet. I also tried...

Don't give up the ship just yet. I also tried the CB 4228 and Antennacraft U8000 mounted on my roof at my location and they didn't work very well at all. In fact, the CB4221HD is outperforming both...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jul-2010, 7:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 47,802
Posted By Billiam
How did you install the antenna? On the roof? ...

How did you install the antenna? On the roof? Are nearby structures blocking the signal? What kind of cable are you using? What kind of pre amp?
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jul-2010, 5:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,928
Posted By Billiam
Probably a Winegard HD 7697P or 7698P if you want...

Probably a Winegard HD 7697P or 7698P if you want to receive any of the signals in red.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jul-2010, 6:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,156
Posted By Billiam
^^^I have the 91XG pointed right at 129 degrees...

^^^I have the 91XG pointed right at 129 degrees for KMIZ. Basically a couple of people told me the adjacent channel was going to be the primary problem for reliable reception of Ch. 17. However,...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jul-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,156
Posted By Billiam
Mtownsend. Good advice I wanted to buy a...

Mtownsend. Good advice

I wanted to buy a VIP 307sr but they are nearly impossible to find now. Got my hands on two 303sr's that I can use if and when I relocate to an area that has a VHF low...
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