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Forum: Help With Reception 1-Jul-2017, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,245
Posted By JoeAZ
Tommy, Those trees will essentially block...

Tommy,

Those trees will essentially block your signals, unless you can get
higher than the canopy. With weak signals to start with and add
in trees to block those signals, the chances of...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Jul-2017, 5:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,245
Posted By JoeAZ
Welcome Tommy, I would forget about the...

Welcome Tommy,

I would forget about the marathon antenna. It's not likely to provide
the gain you require.

The CM 3020 is a decent antenna but personally, I'd go for the Winegard
7698...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jun-2017, 1:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,482
Posted By JoeAZ
A very difficult situation for any ONE antenna. ...

A very difficult situation for any ONE antenna. Mounting
outside is nearly a must.... Cannot help but wonder if
two C2Max could be interconnected to solve this problem???
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jun-2017, 5:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,460
Posted By JoeAZ
Just a couple of thoughts.... Be sure to ground...

Just a couple of thoughts....
Be sure to ground your system.
Use good quality RG6 cable and keep runs
as direct as possible. Runs over 50 feet can
reduce the signal and/or require amplification....
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jun-2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 58,584
Posted By JoeAZ
Need more information on your immediate area. ...

Need more information on your immediate area. How close are trees
to the south/southwest and to the northwest? Are there any buildings
blocking reception from those directions??? Your budget???...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jun-2017, 12:58 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 360,812
Posted By JoeAZ
"Now, take a small, enclosed case, filled with ...

"Now, take a small, enclosed case, filled with
rather delicate electronics...... See how long they hold up.....
I've seen melted circuit boards, melted plastics, and melted
and burned electronic...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jun-2017, 12:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,460
Posted By JoeAZ
Being pretty familiar with Southern California, I...

Being pretty familiar with Southern California, I would have
to ask: What is your immediate area look like?
Are you in a valley, a hilltop or a rare, flat area? This is
especially important to...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jun-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 360,812
Posted By JoeAZ
Ad Tech and Rabbit, The current ambient...

Ad Tech and Rabbit,

The current ambient outdoor temperature at 5,600 feet
is almost 100f. In the lower deserts, the ambient temperature
is over 120f. Now, take a small, enclosed case, filled...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jun-2017, 5:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 360,812
Posted By JoeAZ
Thank You for so eloquently describing what I...

Thank You for so eloquently describing what I have experienced in
the field so many, many times.... In theory, a good UVSJ should
work under all conditions but in practice, that is not so. That...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2017, 7:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,571
Posted By JoeAZ
Lots of good information.... Remember that an HOA...

Lots of good information.... Remember that an HOA cannot prevent,
delay, or otherwise impede that installation of an outdoor tv antenna.
It is against FEDERAL law to do so..
Be sure you ground...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jun-2017, 1:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,809
Posted By JoeAZ
Probably not well, if at all. There are several...

Probably not well, if at all. There are several hi-vhf signals you will
want to receive. A UHF only antenna will struggle to capture them
properly.......
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jun-2017, 10:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,884
Posted By JoeAZ
Not sure if this antenna is still available but...

Not sure if this antenna is still available but at the price,
it is a very good bargain....

http://www.wirejacked.com/Product/98768-Audiovox-RCA-ANT3036W-Outdoor-Digital-Television-Antenna#
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jun-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,809
Posted By JoeAZ
You have some decisions to make... Your...

You have some decisions to make...
Your strongest stations are from the Baltimore market
but you can also receive D.C. stations without any difficulty.
Now and in the near future, all your...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jun-2017, 1:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,884
Posted By JoeAZ
In the near future, WQED PBS Pittsburgh will move...

In the near future, WQED PBS Pittsburgh will move to Rf 2 from
Rf 13. That will require an antenna capable of receiving Rf 2-51,
eventually 2-36. The Channel Master 3016 is compact and durable...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jun-2017, 9:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,884
Posted By JoeAZ
Needing lots more information from you. How...

Needing lots more information from you. How close are trees? Are you in
a valley or on a hill?? How many tv's do you plan to connect? What is your budget??? How far away will the Tv's be from...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jun-2017, 8:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,464
Posted By JoeAZ
Quote: "When reception is normal for those two...

Quote:
"When reception is normal for those two stations it registers at either 25 or 26."

Do you know what is the maximum your signal meter goes to???

You could be experiencing interference...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jun-2017, 1:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,464
Posted By JoeAZ
Q

"Hey Joe.
I am not having problems with any other stations, just those two mentioned."

That would tend to confirm that the issue is NOT with your equipment but with that specific translator. You...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jun-2017, 11:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,464
Posted By JoeAZ
Hi Billydee, You do not mention if you are...

Hi Billydee,

You do not mention if you are having any issues with any other
stations. If you are not, then the translator is the problem.
K42DI-D is a translator for KREZ DT which rebroadcasts...
Forum: Antennas 6-Jun-2017, 2:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,501
Posted By JoeAZ
Hi Again, Chris I did more research on your...

Hi Again, Chris

I did more research on your reception area and found that
the signal strength improves significantly once you get above
the tree canopy. There is a huge improvement in reception...
Forum: Antennas 5-Jun-2017, 6:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,501
Posted By JoeAZ
Welcome Chris, I would agree that you are...

Welcome Chris,

I would agree that you are not in the best signal area.
Given the fact you have low band VHF, high band VHF
and UHF as well, one of your best alternatives would
be: ...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 5-Jun-2017, 6:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 102,084
Posted By JoeAZ
Just an observation. It might be costly and time...

Just an observation. It might be costly and time consuming
to TRY and receive WQPX and it might never happen reliably,
if at all. According to Wikipedia, there are six subchannels,
most of which...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 4-Jun-2017, 3:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 102,084
Posted By JoeAZ
I would suggest you find the exact elevation at...

I would suggest you find the exact elevation at your home via
google earth. You can then move around your area and see
what the elevation is to your Northeast. You would need to
overcome that...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 4-Jun-2017, 2:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 102,084
Posted By JoeAZ
Lots of good information guys. I've been looking...

Lots of good information guys. I've been looking for a new
55" set and will definitely consider the LG based on what
I've read in these threads. As for antenna height, what is
the height of the...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 3-Jun-2017, 4:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 102,084
Posted By JoeAZ
I don't know of too many sets out there currently...

I don't know of too many sets out there currently that
come with signal meters. Vizio flat panels as they are
called, don't even come with a tuner..... i've seen a
few Westhinghouse, Toshiba and...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jun-2017, 4:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 45,148
Posted By JoeAZ
Good Luck! If you can get usable signals...

Good Luck!

If you can get usable signals from Quanah, TX you are
doing a lot of things right!!!! Please keep us posted.
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