Forum: Help With Reception
3-Feb-2015, 12:10 AM
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As signals unlimited has already said, your...
As signals unlimited has already said, your report indicates plenty of signal power in the air, enough to split to several TVs without any amplifier needed. For others with a similar question on this...
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Forum: Help With Reception
2-Feb-2015, 7:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 38,187
In Theory... Possibly. But the Antennas Direct...
In Theory... Possibly. But the Antennas Direct DB8E has two strip line baluns... one on each section, and they are integrated into the physical design in a way that makes no provision for readily...
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Forum: Help With Reception
2-Feb-2015, 7:05 PM
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Replies: 4
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Try moving the problem TV to a location that is...
Try moving the problem TV to a location that is served by the shortest cable run. The tuner may be less sensitive than the other TVs or the cable run that serves the problem TV may have a fault of...
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Forum: Help With Reception
2-Feb-2015, 9:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 23,030
"Auto Scan" functions well in some cases, in...
"Auto Scan" functions well in some cases, in other cases it fails completely... It depends on the TV manufactures firmware. When scanning for channels, use the "Air" or "Antenna" mode to be certain...
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Forum: Help With Reception
2-Feb-2015, 5:21 AM
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Forum: Help With Reception
1-Feb-2015, 2:56 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 38,187
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Forum: Help With Reception
1-Feb-2015, 2:42 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 38,187
Are you using the UHF/VHF combiner that was...
Are you using the UHF/VHF combiner that was supplied with the CS5? If not, how are you combining the UHF and VHF antennas to a common down-lead?
Have you tried changing the spacing between the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
1-Feb-2015, 2:39 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 38,187
One can never have too many antennas. :)
The...
One can never have too many antennas. :)
The Antennas Direct DB8E uses a custom strip-line/balun instead of a classic transformer/balun. The AD balun is a bit more efficient than the older...
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Forum: Help With Reception
1-Feb-2015, 1:01 AM
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Forum: Help With Reception
1-Feb-2015, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 38,187
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Forum: Help With Reception
31-Jan-2015, 5:04 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 44,574
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Forum: Help With Reception
31-Jan-2015, 4:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 21,809
I have to agree, your TVFool report is...
I have to agree, your TVFool report is encouraging.
I would expect a small antenna to do well with many of the signals listed, but the CBS and NBC affiliates make me suggest a bit more antenna....
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Forum: Help With Reception
31-Jan-2015, 1:50 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 44,574
The summary I linked to would apply to a...
The summary I linked to would apply to a satellite receiving antenna the same as for OTA TV antenna systems. I would hope your satellite dish/mount was bonded to the electrical system grounding...
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Forum: Help With Reception
30-Jan-2015, 4:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 38,187
Per...
Per http://www.rabbitears.info/market.php?request=station_search&callsign=wood#station WOOD operates more than one transmitter. Your best shot at real CH-7 would be the Antennacraft Y10713....
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Forum: Help With Reception
30-Jan-2015, 6:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 44,574
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Forum: Help With Reception
29-Jan-2015, 6:52 PM
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Forum: Help With Reception
29-Jan-2015, 3:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 26,835
Re. cabling, shielding in particular; For OTA...
Re. cabling, shielding in particular; For OTA reception, reliable connections are vital. An open or high resistance shield connection can easily cause problems with some, but not all channels. Of...
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Forum: Help With Reception
29-Jan-2015, 1:14 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 75,306
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Jan-2015, 6:11 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 112,551
That reminds me of several occasions where a...
That reminds me of several occasions where a preamp located as close to the antenna as possible (the shortest coax jumper that was practical) appeared to isolate the high VSWR from the down-lead....
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Jan-2015, 6:01 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 75,306
I use this URL:...
I use this URL: http://www.rabbitears.info/market.php as a start point for most of my searches on rabbitears.info. When you enter one call sign in the search box, you'll land on a page that lists all...
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Jan-2015, 5:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 20,436
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Jan-2015, 4:38 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 75,306
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Jan-2015, 4:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 20,511
The least expensive option at this point is to...
The least expensive option at this point is to test reception outdoors using the existing antenna. You attic is one of the impediments to reliable reception. Trees are the next and possibly more...
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Jan-2015, 3:33 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 112,551
Not only does boom length change but so does...
Not only does boom length change but so does element length and spacing. I'd have to generate a design to see if the dimensions of a 'cut to channel' antenna design for real CH-6 has enough...
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Jan-2015, 3:25 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 29,852
Thanks for the live links. The path profiles...
Thanks for the live links. The path profiles confirm you have very flat terrain so there is less concern about the warning, "Address was only resolved to block level and might not be that close to...
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