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Forum: Help With Reception 5-Sep-2014, 3:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,292
Posted By timgr
Just FYI - the 13.1 format numbers are virtual...

Just FYI - the 13.1 format numbers are virtual and meaningless to reception issues. Apparently DTV multiplexes multiple channels into a single real carrier frequency. The 13.1. 9.x etc. numbers are...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Sep-2014, 5:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,853
Posted By timgr
Yep. Now wait for the experts to weigh in. ...

Yep. Now wait for the experts to weigh in.

You could look at the real channel for the stations you want, and see if they are broadcasting on VHF low, VHF high or UHF. This makes a big difference...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2014, 4:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,850
Posted By timgr
That's a very favorable reception environment. ...

That's a very favorable reception environment.

Have you read many of the older posts here? One consistent theme is that an attic is a poor location for your antenna and will have unpredictable...
Forum: Antennas 31-Aug-2014, 6:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,663
Posted By timgr
EMT vs. top rail

Simple question - usual recommendation for antenna mast is the top rail for chain link fence. I was in my local big box hardware store, and looked at top rails and EMT. The price is about the same...
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Aug-2014, 5:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,254
Posted By timgr
Another thing I would point out - of the powerful...

Another thing I would point out - of the powerful local stations, only WFAA 8 ABC will not be picked up by your UHF-only DB8e. I have not looked at your station lineup in detail, but you may not care...
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Aug-2014, 5:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,254
Posted By timgr
I mostly lurk here, but I might have some useful...

I mostly lurk here, but I might have some useful suggestions for you.

It was mentioned above, but I would point out that both the DB8e and Y10713 are large antennas, and you will need lots of...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2014, 3:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,545
Posted By timgr
Not an antenna expert, but I've been listening...

Not an antenna expert, but I've been listening for a while - maybe I can make some helpful suggestions.

Let's say you plan to put the antenna on your roof, and can ignore the stated restrictions....
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2014, 1:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,545
Posted By timgr
As I understand it, there is nothing your HOA can...

As I understand it, there is nothing your HOA can do to limit your choice of antenna - http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/products/story/2012-04-29/pegoraro-rooftop-antenna/54582432/1

If you...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jun-2014, 2:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,977
Posted By timgr
You should ground the antenna in anticipation of...

You should ground the antenna in anticipation of lightning strike, regardless of whether its on the roof or in a tree. You also isolate the feed-in from lightning. This has been discussed a lot here....
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jun-2014, 2:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,106
Posted By timgr
Wow. That's a lot of stations in the green zone. ...

Wow. That's a lot of stations in the green zone.

I would just put the recommended AC9 on the roof and enjoy. No need for rabbit ears in your living room.
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jun-2014, 2:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,480
Posted By timgr
Why the HD1800 over the HD1850? Same boom length....

Why the HD1800 over the HD1850? Same boom length. You'd think that the more expensive offering is better. Or is the HD1850 just an opportunity to spend more money over the HD1800?
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jun-2014, 6:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,163
Posted By timgr
It's kind of hidden on the Amazon page. Click on...

It's kind of hidden on the Amazon page. Click on "Extreme Performance" and it's a little blue-lettered link under "Technical Specification."
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jun-2014, 5:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,163
Posted By timgr
Good question. I had to look for it. It's...

Good question. I had to look for it.

It's in the manual. The manual says it's a high VHF and UHF antenna. Channel 4 is considered low VHF.

If you look at, say, the Antennacraft site...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-May-2014, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,011
Posted By timgr
Picture on the HD channels is great. WGBH is a...

Picture on the HD channels is great. WGBH is a shockingly good quality picture ... I had not realized how beautiful the actresses on the BBC costume dramas are. I'd like to have more free HD baseball...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-May-2014, 4:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,011
Posted By timgr
Ok, I have my DB8e set up on a short mast inside...

Ok, I have my DB8e set up on a short mast inside my enclosed porch, with one element facing southwest and the other facing northwest. I got 31 channels from my first scan, and am receiving all the...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-May-2014, 3:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 45,011
Posted By timgr
A multimeter is a handy thing to have. ...

A multimeter is a handy thing to have.

http://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-multimeter-98025.html

The meter will measure AC and DC voltage, current, and resistance.

Set it to the highest...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Apr-2014, 3:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,552
Posted By timgr
Thanks for the interesting and detailed response....

Thanks for the interesting and detailed response.

Looking at this a little more, I notice that the roof has an abandoned bathroom vent next to the chimney. I could take that over as my wire entry...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Apr-2014, 12:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,552
Posted By timgr
This is great - I really appreciate the feedback....

This is great - I really appreciate the feedback.

I thought about burying an additional ground rod because of the drawing here - http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/basics.html - that shows a...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Apr-2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,011
Posted By timgr
Great! So do I stack these antennas or put them...

Great! So do I stack these antennas or put them on separate masts? If I stack them, is there a preference as to top and bottom? Which would benefit more from extra height? I'd guess you'd put the...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Apr-2014, 1:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,552
Posted By timgr
Chimney installation?

Reading some older threads, chimney instllation is suggested instead of drilling through the roof.

Here's my chimney -
...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Apr-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,011
Posted By timgr
Advice on my best antenna options - Medford MA

Thanks to all at TVFool for this valuable resource!

Here's my radar plot: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d5b94826bd1e1b6

Interesting how the antenna height affects...
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