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Forum: Help With Reception 23-Jan-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,707
Posted By GroundUrMast
I've got the HomeWorx 150 and have found the...

I've got the HomeWorx 150 and have found the signal metering easy to use as well.
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Jan-2015, 5:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,707
Posted By GroundUrMast
#1: No, I have no experience with the Digiar...

#1: No, I have no experience with the Digiar product. I have been quite happy with the real time signal metering functions of the SiliconDust HDHR tuners. With a WiFi connected laptop or tablet, I...
Forum: Antennas 23-Jan-2015, 4:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 59,722
Posted By GroundUrMast
Your experience with the 'MCLAP' design sounds...

Your experience with the 'MCLAP' design sounds like it's consistent with the majority of the others I've read... Relatively high performance in the UHF band and mid range H-VHF performance. All in...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Jan-2015, 7:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,319
Posted By GroundUrMast
The reports you've posted show that you are down...

The reports you've posted show that you are down in a hole (so to speak). Signal levels in the are are predicted to be extremely weak. I would only consider using the largest, highest performance...
Forum: Antennas 23-Jan-2015, 6:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 59,722
Posted By GroundUrMast
Ah... is this the site?...

Ah... is this the site? http://m4antenna.eastmasonvilleweather.com/
Forum: Antennas 23-Jan-2015, 1:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 59,722
Posted By GroundUrMast
Did you develop your own design or did you use an...

Did you develop your own design or did you use an online resource?
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Jan-2015, 1:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 31,673
Posted By GroundUrMast
I would place the UHF antenna (DB8E) at the top...

I would place the UHF antenna (DB8E) at the top of the mast and the VHF antenna below it so that there is 3' to 4' of space between the two antennas. This means that a 5' Mast will be too short. 10'...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jan-2015, 4:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 31,673
Posted By GroundUrMast
An amplifier is only able to amplify what arrives...

An amplifier is only able to amplify what arrives at it's input. If you feed an amplifier with a poor quality signal (one mixed with noise for example) the amplifier will increasing the level of both...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jan-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,497
Posted By GroundUrMast
When the antenna is only receiving noise, an...

When the antenna is only receiving noise, an amplifier is only going to amplify the noise. Amplifiers 'push' signal through loss on the output side of the amp. Amplifiers do not / can not 'pull'...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jan-2015, 8:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,497
Posted By GroundUrMast
Take a look at the SiliconDust HDTC-2US:...

Take a look at the SiliconDust HDTC-2US: http://www.silicondust.com/products/models/hdtc-2us/ It includes the ability to trans-code in hardware (Convert high bandwidth MPEG-2 into lower bandwidth...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jan-2015, 8:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,497
Posted By GroundUrMast
It's up to each broadcaster to decide if there is...

It's up to each broadcaster to decide if there is a need for a translator. The cost of construction would be on the broadcaster. The county commissioner is just there to take a cut of the action by...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jan-2015, 6:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,244
Posted By GroundUrMast
It looks as if you're blocked by terrain... I...

It looks as if you're blocked by terrain... I share Tim's concern about an attic mounted system. The low signal levels shown in your report strongly suggest mounting outdoors, clear of all nearby...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jan-2015, 3:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 50,314
Posted By GroundUrMast
My standard fall back position is that reliable...

My standard fall back position is that reliable reception starts with the antenna, it location and aim.

The active electronic parts of a good quality tuner should generate relatively little...
Forum: Antennas 20-Jan-2015, 8:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,055
Posted By GroundUrMast
Here is an example of a common coax grounding...

Here is an example of a common coax grounding block: http://www.amazon.com/F-pin-Coaxial-Grounding-Single-Female/dp/B001I5610E It does not contain any fuse. It simply provides a reliable connection...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jan-2015, 1:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 50,314
Posted By GroundUrMast
Consider that an increase in signal strength does...

Consider that an increase in signal strength does not automatically translate into an increase in signal quality. Most TV tuners that provide a 'signal strength' indicator are actually reporting some...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jan-2015, 1:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,222
Posted By GroundUrMast
Ideally, there would be nothing obstructing the...

Ideally, there would be nothing obstructing the path between the transmitting and receiving antennas. The elimination of a roof deck often improves the situation a great deal. Still, trees are a big...
Forum: Antennas 20-Jan-2015, 1:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,055
Posted By GroundUrMast
Article 810 or the NEC calls for #10 AWG copper...

Article 810 or the NEC calls for #10 AWG copper as the smallest diameter conductor to be used to connect the mast to your existing electrical service ground. The connection between your coax...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jan-2015, 8:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,707
Posted By GroundUrMast
No Amplifier will have the ability to filter out...

No Amplifier will have the ability to filter out noise or interference. The job of an amplifier is to overcome loss in cable, splitters and possibly the noise generated inside a tuner. Amplifiers can...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jan-2015, 6:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 75,306
Posted By GroundUrMast
If the signal levels were higher, (NM values in...

If the signal levels were higher, (NM values in double digits), I'd consider the HD8200P so that you could try chasing down the few L-VHF signals shown on your report. But given the low levels you...
Forum: Antennas 19-Jan-2015, 5:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,920
Posted By GroundUrMast
It's vital that your existing electrical system...

It's vital that your existing electrical system be properly bonded and grounded before you attempt to bond and ground an antenna system to it. Here is a slide presentation that briefly covers the...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jan-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,193
Posted By GroundUrMast
If you can avoid aiming through trees or other...

If you can avoid aiming through trees or other obstructions, an HBU-33 or Winegard HD7694P should provide a premium solution. Your description of the coax leads me to the conclusion that the coax and...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jan-2015, 6:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,180
Posted By GroundUrMast
To be sure we are looking at your location and...

To be sure we are looking at your location and not someplace else, can you confirm that you are located about 3.5 to 4 miles south of Duffield proper? I ask because there seems to be a significant...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jan-2015, 12:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,570
Posted By GroundUrMast
It looks as if access to the major networks will...

It looks as if access to the major networks will require a large deep fringe antenna. I'd try the Winegard HD7084P pointed at 308° per a real compass. A good preamp would also be needed. The RCA...
Forum: Antennas 18-Jan-2015, 12:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,920
Posted By GroundUrMast
Here's a crude drawing that outlines the way I...

Here's a crude drawing that outlines the way I have approached similar situations.

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=901&d=1421541271
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Jan-2015, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,180
Posted By GroundUrMast
Please post a live link to your TV Fool report....

Please post a live link to your TV Fool report. The .png image lacks the live links to the path profiles which can help us understand the surrounding terrain you have to deal with.

Also, please...
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