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Forum: Reception Devices 24-Apr-2012, 4:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 66,023
Posted By signals unlimited
Sorry...there is no dis-advantage to installing a...

Sorry...there is no dis-advantage to installing a rotor. It is the best tool in the system, even if it is only used to locate the sweet spots in the system then parked. That is unless the viewer...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 3:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,051
Posted By signals unlimited
I see red flags with this configuration...There...

I see red flags with this configuration...There is no device that I know of that will allow coupling of the Low VHF to an antenna that is carring high V and UHF. This may be a problem.

I would...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 3:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,453
Posted By signals unlimited
I agree that you should use an antenna that will...

I agree that you should use an antenna that will do all bands...however this antenna is directional. As in designed to receive channels from one direction, and it should not be relied on to receive...
Forum: Reception Devices 24-Apr-2012, 3:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 66,023
Posted By signals unlimited
I agree 100% There are cases for both. I am in an...

I agree 100% There are cases for both. I am in an area where a rotor is required and I see many similar situations in many of the askers reports.

I overcome the concerns mentioned as follows:
...
Forum: Reception Devices 24-Apr-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 66,023
Posted By signals unlimited
To rotate, or not to rotate.

When reading the threads in the Help with reception area of this blog, one can't help but notice the "push back" and and bias against the use of a rotor. While there are some work arounds, such as...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,453
Posted By signals unlimited
If you want to receive 3 CBS, 9 ABC, 17 PBS, 32,...

If you want to receive 3 CBS, 9 ABC, 17 PBS, 32, and 42 you will need a rotor or a second antenna. This will also allow for more precise tuning for more reliable reception of the other stations from...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 1:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,722
Posted By signals unlimited
OPS! If you use the one run rotor hook up, the...

OPS! If you use the one run rotor hook up, the only amplifier that would work is the Winegard 8700. As mentioned earlier any amplifier may overload your system anyway.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 1:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,722
Posted By signals unlimited
If you use the Aspen Eagel use solid copper RG6....

If you use the Aspen Eagel use solid copper RG6. Also if you have any splitters in your system you need to replace with one that has a DC pass port. Use that to feed the control box. If you use the...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,119
Posted By signals unlimited
The 7777 has 30 db gain UHF/VHF the 8700 is below...

The 7777 has 30 db gain UHF/VHF the 8700 is below 20 (around 17db). With the HD7896P you should be OK at 30 ft. but if you have any doubt go 40 ft. If you want to receive the channels from all...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,722
Posted By signals unlimited
The Winegard antenna 7698P is very directional (a...

The Winegard antenna 7698P is very directional (a good thing). If you use this antenna you will obtain best results with a rotor. I recomend the Aspen Eagel. Easy to install. Uses the signal coax to...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Apr-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,722
Posted By signals unlimited
The RCA ANT 751 would be a good choice to receive...

The RCA ANT 751 would be a good choice to receive the stations at 150 magnetic. No amplifier should be used due to the probability of over load from the strong near by stations. The ANT 751 may also...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Apr-2012, 3:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 42,661
Posted By signals unlimited
The ANT 751 is a great choice...doubt if you need...

The ANT 751 is a great choice...doubt if you need an amplifier, but if you do, be sure that it is low gain.
My favorite converter box is a Zenith (not sure of the model #). RCA from Wal Mart is OK....
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Apr-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 42,661
Posted By signals unlimited
If you don't mind a rather large antenna on your...

If you don't mind a rather large antenna on your roof, the HD7082 surely will deliver all of the UHF and VHF channels to your South West and work on any Low VHF that may show up in future...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2012, 8:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,062
Posted By signals unlimited
For outside in your environment check out these...

For outside in your environment check out these new fiberglass directional, and omni-directional antennas www.tripleplayantenna.com. Both have a 30 day money back guarantee.
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2012, 7:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,350
Posted By signals unlimited
The first system with the ANT751 will work very...

The first system with the ANT751 will work very well in the attic provided your roof is not metal or tile, as pointed out by Groundurmast.
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2012, 3:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,350
Posted By signals unlimited
Due to the fact that you nave two catagories of...

Due to the fact that you nave two catagories of signal strengths to deal with (LOS and 2edge), You should consider two seperate systems. For the stations at 60 degrees magnetic I recomend an RCA ANT...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,197
Posted By signals unlimited
The ANT751 is a very good antenna for your area,...

The ANT751 is a very good antenna for your area, however it is directional and not recomended for use in multipul dircetions. Usually I would not recomend an omni-directional antenna because while...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,094
Posted By signals unlimited
Pixalation with full bars is nothing unusual....

Pixalation with full bars is nothing unusual. With the signal strengths at your location your antenna is choice is "spot on", however untill you resolve the interferrence I would keep the amplifier...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 9:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,197
Posted By signals unlimited
You will receive many of the channels from all of...

You will receive many of the channels from all of the locations, but I can't assure any specific channel. I have had best results with this antenna with no amplifier, however if after installation an...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 4:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,918
Posted By signals unlimited
The amp may be overloading on the two or three...

The amp may be overloading on the two or three strong stations on the radar, but I have never seen a case where the overload would effect any but the strong stations. If no or few stations are...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,898
Posted By signals unlimited
KFFS shows is listed as a class A. That commits...

KFFS shows is listed as a class A. That commits them to be on air for all but short periods for maintenance or emergency repairs. The also have a construction permit for another channel 36. Not sure...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,197
Posted By signals unlimited
Your location may be ideal for an...

Your location may be ideal for an omni-directional antenna. Try the SUI "Sidewinder" antenna. www.tripleplayantenna.com It requires no amplifier, no rotor, it's easy to mount, and there is a 30 day...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,918
Posted By signals unlimited
Check the voltage at other end of the line from...

Check the voltage at other end of the line from the power supply to the 7777. If there in no voltage at that point, there may be a splitter in line blocking it. If there is a voltage there and the...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,479
Posted By signals unlimited
When choosing between a pre-amplifier like the...

When choosing between a pre-amplifier like the 7777 or a distribution amplifier the length of the run to the location of the distribution system must be taken into consideration. If that distance is...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 9:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,479
Posted By signals unlimited
Counting on a directional antenna receiving...

Counting on a directional antenna receiving channels from the back and sides of the antenna could leave you with intermittant or no reception from any but the stations more than 20 degrees from your...
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