Forum: Antennas
17-Jan-2015, 6:44 PM
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Forum: Antennas
17-Jan-2015, 6:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 30,920
I have probably linked to a similar comment...
I have probably linked to a similar comment already, but I think it's important to mention it in this thread...
If you choose to drive a ground rod it needs to be bonded (*) to the existing...
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Jan-2015, 6:10 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Jan-2015, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 14,401
W34DX-D is listed on your TV Fool Report. It is...
W34DX-D is listed on your TV Fool Report. It is the call sign of one of the six translator stations WHNS is licensed to operate. Low power translators are generally used to provide service in areas...
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Forum: Help With Reception
16-Jan-2015, 8:21 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 22,210
An alternate to the HBU-55 is the Winegard...
An alternate to the HBU-55 is the Winegard HD7698P. Both are good antennas, though some may give the nod to the Winegard for build quality / durability.
A premium option would be an Antennas...
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Forum: Help With Reception
15-Jan-2015, 5:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 14,238
The antennas suggested by Jake should do very...
The antennas suggested by Jake should do very well if mounted outdoors, free of obstructions. If you are unable or unwilling to consider any option other than attic mounting, be prepared to face...
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Forum: Help With Reception
15-Jan-2015, 3:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 24,336
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Forum: Antennas
15-Jan-2015, 3:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 30,920
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Forum: Antennas
15-Jan-2015, 3:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 30,920
Most areas of the country use the NEC as the...
Most areas of the country use the NEC as the basis of their electrical code. However, each jurisdiction can implement local variations as they see fit. In my area, each separate building on a...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Jan-2015, 6:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 14,718
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Jan-2015, 4:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,092
Though the DB8E is not a Double Bay...
Though the DB8E is not a Double Bay Gray-Hoverman, it has very comparable performance. If you have a GH that's in good shape, use it to see what you can pick up.
I'd try testing with no preamp,...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Jan-2015, 4:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,092
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Forum: Help With Reception
13-Jan-2015, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 24,336
The specs include "ATSC" in the list of signal...
The specs include "ATSC" in the list of signal formats supported by the tuner. If you have successfully tuned KWPX, KUSE or KWDK you have proven the tuner is capable of tuning and decoding ATSC.
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Forum: Help With Reception
13-Jan-2015, 5:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,092
One of my favorite combinations is the Antennas...
One of my favorite combinations is the Antennas Direct DB8E + Antennacraft Y10713 + RCA TVPRAMP1R. Your report is one of the many that that combination fits very well.
I'm keeping my eye out for a...
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Forum: Help With Reception
13-Jan-2015, 5:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 23,660
In the real estate business the three most...
In the real estate business the three most important factors that determine the value of a property are: Location, Location & Location. The same applies to antenna performance. Any chance that you...
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Forum: Help With Reception
13-Jan-2015, 2:21 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 24,336
Presuming that the existing TV has support for...
Presuming that the existing TV has support for ATSC (digital format for OTA), ADTech is correct to question it's performance. Be sure that you have set the tuner to scan for ATSC channels, not the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Jan-2015, 8:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 23,660
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Forum: Help With Reception
11-Jan-2015, 4:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 14,721
The signal levels and path conditions shown on...
The signal levels and path conditions shown on your TV Fool report imply that an attic mounted antenna may not be capable of producing reliable reception. An amplifier is not an antenna, it can not...
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Forum: Reception Devices
10-Jan-2015, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 60,545
Thanks Pete. It's always good to hear your...
Thanks Pete. It's always good to hear your thoughts. It sounds like the Hauppauge and SiliconDust products are quite similar in their approach to signal metering. (I haven't had any personal...
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Forum: Reception Devices
9-Jan-2015, 5:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 60,545
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Jan-2015, 5:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 15,218
In your case, I'd suggest pointing the antenna...
In your case, I'd suggest pointing the antenna toward the NE to start with. If you wish, you can take the time to perform a full sweep of the horizon or use your TVFR to determine the aim point to...
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Jan-2015, 1:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,319
I wouldn't guaranty success but I certainly...
I wouldn't guaranty success but I certainly wouldn't say 'impossible' either.
I think that your proposed solution is spot on for an off the shelf type customer... If the reflector is treated...
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Jan-2015, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 18,397
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Forum: Help With Reception
8-Jan-2015, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,319
Usually, no. If you are trying to use an...
Usually, no. If you are trying to use an unfiltered splitter in reverse as the combiner, your best hope for some success is to use identical antennas. Attempting to combine dissimilar antennas is...
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Forum: Help With Reception
7-Jan-2015, 6:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 15,218
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