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Forum: Help With Reception 3-Dec-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,614
Posted By Tower Guy
Some say that the HBU 55 will fold up easier if...

Some say that the HBU 55 will fold up easier if it needs to be moved from the attic to the roof.
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Dec-2014, 8:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,614
Posted By Tower Guy
HBU-55 or HD7698P with TVPRAMP-1R. It may not...

HBU-55 or HD7698P with TVPRAMP-1R. It may not work in the attic.
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Dec-2014, 8:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,195
Posted By Tower Guy
I agree. If you really want to try...

I agree.

If you really want to try something, consider the Winegard LNA-200,
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Dec-2014, 8:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,509
Posted By Tower Guy
You have stations coming from multiple...

You have stations coming from multiple directions. One potential scheme is a DB4e aimed at 192 degrees, a Y5-7-13 aimed at WLOS, and another Y5-7-13 aimed at WSPA. Couple the two VHF antennas...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Nov-2014, 7:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,578
Posted By Tower Guy
That not a Rohn that I've ever seen. It seems...

That not a Rohn that I've ever seen. It seems similar to World Tower.
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Nov-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,195
Posted By Tower Guy
Preamps are always needed when all the stations...

Preamps are always needed when all the stations are weak. They should never be used when all the stations are strong. When one or more stations are extremely strong and others are weak you must...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Nov-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,195
Posted By Tower Guy
I was trying to teach you how to fish, not do the...

I was trying to teach you how to fish, not do the fishing for you.
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Nov-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,195
Posted By Tower Guy
I was looking for an ABC station. WLOS (real 13)...

I was looking for an ABC station. WLOS (real 13) is at 254 degrees and also on VHF-high band. The closer ABC station (WSOC), and it's fill-in translator, are in other directions from the local...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Nov-2014, 6:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,195
Posted By Tower Guy
The optimum solution for your location is a DB-4e...

The optimum solution for your location is a DB-4e aimed SSW plus a Y10-7-13 aimed WSW. Couple them with a UVSJ.
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Nov-2014, 2:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,415
Posted By Tower Guy
I'd try adjusting the height of the C2 antenna. ...

I'd try adjusting the height of the C2 antenna. (You can keep the VHF dipole where it is.) It may be possible to find an optimum height for WCPO that's higher or lower than the existing height by a...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Nov-2014, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,096
Posted By Tower Guy
I vote for a broken wire on one side of the balun.

I vote for a broken wire on one side of the balun.
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Nov-2014, 4:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 34,197
Posted By Tower Guy
Your only hope for a full set of affiliates is...

Your only hope for a full set of affiliates is Syracuse. All the Syracuse stations are on UHF. My antenna recommendation would depend on the size/shape of the window. You may add the Rochester VHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Nov-2014, 2:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,627
Posted By Tower Guy
It's hard to say. An inaccurate location for the...

It's hard to say. An inaccurate location for the TVfool report, attic variables, and unknown antenna characteristics make for an unpredictable situation.
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2014, 3:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,627
Posted By Tower Guy
Your attic goal will limit your ability to pick...

Your attic goal will limit your ability to pick up an ABC station. WPVI is on channel 6, a low band VHF channel. None of the antennas that you have tried are capable of low band. WMAR is possible...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Oct-2014, 8:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,726
Posted By Tower Guy
It's possible that the problem is caused by moist...

It's possible that the problem is caused by moist air blowing in off the Pacific Ocean. You can prove that if the problem occurs only during an ocean breeze. Yet, if that's the case, I don't have a...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Oct-2014, 5:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,182
Posted By Tower Guy
In order to get all the Philly stations you are...

In order to get all the Philly stations you are going to need a VHF antenna. If you can get to the roof you can try a cheap CS 600. Note that WPVI is actually running more power than shown on the...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Oct-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,846
Posted By Tower Guy
Engineers don't use percentages, only decibels,...

Engineers don't use percentages, only decibels, abbreviated db. The formula for DB is 10 times the logarithm of the ratio of the power difference.
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Oct-2014, 8:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 47,811
Posted By Tower Guy
I'd try a CS 600 antenna for 2 and 6. Add it to...

I'd try a CS 600 antenna for 2 and 6. Add it to your ANT 751 using a HLSJ or UVSJ. The HLSJ would add only the two and six signals. The UVSJ would use the VHF section of the CS 600 for channels 7-13...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Oct-2014, 8:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,763
Posted By Tower Guy
The signals in your location are too strong for...

The signals in your location are too strong for you to use an amplified antenna. Find your old unamplified rabbit ears.

Your rooftop antenna cannot be aimed at the signals from the Empire State...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Oct-2014, 7:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,007
Posted By Tower Guy
An on-channel booster requires gains in the...

An on-channel booster requires gains in the 70-110 db range. This would be a preamp plus a multi-unit apartment type amplifier.

Gains of 110 db require more receive to transmit antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Oct-2014, 5:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,846
Posted By Tower Guy
A large antenna on the ROOF with a low noise...

A large antenna on the ROOF with a low noise preamp is barely possible to pick up WSTM or WSYR. The attic....uh uh.

When determining how much antenna is necessary to pick up a station you must...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Oct-2014, 1:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,133
Posted By Tower Guy
Is the antenna aimed at Toronto or Buffalo? ...

Is the antenna aimed at Toronto or Buffalo?

WNED on channel 43 might cause problems with CITY on channel 44 if the antenna is aimed at Buffalo.
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Oct-2014, 6:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,079
Posted By Tower Guy
The predicted signal at 40' is too low for a...

The predicted signal at 40' is too low for a single Y10-7-13. However, if the transmitted antenna pattern favors you and your terrain is favorable you might be able to find a height that works. You...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Oct-2014, 7:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,711
Posted By Tower Guy
You may also run the coax down the middle of the...

You may also run the coax down the middle of the mast. To do that right make a loop with the coax using tape to prevent abrasion at the ends of the mast.
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Oct-2014, 6:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,711
Posted By Tower Guy
Electrical tape such as Scotch 33 or 88+. ...

Electrical tape such as Scotch 33 or 88+. Similar tape made overseas is available.
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