Forum: Help With Reception
3-Oct-2014, 7:56 PM
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I'd use two antennas.
An Antennas Direct...
I'd use two antennas.
An Antennas Direct DB8E facing NE and an Antennacraft Y5713 pointed at real CH 10 (to the SE).
I'd try this with no preamp... You're right at the point where overload may...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Oct-2014, 7:47 PM
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Views: 9,201
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Oct-2014, 7:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,907
If you're forced to aim through trees that are...
If you're forced to aim through trees that are within a few hundred feet of the antenna(s), It's hard for me to encourage you to spend the money on a large high gain antenna and preamplifier.
If...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Oct-2014, 7:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 9,888
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Oct-2014, 7:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 40,412
That's very likely.
I'd consider using an...
That's very likely.
I'd consider using an RCA ANT-751R or Antennas Direct C2-V (which includes a VHF dipole and combiner). I'd also favor outdoor mounting to avoid the interference generated by...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Oct-2014, 7:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 11,130
Ouch... It looks as if we let your request fall...
Ouch... It looks as if we let your request fall through the cracks.
Because the weaker signals have more problems with adjacent and co-channel interference, my inclination would be to go after the...
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Forum: Special Topics
1-Oct-2014, 5:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 24,350
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Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion
1-Oct-2014, 5:35 AM
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Sep-2014, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,042
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Forum: Help With Reception
11-Sep-2014, 5:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 14,128
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Forum: Help With Reception
10-Sep-2014, 5:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 49,872
When determining if a signal is UHF or VHF,...
When determining if a signal is UHF or VHF, ignore the virtual channel, consider only the real channel. UHF signals are in the range of real channels 14 and higher. There are two separate ranges of...
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Forum: Help With Reception
10-Sep-2014, 4:07 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 49,872
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Sep-2014, 8:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 45,302
The ANT-800 preamp circuitry is built into the...
The ANT-800 preamp circuitry is built into the outdoor antenna assembly. The devise that connects power to the coax is not an amplifier, but only power supply/insertion components. If you remove the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Sep-2014, 8:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 45,302
The preamp is housed in a unit designed for...
The preamp is housed in a unit designed for outdoor exposure. It will provide the best results if located near the antenna. Also included with the preamp is a separate power supply, which is intended...
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Sep-2014, 3:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 22,920
I'm using RG-6 with solid copper center...
I'm using RG-6 with solid copper center conductor. (with no indication of problems powering the mast head preamp.) I've also installed CM-3410 distribution amplifiers in similar 'power over long run'...
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Sep-2014, 6:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 22,920
I have seen problems with some RS products in...
I have seen problems with some RS products in the past. I own a Y10713 and have found no reason to be critical of it. Regardless, the only other equivalent option in a cut for band H-VHF Yagi was...
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Sep-2014, 5:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 22,920
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Sep-2014, 5:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 27,217
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Sep-2014, 4:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 16,899
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Forum: Help With Reception
8-Sep-2014, 8:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,936
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Forum: Help With Reception
8-Sep-2014, 7:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,803
Clearing your roof-line is an excellent 'next...
Clearing your roof-line is an excellent 'next step'.
There are two models in the Titan series. Is your a CM-7777 or CM-7778? The CM-7778 is a medium gain design that can tolerate the presence of...
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Forum: Special Topics
7-Sep-2014, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 19,670
Advocating for Free TV
There's a great great need to advocate for the protection of over the air television interests. In particular, the frequencies used to provide the service are being sought after by cell...
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Forum: Help With Reception
7-Sep-2014, 7:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,803
The signal conditions don't appear to change...
The signal conditions don't appear to change significantly as you increase the mounting height. However, the terrain that blocks your line of sight toward the transmitters makes the prediction less...
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Forum: Help With Reception
7-Sep-2014, 8:41 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 22,920
For most folks in the San Diego market, a two...
For most folks in the San Diego market, a two antenna system is ideal. Your report confirms that's the case at your location.
I'd suggest an Antennas Direct DB8E or 91XG aimed at the main group of...
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Forum: Help With Reception
6-Sep-2014, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 32,784
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