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Forum: Help With Reception 5-Nov-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 40,944
Posted By protivakid
Thank you both for the replies. While...

Thank you both for the replies.



While I would love for this to work in a passive install, I am doubting it will. Question though, since the mohu "power injector" is pretty much the same as the...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Nov-2013, 9:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 40,944
Posted By protivakid
Combine VHF only antenna w/ Mohu Sky?

Hi,
I live in central MA where reception can be difficult. I can pull in most of the Boston channels with my Mohu Sky pointed toward their towers but want to get FOX Providence, RI if possible. This...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2013, 3:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,624
Posted By protivakid
Alright so after using the multimeter again I got...

Alright so after using the multimeter again I got my rotator moving. The small motor was frozen but I was able to get it going again. The rest of the gears still moved fine.

Questions:

What...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Oct-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,624
Posted By protivakid
Alright my bad for thinking it sent dc to the...

Alright my bad for thinking it sent dc to the motor. I will try again with the multi-meter tonight and see what I get.

Does it matter that the dot moves even when none of the pins are connected on...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Oct-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,497
Posted By protivakid
"Eighteen years ago, I left Dayton, Ohio..." haha...

"Eighteen years ago, I left Dayton, Ohio..." haha sorry couldn't help myself

Thanks guys, I am still hoping I can find a way to pull in some of these stations regularly.
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Oct-2013, 1:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,624
Posted By protivakid
Any way to test a rotator

My father gave me an old Channel master 9510 rotator. I wired it up to test but could not get the rotator to move. I am not sure however if my problem is with the rotator motor or the control box....
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Oct-2013, 1:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,497
Posted By protivakid
How signals work? Picking up other channels

So the other night I went to watch TV and was having trouble getting some of the normal Boston, MA channels to the East that I usually get fine, but after doing a scan discovered that a lot of...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Oct-2013, 1:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,468
Posted By protivakid
Thanks! wanted one of these and will grab it...

Thanks! wanted one of these and will grab it today.
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Sep-2013, 2:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,608
Posted By protivakid
That's odd you are seeing such poor results. I...

That's odd you are seeing such poor results. I know people bash it but my Mohu Sky HD with it's small included amp is well below the tree line and picks up most channels fine from multiple...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Sep-2013, 2:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,905
Posted By protivakid
Thanks I'll check the pipe diameter. As far as...

Thanks I'll check the pipe diameter. As far as meter box clamps I am having trouble finding quantities for sale less than 10 but does this look like it will do the job?
...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Sep-2013, 7:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,905
Posted By protivakid
So grounding the antenna mast to the meter base...

So grounding the antenna mast to the meter base will work just as well? I would also prefer to keep from running the mast ground into my home.

Would this work clamp wise for the mast?
...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Sep-2013, 5:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,905
Posted By protivakid
Properly grounding my mast

I have a 2ft J shaped mast holding up my small antenna on the highest point of my house. There are many trees taller than this antenna around my house but want to properly ground. I had rigged up...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2013, 2:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,608
Posted By protivakid
Very odd. If you do get an antenna up let me know...

Very odd. If you do get an antenna up let me know how Fox 25 treats you.
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2013, 2:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,608
Posted By protivakid
You lucked out. I did the same and Charter only...

You lucked out. I did the same and Charter only passed CBS & ABC through my line. No Fox or NBC for me due to the trap they installed on the pole. One guy in a forum told me if I were to bundle their...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2013, 6:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,608
Posted By protivakid
I still have to get back on the roof and point...

I still have to get back on the roof and point the antenna more toward the source. The Mohu Sky HD claims to be multi-directional but reviews & actual tests say is performs closer to a direction...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2013, 2:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,608
Posted By protivakid
How does Fox 25 come in for you? I live 15 miles...

How does Fox 25 come in for you? I live 15 miles west of Worcester but can get ABC, NBC, & CBS Boston with perfect picture, however when I manually select Fox 25 and monitor signals there is not...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Sep-2013, 8:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 21,219
Posted By protivakid
That's a great idea. I'll probably use the...

That's a great idea. I'll probably use the existing splitter I have, try the other TV's and pick up a 1 port distribution amp if needed.

And yes I did ground the mast included w/ the Mohu haha.
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Sep-2013, 6:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 21,219
Posted By protivakid
Distribution amp or Splitter?

Hey,
I recently purchased a Mohu Sky HD. (Yes I know there are better antennas and yes I know it's thought of as overpriced. Anyhow, for me it pulls in a good amount of channels especially given I...
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