Forum: TV Database Updates
5-Jan-2010, 2:52 AM
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Dec-2009, 2:40 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 26,250
Hello, and welcome!
What kind of antenna do...
Hello, and welcome!
What kind of antenna do you have? And which way is it pointed? Also, do you have any kind of amp in line? splitters?
If things have changed, I'd start by inspecting the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Dec-2009, 8:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 26,161
KTXA changing channels
FYI, KTXA has been going through some changes. Their original RF digital channel was 18, which later changed to channel 19 on June 12th. Then on August 4th, they switched back to channel 18 so that...
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Forum: Help With Reception
18-Dec-2009, 7:16 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 45,268
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Dec-2009, 9:35 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 45,268
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Dec-2009, 4:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 44,091
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Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates
17-Dec-2009, 4:38 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 19,610
Canadian Coverage Maps Available
Starting today, the Google Earth packages for several Canadian metros can be downloaded from our Coverage Maps (http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15) area. Look for the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
16-Dec-2009, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 44,091
Does your TV have a built in signal meter? If...
Does your TV have a built in signal meter? If so, it can tell you the signal "quality" (not strength) as you turn your antenna around. This might help you find an antenna orientation that works...
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Forum: Help With Reception
16-Dec-2009, 9:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 45,268
In most cases, it's not necessary to resort to...
In most cases, it's not necessary to resort to RG11. If the length of cable from your attic to your TV is only say 40 feet, then the difference between RG6 and RG11 is only going to be about 1 dB. ...
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Forum: Help With Reception
16-Dec-2009, 4:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 44,091
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Forum: Help With Reception
15-Dec-2009, 7:27 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 45,268
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Dec-2009, 6:32 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 45,268
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Dec-2009, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 45,268
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Forum: Antennas
10-Dec-2009, 9:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 951,956
4 Bay Bowtie
http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16&stc=1&d=1260867459
Description
Several manufacturers make 4 bay bowtie antennas because of its simple design and good gain. Some of the...
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Forum: Antennas
10-Dec-2009, 9:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 951,956
2 Bay Bowtie
http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13&stc=1&d=1260779820
Description
Several manufacturers make 2 bay bowtie antennas because of its simple design, reasonable gain, and compact...
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Forum: Antennas
10-Dec-2009, 9:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 951,956
Silver Sensor
http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10&stc=1&d=1260730580
Description
This small log periodic antenna was first introduced by a U.K. based company called Antiference. It was...
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Forum: Antennas
10-Dec-2009, 9:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 951,956
Rabbit Ears and Loop
http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1&stc=1&d=1260483124
Typical Application
- Indoors, set-top, suitable for strong local signals with minimal multi-path.
Size
- Rabbit ears...
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Forum: Antennas
10-Dec-2009, 9:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 951,956
Quick Reference For Some Selected Antennas
This thread will hold information gathered for specific antennas.
A few notes about the information provided:
All gain figures have been adjusted to dBd (gain relative to a dipole antenna). ...
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Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates
10-Dec-2009, 1:49 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 19,610
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Dec-2009, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 22,565
Example
Here is my tvfool report: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d7721121d75e092
I have an XG91 and YA-1713 going into a CM 7777 pre-amp.
There is about 50 feet of RG6 after...
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Dec-2009, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 106,008
Guidelines when asking for help
In order for others to help you with your reception questions / issues, they need to understand what your situation looks like. For starters, it would be very helpful if you could provide the...
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Forum: Welcome
9-Dec-2009, 8:55 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 354,738
Introduction
Welcome to our site!
We offer several resources here relating to over-the-air (OTA) broadcast services (TV, FM, and others). We have a variety of online tools, downloadable content, reference...
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Forum: Welcome
8-Dec-2009, 3:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 70,086
Discussion Forum
Quick links: You can start at the top here (http://forum.tvfool.com/).
Our forums, which you're already looking at, provide a place to learn, ask questions, share experiences, and simply have...
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Forum: Welcome
8-Dec-2009, 2:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 70,086
Callsign Lookup
Quick links: Try it here (http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=80).
STEP 1: Enter the callsign of the station you are looking for. Partial callsigns are allowed if you are not...
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Forum: Welcome
8-Dec-2009, 2:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 70,086
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