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Forum: Help With Reception 16-Aug-2016, 4:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,196
Posted By Tigerbangs
Most people will suggest a Channel Master 9521,...

Most people will suggest a Channel Master 9521, which is probably heavy-duty enough for the job, but if you want one that will really last, and is far better built, albeit for quite a bit more money,...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Aug-2016, 3:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,196
Posted By Tigerbangs
Given that you are between Philadelphia and NYC,...

Given that you are between Philadelphia and NYC, and have equal access to both TV markets, why not consider an antenna rotator, so you can not only tweak your antenna aim whenever you like, but avail...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Aug-2016, 2:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 23,462
Posted By Tigerbangs
I guess that the answer to your question depends...

I guess that the answer to your question depends on whether you are willing to mount an antenna on the roof, or if it must remain in your attic. UHF antennas have smaller elements that work better...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Aug-2016, 11:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 23,462
Posted By Tigerbangs
WESH is slightly weaker than other stations in...

WESH is slightly weaker than other stations in your area, and the 751 antenna would be marginal for your situation, even if mounted on the roof.

Because of Florida building codes, you necessarily...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Aug-2016, 2:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,492
Posted By Tigerbangs
The preamplifier is a 2 piece device, with the...

The preamplifier is a 2 piece device, with the actual preamplifier mounting at the antenna, and the power supply mounting inside the house, connected to an AC outlet.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Aug-2016, 2:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,492
Posted By Tigerbangs
That antenna, and other Chinese antennas like it,...

That antenna, and other Chinese antennas like it, have wildly exaggerated claims of reception, and your cabin is at least 55 miles from the network transmitters of Duluth.

My suggestion would be...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Aug-2016, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,070
Posted By Tigerbangs
A DB4e is unlikely to get WBBM, the Chicago CBS...

A DB4e is unlikely to get WBBM, the Chicago CBS station. Try it, and come back for some stronger solutions if you need them.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Aug-2016, 12:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,622
Posted By Tigerbangs
From your description, it sounds as if you will...

From your description, it sounds as if you will benefit from a small distribution amp. I would suggest trying a Channel Master Ultra Mini 2 CM-3412 two port amplifier. That should give you the gain...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Aug-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,901
Posted By Tigerbangs
It appears that you have a choice of the...

It appears that you have a choice of the Philadelphia and Lancaster stations, but you are going to need an all-channel antenna because WPVI, the ABC station in Philly is on real channel 6, a low band...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jul-2016, 12:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,760
Posted By Tigerbangs
Not to be flippant, but if you want fo DX, get...

Not to be flippant, but if you want fo DX, get out of Southbridge:it's a terrible place to DX anything! You can't get a tower high enough to DX from that location!
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jul-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 21,956
Posted By Tigerbangs
That Quantum 1165 has to be more than 20 years...

That Quantum 1165 has to be more than 20 years old, and the sun has probably taken it's toll on than antenna. You might want to consider using a dual antenna system with a High band VHF yagi, like a...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jul-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,760
Posted By Tigerbangs
For some inexplicable reason, Southbridge is a...

For some inexplicable reason, Southbridge is a terrible place for TV reception. I have done a couple of installations in the area, always with limited success. Boston is the most likely reception...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jul-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,286
Posted By Tigerbangs
What you have is a severe multipath issue,...

What you have is a severe multipath issue, exacerbated by an attic placement. You don't need a preamplifier unless you are running lines over 100' or running multiple TV sets from the antenna.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Nov-2015, 7:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,835
Posted By Tigerbangs
Here's a thought: if you are really that close to...

Here's a thought: if you are really that close to Mt. Mansfield, then chances are good that the antenna is aimed into the trees and not at the transmitters. I would try angling the antenna up...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Nov-2015, 3:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,936
Posted By Tigerbangs
You are using a Terk-RCA antenna that has been...

You are using a Terk-RCA antenna that has been discontinued. Sorry to say that it's not the best. You have many stations available to you from both Boston and Providence. Both city's signals are...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Oct-2015, 9:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,754
Posted By Tigerbangs
How did you do with WSBK and WLVI?

How did you do with WSBK and WLVI?
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Oct-2015, 3:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,770
Posted By Tigerbangs
My educated guess is that you will need the...

My educated guess is that you will need the preamplifier if you plan to split the signals to 3 tv sets
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Oct-2015, 2:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,770
Posted By Tigerbangs
Ottawa-Gatineau gets it's OTA TV from 2...

Ottawa-Gatineau gets it's OTA TV from 2 transmitter sites: Camp Fortune in Gatineau, and the Rogers tower in Manotick. They are in roughly a 35 degree arc from Smith's Falls, and neither is very...
Forum: Welcome 31-May-2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 54,746
Posted By Tigerbangs
I was very surprised to see most of the previous...

I was very surprised to see most of the previous posts on this forum have been removed. I used to be a contributor here, but, like most forums, the spam and the repetition of questions eventually...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Oct-2011, 10:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 27,002
Posted By Tigerbangs
The AntennaCraft HBU-22 is an inexpensive,...

The AntennaCraft HBU-22 is an inexpensive, well-made antenna that is not a gimmick rip-off: It's a conventional antenna that is well=proved, and more than adequate for your needs. There is nothing...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Oct-2011, 2:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,337
Posted By Tigerbangs
I'm sure that the Kitt fellow is going to tell...

I'm sure that the Kitt fellow is going to tell you what he has to to sell you his product. I'm sure it isn't a bad product, but it can't overcome the losses incurred in the transmission line before...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,337
Posted By Tigerbangs
If you click on the "pending applications,...

If you click on the "pending applications, digital-only" on your TVFool.com report, you will get the most accurate view of digital reception in your area.

Based on that information, Toronto is...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2011, 11:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 27,002
Posted By Tigerbangs
$120.00 for an antenna when a $30.00 antenna will...

$120.00 for an antenna when a $30.00 antenna will do? What price is it to be paid to be inconspicuous?
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Oct-2011, 9:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 27,002
Posted By Tigerbangs
Don't expect the Clearstream 2 to get WBRE and...

Don't expect the Clearstream 2 to get WBRE and WYOU reliably: it's strictly a UHF antenna, and any VHF reception you get from it would be incidental: A better choice, and cheaper, too, would be to...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Sep-2011, 4:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,660
Posted By Tigerbangs
I assume that you have decided that the NYC...

I assume that you have decided that the NYC channels are the "basics" but the Philadelphia stations are also within reach, if you decide to go with an outdoor antenna. Philadelphia will require a...
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