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Forum: Antennas 2-Dec-2016, 6:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,070
Posted By Stereocraig
BNC are mainly used for video equipment in...

BNC are mainly used for video equipment in studios, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, etc.
I never knew what effect using 50 ohm cable instead of 75 ohm would have, but using an adaptor at each...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 16-Oct-2016, 5:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 91,170
Posted By Stereocraig
I used one of those Apex STB until about 2011...

I used one of those Apex STB until about 2011 when we got our Sony.
It seemed to perform OK, but was dog slow, changing channels.
I would certainly pop for something like a CM STB, if there was any...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 16-Oct-2016, 4:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 91,170
Posted By Stereocraig
I remember that happening quite a bit, especially...

I remember that happening quite a bit, especially in the days of I.E. and probably into my F.F. era.
Things seem to recover on their own usually, but I just added Lazarus, just in case.

Thank...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Oct-2016, 8:23 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 186,227
Posted By Stereocraig
Well Bob, not much has changed w/ my antennas. ...

Well Bob, not much has changed w/ my antennas.
Spent most of the summer preparing for my daughter's wedding and maintenance on my parent's farm.

I occasionally receive Kalamazoo and Grand...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 13-Oct-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 91,170
Posted By Stereocraig
Have you considered an A/B switch? I see the...

Have you considered an A/B switch?
I see the Rat Shack 15-1968 remote controlled units on eBay from time to time.
I have one and it works well. You would however, still need a tuner and it will...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Sep-2016, 3:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,767
Posted By Stereocraig
Smile That's why I went with two towers, was because I...

That's why I went with two towers, was because I have a 200 yr old maple dead center in the yard and didn't have the heart to cut it down.

I do like ADTech's #3 solution, though. Maybe someday.
Forum: Antennas 21-Sep-2016, 9:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,428
Posted By Stereocraig
As long as you use the proper paint and know how...

As long as you use the proper paint and know how to prep plastic, you should be OK.
Otherwise, it will just flake off and will end up looking even worse than it does now.
Don't use metallic paint....
Forum: Antennas 20-Sep-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,633
Posted By Stereocraig
4) At the rear of the VHF HI area, there is a...

4) At the rear of the VHF HI area, there is a rivet that goes through the boom and holds the two phasing lines together.
If the hole wasn't de burred properly, a chad could be shorting out your...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Sep-2016, 3:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 49,358
Posted By Stereocraig
By "shorting out", I mean that any signal present...

By "shorting out", I mean that any signal present on the longest elements that seeped over from the elements that are being used , could be shorted directly to ground when you fold them, resulting in...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Sep-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 49,358
Posted By Stereocraig
Maybe a good start, but there's also the...

Maybe a good start, but there's also the possibility of signal induction, when running them parallel to your phasing lines.
Not to mention, shorting out against the boom, or other elements.
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Sep-2016, 3:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 49,358
Posted By Stereocraig
I remember using Tripp Lite 12V inverters back in...

I remember using Tripp Lite 12V inverters back in the 70s, before the car audio industry was producing anything larger than 24WPC.
The Crowns I was using, had ample filtering, but even being in the...
Forum: Antennas 13-Sep-2016, 7:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,281
Posted By Stereocraig
I remember back in HS 40yrs ago, we were taught...

I remember back in HS 40yrs ago, we were taught to ground to the "Street side" of the water meter. What changed that?
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Sep-2016, 4:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,820
Posted By Stereocraig
the 8200 covers VHF lo. The only thing on your...

the 8200 covers VHF lo.
The only thing on your chart in that band, is WIWN.
That is mainly shopping and churchy stuff.
Unless you want to use that portion of it for FM, but it will give you more...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Sep-2016, 3:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,820
Posted By Stereocraig
Yes, I would be concerned w/ going smaller than...

Yes, I would be concerned w/ going smaller than needed, b/c the mileage ratings are already exaggerated.
CM has always been a good name, but I'm not sure how their current antennas perform. Their...
Forum: Special Topics 3-Sep-2016, 1:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 149,985
Posted By Stereocraig
I guess I should've clarified that I would do...

I guess I should've clarified that I would do that if I already had one, but I wouldn't go out of my way to buy one just because it is capable of receiving FM.
Forum: Special Topics 3-Sep-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 149,985
Posted By Stereocraig
You could also use the 3020 to feed your FM tuner.

You could also use the 3020 to feed your FM tuner.
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Sep-2016, 4:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,820
Posted By Stereocraig
Wink I don't speak Spanish, but I've seen them on the...

I don't speak Spanish, but I've seen them on the Chicago stations and they're communicating in a language we can all understand. ;)
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2016, 7:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,820
Posted By Stereocraig
The 7694 is a good antenna. I would probably go...

The 7694 is a good antenna.
I would probably go w/ a 7698 and a rotor in an attempt to also receive Madison and Wausau.
Their network programming probably mirrors GB, but they may have some...
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Aug-2016, 9:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,541
Posted By Stereocraig
While I must commend you on your enthusiasm on...

While I must commend you on your enthusiasm on getting a portable rig set up, I think I'd be a bit nervous w/ all of the balls, bean bags and beer flying back and forth. Not to mention, the freezing...
Forum: Special Topics 29-Aug-2016, 9:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 149,985
Posted By Stereocraig
I have no doubt that the bracket itself is...

I have no doubt that the bracket itself is adequate, but I would be concerned w/ that 3/4" fascia board and whether it would be meaty enough on its own.
You could probably use some 2X4 backing...
Forum: Special Topics 29-Aug-2016, 7:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 149,985
Posted By Stereocraig
Those are a favorite of most of the people in...

Those are a favorite of most of the people in this forum.
Base the diameter on your brackets and U bolts.
Gauge? 14 would be strongest, but maybe its cost and weight wouldn't be worth it.
20' w/o...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Aug-2016, 1:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,849
Posted By Stereocraig
I would gladly spring for one, if I could be...

I would gladly spring for one, if I could be certain that it would perform better than the tuner in my Sony.
Unfortunately, they don't publish specs like they do w/ AM-FM tuners.
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Aug-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,493
Posted By Stereocraig
I couldn't have said it any better, myself.

I couldn't have said it any better, myself.
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jul-2016, 4:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,314
Posted By Stereocraig
Another thing that just hit me, are the two...

Another thing that just hit me, are the two lengths of pipe that you mentioned.
I would not use any lengths of pipe above the rotor, greater than needed for clearance.
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jul-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,314
Posted By Stereocraig
They should be like a banding strap. Push through...

They should be like a banding strap. Push through the clip, fold back over itself and secure w/ the two tabs.
I have not heard of many people having a problem w/ chimney mount, but once was enough...
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