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Forum: TV Database Updates 24-Apr-2012, 6:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 26,793
Posted By Dave Loudin
The reason WKOB is broadcasting on 2 is there is...

The reason WKOB is broadcasting on 2 is there is no room for it anywhere else.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 4:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,993
Posted By Dave Loudin
Accomack County operates the four translator...

Accomack County operates the four translator stations at the top of your TVFool report: W30CI 14 that repeats WAVY, W39CS 18 that repeats WTKR, W25AA 25 that repeats WHRO, and W34DN 34 that repeats...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 3:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 36,012
Posted By Dave Loudin
Correct, your VHF signals are too strong for the...

Correct, your VHF signals are too strong for the preamplifier in the LAVA. I'm sorry that you don't get the results like your friend does. It could be that the paths to his location that the signals...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2012, 3:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,384
Posted By Dave Loudin
First off, an HOA cannot prevent you from...

First off, an HOA cannot prevent you from installing an antenna in areas that you control. The FCC says so (http://www.fcc.gov/guides/installing-consumer-owned-antennas-and-satellite-dishes)....
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Apr-2012, 5:48 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 162,229
Posted By Dave Loudin
Forget the mileage ratings! Your TVFool suggests...

Forget the mileage ratings! Your TVFool suggests otherwise. If you wanted some use of the antenna, then that would be it.
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Apr-2012, 1:49 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 162,229
Posted By Dave Loudin
Have you ever tried picking up the San Diego...

Have you ever tried picking up the San Diego stations?
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Apr-2012, 5:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 36,519
Posted By Dave Loudin
This HAS been a fascinating thread. A big part...

This HAS been a fascinating thread. A big part was our wanting to understand as best possible from afar what's going on. Recommending a $60 antenna is one thing. Recommending replacing a TV is a...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Apr-2012, 9:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,904
Posted By Dave Loudin
The virtual channel concept was also important...

The virtual channel concept was also important during the transition from analog to digital broadcasting. I don't think many people appreciate the job the FCC did in overlaying a new TV broadcast...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Apr-2012, 1:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,970
Posted By Dave Loudin
If you're willing to learn a little, read the...

If you're willing to learn a little, read the Signal Analysis FAQ (http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57#how_to_read) that's linked to at the top of your report. It's an...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,693
Posted By Dave Loudin
Here...

Here (http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dd5bc1dda062571) is Boxerfan's report at 20 feet. I went to the trouble of remapping his virtual channels to real, then wnet down the...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,172
Posted By Dave Loudin
Because of the differences in the way the...

Because of the differences in the way the databases maintained by Canadian and American agencies work, TVFool will always be behind the current situation in Canada. Bring up your report at 25 feet,...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,338
Posted By Dave Loudin
This is where having the complete azimuth receive...

This is where having the complete azimuth receive pattern (or, at least, the peak gain, 3 dB bandwith, and front-to-back ratio) of the antenna and the TVFool report come in handy. One can "do the...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Apr-2012, 7:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 32,109
Posted By Dave Loudin
@meridish, I think I found the site where you got...

@meridish, I think I found the site where you got the specs for this antenna. The full description is confusing, because it is listed as a passive antenna despite having these two properties:

...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Apr-2012, 6:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,696
Posted By Dave Loudin
Thanks for updating us! I'm very glad that worked...

Thanks for updating us! I'm very glad that worked for you.
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Apr-2012, 2:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 32,109
Posted By Dave Loudin
The antenna gain for that antenna is incorrect....

The antenna gain for that antenna is incorrect. They are combining the preamp gain with the real antenna gain. You are not going to get a +30 dB benefit on VHF.
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 13-Apr-2012, 6:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 40,741
Posted By Dave Loudin
Well, yes, you could look at it that way....

Well, yes, you could look at it that way. However, you are still sacrificing 3 dB of signal-to-noise ratio that the antenna provided. Do you have that much loss in the cable between antenna and TV?...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Apr-2012, 4:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,430
Posted By Dave Loudin
If you don't want to worry about the station on...

If you don't want to worry about the station on channel 2, you can go for the Winegard HD-7696P, which is the same length as the 7082P, but is much skinnier. The irony is it costs a few more dollars...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Apr-2012, 9:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,231
Posted By Dave Loudin
First, we have a saying about amplifiers: one may...

First, we have a saying about amplifiers: one may be too many; two definitely are! Extra amplifiers do not improve rotten signal capture on the part of the antenna.

Looking at your TVFool report,...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Apr-2012, 9:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,003
Posted By Dave Loudin
Please read the sticky thread at the top of this...

Please read the sticky thread at the top of this forum, then provide us the information we need to help you.
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Apr-2012, 9:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,252
Posted By Dave Loudin
Just a couple of checklist items: Antenna...

Just a couple of checklist items:

Antenna pointed at 260 degrees?
Power injector for preamp is installed?
TV set to AIR or ANTENNA instead of CABLE?

Try entering the Real RF channels for your...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Apr-2012, 8:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,696
Posted By Dave Loudin
@TG, you have a point. I suggested the RCA...

@TG, you have a point. I suggested the RCA because WTNH is projected to have a noise margin of 58 dB, so there should still be enough signal through the back of the ANT-751. Plus, there's a second...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Apr-2012, 3:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,696
Posted By Dave Loudin
I think an antenna like the RCA ANT-751 in the...

I think an antenna like the RCA ANT-751 in the attic or mounted outside aimed at about 40 degrees (no need to be terribly precise) would suffice.
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Apr-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 36,519
Posted By Dave Loudin
A quick test for local electrical interference:...

A quick test for local electrical interference: are you getting a lot of noise on AM radios at your house?
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Apr-2012, 3:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,629
Posted By Dave Loudin
It will be one of the most capabale of holding...

It will be one of the most capabale of holding up. That's one reason why we recommend it.

If you study your TVFool report (and I recommend that, including the Singal Analysis FAQ that's linked...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Apr-2012, 3:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,263
Posted By Dave Loudin
It's the antenna. Try something like an RCA...

It's the antenna. Try something like an RCA ANT-751 or an AntennaCraft AC9 or Antennas Direct V10.
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