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Forum: Help With Reception 5-Feb-2015, 8:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,180
Posted By signals unlimited
PA. DTV reception

My company specializes in small workable antennas. UHF and VHF that can mount on a satellite pole. They work very well where reception is similar to that in your report. If you want to have a look....
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Feb-2015, 7:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,042
Posted By signals unlimited
PA. DTV reception

100' of good RG6 will only drop your signal 4 to 6 db. That will leave you with more than enough signal for reception on your set.
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jan-2015, 8:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,783
Posted By signals unlimited
PA. DTV reception

If you think overload, simply turn the antenna to face the rear of the antenna toward the signal. That will put that notion to rest. If the problem is still there, electrical interference is...
Forum: Connecting with an Installer 29-Jan-2015, 4:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 44,988
Posted By signals unlimited
DTV installer in PA.

I am a full time installer in PA. I know that there are not many installers out there, so as an antenna builder, I offer complete turnkey kits with custom designed antennas to make DIY as easy as...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jan-2015, 3:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 81,323
Posted By signals unlimited
PA. DTV reception

I have several installations using the Y5713 in area receiving real channel 6 quite well with even less signal than showing on your report for Channel 6. One of these installs is in Frackville. I...
Forum: Antennas 26-Jan-2015, 5:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 116,022
Posted By signals unlimited
UHF/VHF pre-amp

I started using this amplifier around a year ago due to the duel inputs. I have installed nearly 100 with 0 failures, and no overload. I have needed to use an additional FM trap on the VHF side in a...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Feb-2013, 3:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,865
Posted By signals unlimited
No amplifier change will make a noticable...

No amplifier change will make a noticable difference in your reception from distant stations from other directions. A rotor will!
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Feb-2013, 7:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,865
Posted By signals unlimited
There is no better antenna or preamp for your...

There is no better antenna or preamp for your reception. You also have the right aim for the two near by groups of stations. The only way to add stations from other directions would be to aim a...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Feb-2013, 7:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 29,581
Posted By signals unlimited
The splitter has more than enough gain to...

The splitter has more than enough gain to overcome the loss in the coax and the splitter.
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Feb-2013, 9:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 29,581
Posted By signals unlimited
The 7084 antenna is a good choice. The AP8700...

The 7084 antenna is a good choice. The AP8700 amplifier should be used with the power supply mounted just in front of a six way splitter.

If you want both Philadelphia at 231 degrees and NYC at...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jan-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,500
Posted By signals unlimited
Yes you can use the same mast for both antennas...

Yes you can use the same mast for both antennas but keep them seperated as much as possible. DO NOT USE THE SAME COAX FOR BOTH ANTENNAS. They must be seperate runs.
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jan-2013, 2:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,500
Posted By signals unlimited
I suspect the 8700 amplifier is being overloaded...

I suspect the 8700 amplifier is being overloaded by the strong channels.

To prove that out you could bypass the amplifier at the amp and power supply to see if the strong locals come back. If so...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jan-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 62,245
Posted By signals unlimited
I have found that some antenna models collect...

I have found that some antenna models collect water in the boot, just like a bucket. I recommend that you use a weather proof, snap and seal connector on the coax and ditch the boot.
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Dec-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,864
Posted By signals unlimited
Please post your TV Fool signal report.

Please post your TV Fool signal report.
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Nov-2012, 8:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,350
Posted By signals unlimited
PLease post a signal report for your location, as...

PLease post a signal report for your location, as dirrected in the top thread on the "help with reception page".
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Nov-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,262
Posted By signals unlimited
The antenna and coax in place are not TV and are...

The antenna and coax in place are not TV and are of no use in your project.

All receivable stations are located at 178 degrees.

Install an Antennacraft HBU55 or a Winegard HD7698p antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Nov-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,734
Posted By signals unlimited
The only Fox channel within your reach is real 34...

The only Fox channel within your reach is real 34 at 82 degrees.

To receive this and the other stations to your NW you need a rotor and amplifier. If you use the Pro Brand Eagle Aspen Roto100 and...
Forum: Connecting with an Installer 10-Nov-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 15,903
Posted By signals unlimited
I am a fulltime installer in central PA. and...

I am a fulltime installer in central PA. and would love to help you, but the solution is so simple that I could never justify the expense involved with the travel.

The 4228 is a huge over kill...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Nov-2012, 6:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,734
Posted By signals unlimited
Install the VHF up-grade kit for your CS2,...

Install the VHF up-grade kit for your CS2, available from Antennas Direct.

Play with an aim just between your two groups of stations located West and Northwest. If a station in either group fails...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Nov-2012, 8:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 32,571
Posted By signals unlimited
As I mentioned, that will work, but my...

As I mentioned, that will work, but my recommendation is to use the 2870. A better product and a better configuration.
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Nov-2012, 3:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 32,571
Posted By signals unlimited
The 2870 amplifier has seperate inputs, for UHF...

The 2870 amplifier has seperate inputs, for UHF and VHF. That allows you to eliminate the joiner and use the amplifier for signal combinding of your UHF and VHF antennas.
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Nov-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 32,571
Posted By signals unlimited
The Winegard duel input is a better choice,...

The Winegard duel input is a better choice, however the Antennacraft should produce the same results.
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Nov-2012, 2:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 32,571
Posted By signals unlimited
A pre-amplifier will improve your reception. ...

A pre-amplifier will improve your reception.

Replace the joiner with a Winegard AP2870 duel input preamplifier.

You will need to place the amplifier power supply in front of all splitters.
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Oct-2012, 6:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,942
Posted By signals unlimited
Your signal profile, and antenna choice will be...

Your signal profile, and antenna choice will be needed to caculate cable length, amplifier requirment, grounding, and splitter configuration.

If all equipment choices good, the atic run will be...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Oct-2012, 6:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,989
Posted By signals unlimited
To keep the wind load down, I would use a two bay...

To keep the wind load down, I would use a two bay antenna with a single dipole High VHF element connected thru an amplifier with seperate UHF/VHF inputs.

The Antennas Direct CS2 Complete with a...
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