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Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jul-2016, 1:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
Just an update. The DB8e is working great....

Just an update.

The DB8e is working great. There are some dropouts on NBC but they are a lot less than before with the Clearstream4V. Still watchable. This is what I was trying to acheive. I...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jul-2016, 1:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,177
Posted By newmguy
Today I received a BGI S3HD-2 two way power...

Today I received a BGI S3HD-2 two way power passing splitter.
It worked, no signal loss.

I originally had to use an attenuator,
now with the splitter installed I don't have to.

thanks...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jul-2016, 2:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,177
Posted By newmguy
thankyou, I will wait for the ones I just...

thankyou, I will wait for the ones I just ordered. I am sure it will work.

I am surprised it worked at all (even on some stations) with the splitter I used.

Does anyone know where I can get a...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jul-2016, 1:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,177
Posted By newmguy
This is a whole new subject, I thought it was...

This is a whole new subject, I thought it was best to start a new thread.
my apologies.

I am using an Antronix CMC2002H 2 way splitter.
Features:

6kV ring wave surge protection on all...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jul-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,177
Posted By newmguy
splitting antenna output

Hello Guys,

I have an antennas direct clearstream 4 antenna and a clearsteam juice preamp.

I am trying to split the output of the antenna. I have installed the DC pass splitter after the preamp...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Jul-2016, 1:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
Thanks for your post. In addition to the...

Thanks for your post.

In addition to the DB8e I am also using my clearstream 4V for the bedroom tv (to eliminate using a splitter)

It is also receiving NBC now, so the time of day might have...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Jul-2016, 1:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
I have 3, 6, 10, 12 and 20 db attenuators. I...

I have 3, 6, 10, 12 and 20 db attenuators.

I tried this on my old setup (with the clearstream 4V). It did nothing for strength/quality.

I thought since I was eliminating any cables, amps, and...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jun-2016, 11:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
I will lose more than $50 due to "restocking"...

I will lose more than $50 due to "restocking" fees.

I AM determined to make this work. Tomorrow is another day. It will be cool early in the morning.

Unless there is something wrong with the...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jun-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
While on the roof, I bypassed the preamp while...

While on the roof, I bypassed the preamp while aiming the antenna.

I am currently reading forum posts where others have the same problem I am having.

I hope I can figure this out, I spent a...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jun-2016, 8:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
I assembled the DB8e antenna and installed it...

I assembled the DB8e antenna and installed it today. Most of the buffalo stations are now gone or the signal is very poor.

I triple checked everything, I can't seem to troubleshoot the problem...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2016, 9:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
You are so right Nascarken, the HD 8200u winegard...

You are so right Nascarken, the HD 8200u winegard is the very best antenna out there, I checked it out today. The retailer told me so.

Only one problem, its 15 feet long!!!!

So while I am...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
I am having difficulty determining the beam width...

I am having difficulty determining the beam width of each antenna. Are they 30 degrees? Are they both the same?



So I would use a combiner with the two antennas stacked? In my experience this...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jun-2016, 9:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
well I'm going to try another antenna. It's...

well I'm going to try another antenna.

It's a toss between the Antennas Direct DB8E and the Antennas Direct 91XG.

The 91XG is 93" long (which shouldn't be a problem) because I securely mounted...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Jun-2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
re: antenna reception Toronto North

Thanks, That is exactly what I want to hear.
I know there are no guarantees, I can just sell the antenna I got now if the new one is even just a little bit better.

I would say that 97% of the...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Jun-2016, 5:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
re: Antenna reception Toronto North

Thanks for your response.

I have been reading this forum for quite some time now. My registration wasn't final until now, so I couldn't post anything.

I guess there is no hope for getting WGRZ....
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Jun-2016, 9:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 37,288
Posted By newmguy
antenna reception Toronto North

Looking for some help with my antenna reception.

I have an Antennas Direct Clearstream 4-V antenna mounted on a 5" tripod
on the peak of my roof. Total antenna height is 35'.

I also installed...
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