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Forum: Help With Reception 31-Aug-2015, 8:10 PM
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Posted By sl1982
That makes sense. Almost like audio amplifiers...

That makes sense. Almost like audio amplifiers producing harmonics when clipped. Thanks for all the help guys. This is very interesting stuff but not for the faint of heart.
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Aug-2015, 7:42 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Ok i will test that out. London is on the back...

Ok i will test that out. London is on the back side of the antenna and I dont even pick it up. The one from Oil springs i do pick up but not with 100% signal quality as it is pretty off axis from...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2015, 9:35 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Well it is adjustable from 18 - 30. I could turn...

Well it is adjustable from 18 - 30. I could turn it all the way down maybe? The place i bought it from doesnt accept returns unless its broken. Could another fm trap help maybe?
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2015, 7:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Sorry, here is a link to the picture. ...

Sorry, here is a link to the picture.

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=48642CC827B8BE01!14704&authkey=!AOcnOLbLGf3fBxc&v=3&ithint=photo%2cjpg

DB8e + C5 to combiner then to amplifier

I...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2015, 1:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Hi guys. I just got my c5 and got it installed....

Hi guys.
I just got my c5 and got it installed. I was having issues with picking up fox vhf channel 7). I found a local antenna shop and they suggested getting a preamp. Got it installed and all...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jun-2015, 3:30 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
I managed to fix it (i hope). I used a vice to...

I managed to fix it (i hope). I used a vice to compess the pins holding the loose ones so they were tight and epoxied the boken one back on. Hopefully it works good
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jun-2015, 1:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Hey guys, Had someone knock over my antenna...

Hey guys,

Had someone knock over my antenna while it was sitting in my backyard and it did some damage to it.

One of the bowties is broken off entirely and the other one is loose. Here are...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-May-2015, 9:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Ok and where would i put an FM Trap? Between the...

Ok and where would i put an FM Trap? Between the antenna and the the combiner?
Forum: Help With Reception 13-May-2015, 6:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Hey guys i am planning on adding a c5 and a juice...

Hey guys i am planning on adding a c5 and a juice preamp. Where does the amp for the preamp go? Before the combiner?

Eg.
Antennas
Combiner
Amp
Power inserter
Tv
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Apr-2015, 12:28 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Ok so i managed to get this thing up without...

Ok so i managed to get this thing up without killing myself. Good news is where i placed it it has a clear view beyond my neighbours tree. Right now it is just the antenna with about 30 feet of...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2015, 2:46 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
I purchased the db8e. It is sitting somewhat...

I purchased the db8e. It is sitting somewhat underneath my back tree. It doesnt have leaves on it yet so it is not affecting things quite as much as it will. I do have a spot on my roof that seems...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2015, 2:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
First impressions: TLDR; This antenna is...

First impressions:

TLDR; This antenna is awesome.

I just put together the antenna and threw it in the holder for my patio umbrella as a test. I am picking up 9 stations, some of them out of...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2015, 5:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Does that apply for fascia mounting as well? I...

Does that apply for fascia mounting as well? I work in a fabrication shop so i can whip up some supports if need be.
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2015, 2:54 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
What support legs are you referring to?

What support legs are you referring to?
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Ok so i have bit the bullet and purchased the db8...

Ok so i have bit the bullet and purchased the db8 with 15 ft of mast that i am going to mount to my roof. I will be purchasing the juice amp in the future. I just couldnt find it on amazon. What...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Apr-2015, 4:14 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
OK thanks ADTech. Do you know if the lifetime...

OK thanks ADTech. Do you know if the lifetime warranty is still valid if bought off amazon? I have a gift card on there I can use towards the purchase.

Also does anyone know if i can repurpose the...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Apr-2015, 2:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Thanks ADTech. I was thinking of combining the C5...

Thanks ADTech. I was thinking of combining the C5 with the DB8e. I will go take a look at the juice preamp. is this it?...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Apr-2015, 2:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Okay this is what ive got...

Okay this is what ive got http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3df1f0465e72a163 At 35 ft
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Apr-2015, 1:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Ok thanks for the help. I will try to get some...

Ok thanks for the help. I will try to get some sort of mast mounted to my roof to put the antenna as high as possible. As of right now I am in the purchase planning stage so nothing has been bought....
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Apr-2015, 4:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Hmm. I was hoping i could get away without some...

Hmm. I was hoping i could get away without some sort of tower. Im not sure the wife would approve of that. Given that CIII is at a vastly different angle and the db8e is directional is it still going...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Apr-2015, 3:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
30 feet...

30 feet (http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3df1f0ef962475ae)

50 feet (http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3df1f09315422201)
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Apr-2015, 1:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,619
Posted By sl1982
Antenna options

Hello folks.

Just recently I have been trying to cut the cord. The last thing i need to be able to get rid of my satellite is some sort of live football. So one day i came across the idea of...
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