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Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 3-Dec-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397,190
Posted By eggman531916
oxidation of elements?

I got to thinking the other day about what effect oxidation has on antenna elements (if any?). This was prompted by an installation at my brother-in-laws place where I had put up some Gray Hoverman...
Forum: Enthusiast's Exchange 3-Dec-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 922,448
Posted By eggman531916
Now THAT is interesting. May I ask for some...

Now THAT is interesting. May I ask for some details on how you did it?
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 3-Dec-2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395,041
Posted By eggman531916
You are correct. ADTech offers alot of GOOD...

You are correct. ADTech offers alot of GOOD advice. I may not comment too often, but I read through the forums alot. The other companies are missing a great opportunity, so long as they take a stance...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jun-2016, 5:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,424
Posted By eggman531916
Thanks for the link AD Tech, and the explanation....

Thanks for the link AD Tech, and the explanation. It looks like her Lowe's carries it, however, mine in Altoona does not. At any rate, I appreciate all the help I've received and the wealth of...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jun-2016, 3:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,424
Posted By eggman531916
Success!

Alrighty then. First off, I must humbly admit that I was wrong about the antennas interfering with each other. Secondly, it turns out that while real channel 8 is a strong signal, it can still be...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jun-2016, 2:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,424
Posted By eggman531916
I'll let you all know what I figure out. Thanks...

I'll let you all know what I figure out. Thanks for all the help!
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jun-2016, 2:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,424
Posted By eggman531916
No static at all.....I had thought of that too,...

No static at all.....I had thought of that too, but not until after I left her place. I'm probably gonna try that this weekend if my first plan doesn't work.
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jun-2016, 2:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,424
Posted By eggman531916
Thank you all for replying. Sorry in the delay to...

Thank you all for replying. Sorry in the delay to answer, but work's been pretty hectic lately. Anyways, real channel 8 could be picked up from any direction on either antenna, no matter where I...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-May-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,424
Posted By eggman531916
preamp with separate VHF/UHF isn't separating bands enough

Ok. So on Saturday I hooked up separate Vhf-Hi and a Uhf antennas for my mother using a RCA TVPRAMP1R pre-amplifier. She picked up 15 channels where before, she only had 2 channels (8.1, 8.2 on real...
Forum: Antennas 26-May-2016, 3:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 31,100
Posted By eggman531916
I'm using an Antenna Craft 10g222 pre-amp. Works...

I'm using an Antenna Craft 10g222 pre-amp. Works so well that I bought a second as a back up just in case the one I'm using fails for whatever reason. It's suppose to be 29 dB amplification. I don't...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-May-2016, 3:22 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 205,822
Posted By eggman531916
I've read through most of this thread, and I...

I've read through most of this thread, and I gotta say, nice job bobsgarage. I thought about ordering one of those VHF-Hi antennas also for my mother's house. I'm sorry no one has approved you to...
Forum: Antennas 28-Feb-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,708
Posted By eggman531916
I actually bought a couple UHF antennas from...

I actually bought a couple UHF antennas from Stellar Labs and they performed pretty well and were decently built. http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/STELLAR-LABS-30-2415-/30-2415
Granted, I...
Forum: Reception Devices 10-Nov-2015, 2:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 55,599
Posted By eggman531916
Though I doubt the OP will return, I have a...

Though I doubt the OP will return, I have a Samsung UN55EH6000F that allows me to scan for both cable and OTA channels at the same time. What I don't know is if it will allow for seamless channel...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 18-Sep-2015, 1:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 360,261
Posted By eggman531916
My brother was picking it up reliably as well in...

My brother was picking it up reliably as well in a neighboring town approximately 25 miles south of my location. I think tvfool may be off a bit. His Nm is -24.2 and he was getting it on a single bay...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 16-Sep-2015, 9:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 360,261
Posted By eggman531916
Wtoo-cd?

About a month ago I lost WTOO-CD on RF-23. I know it's the home shopping network and all, but I'm still curious as to what happened to it. I used to be able to receive it reliably, but now I get the...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Sep-2015, 3:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 41,079
Posted By eggman531916
Here is mine just for comparison. ...

Here is mine just for comparison.
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d8e0347b25ade1c
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Sep-2015, 3:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 41,079
Posted By eggman531916
I noticed WLOS has a Nm factor of 14.3, which for...

I noticed WLOS has a Nm factor of 14.3, which for myself is about as good as my signals get. I played around with a few antennas in my attic and I was able to receive my two strongest signals inside...
Forum: Antennas 29-May-2015, 4:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,881
Posted By eggman531916
I will do that rabbit73. I read through their...

I will do that rabbit73. I read through their stuff alot as well. I was going to post there as well anyways, but I only had enough time to post here before work. Thank you.
Forum: Antennas 28-May-2015, 6:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,881
Posted By eggman531916
Will it last?

Ok, I'm not sure if I've asked this or not already so forgive me if I have. I finished building my DBGH a couple of months ago and it works great. It's made from grey 1/2" PVC electrical conduit with...
Forum: Antennas 25-May-2015, 5:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 63,464
Posted By eggman531916
Just out of curiosity, what do you charge for one...

Just out of curiosity, what do you charge for one of your Hi-VHF antennas? My mother-in-law is in a very peculiar situation where she lives and can somehow, someway pick up ION out of Martinsburg WV...
Forum: Connecting with an Installer 24-May-2015, 3:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 76,904
Posted By eggman531916
Not sure about this, but I think there's more...

Not sure about this, but I think there's more than that.
Forum: TV Database Updates 24-May-2015, 3:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 21,777
Posted By eggman531916
WTOO-CD in Johnstown, PA market

Looks like WTOO is on the air in Huntingdon and Saxton, PA. Rabbitears.info has the physical channel listed as 23 and display channel as 50. I found it with a channel rescan when I finished up my...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-May-2015, 9:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 22,298
Posted By eggman531916
I can understand about having one channel that...

I can understand about having one channel that comes in strong that, according to the Tvfool report, shouldn't be really be there.
Here is mine:...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-May-2015, 6:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 22,298
Posted By eggman531916
Glad it worked for you. Are you in an area with...

Glad it worked for you. Are you in an area with strong signals? I took a look at my friend's situation again and it looks like two antennas isn't going to help much anyway as there are other...
Forum: Connecting with an Installer 8-May-2015, 6:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 76,904
Posted By eggman531916
You're correct Signals Unlimited. I live in the...

You're correct Signals Unlimited. I live in the Huntingdon-Mt. Union area about an hour's drive north of you. I'm the guy who commented on your Facebook page about the CM-4251. I thought about doing...
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