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Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jun-2011, 5:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,317
Posted By gossamer
The electric service and the water meter are...

The electric service and the water meter are within two feet of each other in the house. I believe the electrical service ground is simply a copper wire from the electric service to the main water...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jun-2011, 4:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,317
Posted By gossamer
Grounding & Mounting questions

Hi all,
I've identified the antenna I'd like to purchase, and would like to mount it using a Y wall-mount bracket, like this:
...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jun-2011, 4:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
Thanks so much for all your help. I really wanted...

Thanks so much for all your help. I really wanted to understand how this all works.

Thanks,
Dave
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Jun-2011, 2:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
Okay, thanks. The retrotv channel looks pretty...

Okay, thanks. The retrotv channel looks pretty compelling, but I don't otherwise think there is anything below channel 6 that I would be interested in.



You had said there were a couple of...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Jun-2011, 2:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
John, I'm sorry you think I'm taking advantage of...

John, I'm sorry you think I'm taking advantage of you. I did already check the RTV site (http://www.myretrotv.com/affiliates.html), and that is the only one that indicates they broadcast from NYC;...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jun-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
John, thanks again. Once I realized the "Real"...

John, thanks again. Once I realized the "Real" column was the one that should be used as the "real" reference, it was clear.



I checked out the websites for these domains, and it's unclear...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jun-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
Thanks for the explanation. FWIW, that is pretty...

Thanks for the explanation. FWIW, that is pretty much what I had understood, so I don't feel like I'm completely new at this :-)

Thanks,
Dave
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jun-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
I've read this over another dozen times, and I...

I've read this over another dozen times, and I think I'm starting to get it.

You are basically saying that higher gain can be achieved for UHF with antennas that are not designed for the lower VHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jun-2011, 5:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,114
Posted By gossamer
Thanks so much. I thought that might have been...

Thanks so much. I thought that might have been the case, and in fact it was. An hour or so later, the channel returned, so it was indeed one or other reason.

Thanks again,
Dave
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jun-2011, 1:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
Interesting, thanks. For some reason I didn't see...

Interesting, thanks. For some reason I didn't see this response until I came back, because I have a follow-up question. First, it's not that I don't believe you (really, I do), but can you think of a...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jun-2011, 1:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,114
Posted By gossamer
Indoor antenna and reception problems

Hi,
Some time ago I purchased a "Winegard SS-3000 Indoor HDTV Antenna - 7 dB, 10 dB" antenna, and overall it's worked well. I'm in New Jersey, about 25miles from NYC, and can receive about 25...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jun-2011, 1:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
It was doing a little reading, and learned that...

It was doing a little reading, and learned that the low VHF and FM reduces the gain at the HD UHF band, which is what I really need. Do you think this is correct?

Thanks again,
Dave
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jun-2011, 9:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
Yes, perfect, that's exactly what I'm going to...

Yes, perfect, that's exactly what I'm going to do.

Thanks again for all your help. I hope to be able to contribute something valuable in the future as you guys have done.

Thanks,
Dave
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jun-2011, 5:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
Awesome, thanks. The wall mount is a much better...

Awesome, thanks. The wall mount is a much better option and also something that will work for me.

I think the HD7082P looks like a good choice. It appears the antenna purchase doesn't generally...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jun-2011, 3:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
I think the tripod is going to be my best option....

I think the tripod is going to be my best option.

I'm concerned that mounting a tripod at the eave of the roof could cause leakage. Do you have any tips or suggestions in preparation for mounting...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jun-2011, 3:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
I think if I stood on the roof, and only IF,...

I think if I stood on the roof, and only IF, there would be a good chance I would still see trees aiming south. If I stand on the neighbors roof, however, there aren't any trees. Does that count?
...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jun-2011, 3:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
Dude, relax. Did the kids call you names when you...

Dude, relax. Did the kids call you names when you were young?

Get over it. The forum has been very helpful, and I didn't think it was a big deal to ask for a little clarification, despite knowing...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2011, 1:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
Do you mean try these different angles to...

Do you mean try these different angles to experiment which is best? Later you mention that a rotor won't be needed, so it was a little unclear to me.


Am I to infer that I'm so close that the...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jun-2011, 9:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
Yeah, I used to be able to see the twin towers on...

Yeah, I used to be able to see the twin towers on my way to work.


It looks like the Winegard (31 elements) is better than the Channelmaster (24 elements), but the Channelmaster is more...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jun-2011, 6:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 67,822
Posted By gossamer
Suggestions for VHF/UHF antenna in New Jersey...

Hi all,

First post to the list. I'm relatively new to this process, but have read a few posts and have a general idea of how to proceed. I would sure appreciate advice on determining which antenna...
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