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Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jun-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,916
Posted By Jake V
Since your Baltimore stations are quite strong,...

Since your Baltimore stations are quite strong, I'd try the Antennas Direct C2MAX pointed to Washington, DC (flat side aimed towards DC / 250 degrees with a compass). I expect you would pick up all...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jun-2017, 6:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 41,338
Posted By Jake V
1. Does your television have a signal level...

1. Does your television have a signal level meter? If yes, track the signal level when the picture comes in without issues and then again when you are having issues. It's important to know if most of...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jun-2017, 7:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 41,338
Posted By Jake V
You've probably already done the basics - like...

You've probably already done the basics - like check all the connections to see they are still tight and water has not gotten in.

After that, I'd try moving the antenna up or down a few inches....
Forum: Antennas 6-Jun-2017, 7:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 21,941
Posted By Jake V
I recommend making and posting another TV Fool...

I recommend making and posting another TV Fool report at the intended height of your future antenna using these instructions: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508
Forum: Help With Reception 23-May-2017, 8:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,163
Posted By Jake V
The C2V is not bi-directional. To make it...

The C2V is not bi-directional. To make it bi-directional you need to remove the reflector (see my first post). Without the reflector the gain will be similar to the C2 Max.

The Winegard...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-May-2017, 9:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,163
Posted By Jake V
For many antenna / amplifier combos when the...

For many antenna / amplifier combos when the amplifier part is not powered no signal at all is passed to the television.

That said, there is nothing wrong with trying your existing flatwave on...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-May-2017, 7:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,163
Posted By Jake V
If the location of your current satellite has a...

If the location of your current satellite has a good line of sight to both the north and the south and the wiring is available, it makes perfect sense to remove the satellite and try a new antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-May-2017, 2:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,163
Posted By Jake V
The small antennas like the flatwave you are...

The small antennas like the flatwave you are currently using are really only good for locations near the broadcast towers, where signals are strong. You don't want anything advertised as an...
Forum: Antennas 17-May-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,599
Posted By Jake V
Looks similar to the C2V, but without the...

Looks similar to the C2V, but without the reflector. My guess is that the UHF gain would be a bit less and the VHF gain the same. Useful for many applications.
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Apr-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,080
Posted By Jake V
Your signals are already strong, so I'm not sure...

Your signals are already strong, so I'm not sure why you would need an amplifier.

What direction is your antenna aimed?

What does you antenna "see" when it looks in the direction its pointed?...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Mar-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,662
Posted By Jake V
Looking at the generic map for Zip Code 08876, I...

Looking at the generic map for Zip Code 08876, I immediately wonder about the possibility of something like a DB-4e with the reflectors removed to make it bi-directional aimed at about 50/230 degrees...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2017, 5:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,918
Posted By Jake V
I agree with ADTech. But it's going to depend...

I agree with ADTech. But it's going to depend upon what you want.

If this were me, and if I wanted to supply signal to more than one television, and if you don't mind experimenting, for UHF I'd...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Mar-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 26,370
Posted By Jake V
If your signals are coming from the...

If your signals are coming from the east-northeast, placing the antenna in a south facing window is not going to help much. As an experiment I would hold the antenna outside the window with the flat...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Mar-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,159
Posted By Jake V
Please post a link to your TV Fool Report so we...

Please post a link to your TV Fool Report so we can look at the signals available at your location.

It can be made by following these instructions: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Feb-2017, 4:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,616
Posted By Jake V
Getting rid of the interference could be simply a...

Getting rid of the interference could be simply a matter of just choosing a different location. Often moving the antenna up, down, a few inches in another direction, or to a different point on the...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Feb-2017, 6:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,395
Posted By Jake V
The Flatwave model FL5500A is not the best...

The Flatwave model FL5500A is not the best antenna for your plot.

Your TV Fool Report is only resolved to the block level. Please use these instructions to prepare a more accurate report:...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Feb-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,903
Posted By Jake V
I'd find a way to insert the correct power supply...

I'd find a way to insert the correct power supply for your amplifier just for a test. Then run a cable from the output of the amplifier directly to a television. If it works with the original power...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Feb-2017, 3:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,903
Posted By Jake V
Satellite television installations are often very...

Satellite television installations are often very sloppy. I'd start by checking all the connections throughout the system.

Also, did you replace the splitter? Typically the ones used for satellite...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Feb-2017, 1:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,618
Posted By Jake V
I agree with ADTEch. Verdigris has the...

I agree with ADTEch.

Verdigris has the possibility of getting KCPQ (Fox) on Real Channel 13 (160 degrees). I've had good luck with the DB-4e picking up VHF-HI channels, so he might not require a...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Feb-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,618
Posted By Jake V
If this were me and I was just starting I'd...

If this were me and I was just starting I'd probably try an Antennas Direct DB-4e with its reflector removed (to make it bi-directional) aimed at about 150 to 160 degrees.
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Jan-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,838
Posted By Jake V
I just noticed that your TV Fool plot is only...

I just noticed that your TV Fool plot is only resolved to the block level. It may or may not be accurate. I highly recommend that you prepare and post another TV Fool plot using the following...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2017, 6:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,293
Posted By Jake V
I'd start by checking all your connections....

I'd start by checking all your connections. Sometimes they get loose. Sometimes water gets into a connection. Also check the connections for the pre-amp (though if they go bad often you don't see any...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2017, 7:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,636
Posted By Jake V
The DB-8e is an excellent choice, aimed at the...

The DB-8e is an excellent choice, aimed at the Scranton towers (341 degrees on a compass). The Lehigh Valley stations at about 306 to 309 degrees are about 32 degrees off and would be picked up by...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2017, 1:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,636
Posted By Jake V
A lot will depend on your attic. An antenna that...

A lot will depend on your attic. An antenna that "looks" through a wall or roof that has has any metal in it is going to have difficulty pulling in a good signal. And the things in the attic (pipes,...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jan-2017, 5:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 57,548
Posted By Jake V
Where is your antenna located? Roof? Attic? ...

Where is your antenna located? Roof? Attic?

Did you inspect your connections to make sure they are tight, and not corroded? Sometimes they come loose and, in the cold weather, shrink just enough...
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