Forum: Help With Reception
25-Apr-2015, 3:55 PM
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Apr-2015, 3:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,051
Ok.
I'd suggest if small is the goal,...
Ok.
I'd suggest if small is the goal, mounting the Antennacraft HBU11k on the balcony. It is a compact VHF/UHF antenna. Not much larger than a 24" widescreen monitor. It comes with a J Pole...
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Apr-2015, 2:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 14,142
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Apr-2015, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 14,142
Greetings,
Twenty-five foot is definitely...
Greetings,
Twenty-five foot is definitely the way to go. Your signal access is improved over 6'.
First consideration: trees. Are you surrounded by them? They can make successful reception even...
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Apr-2015, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 24,539
Using your 91XG to test the new location is the...
Using your 91XG to test the new location is the way to go. Sometimes TVfool reports are stingy, other times are optimistic. You just have to try. At your new location, things look pretty difficult....
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Apr-2015, 9:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 13,487
Let's narrow this down if possible. Trees can...
Let's narrow this down if possible. Trees can absolutely be a problem. If you are shooting through them, antenna relocation is advised.
Are all UHF channels problematic is it just some UHF...
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Forum: Help With Reception
24-Apr-2015, 2:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,084
Thanks for providing what antenna you have....
Thanks for providing what antenna you have. Unfortunately, it's not ideal for your circumstance.
Do you have the option to mount on a roof or eave? If so could you post a new TV fool plot with a...
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Forum: Help With Reception
24-Apr-2015, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 13,627
Greetings Pat,
I feel your frustration!...
Greetings Pat,
I feel your frustration! Those flat panel antennas work in some applications, but in others they are inadequate. Often buyers don't find out that these types of antennas aren't...
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Forum: Help With Reception
24-Apr-2015, 3:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,051
Greetings Dan,
Indoor antennas are often a...
Greetings Dan,
Indoor antennas are often a hassle contrary to the "perfect reception" infomericals that peddle just how perfect they can be. In short, you are asking a TV signal to penetrate the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
24-Apr-2015, 3:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,084
Hello toby22bonnie,
ABC WFAA reports 15db...
Hello toby22bonnie,
ABC WFAA reports 15db signal strength on your map. This is insufficient signal strength for an indoor or attic installation. Further, at 10' you are dealing in 2-edge...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 1:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 11,972
Greetings,
I know your post is over a month...
Greetings,
I know your post is over a month old, however if you are still interested in help can you post updated TVfool plots of 25', 50', 75' and 100'?
Signal access at 10' isn't good....
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 1:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 13,464
Greetings,
Apologies about no one chiming in...
Greetings,
Apologies about no one chiming in on your post. Let's see if we can dial your situation in.
Generally, the Amazon basics antenna is not ideal. If you have the amplified version, it...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 1:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 25,246
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 17,314
Greetings Panduck,
Apologies that no one got...
Greetings Panduck,
Apologies that no one got back to you. I'll do my best to sum up your situation as I see it. In short, it's challenging. You've got Columbus and Montgomery in there and both...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 11,971
Greetings,
Trees are signal killers. This is...
Greetings,
Trees are signal killers. This is a problem for your situation. Especially given that Sacramento's main signals are south and those trees are in the way.
On your property is there...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 13,091
Greetings,
Your TVfool plot highlights often...
Greetings,
Your TVfool plot highlights often that it is - location, location, location. While you are close to your transmitters terrain is what is what makes your situation more intensive.
The...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 12,683
Greetings David,
You have some choices and...
Greetings David,
You have some choices and options about signals you want to prioritize. If I were installing at your location an Antennas Direct DB8e orientated to magnetic 72 would be my first...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 9:15 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 12,669
Greetings SkatingRocker,
The Clearstream 2V...
Greetings SkatingRocker,
The Clearstream 2V has VHF support, so you are in good shape there for Toledo's ABC and CBS affiliates.
My suggestion would be to try it. As long as you have an open...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 8:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 25,246
Greetings Heliophobe,
I work some signals...
Greetings Heliophobe,
I work some signals at 55 miles that are low powered with my set up. My weakest is about 7.6 db.
Your plot isn't too kind in regards to Boston. I would almost suggest...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 8:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 24,093
Hi Tim,
The fact you have an existing...
Hi Tim,
The fact you have an existing antenna mount on your chimney is cake. I'd absolutely repurpose it for a TV aerial. Rabbit73 makes excellent comments about trees. On your roof is the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Apr-2015, 6:08 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 12,959
Greetings Frank,
Your plot does show that...
Greetings Frank,
Your plot does show that NYC is indeed possible. It is not tremendously strong, but according the plot barring any obstructions nearby you ought to be able to get most if not all...
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Forum: Help With Reception
18-Apr-2015, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 24,093
Hello Tim,
Welcome to the forum!
The...
Hello Tim,
Welcome to the forum!
The antenna is but one aspect of your installation. Other considerations include how and where you mount along with how many televisions you want the antenna to...
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Forum: Help With Reception
16-Apr-2015, 4:43 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 20,744
Ah cool, the discussion is continuing.
I see...
Ah cool, the discussion is continuing.
I see you are leaning towards a DB8e at a lower installation. My only caveat here is that while the DB8e is an excellent antenna, it cannot overcome signal...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Apr-2015, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 12,339
Hello Whitestringray,
Your report would...
Hello Whitestringray,
Your report would require an outdoor mounted antenna to be successful for NBC, CBS and FOX from magnetic 348/353. The issue you run into is signal strength and pathways to...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Apr-2015, 9:52 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 104,942
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