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Forum: Help With Reception 15-Oct-2014, 4:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,532
Posted By Tower Guy
The advice for a lower gain antenna is due to the...

The advice for a lower gain antenna is due to the 20 degree difference between the DC stations and WMPT. A higher gain antenna would strengthen only one of the two directions and/or make one of them...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Oct-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,453
Posted By Tower Guy
Try it without the distribution amplifier. Use a...

Try it without the distribution amplifier. Use a 4 way splitter instead.
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Oct-2014, 2:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,827
Posted By Tower Guy
Mount the antennas at least 3' above the roof....

Mount the antennas at least 3' above the roof. VHF antennas might need a bit more.
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Oct-2014, 2:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,390
Posted By Tower Guy
FOX just bought KBCB and will be switching...

FOX just bought KBCB and will be switching affiliations to FOX. You'll get that fine.
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Oct-2014, 3:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,947
Posted By Tower Guy
There is no foolproof answer for North Tonawanda....

There is no foolproof answer for North Tonawanda. From Bergholz I found that a 4 bay UHF aimed at WGRZ, WIVB, and WKBW picks up the Grand Island stations off the side of the antenna. I added a VHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Oct-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,682
Posted By Tower Guy
In my opinion the signal strength at your...

In my opinion the signal strength at your location requires a DB8e or similar high gain UHF only antenna aimed at Boston. Do not split directions or you may loose the weaker Boston stations. The Lava...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Oct-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,641
Posted By Tower Guy
I'd start at 240 degrees.

I'd start at 240 degrees.
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Oct-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,371
Posted By Tower Guy
You may have one of several things happening: ...

You may have one of several things happening:


Your distribution system is causing problems
You're having FM inteference
Your antenna is in a bad location
The TV antenna was repaired...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Oct-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,587
Posted By Tower Guy
CTV carries different NFL games than Buffalo. ...

CTV carries different NFL games than Buffalo. This Sunday at 4 PM you'd get Jets vs Chargers on WIVB while CFTO carries 49ers at Chiefs.
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Oct-2014, 6:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,587
Posted By Tower Guy
A UHF only will miss CTV on channel 9.

A UHF only will miss CTV on channel 9.
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Oct-2014, 3:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,587
Posted By Tower Guy
The old DB8 is too directional to get Grand...

The old DB8 is too directional to get Grand Island and Colden simultaneously.
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Oct-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,587
Posted By Tower Guy
Efficient use of a rotator requires a TV set with...

Efficient use of a rotator requires a TV set with scanning software that can add channels without loosing those that have already been found, or a quick finger on the rotator, turning the antenna an...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Oct-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,587
Posted By Tower Guy
Turning an antenna in the attic will require a...

Turning an antenna in the attic will require a big antenna and a big attic. For instance, the HBU-55 has a turning radius of 76", meaning that nearly a 13' diameter is needed to turn it. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2014, 5:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,738
Posted By Tower Guy
I like wall mounts below the eave with the mast...

I like wall mounts below the eave with the mast extending above the roof.

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=cm9034&d=channel-master-cm9034-(1-pair)-12-heavy-duty-wall-mount-(cm-9034)
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2014, 4:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,963
Posted By Tower Guy
You have signals from two directions on both VHF...

You have signals from two directions on both VHF and UHF bands. There is one and only one antenna that's ideal for you, the Winegard HD-1080. When you aim it at the UHF stations the VHF stations...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2014, 3:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,587
Posted By Tower Guy
It's not as easy as you might think. I'm...

It's not as easy as you might think. I'm familiar with the area. You're on the downhill side of the Niagara Escarpment.

WKBW will be the hardest to pick up with a NM of 4.5. That's difficult...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Sep-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,978
Posted By Tower Guy
The ANT751 might work in the attic. Aim it NNW....

The ANT751 might work in the attic. Aim it NNW. You might find that it works better on the roof. Consider a preamp such as the TVPRAMP-1R.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Sep-2014, 4:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,092
Posted By Tower Guy
The first PE antenna has a wider beam width on...

The first PE antenna has a wider beam width on VHF than the two that I suggested. That means that the gain of the PE is lower, even though the spec says otherwise. I don't believe the PE spec.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Sep-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,092
Posted By Tower Guy
Point north. The other directions are low power...

Point north. The other directions are low power stations. Get a combo UHF/VHF antenna. The PE antenna is not known to me. I'd be looking at an HBU 44 or HD 7694P.
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Sep-2014, 8:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,444
Posted By Tower Guy
10' TV mast extended to 8' unless you are in an...

10' TV mast extended to 8' unless you are in an exceptionally windy area.

Try to find the 16 gauge mast instead of an 18 gauge wall.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Sep-2014, 2:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,920
Posted By Tower Guy
I'd consider a DB8e antenna with a TVPRAMP-1R. ...

I'd consider a DB8e antenna with a TVPRAMP-1R. That should get all the UHF stations from Huntsville. If you'd like a second PBS, add a VHF only antenna (Y10-7-13) using the U/V combiner option in...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Sep-2014, 2:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,992
Posted By Tower Guy
The low band interference may be worse than the...

The low band interference may be worse than the trees on UHF. I have often found poor reception of low band below 15 db NM. The FCC planning factors added 4 db for low band noise. It's often more...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2014, 9:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,992
Posted By Tower Guy
I would ignore PBS on low band channel 5. The...

I would ignore PBS on low band channel 5. The signal is weak plus you have another PBS that is easier to pick up.
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2014, 7:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,444
Posted By Tower Guy
Get a 3x5x1/4" aluminum plate. Drill it to match...

Get a 3x5x1/4" aluminum plate. Drill it to match the Y10-7-13 and use 1/4"x20 bolts through the boom. Get a pair of 1.75" muffler clamps to match the mast. Drill holes in the plate for the extra U...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Sep-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,444
Posted By Tower Guy
The largest mast that will fit the DB8e would be...

The largest mast that will fit the DB8e would be 1 1/4" water pipe, which is 1.66" OD, but the Y10-7-13 would not fit.

Water pipe is available galvanized, but the steel strength is modest. The...
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