Forum: Antennas
31-Jan-2015, 7:44 PM
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Replies: 39
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Whisker length
hey I just replied to your other post. Yes I've tried 8 inch whiskers 9 inch 9 1/2 and 10"with all the bay spacing a half inch less than whisker length. And I've tried 4 x 4 side to side. The one...
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Forum: Help With Reception
31-Jan-2015, 7:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 31,842
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Forum: Antennas
31-Jan-2015, 4:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 21,422
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Forum: Help With Reception
31-Jan-2015, 2:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 18,121
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Forum: Antennas
31-Jan-2015, 2:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 21,422
McLap
yes I second that my mclap it is an amazing antenna I have two of the 4 bays vertically stacked with a reflector I found the 10 inch whiskers with the 9 1/2 spacing work the best. I get all my UHF...
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Forum: Help With Reception
30-Jan-2015, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 31,842
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Forum: Help With Reception
30-Jan-2015, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 31,842
Yes finding a good spot on your property Can be...
Yes finding a good spot on your property Can be tricky. I move my antenna around the on the general area and watch for hot spots where signal comes in stronger. In my yard i need to aim the antenna...
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Forum: Antennas
30-Jan-2015, 8:26 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
Yes part of my decision on canceling dish...
Yes part of my decision on canceling dish permanently was the channels I started to receive over the air. However I actually did cancel my dish permanently before I got 3.1/3.2. I was able to pick up...
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Forum: Antennas
30-Jan-2015, 5:49 PM
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Replies: 39
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No guy wires. I mounted the pole to my facia...
No guy wires. I mounted the pole to my facia with some bent sheet metal and u clamps.ive had all of a 10' pipe plus antenna above facia. Wind not a problem. ice slide from metal roof ripped of my...
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Forum: Antennas
30-Jan-2015, 5:24 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
I have a large 50' free standing anchored. I...
I have a large 50' free standing anchored. I physically climb and carry the antenna up with me to the 40'. This tower was hear before I moved in and has some junk antennas on top (another subject)....
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Forum: Antennas
30-Jan-2015, 4:40 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
Less strength
less strength on lower elevation but all the same channels.i've use the antenna in other areas down the road and works fine as long as there's a halfway clear shot of the sky towards the towers
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Forum: Antennas
30-Jan-2015, 4:33 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
Wine guard not sure model was 29db gain. I had...
Wine guard not sure model was 29db gain. I had same amp on a smaller 8 bay that would not get real channel 8 but would get real channel 7. So the 10" Wisker and reflector is a must for me. 40 feet...
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Forum: Antennas
29-Jan-2015, 8:07 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
Reflector
yup I need the reflector for the vhf. It added uhf channels as well
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Forum: Antennas
29-Jan-2015, 9:04 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
my map
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dd24371e0e5e179Fool
Here is my map to show my stations signal. With the ugly antenna pic previous post. I get every channel in green red...
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Forum: Antennas
28-Jan-2015, 9:12 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
Custom DYI 8 bay
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/s/?view=att&th=14b327f7e5d1e0b6&attid=0.3&disp=attd&safe=1&zwhttps://mail.
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Forum: Help With Reception
28-Jan-2015, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 16,636
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Forum: Antennas
23-Jan-2015, 9:03 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
Mc clap Db8
yes great antennas. Easy to make just takes some time. But I get better reception than any one else in the general area. Cbs real channel 8 =3.1/3.2 alluds most ota viewers I talk to.and for some...
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Forum: Antennas
23-Jan-2015, 8:40 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
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Forum: Antennas
23-Jan-2015, 1:16 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
East weatherman design I would post it if I new...
East weatherman design I would post it if I new how. he sells kits. But also has specs to make your own custom to the channels yo want. I started with a smaller whisker and bay spacing.from other diy...
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Forum: Enthusiast's Exchange
23-Jan-2015, 1:01 AM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Help With Reception
22-Jan-2015, 9:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 25,466
Amp
for me my homemade eight bay outside with an amp I get 10 more channels than I did without the amp.if your old indoor amp improves your signal then a good preamp and antenna outside most likely will...
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Forum: Antennas
22-Jan-2015, 9:42 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 49,734
DIY Db8
I use a diy db8 verticals stack with 10" whiskers 91/2" bay spacing and a large curved reflector and recieve real channel vhf 7-8-9-11-13 with Chanel 8 being the furthest away at 64 miles. I've made...
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Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion
20-May-2014, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 2
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Rite on
IM A DIY FREE TV AS WELL.ITS BEEN OVER ONE YEAR NOW.IT GETS EASIER AND EASIER. EVERY DAY...... LOL. But really cool i hope more people do what you have done!!!!
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Forum: Special Topics
7-May-2014, 1:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 27,110
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Forum: Reception Devices
6-May-2014, 4:19 PM
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