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Search took 0.01 seconds; generated 69 minute(s) ago. Search: Posts Made By: shoman94
Forum: Enthusiast's Exchange 2-Mar-2016, 6:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 912,166
Posted By shoman94
What's the distance from the hilltop to your...

What's the distance from the hilltop to your house?
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Mar-2016, 4:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,121
Posted By shoman94
As long as it's your exclusive balcony. If its...

As long as it's your exclusive balcony. If its shares with other tenants then it is a common area which does not apply to the law.

If you get the landlords permission then you can do anything they...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Mar-2016, 2:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,174
Posted By shoman94
That's what I figured but it goes away when I...

That's what I figured but it goes away when I aimed directly at it and its never happened with my C2 so I'm thinking that the wider beam is what I need. I also have no trees within 1000feet of my...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Mar-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,174
Posted By shoman94
Its a 10 footer galvanized that I picked up from...

Its a 10 footer galvanized that I picked up from Lowe's. Yes that is the mount Winegard mount (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DFTGUQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage)

It...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Mar-2016, 4:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,174
Posted By shoman94
Looking at those numbers.... I believe you could...

Looking at those numbers.... I believe you could easily use the DB4e and the dipole's....
So if you are 27' to the peak.... Use a 10' or 12' pipe (galvanized) for your mast. I'd say 1.25" to...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Mar-2016, 4:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,174
Posted By shoman94
Can I see your 40ft

Can I see your 40ft
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Mar-2016, 4:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,174
Posted By shoman94
WLIW is a fairly strong station and should really...

WLIW is a fairly strong station and should really be picked up by the side lobe beams coming from the antenna. Plus you have adjustability that you can trial and error with that changes the effect...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Mar-2016, 2:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,174
Posted By shoman94
Looks to be the case. Its trial and...

Looks to be the case.




Its trial and error for sure. I have 2 channels that are 45ish miles away I'm getting with that dipole. There is a couple other options that have been recommended in...
Forum: Antennas 1-Mar-2016, 1:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 40,575
Posted By shoman94
Son of a gun! The baluns can be installed out of...

Son of a gun! The baluns can be installed out of phase! =(

Is there a way to test the balun prior to installing?

Never mind. I was going to try it but the parts are almost 35 bucks so I...
Forum: Antennas 29-Feb-2016, 8:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 40,575
Posted By shoman94
Interesting. I've been reading that this...

Interesting. I've been reading that this afternoon as well. Basically I took my C4V that is stacked horizontally and stacked them vertically. Used 2 300-75ohm converters to 12" equal length coax to...
Forum: Antennas 29-Feb-2016, 2:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 40,575
Posted By shoman94
I tried combining it that way (stacking them) and...

I tried combining it that way (stacking them) and it lost some power. Probably because using the splitter creates a loss or 3db. I think I would have needed a combiner similar to what included with...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2016, 3:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,174
Posted By shoman94
You may need to install an FM filter after...

You may need to install an FM filter after installing the preamp if you have signal fluctuations. The Radioshack 1500024 is an example which I used. I believe Antennas Direct and MCM Electronics...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2016, 2:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,174
Posted By shoman94
This is probably the direction I'd concentrate...

This is probably the direction I'd concentrate on.
For the UHF station you'll want a high gain antenna such as the Antennas Direct DB8e and aim it at 245 magnetic. This will get you the UHF...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Feb-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,174
Posted By shoman94
How is the line of site from your mounting...

How is the line of site from your mounting location looking at 245 degrees magnetic? You'll need to be roof mounted antenna and need a preamp for sure.
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Feb-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,987
Posted By shoman94
Sounds good. Looking forward to an update.

Sounds good. Looking forward to an update.
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Feb-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,033
Posted By shoman94
I'll link the PDF's for each antenna so you can...

I'll link the PDF's for each antenna so you can make an informed decision.
IMO as far as gain they are both similar but the DB4e has a much wider beam and more pull from the back side which I...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Feb-2016, 3:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 36,186
Posted By shoman94
What direction do you have the antenna aimed? ...

What direction do you have the antenna aimed?

With that antenna aimed at 222, 245 and 258 degrees magnetic what channels do you get?
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2016, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,033
Posted By shoman94
You could get all your channels except ABC with a...

You could get all your channels except ABC with a good UHF antenna pointed at 273 degrees magnetic. You could also look at the Antennas Direct DB4e to take care of your UHF stations in a lot smaller...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,316
Posted By shoman94
Good to hear!

Good to hear!
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2016, 9:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,316
Posted By shoman94
The only antenna that should have been aimed at...

The only antenna that should have been aimed at 173 was the vhf dipole. This would only be for channel 7 (fox) and 9 (cbc). The db4e would be aimed differently based on your desires.

Also...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2016, 3:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,983
Posted By shoman94
Looks like everything is UHF and all in the same...

Looks like everything is UHF and all in the same direction. You could get an Antennas Direct DB4e 4 Element Bowtie Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna - 60 Mile Range...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2016, 8:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,316
Posted By shoman94
I don't see any reason that you wouldn't get that...

I don't see any reason that you wouldn't get that channel with the dipole but there are exceptions that always get in our way. I have 3 VHF station I get with my dipole. Two of them have no where...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2016, 2:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,316
Posted By shoman94
We need info. Equipment, length of cable runs,...

We need info.
Equipment, length of cable runs, splitters and tvfool report with height included.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2016, 2:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,987
Posted By shoman94
You can save the image and then attach it to your...

You can save the image and then attach it to your post.

But yea the FM traps go between the antenna and the preamp. But that depends on what you have around you. For me I have 2 FM stations less...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2016, 5:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,987
Posted By shoman94
Yes pointing up slightly has helped some people. ...

Yes pointing up slightly has helped some people. Every situation is unique for sure.

Channel Master 7778 I've heard is good and the one I use is the Antennas Direct JUICE preamp. The Juice has a...
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