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Forum: Help With Reception 24-Sep-2011, 9:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,984
Posted By Tigerbangs
Unless you want to watch Christian programming,...

Unless you want to watch Christian programming, don't waste your time aiming at channel 10, aim at 210 degrees, and everything that you are looking for will come in just fine.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Sep-2011, 5:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,984
Posted By Tigerbangs
You'll do just fine with a Winegard HD-7694P...

You'll do just fine with a Winegard HD-7694P mounted on your roof aimed at 210 degrees compass heading.
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Sep-2011, 6:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,566
Posted By Tigerbangs
Antenna equipment is sold a la carte: here is a...

Antenna equipment is sold a la carte: here is a good installation guideto help you along:

http://manuals.solidsignal.com/AntInstallGuide.pdf?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=3932741&utm_campaign=CJ
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Sep-2011, 4:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,566
Posted By Tigerbangs
Don't ever count on reliable reception from an...

Don't ever count on reliable reception from an indoor antenna. There are way too many variables to promise that you will ever be satisfied with what an indoor antenna can provide you.

If you want...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2011, 3:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,083
Posted By Tigerbangs
You won't see the Joplin stations reliably with...

You won't see the Joplin stations reliably with an antenna in the attic: you really need a fringe-area antenna mounted on the roof. If you only plan to have one TV set attached to the antenna, then...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Sep-2011, 12:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,752
Posted By Tigerbangs
The terrain between you and the Calgary...

The terrain between you and the Calgary transmitters makes it tough for digital TV reception in your area, but your noise margin figures are still in positive numbers, so reception is still possible....
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Sep-2011, 4:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,919
Posted By Tigerbangs
I live next door in Springfield, and know a...

I live next door in Springfield, and know a little but about East Longmeadow reception...LOL
Most of the TV lies southwest of you in Hartford, but you probably want the Springfield stations, too. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Sep-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,135
Posted By Tigerbangs
If you are using only one TV set, you don't need...

If you are using only one TV set, you don't need the distribution amplifier: you can substitute a simple 2-way coax splitter , but use my suggestion of the fringe-area antennas: the quality of...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Sep-2011, 9:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,135
Posted By Tigerbangs
I would just get rid of the existing antenna and...

I would just get rid of the existing antenna and install one of the recommended antennas. Run an additional coaxial cable from the distribution amplifier: the CM3414 will power up to 4 outlets, so...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Sep-2011, 9:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,150
Posted By Tigerbangs
OK, thanks for the input. 2 TV sets will be...

OK, thanks for the input. 2 TV sets will be pretty easy: install the antennas as previously recommended. and run the two coaxial cables to your basement via the conduit. In the basement, install a...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Sep-2011, 3:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,969
Posted By Tigerbangs
True: check out the OTA reception thread at...

True: check out the OTA reception thread at www.digitalhome.ca for more information: there is a whole Ottawa reception thread there...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Sep-2011, 3:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,150
Posted By Tigerbangs
YUP, I have done this for quite a few Ottawans,...

YUP, I have done this for quite a few Ottawans, as I used to live on Ottawa, and know the lay of the land. You have 2 transmitter locations: Camp Fortune in Gatineau, and the Rogers Tower in...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Sep-2011, 2:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,422
Posted By Tigerbangs
CBOT is on VIRTUAL channel 4.1, but actually...

CBOT is on VIRTUAL channel 4.1, but actually operates on UHF channel 25. This identification is known as PSIP, and is supposed to help you follow your TV channels by virtually renaming them to their...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Sep-2011, 2:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,135
Posted By Tigerbangs
Broadband VHF-UHF antennas do allow some Fm...

Broadband VHF-UHF antennas do allow some Fm reception, but, without knowing which antenna you have, it's almost impossible to know how much help your antenna is on FM: some antennas are designed to...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Sep-2011, 1:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,422
Posted By Tigerbangs
The Camp Fortune and the Herbert's Corner...

The Camp Fortune and the Herbert's Corner transmitters are almost 180 degrees opposite of your location. Since I am a former resident of Ottawa, I have been following the digital transition pretty...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Sep-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,118
Posted By Tigerbangs
I can make a suggestion to you that would...

I can make a suggestion to you that would probably work, but I suggest that you consult the OTA forum at www.digitalhome.ca, which will have lots of people in the same boat as you are. Canada's...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2011, 1:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,553
Posted By Tigerbangs
You are going to need to pull out the big guns to...

You are going to need to pull out the big guns to make this work. WRGB will always look strongest because low-band VHF follows the contours of the earth better than high-band VHF or UHF, but,...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,958
Posted By Tigerbangs
Can we guess that you are looking for KETK? If...

Can we guess that you are looking for KETK? If that's the case, it can probably be done with the right antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,259
Posted By Tigerbangs
The advice hardly qualified as the best advice in...

The advice hardly qualified as the best advice in the world: it was just another opinion, and opinions are like butts: everyone has one.
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,062
Posted By Tigerbangs
You are going to have to re-scan almost every day...

You are going to have to re-scan almost every day for the next two weeks as more Canadian stations make the transition from analog to digital. The transition will be complete shortly, but expect...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 29,450
Posted By Tigerbangs
Channel Master and AntennaCraft still make...

Channel Master and AntennaCraft still make all-channel antennas, and the Crossfire 3679 and the AntennaCraft HD-850 and HD1200 are still available. Be aware that people are reporting lots of...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Aug-2011, 5:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 29,450
Posted By Tigerbangs
I am former denizen of Ottawa, and have installed...

I am former denizen of Ottawa, and have installed more than a few antennas there, so I believe that I can help you. The National Capital District has 2 transmitter locations: Camp Fortune in...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2011, 9:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,732
Posted By Tigerbangs
TowerGuy: I liked the Winegard HD-7696P too, but...

TowerGuy: I liked the Winegard HD-7696P too, but Winegard has seen fir to discontinue that antenna: the choice now is either the HD-7695p or the HD-7697P
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Aug-2011, 2:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 27,526
Posted By Tigerbangs
But No WHDH-TV, WFXT- or WLVI?? That antenna is...

But No WHDH-TV, WFXT- or WLVI?? That antenna is NOT doing the job for you.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Aug-2011, 2:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,308
Posted By Tigerbangs
Please post your exact TVFool.com reception...

Please post your exact TVFool.com reception report in order to get good help.
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