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Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jul-2016, 9:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,314
Posted By Stereocraig
I have always been wary of mounting to a...

I have always been wary of mounting to a chimney,but that's just me.

They can be shortened w/ the clips where the straps fold over inside and are crimped.
Be sure to make your measurements w/ the...
Forum: Antennas 29-Jun-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 274,852
Posted By Stereocraig
Sounds like a winner!

Sounds like a winner!
Forum: Antennas 29-Jun-2016, 9:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 274,852
Posted By Stereocraig
Another consideration, would be to drive around...

Another consideration, would be to drive around and look for some of the full size Channel Master Quantums.
You could leave a note asking if they'd like those "Ugly" antennas removed for free. ;)
...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2016, 4:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,563
Posted By Stereocraig
If a preamp is used.

If a preamp is used.
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,563
Posted By Stereocraig
It mentions the optional ability to drive a...

It mentions the optional ability to drive a preamp.
It also mentions 1db insertion loss each for the motor and the controller.
2 db doesn't seem like much, until you need an extra 1 db.

It maybe...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jun-2016, 4:35 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 186,226
Posted By Stereocraig
Good job, Bob. And you haven't even sniffed for...

Good job, Bob.
And you haven't even sniffed for Michigan, or Indiana, yet.:)
Forum: Help With Reception 26-May-2016, 5:24 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 186,226
Posted By Stereocraig
Bob, However you orient it, you may want to set...

Bob,
However you orient it, you may want to set it so you can access that 355 heading from the eastern half, VS going CW all the way around. There are just more signals on the eastern side, than you...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-May-2016, 8:32 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 186,226
Posted By Stereocraig
I can't receive WRME via TV either, but I get...

I can't receive WRME via TV either, but I get 87.7 FM fairly well, w/ a double folded dipole.
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 20-May-2016, 4:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 51,867
Posted By Stereocraig
It seems like only yesterday, (Early 80s) that it...

It seems like only yesterday, (Early 80s) that it was difficult finding a "Monitor only" for HT. :D
Forum: Help With Reception 19-May-2016, 9:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,606
Posted By Stereocraig
Attics can block more than half of the signal and...

Attics can block more than half of the signal and reflections can cause multipath.
I would mount it outdoors and see if that improves reception.
Forum: Help With Reception 15-May-2016, 4:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 186,226
Posted By Stereocraig
I answered Bob and apologized for overlooking his...

I answered Bob and apologized for overlooking his PM.
Forum: Help With Reception 11-May-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 186,226
Posted By Stereocraig
Hi Bob, By any chance, do you own that funny...

Hi Bob,
By any chance, do you own that funny car?:)
Your TVF looks to be about 8 miles south of me and w/in 1 or 2 degrees in both directions.


3/16" cable may be a bit overkill, but if you...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 3-Apr-2016, 9:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390,715
Posted By Stereocraig
I get decent results w/ Titantv.com. I run...

I get decent results w/ Titantv.com.

I run it on a laptop and just don't shut it down.
Forum: Antennas 1-Apr-2016, 8:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,153
Posted By Stereocraig
Stopping a lightning strike, is similar to...

Stopping a lightning strike, is similar to stopping a leaky basement.
It can never actually be stopped, just redirected.

Lightning will easily jump switching contacts on audio gear. You're...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Mar-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,964
Posted By Stereocraig
I also use titantv.com. The only problem I...

I also use titantv.com.

The only problem I have, is that being right on the WI/IL border, I need to use an Il zip for the Chicago listings and a WI zip for the Mke listings.
Forum: Antennas 28-Mar-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,749
Posted By Stereocraig
Pretty sure that the blue brackets on the swept...

Pretty sure that the blue brackets on the swept design antennas, would make them Antennacraft/ Archer Rat Shack.

The UHF Yagi, looks like somebody added that mesh on the rear.
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Mar-2016, 1:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,850
Posted By Stereocraig
Not to mention, water vapor.

Not to mention, water vapor.
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 61,371
Posted By Stereocraig
An alternative to a rotor, would be an A-B...

An alternative to a rotor, would be an A-B switch.
Both of these, would require a tuner that is capable of "Adding" channels, VS a complete rescan.
W/ a rescan, you would lose any channels that...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jan-2016, 8:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 61,371
Posted By Stereocraig
There are very few guarantees when mounting an...

There are very few guarantees when mounting an antenna on the roof and hiding it in the attic, will reduce that by about half. Maybe even more, depending on building materials, duct work, etc. Even...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jan-2016, 7:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,493
Posted By Stereocraig
Dimmers, can also wreak havoc on audio and video.

Dimmers, can also wreak havoc on audio and video.
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Nov-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,178
Posted By Stereocraig
That sounds to be more of a consideration of the...

That sounds to be more of a consideration of the wires themselves and their tendency to contract w/ temperature.
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Nov-2015, 9:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,178
Posted By Stereocraig
I'm curious.

I'm curious.
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Nov-2015, 4:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 22,174
Posted By Stereocraig
That, is a lot of wind load for a single mast, so...

That, is a lot of wind load for a single mast, so plan accordingly.
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Nov-2015, 8:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,178
Posted By Stereocraig
The main consideration, is probably cost. ...

The main consideration, is probably cost.
Otherwise, the mast would certainly give way, well before the allthread would.

You will probably have a difficult time finding LH thread for the...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Nov-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,821
Posted By Stereocraig
I have used bar clamps to pull the two sections...

I have used bar clamps to pull the two sections snug, before bolting them.
Hammering on the bracing to accomplish this, may not be a good idea.

Otherwise, all of the above work arounds, sound...
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