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Forum: Help With Reception 27-Apr-2016, 4:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,955
Posted By Billiam
Were the issues resolved? If so, what was the...

Were the issues resolved? If so, what was the cause of the signal problems?
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Apr-2016, 8:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 48,440
Posted By Billiam
The Kitztech has a lower noise floor than the CM....

The Kitztech has a lower noise floor than the CM. I also own the 7777 and it is a good pre amp. But it does have a higher noise floor.
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Apr-2016, 7:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 48,440
Posted By Billiam
Yeah, I tried the KT-500. I agree with that...

Yeah, I tried the KT-500. I agree with that assessment. You can return it for a refund if it doesn't work for you. I returned mine since I had too much signal overload where I as using it.
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Apr-2016, 5:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 48,440
Posted By Billiam
Kitztech makes a low noise, high gain pre amp. I...

Kitztech makes a low noise, high gain pre amp. I tried one and it works but I had too many strong signals nearby to make it effective. That is why I use the RCA unit. If I end up moving to a rural...
Forum: Special Topics 22-Apr-2016, 5:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 26,844
Posted By Billiam
I don't believe the entire UHF TV band is going...

I don't believe the entire UHF TV band is going to be converted to Cell Phone use. From what I read a few years ago, channels above 30 or 31 will be jettisoned for Cell Phone use. Channels 14 to 30...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Apr-2016, 3:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,955
Posted By Billiam
Probably not the antenna where the problem is...

Probably not the antenna where the problem is though. Sounds like one of the other things I mentioned.

One other thing that needs to be considered. Every few years atmospheric conditions change...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Apr-2016, 3:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,955
Posted By Billiam
I don't find it hard to believe based upon...

I don't find it hard to believe based upon personal experiences I've had at several different locations where I lived. Already there seems to be an improvement since they checked and tightened up...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2016, 9:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,955
Posted By Billiam
Just thought of one more thing. Do you have...

Just thought of one more thing. Do you have another TV that you can try? The reason I mention this is that over time some TV Tuners seem to lose channels or see a weakening of some signals. I have...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2016, 4:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,955
Posted By Billiam
Before buying a rotor do a test. Move the...

Before buying a rotor do a test. Move the antenna a few inches in either direction for a couple of days and see how it impacts your signals. Also, try moving the antenna up and down a few inches...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2016, 4:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,955
Posted By Billiam
Fixed antenna? A rotor may be needed then. ...

Fixed antenna? A rotor may be needed then.

I know from personal experience in more than one location that a rotor is often times needed even if all the signals are coming from the same compass...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2016, 4:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 48,440
Posted By Billiam
Dustyz. Calculations you provided are probably...

Dustyz. Calculations you provided are probably right. I used an online tool to calculate that stuff back when I was looking at using RG11. At my current home which is just south of Cincinnati, the...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Apr-2016, 4:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,955
Posted By Billiam
Still missing KCNC and KWGN? 30 and 35 real...

Still missing KCNC and KWGN? 30 and 35 real channels.

Do you know the manufacturer and model number of your antenna?

How long have you been using this antenna?

I'm wondering if there was a...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Apr-2016, 9:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,955
Posted By Billiam
Do you have a way of checking the actual signal...

Do you have a way of checking the actual signal strength of a station on your TV? That would help. Yes, check all the coax connections in the system to start.
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Apr-2016, 4:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,955
Posted By Billiam
Specifically which stations are still coming in? ...

Specifically which stations are still coming in? Need to see if they are all the closest channels to your location or by signal strength?

Since you seem to have lost some of your green signals as...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Apr-2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 48,440
Posted By Billiam
If you are going to run 100 feet of cable you...

If you are going to run 100 feet of cable you might want to invest in a good RG11 cable. Will have lower loss. Even a half db to a db on some channels will make all the difference between reliable...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Apr-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,955
Posted By Billiam
Might be an atmospheric condition. Looks like...

Might be an atmospheric condition. Looks like you have a lot of snow and rain in the region right now. Stormy weather also. If the trend continues for several days then it may be possible you...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Apr-2016, 1:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,640
Posted By Billiam
UHF Reception Question

Posted this previously on a competing site. Got satisfactory advice but knowing that different people utilize this forum, I'd like to get some added feedback.

Looking for the best gain for real...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Apr-2016, 1:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,386
Posted By Billiam
If you try a preamp go to Menards and get the RCA...

If you try a preamp go to Menards and get the RCA pre amp they sell. I use one at my home in Cincinnati in the shadow of many, very strong signals. The RCA is not overloading like other pre amps do...
Forum: Antennas 28-Mar-2016, 1:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,760
Posted By Billiam
The antennas in the last two pictures (that have...

The antennas in the last two pictures (that have swept wing elements) are for VHF channels 2 through 13. The first antenna picture has a UHF Yagi style antenna.

Not sure of the brand of any...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Mar-2016, 5:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 30,004
Posted By Billiam
TV Fool cannot create Geographical Coordinates to...

TV Fool cannot create Geographical Coordinates to use if the Address input brings up "Street Level" data only. You get a precise report for a location if you use the right coordinates. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Mar-2016, 5:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 30,004
Posted By Billiam
AD Tech is correct. You are out of line. I just...

AD Tech is correct. You are out of line. I just added a link that should help the OP to find his exact coordinates.
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Mar-2016, 5:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 30,004
Posted By Billiam
Here's a link that may help. ...

Here's a link that may help.

www.propertycrunch.com

Put in an address and wait for the information page to show up for that address. You will find the exact geographical coordinates for...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2016, 6:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,605
Posted By Billiam
A few years ago I was able to pick up a couple of...

A few years ago I was able to pick up a couple of very weak 2 edge UHF signals that had a negative NM of 7 and 12 or so respectively. And I received them reliably. Used a Antennacraft HBU 55...
Forum: Antennas 24-Feb-2016, 5:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,148
Posted By Billiam
There are virtually no VHF antennas left unless...

There are virtually no VHF antennas left unless the are part of a UHF configuration. Trying to offer a cost effect solution.

Stellar Labs has a couple of affordable yet fairly well built VHF Hi...
Forum: Antennas 22-Feb-2016, 2:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,148
Posted By Billiam
Check Ebay. Still can find a HBU55 there. ...

Check Ebay. Still can find a HBU55 there.

Also, this antenna will work for all the VHF Hi stations. Cheaper alternative to the HBU 55.
...
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