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Forum: Help With Reception 23-Jul-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,605
Posted By elmo
If you look at the chart you can see that WPSD is...

If you look at the chart you can see that WPSD is very weak at -2.6. I think for any chance at receiving it reliably you are going to have to mount a large antenna. A home brew antenna is fun to do...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jul-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,343
Posted By elmo
Ah....I see....you already have it in the attic. ...

Ah....I see....you already have it in the attic. I guess when I read the parts about the Leaf/Terk I thought you were looking.....nevermind....just me sleeping at the wheel!

I tried myself to...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jul-2013, 8:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,343
Posted By elmo
Howdy neighbor! Looks like you're a little ways...

Howdy neighbor! Looks like you're a little ways north of me somewhat.

Well, first thing, if you're getting cable over that coax, you've got problems. Your antenna needs a free coax for it's own...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jul-2013, 7:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 42,289
Posted By elmo
I'd assume your best signal reception for each...

I'd assume your best signal reception for each problem channel is when you point right at each, although if blocked dead ahead, a little left or right tweak may boost your gain.

A larger antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jul-2013, 4:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,589
Posted By elmo
Well, by design, the bow tie is for UHF...

Well, by design, the bow tie is for UHF reception. The Leaf has two bow ties (similar to an Eagle Aspen dtv2buhf, minus the reflector). Sure, put it near a strong VHF signal and it will pick it up,...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jul-2013, 1:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,848
Posted By elmo
The Mohu is UHF only and will not reliably tune...

The Mohu is UHF only and will not reliably tune the VHF signals in your area. Half the antenna at twice the price is not a good deal by any means.

An omnidirectional might look like the way to...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jul-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,605
Posted By elmo
WMC is VHF-Lo. The coathanger bowtie won't tune...

WMC is VHF-Lo. The coathanger bowtie won't tune that. You could aim direct with an Antenna Craft Y526 connected with a UVSJ to your existing cable. But if you were to do that, maybe you'd be...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jul-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,817
Posted By elmo
Call me old school but I'm skeptical of antennas...

Call me old school but I'm skeptical of antennas hidden away in plastic. To me that's a sign that they know they couldn't sell you on a thin film of aluminum for $50. That's not to say it won't...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jul-2013, 1:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,196
Posted By elmo
I think that chart is pretty clear. Who needs a...

I think that chart is pretty clear. Who needs a TV at the lake house anyway! Good fishing and a good book - nothing but peace and quiet.
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jul-2013, 1:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,589
Posted By elmo
The leaf is UHF only. On your report, look at...

The leaf is UHF only. On your report, look at the box on the bottom left that's showing the VHF channels. Don't expect to get those with the leaf. You need an antenna rated for UHF+VHF reception....
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jul-2013, 5:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,469
Posted By elmo
I'm probably about a good hours drive south of...

I'm probably about a good hours drive south of the Mooresville area, somewhere on the other side of the towers.

And I think they got you squared away on the broadcast resolutions. Only a BluRay...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jul-2013, 5:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,040
Posted By elmo
Any idea what the antenna is? A photo would be...

Any idea what the antenna is? A photo would be good to help id it.

We can't dx your coax condition. Old coax *could be* a problem if moisture gets in. The best way to test is to run a fresh...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jul-2013, 5:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,509
Posted By elmo
Sounds good. There's not enough difference...

Sounds good. There's not enough difference between the two locations to matter that much.
Forum: Special Topics 6-Jul-2013, 9:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 17,351
Posted By elmo
Aereo

So what do you think about Aereo?

If you aren't familiar with it yet, basically think of it as OTA sent to your connected devices, as a method of receiving your local OTA. Don't want to put up an...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Jul-2013, 9:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,271
Posted By elmo
I don't think you'll get much in the attic. All...

I don't think you'll get much in the attic. All those stations to the south of you are what you want, but the signal strengths are very low from your location as is. An attic would just make it...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jul-2013, 6:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,469
Posted By elmo
Ok, looks like you're "up the road a piece" from...

Ok, looks like you're "up the road a piece" from where I live. ;)

I've got about 30 miles between me and real Ch 44's transmitter; that's my hardest channel to pick up (2Edge) but it works...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jul-2013, 1:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,469
Posted By elmo
Good story! :D Your antenna will get it's...

Good story! :D

Your antenna will get it's job done the best when it has a clear view of the horizon in the direction of the towers. Trees, buildings, etc are not reception friendly. Sometimes,...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jun-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 25,650
Posted By elmo
Good first post! You've got two good...

Good first post!

You've got two good antenna choices there for your situation. Your stations are east of you, so I assume you have a decent view in that direction, free of trees, buildings,...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jun-2013, 4:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,557
Posted By elmo
There's always hope! But without a tvfool report...

There's always hope! But without a tvfool report for your location, we won't know for sure. Be sure to add that as soon as possible.
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Jun-2013, 4:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,927
Posted By elmo
The CS2 is outdoor rated.

The CS2 is outdoor rated.
Forum: Help With Reception 28-May-2013, 4:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,660
Posted By elmo
Your TV Fool report link is broken.

Your TV Fool report link is broken.
Forum: Special Topics 24-May-2013, 1:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,088
Posted By elmo
I've got a 2nd gen Roku, XD I think. Got it new...

I've got a 2nd gen Roku, XD I think. Got it new some time ago for about $60. We've used it for Amazon Prime and Netflix as well as the other various channels that are offered. There's a lot of...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-May-2013, 3:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,020
Posted By elmo
Looks like WLEF is pretty easy to receive from...

Looks like WLEF is pretty easy to receive from your location there with about any outdoor TV antenna. As for the rest, I'm not putting much hope into a simple solution. The signals drop off fairly...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-May-2013, 3:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,970
Posted By elmo
As Teleview asked, what's the tree situation? ...

As Teleview asked, what's the tree situation? Large blocking trees can be a signal killer. From the antenna position, you want as clear a view of the horizon as possible, and any trees, as far away...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-May-2013, 6:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,970
Posted By elmo
If you search this site for attics, people will...

If you search this site for attics, people will typically tell you to avoid it if you can. It's going to impact your signal strength to some degree. It's also going to have some multipath and...
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