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Forum: Antennas 3-Jun-2017, 12:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 50,370
Posted By Sev
Arrow DB8e VHF-Lo & High

Just an FYI in case it has not come up

Just picked up a used DB8e that the other day while in Florida.
This evening I was scanning my locals with it using an Avermedia stick.
I was using an...
Forum: Antennas 12-Aug-2016, 7:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
I believe they have a selection.

I believe they have a selection.
Forum: Antennas 11-Aug-2016, 2:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
I found a selective combiner for 3 antenna's on...

I found a selective combiner for 3 antenna's on Ebay. Have no idea of the quality. From Slovakia.
...
Forum: Antennas 10-Aug-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,174
Posted By Sev
LOL. That is what I wanted to know. ...

LOL.
That is what I wanted to know.
Extrapolating out proportionally doesnt always work.
I thought perhaps somebody had tried it. It would make a yagi 76 inches in length with matching...
Forum: Antennas 9-Aug-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
I might have to get creative. That darn...

I might have to get creative.
That darn channel 5 is going to be the fly in the ointment.
I need to boost 39.1 which is 614-620 Mhz. The transmitter is mounted lower than the rest of the...
Forum: Antennas 9-Aug-2016, 8:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,174
Posted By Sev
Question Yagi Frankentenna question.

Hate to ask what is probably a redundant question. However I didnt find an answer in my searches.

I have seen some discussion where have bought 2 91X style antenna's and added the middle of the...
Forum: Antennas 9-Aug-2016, 7:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
Just mounted a VU-190 XR by radio shack yesterday...

Just mounted a VU-190 XR by radio shack yesterday that I picked up for cheap.

Is there a combiner that would allow the VHF and UHF of the XR to remain active when paired with the bowtie?
Channel...
Forum: Antennas 4-Aug-2016, 7:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
I took down the Archer and mounted the 4 bay. ...

I took down the Archer and mounted the 4 bay.
It is pulling in channels from 100+ miles out.
I am also getting 90% from 39.1 & 39.1 FOX. Which I have been unable to receive to date.

Picked...
Forum: Antennas 4-Aug-2016, 4:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
Higher is def better I am basically in a hollow...

Higher is def better
I am basically in a hollow with an alleyway going north east to south west.
Luckily it is pretty close to being in line with the transmission towers.
I clearcut the neighbors...
Forum: Antennas 4-Aug-2016, 2:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
I am in East TN PS. It is Sev. Not Steven. ...

I am in East TN
PS. It is Sev. Not Steven. LOL

My current setup is for testing. The antenna is only about 25 above the ground and 11 above the roof.
Not near optimum. Probably losing some...
Forum: Antennas 4-Aug-2016, 2:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
LOL. It is not the size of the antenna that...

LOL. It is not the size of the antenna that matters. It's the reception it gets :D
The more information the better. Cross referencing forums is always a good thing.
By the way. I am originally...
Forum: Antennas 4-Aug-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
LOL. I hear ya. :D It appears the first...

LOL. I hear ya. :D

It appears the first antenna is a Radioshack 15k1096X
I was supplied the link.

http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1965-a_small/
Page 120.
Forum: Antennas 4-Aug-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
Are you the gentleman that got those 2 antenna's...

Are you the gentleman that got those 2 antenna's from the mod in the WTFDA forum?
This the one?

Personally I would just that antenna out to me and save yourself the trouble cranking down that 90...
Forum: Antennas 3-Aug-2016, 8:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
Well, that is an interesting twist.

Well, that is an interesting twist.
Forum: Antennas 2-Aug-2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
I put what I think is the JFD antenna on a mast...

I put what I think is the JFD antenna on a mast today.

Lost a bunch of fringe channels . It is not picking anything up past 53 miles.
However, I did pick up 4 stations from my local...
Forum: Antennas 2-Aug-2016, 2:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
Thanks Rick. I think I am going to mount the...

Thanks Rick.
I think I am going to mount the VHF Antenna. See what it picks up.
It probably hasnt seen a pole in 40 years.
I am not sure current transformer wires will be long enough to...
Forum: Antennas 2-Aug-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
The first looks similar to this JFD. ...

The first looks similar to this JFD.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5nkAAOSwxp9W9BnU/s-l1600.jpg
Forum: Antennas 1-Aug-2016, 8:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,907
Posted By Sev
Question 1960's Antenna Identification Help Please.

I just picked up 3 antenna's for a song.
The first one is 177 inches in length. Looks like it saw little use.
No name on the box. However, it is dated 1965.
Any idea of the bandwidth is will...
Forum: Antennas 28-Jun-2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 292,507
Posted By Sev
I was reading through that thread as well. :) ...

I was reading through that thread as well. :)

What I am going to start with is an HD7698P. I would like to find an 8 bay that picks up VHF like your old channel master. It is my understanding...
Forum: Antennas 28-Jun-2016, 8:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 292,507
Posted By Sev
Pete That picture is just awesome. One of...

Pete
That picture is just awesome.

One of the questions that you coincidently answered in the course of the thread was if those HDB-8X’s were stackable.

When I first looked at them my...
Forum: Antennas 28-Jun-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 292,507
Posted By Sev
Great job on the explanations and diagrams Pete. ...

Great job on the explanations and diagrams Pete.
Very helpful.
How is the project progressing?
Forum: Help With Reception 12-May-2016, 9:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,458
Posted By Sev
Decided to swing the antenna around to 255...

Decided to swing the antenna around to 255 degrees up to 280.
Still getting strong signals at up to 90% at 100 miles out.
The leaves dont appear to have done to much damage to the signals.
Forum: Help With Reception 7-May-2016, 8:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,458
Posted By Sev
Just wanted to update. I have been waiting to...

Just wanted to update.
I have been waiting to see what my reception would be once the leaves were out.
Same antenna in use.
Today I was out dropping trees located in the direction my closest...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Feb-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,458
Posted By Sev
The problem is once you are disconnected you may...

The problem is once you are disconnected you may not be able to get another account with them under your name.
For a small investment to avoid the hassle it may be worth it.
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2016, 2:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,458
Posted By Sev
Ah. I hear you. VPN is a Virtual Private...

Ah. I hear you.
VPN is a Virtual Private Network.
Your purpose in having an active one is for privacy. For streaming purposes is it to keep your service provider in the dark about what you...
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