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Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jul-2011, 6:25 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,434,480
Posted By scott784
Yep, I've read about the Mohu Leaf antenna. The...

Yep, I've read about the Mohu Leaf antenna. The company is located in the Raleigh area; but the antenna is also available online. From the reviews I've read, this antenna has received positive...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jul-2011, 6:16 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,434,480
Posted By scott784
Norfolk Wire & Electronics, located on Brookstown...

Norfolk Wire & Electronics, located on Brookstown Ave in Winston sells antennas. They may not have what you want in stock; however, I believe they can order just about anything for you. However, I...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jul-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,434,480
Posted By scott784
Yep, I think the small staff at WGPX in...

Yep, I think the small staff at WGPX in Greensboro is aware that their over the air signal (near Reidsville) is inferior to the rest of the Triad locals, especially as it relates to the signal of...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jul-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,434,480
Posted By scott784
If you really want to try over the air, but only...

If you really want to try over the air, but only with the stipulation that you can have ION, I would keep your cash outlay limited until you find out for sure whether you can get WGPX at your home. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jul-2011, 2:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,434,480
Posted By scott784
Keep in mind, there's really no such thing as a...

Keep in mind, there's really no such thing as a 'digital' versus 'analog' antenna. That is basically marketing hype. While the technology in the TVs (and the signal coming from the towers has...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jul-2011, 2:16 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,434,480
Posted By scott784
Believe it or not, I've got both. I've got a...

Believe it or not, I've got both. I've got a Clearstream 4 in the attic for my upstairs bedroom TV. Then I've got an outdoor Winegard 9095P for my downstairs livingroom TV. If I had it to do over...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jul-2011, 12:38 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,434,480
Posted By scott784
I am not so sure about you using your original...

I am not so sure about you using your original wiring. Most likely, it is all corroded out. Also many years ago, the ribbon style wiring was used, which is completely outdated now. If you were...
Forum: TV Database Updates 13-Jul-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 16,440
Posted By scott784
Correction to database for WAXN

Information on thetvfool.com site concerning WAXN is obsolete. The station recently completed an upgrade. It is now operating at 150KW versus 91KW. This information needs to be corrected on the...
Forum: TV Database Updates 4-Jul-2011, 7:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 16,171
Posted By scott784
Corrections to your database for WGPX

When I first utilized the tvfool data, the information I received was just about perfect with my real world experience and the antenna I installed at my house.

However, the information about WGPX...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-May-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,191
Posted By scott784
Any guess on the approximate loss I would have...

Any guess on the approximate loss I would have with splitting in this manner? If it is much, I wouldn't want to combine the antennas going down one coax line into the house. The TV antenna and...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-May-2011, 8:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,191
Posted By scott784
I appreciate the reply. I had thought about...

I appreciate the reply. I had thought about overload; however, I keep my TV antenna (almost always) pointed toward the SW for the longer range stations (Charlotte). I only point it to the SE in the...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-May-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,191
Posted By scott784
Help with FM antenna/combining it on existing mast with TV antenna

I am interested in checking out the Winegard HD-6000 FM antenna and pairing it with a Channel Master CM7777 Preamp to receive maximum FM reception in my area.

I currently use OTA for television...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 26-Mar-2011, 8:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 61,473
Posted By scott784
Yes, everyone should consider the type of antenna...

Yes, everyone should consider the type of antenna first. Otherwise, it's like putting the cart before the horse.

As for OTA going away, I agree it won't happen, at least in the short term. ...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 22-Mar-2011, 1:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 61,473
Posted By scott784
I like the humor of the moderator. Those...

I like the humor of the moderator. Those suggestions sound great to me!

As for FrankenBean, the government is free to do what they want. They control the RF frequencies from which broadcasters...
Forum: Antennas 13-Mar-2011, 9:44 PM
Replies: 10
Sticky: New DB2 and DB4
Views: 85,642
Posted By scott784
Have you heard something that we are not aware of...

Have you heard something that we are not aware of about the antenna business possibly being moot? Many of us (with any experience in using OTA television) have heard these rumors over the last...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Mar-2011, 2:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,801
Posted By scott784
That's good news that Win 7 is fully functional...

That's good news that Win 7 is fully functional with the HDHR without any skills needed with batch files, etc. You were quite ambitious to take on this project to get it going with your XP machine. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Mar-2011, 1:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,801
Posted By scott784
I like the price of your setup way better than...

I like the price of your setup way better than the first two. To fully utilize it though, I'd have to learn about batch files and how to create them. Thanks for sharing the links.
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Mar-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,801
Posted By scott784
Given the different characteristics, as you...

Given the different characteristics, as you described, based on the model of the television, is there a standard signal meter that anyone can buy and attach it externally?

I am just curious b/c...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Mar-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,801
Posted By scott784
Yes, there are issues to consider, as you...

Yes, there are issues to consider, as you mentioned, about the placement of an antenna in an attic space. The next time I'm up there, I might do some more surveying to see if there is a sweeter...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Mar-2011, 1:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,801
Posted By scott784
When you say 'aimpoint', I assume you are talking...

When you say 'aimpoint', I assume you are talking about angling the antenna to the left or right. As far as the position off the wall, it's probably about 4 to 5 feet. The space is very tight in...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Mar-2011, 2:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,801
Posted By scott784
Supposedly, this antenna is able to grab signals...

Supposedly, this antenna is able to grab signals with a 45 degree radius on both sides of it's position. At least that's what a representative at Antennas Direct had to say about it.

I have it...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2011, 7:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,801
Posted By scott784
Antennas Direct ClearStream 4

Yesterday, I installed an attic mount Antennas Direct ClearStream 4.

Fortunately, most of the signal is able to get out of the wall of my attic versus having to make a direct penetration through...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 20-Feb-2011, 7:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 61,473
Posted By scott784
That's a very good question. How can me help...

That's a very good question. How can me help others find out? I would be more than happy to participate if someone knows that answer.

I know from my own experience that I paid for tv cable for...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Feb-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,642
Posted By scott784
Feedback on the Antennas Direct Clearstream 4 antenna

I would be very curious to know the satisfaction level of others who have purchased the Antennas Direct Ultra Long Range HDTV Antenna, Clearstream 4. This antenna suggests a range of 65 plus miles.
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Feb-2011, 1:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,032
Posted By scott784
Thanks for the link, John. I'll check it out.

Thanks for the link, John. I'll check it out.
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