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Forum: Help With Reception 28-Feb-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 40,255
Posted By No static at all
Do you have the FM trap turned on?

Do you have the FM trap turned on?
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,527
Posted By No static at all
Have you tried moving the antenna to different...

Have you tried moving the antenna to different areas of the attic? It may be sitting in a dead spot for Fox.
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,718
Posted By No static at all
If in your shoes, I would upgrade to a better...

If in your shoes, I would upgrade to a better antenna. The best compact indoor antenna by far is the C2V...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,373
Posted By No static at all
Very doubtful you will see any channels reliably...

Very doubtful you will see any channels reliably with a set top antenna.

At the very minimum you will need a good attic mounted antenna. Hard to say how well it will work w/o trying. I would say...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Feb-2015, 8:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,367
Posted By No static at all
Wow, good to hear!! Hats off to all the...

Wow, good to hear!!

Hats off to all the excellent detective work!!
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Feb-2015, 3:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,367
Posted By No static at all
Is there a Set Up option in the menu?

Is there a Set Up option in the menu?
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Feb-2015, 3:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,367
Posted By No static at all
Sounds like your TV is set to only receive cable...

Sounds like your TV is set to only receive cable frequencies. Go into the menu & set to scan for TV, not cable channels.
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 6:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,212
Posted By No static at all
Channel 36 beams a more powerful signal towards...

Channel 36 beams a more powerful signal towards you than channel 40 does.

Channel 36-984,000 watts
Channel 40-349,000 watts
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 4:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 38,089
Posted By No static at all
The FCC TV query for WMDO is wrong, so that...

The FCC TV query for WMDO is wrong, so that explains why TV Fool is incorrect. It's not on RF 22(not yet anyway).
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 3:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 38,089
Posted By No static at all
Sounds like the TV is set for cable channels. Go...

Sounds like the TV is set for cable channels. Go into the menu & scan for TV, not cable channels.

WMDO is actually on channel 8, so that is why you are seeing it now.
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 2:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,921
Posted By No static at all
Sounds to me like either severe multipath, or...

Sounds to me like either severe multipath, or possible tuner overload. What kind of tuner are you using?

Can you take a picture of how the antenna is mounted?
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Feb-2015, 5:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,585
Posted By No static at all
I seriously doubt it's the preamp. How far apart...

I seriously doubt it's the preamp. How far apart are the antennas? I am assuming the DB8 is on top?

Unfortunately the UHF stations are running mediocre power levels & you are 50 miles away. They...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Feb-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,813
Posted By No static at all
Wow, thanks for the heads up!!;) Already...

Wow, thanks for the heads up!!;)

Already have too many antennas, but for that price, I gotta have it!!:D
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Jan-2015, 6:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,149
Posted By No static at all
Can you post a link? Tried googling & don't see...

Can you post a link? Tried googling & don't see it.
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jan-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 30,522
Posted By No static at all
Are you sure there isn't a signal meter somewhere...

Are you sure there isn't a signal meter somewhere in one of the menu options? That's the only place my Samsung had one.
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jan-2015, 5:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 30,522
Posted By No static at all
I am assuming the antenna is outside? Have you...

I am assuming the antenna is outside? Have you tried raising/lowering the antenna a few inches at a time?

The Fox station is 70 miles away so you may have to play with different heights or a...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jan-2015, 12:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,261
Posted By No static at all
Are you using any type of amplified speakers? I...

Are you using any type of amplified speakers? I had a Cyber Acoustic speaker system that wiped out channel 12, even with the antenna on the roof far from the TV.
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jan-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 73,280
Posted By No static at all
Yes, 91.3 KDKR does raise a concern for channel...

Yes, 91.3 KDKR does raise a concern for channel 8. A Radio Shack FM trap should adequately attenuate the signal if you are at least 5 miles away from the transmitter. You could also try a stronger FM...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jan-2015, 4:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,120
Posted By No static at all
Agreed & only see channel 8 as possible. ...

Agreed & only see channel 8 as possible.

Channel 2- 45 miles-1 watt-nope
Channel 12-45 miles-5 watts-nope
Channel 3 & 11-91 miles-maybe with extremely favorable atmospheric conditions a couple...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jan-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,077
Posted By No static at all
Just read over some of your older posts which...

Just read over some of your older posts which addressed some of my earlier questions.

Can you possibly take a pic of your set-up & post it? Just trying to visualize the relationship of the 2...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jan-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,077
Posted By No static at all
Good advice as higher isn't always better. ...

Good advice as higher isn't always better.

How did you aim the antenna? I suggest first aiming with a compass & then fine tuning using the signal strength meter.

Do you have the antennas close...
Forum: Special Topics 26-Nov-2014, 6:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,303
Posted By No static at all
Looking at the manual, I see a digital audio...

Looking at the manual, I see a digital audio output on the back panel. Are you sure you don't have an optical out on the TV?
...
Forum: Special Topics 26-Nov-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,303
Posted By No static at all
You should be able to connect your TV to the...

You should be able to connect your TV to the receiver using the optical output. I can't imagine any newer flat screen not having one. Even the inexpensive Insignia, Dynex & Hisense models have them....
Forum: Special Topics 25-Nov-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,303
Posted By No static at all
How old is your receiver? Does your receiver have...

How old is your receiver? Does your receiver have any digital inputs?
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Nov-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,753
Posted By No static at all
Any amplifier or splitters? Also you have a...

Any amplifier or splitters?

Also you have a few FM stations in town that may be having an effect as well. Run an FM Fool report & see if any stations are less than 3-5 miles away.
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