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Forum: Reception Devices 10-Nov-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 51,862
Posted By Stereocraig
The only true measure of an item's worth, is what...

The only true measure of an item's worth, is what the ebay price is listed in "Sold Items".

People are generally confused, when it comes to the nuts and bolts of ebay.
When they're selling...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Nov-2015, 9:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,383
Posted By Stereocraig
Process of elimination, will help narrow it down....

Process of elimination, will help narrow it down.

Start by removing the amp and the power inserter.
Removing just the amp, will only accomplish blocking of 30db of your signal and leaving only...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Sep-2015, 9:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,962
Posted By Stereocraig
FWIW, I must be lucky, because I've never had any...

FWIW, I must be lucky, because I've never had any problem w/ WBBM real 12 and I use a 91XG for that one, at 46 mi.

Yes, the mast will be more susceptible to sway.
Additionally, you'll want to...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Sep-2015, 6:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,962
Posted By Stereocraig
I am receiving all of the Chicago stations w/ no...

I am receiving all of the Chicago stations w/ no problem and you are about 5mi LOS closer than I am.
"Multi Directionals", are going to have lower gain, than uni directionals.
Just about anything...
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 17-Sep-2015, 6:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 359,916
Posted By Stereocraig
W/ a NM as low as that, it's surprising to me,...

W/ a NM as low as that, it's surprising to me, that you were able to receive it at all.
If you're receiving any of the channels farther down the list, they may be performing service on the...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 14-Sep-2015, 1:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 50,557
Posted By Stereocraig
Different styles, will perform differently, at...

Different styles, will perform differently, at different frequencies.
Some mfrs., just might be hand picking the results, that make their product out shine the rest.

One industry that has been...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 14-Sep-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 50,557
Posted By Stereocraig
Short version: Boom length and the number of...

Short version:
Boom length and the number of directors.
Reflectors.
# of properly phased driven elements.

Roughly analogous, to a funnel. How much signal can it scoop?
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Sep-2015, 7:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,887
Posted By Stereocraig
Since the majority of your signal is getting...

Since the majority of your signal is getting absorbed and/ or bounced around, your results, are pretty unpredictable.

I would also guess, that a 91XG, will not perform as well on those peripheral...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Sep-2015, 8:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,156
Posted By Stereocraig
I wouldn't be too concerned about the first two...

I wouldn't be too concerned about the first two pair, cause they're for the lowest VHF stations. I would carefully try to straighten out that bent one, though.
You may want to replace your coax and...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Sep-2015, 8:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,797
Posted By Stereocraig
Yeah, that's a dual folded dipole for FM and its...

Yeah, that's a dual folded dipole for FM and its tuning center, would be 98MHZ, so probably not very strong, for the Low VHF band and even worse, for VHF Hi and UHF.

Not that it wont receive other...
Forum: Antennas 4-Sep-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,204
Posted By Stereocraig
Thanks,Tripelo. Yeah, I looked at a couple of...

Thanks,Tripelo.
Yeah, I looked at a couple of those Belden charts and that was about my best guess.

Maybe, the white jacket, is the reason the guy got rid of it :D
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2015, 4:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,036
Posted By Stereocraig
Between all the time I spend messing around w/...

Between all the time I spend messing around w/ antennas and swapping out all of the refrigerator sized speakers in the living room, My bride, is a keeper, too.

She does get a bit bent outta...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,729
Posted By Stereocraig
You don't mention, if you're having problems w/...

You don't mention, if you're having problems w/ other stations, but if not, you'll want to call the station and see if they're having problems.
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,036
Posted By Stereocraig
That, is a beautiful piece of work.:)

That, is a beautiful piece of work.:)
Forum: Antennas 30-Aug-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,204
Posted By Stereocraig
Please Help ID Coax

I stumbled upon a nearly full 1K' roll of coax at a yard sale and the guy only wanted 5.00 for it.

There are no markings on the jacket, or on the wooden spool.
For some reason, I had a feeling...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 22-Jul-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 50,242
Posted By Stereocraig
Not sure which ones are capable of manually...

Not sure which ones are capable of manually entering channels, but another option, is to have one that allows you to :"Add Digital Channels", after the initial scan, is done.
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jul-2015, 9:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,058
Posted By Stereocraig
I'm not really sure what could fail on something...

I'm not really sure what could fail on something passive like that, except for cold solders, or loose clips.
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jul-2015, 5:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,656
Posted By Stereocraig
Thank you for your efforts w/ this great info,...

Thank you for your efforts w/ this great info, Rabbit!

I see they haven't updated my street view in 3 years.
That was the summer that I didn't mow the lawn for months, b/c of the drought.
I also...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jul-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,656
Posted By Stereocraig
Yes Rabbit, I am 2 blocks east of the 2nd...

Yes Rabbit, I am 2 blocks east of the 2nd attachment.

I have a DIY bowtie on my rear tower fixed at due North w/ something like an old CM Spartan, about 100' away.

My front tower has a 91XG,...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jul-2015, 5:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,058
Posted By Stereocraig
I'm sure mine was just one that slipped through,...

I'm sure mine was just one that slipped through, but you never know.

It is the vertical one all the way in the rear, the connects the flat phasing strips together.

Just pop the end cap to clip...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jul-2015, 5:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,656
Posted By Stereocraig
FM Overload?

I'm not having any problems w/ the majority of my stations, but am wondering if those two stations could be hampering any of my DXing.

Are there any hard and fast rules, or is it going to vary...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jul-2015, 4:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,742
Posted By Stereocraig
A wild guess, is that you live near the landfill....

A wild guess, is that you live near the landfill.
You should be able to receive stations from Milwaukee, too.
I live near the drive in theater and receive tons of stations from both directions, as...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jul-2015, 4:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,058
Posted By Stereocraig
I had that same exact question, w/ the same exact...

I had that same exact question, w/ the same exact antenna, a few years back.
A lady at Winegard told me, that the UHF section phasing lines DO in fact measure short between them.

The problem I...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jul-2015, 5:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,976
Posted By Stereocraig
It is advertised as an outdoor antenna, yes? ...

It is advertised as an outdoor antenna, yes?

Building materials sap signal strength enough on their own, let alone when they're wet.

Having it outside, clearing as many obstructions as...
Forum: Reception Devices 3-Jul-2015, 5:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 124,682
Posted By Stereocraig
Unfortunately, TV mfrs, don't publish specs on...

Unfortunately, TV mfrs, don't publish specs on their tuners, like audio mfrs, used to.

I'm not sure how my Bravia would stack up against any of the others out there, but I do receive dozens of...
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