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Forum: Help With Reception 7-Oct-2015, 1:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,518
Posted By Billiam
I've recently done some head to head tests with...

I've recently done some head to head tests with my Samsung, Sony and Insignia TV's. I've found the Insignia has the best tuner for locking onto weak signals.
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Aug-2015, 8:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,450
Posted By Billiam
Any idea about what kind of insertion loss goes...

Any idea about what kind of insertion loss goes with using this splitter? Can't find any info on their company website or elsewhere for that matter.
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jul-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,409
Posted By Billiam
Since Antennacraft antennas are now hard to find...

Since Antennacraft antennas are now hard to find now that they are out of business I'd recommend using the Winegard 7697p. That combined with a rotor should give you every channel to at least WFSB...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jul-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,409
Posted By Billiam
You will need an outdoor antenna, medium to high...

You will need an outdoor antenna, medium to high gain to get the signals in Yellow and possibly Red which should give you most of the Hartford stations. You'll want something that gets both VHF Hi...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jul-2015, 1:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,944
Posted By Billiam
Yes, the trees are probably the problem. I've...

Yes, the trees are probably the problem. I've run into this issue numerous times with various homes and apartments. As long as you can rotate the antenna, you should be able to find a good spot to...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jul-2015, 1:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,165
Posted By Billiam
In this case a rotor would be best. I too have a...

In this case a rotor would be best. I too have a tree problem and while I can watch most of what I want if I point my antenna in the direction of most station's towers, I will not always get a...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jul-2015, 9:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,165
Posted By Billiam
Chawni. Can you install an outdoor antenna? And...

Chawni. Can you install an outdoor antenna? And a rotor? You won't need a pre amp since all those signals are strong. Just a matter of recommending the right antenna and a rotor if you can...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jul-2015, 3:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,165
Posted By Billiam
In other words, any station below WABW TV 14 PBS...

In other words, any station below WABW TV 14 PBS does not interest you.

Do you plan to watch WBXT TV 4 which is a low power station?
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jul-2015, 2:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,165
Posted By Billiam
Are you interested in receiving any channels in...

Are you interested in receiving any channels in your report that are listed in Yellow or Red? If so, which channels?
Forum: Reception Devices 5-Jul-2015, 2:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 124,758
Posted By Billiam
Bought a new 32 inch LG a few months ago. Tuner...

Bought a new 32 inch LG a few months ago. Tuner is pretty good for OTA reception. Probably on par with my five year old Sony 32 inch in terms of sensitivity and ability to handle multipath.
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jun-2015, 9:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,378
Posted By Billiam
Thanks Rabbit73. Maybe I should just sell the...

Thanks Rabbit73. Maybe I should just sell the house and find another one in an area that is better for radio and tv signals. :-) May happen anyway and if it does, I will make sure that I don't buy...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jun-2015, 7:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,378
Posted By Billiam
ABC Switch?

Do they make such an animal?

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d8230b8572323f5

Just did a test at my home in the Cincinnati area and discovered that I will need at least...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jun-2015, 9:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,203
Posted By Billiam
Just checked the combiner. It is the ZHLSJ on...

Just checked the combiner. It is the ZHLSJ on each one. I typed the wrong part number but actually ordered the correct combiner.
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jun-2015, 1:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,136
Posted By Billiam
You're lucky if you only have one strong station...

You're lucky if you only have one strong station nearby. I have several at my apartment location and also at my house. Won't be possible to use that many filters. If I ever move out to a rural...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jun-2015, 12:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,203
Posted By Billiam
I purchased the Blonder Tongue ZUVSJ. Got two...

I purchased the Blonder Tongue ZUVSJ. Got two for next to nothing.
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jun-2015, 3:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,136
Posted By Billiam
Kitztech KT 500 Pre Amp

Just bought one with the hope that the billing of overload protection is actually true.

Currently using it in a spot with VHF Hi and UHF signals up to a Noise Margin of around 62 db. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jun-2015, 2:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,203
Posted By Billiam
Yup. Does seem to work fine as just mentioned. ...

Yup. Does seem to work fine as just mentioned. Will add a VHF Lo to the Lo side when the time comes and I relocate.
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jun-2015, 2:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,203
Posted By Billiam
Yup. As a matter of fact I purchased a couple. ...

Yup. As a matter of fact I purchased a couple. Just tried it by routing the HBU 22 into the VHF Hi side. Works fine with UHF as well. No real signal loss. Tried the Channel Vision HS-3 for...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jun-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,203
Posted By Billiam
Read a review here that seems to suggest this may...

Read a review here that seems to suggest this may not work.

http://www.solidsignal.com/previews.asp?p=zhlsj

Has anyone actually tried this? I am about to try hooking up an HBU 22 to one side...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jun-2015, 2:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,203
Posted By Billiam
Combining a UHF/VHF Hi Antenna with VHF Lo

Trying to find a way to combine something like the HBU 55 with the Y5-2-6 antenna without the 3.5 db insertion loss.

Any suggestions?
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jun-2015, 1:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 44,548
Posted By Billiam
For VHF you can use something like the...

For VHF you can use something like the Antennacraft CS600 which can still be found in a couple of places even though Antennacraft is now out of business. An all channel option would be something...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jun-2015, 2:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,751
Posted By Billiam
Yes. The HBU 55 was only slightly better on real...

Yes. The HBU 55 was only slightly better on real Ch. 7. Maybe a half db of gain. It also seemed to reject the co channel that was causing problems a wee bit better and both, far better than the...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jun-2015, 2:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,082
Posted By Billiam
I used it head to head with the Winegard YA 1713...

I used it head to head with the Winegard YA 1713 and the Y10-7-13 was the better antenna. And the VHF section on the HBU 55 was also better than the Winegard. I still have one Y10-7-13 and am...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jun-2015, 2:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,082
Posted By Billiam
Spoke to one of their major distributors about...

Spoke to one of their major distributors about it. Turns out there were some alleged improprieties going on at the management level and it resulted in the company going under. They actually were...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jun-2015, 2:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,082
Posted By Billiam
All I know is that they have been the best...

All I know is that they have been the best antennas I've used along with the 91 XG that I owned in recent years. Better than any of the Winegards. The Channel Master 4221 is a good antenna too but...
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