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Forum: Help With Reception 21-May-2013, 5:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,970
Posted By elmo
I'd be curious about that old antenna on the roof...

I'd be curious about that old antenna on the roof that you mention. Knowing what it is and it's condition makes a great test opportunity for you. I'd start out with it. Old antennas work just as...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-May-2013, 1:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,651
Posted By elmo
I think the 751 is about as good as it gets. You...

I think the 751 is about as good as it gets. You don't need range - you need a wide beam. There may be better out there, but the 751 is a good starting point and will easily fit into a dual antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-May-2013, 2:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,651
Posted By elmo
Just wanted to add a note that multiple antennas...

Just wanted to add a note that multiple antennas can be a great solution, but if not done right, it will very likely cause you more issues than you want to deal with. You won't automatically get the...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-May-2013, 4:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,163
Posted By elmo
Hmmm. So no free beer eh?! :( Well, while I'm...

Hmmm. So no free beer eh?! :( Well, while I'm here, I'll add that I've never thought of the DB8 as multi directional. Now, Antennas DIrect does have a DB8e that can aim in two diff directions. I...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-May-2013, 2:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,670
Posted By elmo
I think you have to strongly consider that any TV...

I think you have to strongly consider that any TV that took a surge, that now doesn't tune as well as the others, likely has a compromised tuner at this point. Options would be a repair, replacement...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-May-2013, 1:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 29,238
Posted By elmo
A good thing is that your trees, if not confiers,...

A good thing is that your trees, if not confiers, are almost at full sail going into summer. That makes it prime time to figure out if they're blocking or not. Come fall, your signal will bump up...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-May-2013, 1:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 40,403
Posted By elmo
Well, I'll tell you what you need to look at. ...

Well, I'll tell you what you need to look at. First, check your chart, identify the channels you want. Make sure each has a positive value for the Signal NM - the higher the better your odds of...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-May-2013, 3:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,058
Posted By elmo
Well, the C5 is rated for VHF, so I wouldn't...

Well, the C5 is rated for VHF, so I wouldn't expect to tune UHF on it. Joined to a DB4e with a UVSJ is a fine plan if you want to go in different directions. Don't expect anything from behind with...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-May-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,670
Posted By elmo
Before we get into details, you are not mixing...

Before we get into details, you are not mixing the antenna with the active cable internet connection, right? Those cannot be mixed.
Forum: Help With Reception 10-May-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 40,230
Posted By elmo
Hmmm. I don't have a clue. Have you ever tried...

Hmmm. I don't have a clue. Have you ever tried the antenna outside? To rule out the attic. How's the coax run? Maybe try a direct test run to rule that out?
Forum: Help With Reception 9-May-2013, 2:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,058
Posted By elmo
Interesting. To get all those majors on the top...

Interesting. To get all those majors on the top of the list, what would you think of something simple like a ANT-751? Then try one of two scenarios.

#1 - aim it right at Ch 10, which will get...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Apr-2013, 7:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,506
Posted By elmo
An amp would help push the signal strength back...

An amp would help push the signal strength back up if you split it to the point that reception is impacted; cable length, splitters, etc all contribute to weakening the signal. It won't help your...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Apr-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,516
Posted By elmo
What you're having issue with are stations to the...

What you're having issue with are stations to the backside of the antenna. I am not certain that a bigger antenna aimed SSE would help you pull from NNW. The 751 is probably a good antenna in this...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Apr-2013, 4:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,714
Posted By elmo
Well, let's suppose that your tuner has a low...

Well, let's suppose that your tuner has a low tolerance of 60% signal strength; below that, it breaks up, getting worse as it gets lower. Maybe 9 comes in borderline at 60% while 7 comes in a 65%. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Apr-2013, 4:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,078
Posted By elmo
Well, if it works, it works! I see I missed Ch...

Well, if it works, it works! I see I missed Ch 4, which I am not sure the 7696 tunes for you. Which may not matter as you have a Fox channel already; a benefit of being in a decent market.

Would...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Apr-2013, 3:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,714
Posted By elmo
^ I like that idea better than what I posted. :o

^ I like that idea better than what I posted. :o
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Apr-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,714
Posted By elmo
The usual answer is that the Clearstream 4 is a...

The usual answer is that the Clearstream 4 is a UHF design antenna; it can tune some VHF, but not very well. That said, you did say that you are getting 7 w/o issue. Not sure I have a good answer...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Apr-2013, 2:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,787
Posted By elmo
Flukes can happen. One morning I just decided to...

Flukes can happen. One morning I just decided to do a rescan on an experiment I put together in the attic several days before. I was just playing around with a DB2 and a preamp, and I hit fairly...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Apr-2013, 1:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,373
Posted By elmo
I'd advise against that. Maybe it's possible to...

I'd advise against that. Maybe it's possible to add some value, but most likely you won't gain anything, and you might end up with more issues. An amp amplifies everything that the antenna sends,...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2013, 1:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,506
Posted By elmo
Can you not do a roof mount? Trees are enough of...

Can you not do a roof mount? Trees are enough of a hurdle w/o having to deal with the signal reduction of the attic as well. Keep in mind that metallic building materials will reflect signal.
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Forum: Help With Reception 23-Apr-2013, 6:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,900
Posted By elmo
Well, IMO, neither is best for your situation. ...

Well, IMO, neither is best for your situation.

The Sky is way overpriced, IMO, esp for just a UHF antenna. For a fraction of the price you could get about the same thing (minus the plastic...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Apr-2013, 8:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,217
Posted By elmo
Well, if you are concerned about the HOA, don't...

Well, if you are concerned about the HOA, don't be. You have the right by federal law to put up an antenna that gets you good reception. When an antenna like a HD7000R would get you everything on a...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Apr-2013, 8:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,273
Posted By elmo
Channel 2 is broadcast on Real Ch 5, which is low...

Channel 2 is broadcast on Real Ch 5, which is low VHF. So you need an antenna that has good Lo-VHF performance. I'm guessing the one's you have now, esp the expensive flat antenna, is tuned more...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Apr-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,192
Posted By elmo
You have mostly UHF and some VHF channels...

You have mostly UHF and some VHF channels broadcasting, so you'd be fine with an ANT-751 since you have Line Of Sight towers nearby. You *may* need an amp for distribution to the 4 TV's, but don't...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Apr-2013, 1:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 44,501
Posted By elmo
What model Samsung is it? I ask because every...

What model Samsung is it? I ask because every Samsung I've seen has a signal meter, but it is buried down in the menus a bit. But I haven't seen em all, by any means. ;)
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