Forum: Help With Reception
23-Sep-2012, 11:47 AM
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Views: 10,800
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Forum: Help With Reception
22-Sep-2012, 9:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,800
Simple, effective DTV reception solutions
Changing the antenna and shortning the coax won't solve the problem. The elevator 1/4 mile should not be a problem.
Install a Channel Master 7778 amplifier or an Antennas Direct CPA19. Your 7777...
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Forum: Help With Reception
22-Sep-2012, 4:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,258
I assume that your antenna is UHF. If so OK you...
I assume that your antenna is UHF. If so OK you will only lose Fox 8. If your antennas are UHF/VHF your antenna may not be strong enough. I would go to an Antennas Direct CS2 complete UHF/VHF combo....
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Sep-2012, 7:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,700
The 3414 amp is a distribution amplifier that...
The 3414 amp is a distribution amplifier that mounts and powers inside and serves as a splitter.
You can use an "F" barrel splicer to connect the coax from the new antenna to your existing dish...
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Sep-2012, 2:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,700
Simple, effective DTV reception solutions
The mount on the South side of your home is of no value unless you can see over the top to face the North.
You can use the vent mount with a Terk HDTVo antenna pointing to 350 degrees magnetic.
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Forum: Help With Reception
18-Sep-2012, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 14,668
Simple, effective DTV reception solutions
The TriplePlay antenna or the DTV-2D from will survive the elements on your hill and provide great reception.
The TriplePlay is for DTV/cell reception. The DTV-2D is for DTV only....
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Sep-2012, 5:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,084
Simple, effective DTV reception solutions
No high gain directional antenna will receive weak DTV signals from multipul directions. If you need more than Altoona and Johnstown you will need a rotor and an amplifier.
I recommend that you...
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Sep-2012, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,084
Simple, effective DTV reception solutions.
There is no need for the VHF capability in your antenna. There is only UHF available at the requested location. You need as much UHF gain as you can get.
Install a Channel Master 8bay 4228HD...
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Forum: Help With Reception
16-Sep-2012, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 31,491
Simple, effective DTV reception solutions
Install an Antennas Direct CS2 complete antenna with a Winegard AP8700 pre-amplifier and the Eagle Aspen rotor.
Follow the instructions with the rotor for a single coax configuration.
You...
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Forum: Help With Reception
15-Sep-2012, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 10,143
Square grids are not parabolic. DTV signals do...
Square grids are not parabolic. DTV signals do not use down converters. If your description is accurate it wont work. If your grid is an 8bay UHF antenna and your down converter is an amplifier with...
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Forum: Help With Reception
13-Sep-2012, 8:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,350
DTV reception solutions
Try this:
Aim your antenna to 125 degrees magnetic.
Remove the antenna coax from your DTV set or converter box.
Run a scan (this will erase the stored channel information).
Reconnect your...
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Sep-2012, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,549
Simple, effective DTV reception solutions.
Use the DB4 that you have. Add an Antenncraft Y5 7-13 high VHF antenna on the same mast with 18" of seperation between the antennas (less than $25) and use a Winegard AP 2870 amplifier. This has...
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Forum: Help With Reception
24-Aug-2012, 4:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 17,671
Simple DTV reception solutions
A traditional two bay antenna mounted outdoors is the best choice for reception of the UHF channels at your location.
Look at the TriplePlay antenna at www.tripleplayantenna.com. This is a...
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Aug-2012, 5:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 33,224
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Aug-2012, 4:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 33,224
Simple DTV reception solutions
Due to the hills between you and the transmitters you will need a fairly large antenna capable of reception of channels 7-51 mounted above the roof line.
If your best spot is on the lower end of the...
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Forum: Connecting with an Installer
22-Aug-2012, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,120
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Aug-2012, 9:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 13,325
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Forum: Help With Reception
21-Aug-2012, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,025
DTV reception solutions
If your roof is standard shingles, there is no foil backed insulation and no large trees or buildings in the direction of your stations.
A little more antenna will do the job.
There are two...
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Forum: Help With Reception
19-Aug-2012, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 17,419
You should have no problem receiving virtual 5...
You should have no problem receiving virtual 5 with your setup.
before looking further, be sure that you are aimed to 121 degrees magnetic.
Now for a 'double rescan'. Remove the antenna signal...
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Forum: Help With Reception
19-Aug-2012, 3:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 14,220
Simple solution for DTV reception
The rabbit ears and the Leaf are an 'under kill' . The BD8 an 'over kill'.
For best results go outdoors with an RCA ANT751 aimed toward your main group of stations.
This antenna is available...
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Forum: Help With Reception
19-Aug-2012, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,778
Simple DTV reception solutions
If there is a clear view from the chimney to your main group of stations at 125 degrees magnetic.
Install an Antennas Direct CS2 complete, aimed to 125 degrees.
Run a new RG6 coax to the input...
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Forum: Help With Reception
18-Aug-2012, 7:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,225
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Aug-2012, 8:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,188
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Aug-2012, 6:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,188
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Aug-2012, 5:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 13,344
In your case YES there are advantages to the...
In your case YES there are advantages to the seperate antennas.
The UVSJ has excellent bandpass capability. This improves the performance of the system across the UHF/VHF spectrum.
This...
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