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Forum: Help With Reception 4-Dec-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,240
Posted By StephanieS
Antenna recommendation above is probably the way...

Antenna recommendation above is probably the way go to.

ABC service for you would come from WTVA 9.2. WTVA carries NBC and ABC on each of its streams.

Cheers.
Forum: Antennas 19-Oct-2014, 11:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,509
Posted By StephanieS
Update: ANI-24UV antenna Got this this...

Update: ANI-24UV antenna

Got this this installed today. I had marginal hopes for some mild improvement on UHF. After installation, some signals were flat on my second Sharp TV on the "strength"...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Oct-2014, 9:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,890
Posted By StephanieS
Lookee there, it indeed pops LOS and useable...

Lookee there, it indeed pops LOS and useable strength at 100'. Maybe backtrack and see at what height it pops LOS, say 70'/80'/90'.

It may be possible at higher heights to get a usable signal....
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Oct-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,890
Posted By StephanieS
That little red co-channel scares me. What does...

That little red co-channel scares me. What does WENH look like at 100'?

Even if you get it up to usable strengths, that co-channel might torpedo the thing.

SS
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Oct-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,657
Posted By StephanieS
Greetings Crabby, Your TVfool plot gives you...

Greetings Crabby,

Your TVfool plot gives you decent chance at successful reception. Of note in your information, NBC KNWA from Fayetteville will be completely ignored. Instead, FOX KFTA provides...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Oct-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,921
Posted By StephanieS
Greetings Sethbob, Thanks for the thorough...

Greetings Sethbob,

Thanks for the thorough write up.

If I am understanding correctly you have a preamp feeding into a distribution amp? Double amplification can get tricky. Therefore, first...
Forum: Antennas 7-Oct-2014, 1:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,509
Posted By StephanieS
Yes, I don't have grand expectations at all with...

Yes, I don't have grand expectations at all with it. Just playing with it a little bit. For VHF my presumption is a flatline in contrast to the RCA. For UHF, if I see K23HT-D come up from a 43 to 47...
Forum: Antennas 7-Oct-2014, 9:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,509
Posted By StephanieS
Just picked this antenna up. Attached is the...

Just picked this antenna up. Attached is the coverpage with specifications.

My hope is to remove the ANT751 from service and install this in its place. Later this week I'll try and have more...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Oct-2014, 12:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,350
Posted By StephanieS
A premier option would be an Antennas Direct DB8e...

A premier option would be an Antennas Direct DB8e with one panel aimed to magnetic 230 with the other being 315.

A lower cost option would be an Antennacraft HBU11k aimed to magnetic 275,...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Oct-2014, 12:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,523
Posted By StephanieS
Greetings Jim, Lovely amount of signal...

Greetings Jim,

Lovely amount of signal access you have. If you have a clear unobstructed view towards magnetic 50, I would feel fine in installing an Antennacraft HBU11k to that heading.

How...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2014, 11:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,788
Posted By StephanieS
Not noob questions at all! We all learn along the...

Not noob questions at all! We all learn along the way. :) Yes, I like the DB8e for the flexibility of aiming since you have two strong distinct headings. All things being equal I'd prefer the ability...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,929
Posted By StephanieS
What were you quoted if you don't mind me asking?...

What were you quoted if you don't mind me asking?

If I were installing this configuration, a rooftop mounted DB8e with panels pointed at 0 and 51 degrees would stand a reasonable chance of giving...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Oct-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,788
Posted By StephanieS
Hi Jack, Your local towers are 12 and 14...

Hi Jack,

Your local towers are 12 and 14 miles give a nice amount of signal at your location. The majority of those signals as you have already noticed are pretty easy. In regards to if you have...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Oct-2014, 4:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,441
Posted By StephanieS
Scott, Trees bring an unpredictability....

Scott,

Trees bring an unpredictability. Think of standing in the woods with a flashlight and trying to shine to someone 500' away. The light is often scattered and may be reflected quite a bit....
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Oct-2014, 4:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,441
Posted By StephanieS
Hi Scott, Your reception plot has a few...

Hi Scott,

Your reception plot has a few different options in how to approach. First question what are your goals? Are you content with Providence broadcasts or do you want Boston too? What is your...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2014, 2:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,132
Posted By StephanieS
Ok. On your antenna mast, I would combine both...

Ok. On your antenna mast, I would combine both the above antennas with a Antennas Direct EU385CF combiner. This takes two antennas and combines both their signals into one coax.

You see by the...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Oct-2014, 2:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,478
Posted By StephanieS
You are doing better than your report suggests in...

You are doing better than your report suggests in terms of Anchorage.

If I had your results and just wanted to add CBS and FOX, I'd combine an Antennas Direct DB8e to your VHF system and aim the...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2014, 8:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,541
Posted By StephanieS
Ah yes, reading fast nails me again! I had read...

Ah yes, reading fast nails me again! I had read the report as the RF 32 PBS as having the same heading as the other channels.

You are absolutely correct in how to orientate the panels of the DB8e....
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2014, 6:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,132
Posted By StephanieS
Greetings Ruthann, You've come to the right...

Greetings Ruthann,

You've come to the right place to decipher your report!

You'll notice yellow and red shaded signals. These are moderate signals and weak to very weak signals. This means you...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2014, 6:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,541
Posted By StephanieS
I'm glad you are open to a rooftop installation....

I'm glad you are open to a rooftop installation. By mounting outdoors, you are improving your chances of reliable reception through your geographical and foliage obstacles. You may not have 100%...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Sep-2014, 4:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,541
Posted By StephanieS
Greetings Cleverpig, We often encourage...

Greetings Cleverpig,

We often encourage people with their antenna(s) to get them above the trees. Why is this so? Trees reflect, attenuate and disrupt the signal before it gets to your antenna....
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Sep-2014, 1:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,713
Posted By StephanieS
Greetings nleahcim, An RCA ANT751R is a good...

Greetings nleahcim,

An RCA ANT751R is a good antenna for your situation. There is healthy amount of signal available for you to work with.

A preamp would not be advised, with only 15 of coax...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Sep-2014, 1:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,459
Posted By StephanieS
HisperiaDude, I could recommend an antenna,...

HisperiaDude,

I could recommend an antenna, however if you have very poor access to signal it wouldn't really matter. To even try for L.A. signals you are into the extreme measures category. This...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Sep-2014, 1:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,417
Posted By StephanieS
Hi Porkchop, A TVfool map of your reception...

Hi Porkchop,

A TVfool map of your reception situation would be helpful to see the signal strengths you are working with.

When you say "boost" are you expecting the preamp to improve your...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Sep-2014, 9:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,459
Posted By StephanieS
Hiya Hesperia, If you are pointed to...

Hiya Hesperia,

If you are pointed to magnetic 238, you are pointed the wrong way.

The Mt. Wilson signals are obstructed by terrain and are very very weak. Your best bet is to reorientate your...
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