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Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,778
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
That's another thing about being in a valley, you...

That's another thing about being in a valley, you may get a signal reflection from the opposite direction
I have a field strength meter that ma help to aim your antennas
Also don't buy a preamp yet...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Nov-2016, 7:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,098
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
Sorry, I didn't notice the need for vhf channels...

Sorry, I didn't notice the need for vhf channels too
The 4 bay bowtie is one of the best for UHF but performs poorly on vhf
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Nov-2016, 7:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,046
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
Ive used Blonder Tongue antennas for decades and...

Ive used Blonder Tongue antennas for decades and they are the BEST commercial antennas made but they ain't cheap
You may also look at wadeantenna.com
They handle very heavy duty commercial TV...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Nov-2016, 6:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,778
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
If you live down in Barton, you will be lucky to...

If you live down in Barton, you will be lucky to get 7
I would suggest taking a vhf high band yagi and putting it up on the hillside as far as you can get it
I live on Barton road and I know even...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Nov-2016, 6:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,098
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
Buy a 4 bay bowtie antenna It will easily...

Buy a 4 bay bowtie antenna
It will easily outperform all indoor antennas on UHF and its still small enough to use indoors
Forum: Enthusiast's Exchange 5-May-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 59,621
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
Impressive antenna farm Steph! I think I...

Impressive antenna farm Steph!

I think I have antenna envy LOL

I USED to have a working relationship with Riley Hollingsworth with the FCC and he would make my voice heard and expedite my...
Forum: Reception Devices 5-May-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 50,453
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
The amount of FM signals a UHF antenna would pick...

The amount of FM signals a UHF antenna would pick up is VERY small and the added loss of the trap will degrade your UHF channels

It is however always a good idea to filter the FM band on a VHF...
Forum: Reception Devices 5-May-2016, 12:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 49,245
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
The older Winegard amps were better but it will...

The older Winegard amps were better but it will work fine

The "low noise figure" claim is simply a marketing ploy as you will notice no difference vs older preamps

I use a Winegard 8700 and it...
Forum: Special Topics 4-May-2016, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,323
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
They already took 700mhz for LTR cell sites ...

They already took 700mhz for LTR cell sites

They will next take 600mhz so we will again loose the upper UHF channels

At some point OTA may cease to exist all due to greed and smart phones
Forum: Special Topics 4-May-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 21,655
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
Used those for many years and they were EXPENSIVE...

Used those for many years and they were EXPENSIVE

And even though the VHF 2-6isnt needed anymore
And the gain above channel 51 isn't needed, they can still be used
Forum: Help With Reception 4-May-2016, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,444
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
Just BUY a CM-4228HD It's by far the best ...

Just BUY a CM-4228HD

It's by far the best

There are MANY wannabes but NONE of the lookalike johnny come latelys come close
Forum: Help With Reception 4-May-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,494
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
Since you have stations in opposite directions, I...

Since you have stations in opposite directions, I would try the Stellar Labs dual 4 bay bowtie

You can direct one 4bay NW and the other South and you should be gold

The antenna is only $54.95...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-May-2016, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,547
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
I've never been a fan of the gimmick antennnas...

I've never been a fan of the gimmick antennnas and johnny come lately antenna companies

Winegard and Channelmaster are the BEST in the industry and have been around for decades so I use nothing...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2015, 9:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 39,147
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
The Xtreme Signal HBD8X can replace BOTH and do...

The Xtreme Signal HBD8X can replace BOTH and do it with ONE coax feed and it's only $49.95 at Solid Signal

It can pick up from two different directions
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2015, 9:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,572
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
A properly built Hoverman should work well aimed...

A properly built Hoverman should work well aimed at Cleavland for all but the VHF stations

The Hoverman is by far the best design for UHF TV yet only Antenna craft made them and they don't make...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2015, 8:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,201
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
The secret is using the shortest and lightest...

The secret is using the shortest and lightest mast pipe possible

I have put MUCH larget antennas on Chimney brackets

Use a 1.5 inch diameter piece of light wall conduit you can get at any...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2015, 8:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,207
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
If it worked well before then as posted, check or...

If it worked well before then as posted, check or re-do the outside connections and check for signs of water intrusion and corrosion

You should always use "coax-seal" to weather proof outside...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2015, 8:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,529
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
You may be better off with an antenna like the...

You may be better off with an antenna like the Xtreme Signal HDB8X from Solid Signal

It's able to be directed in TWO different directions and at $49.95 it's hard to go wrong
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2015, 8:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,761
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
Preamps are only needed to compensate for the...

Preamps are only needed to compensate for the amount of loss you have in coax and splitters and pumping a signal that is already too high up ANOTHER 30db is never a good idea

The CM-7777 has WAY...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2015, 7:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,753
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
ANYTHING electronic can cause rf interference ...

ANYTHING electronic can cause rf interference

That's why the FCC created part 95 rules

And cable modems are among the WORST for throwing out broad band rf interference

I've seen twist and...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2015, 7:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,804
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
The Xtreme signal antenna HDB8X from Solid Signal...

The Xtreme signal antenna HDB8X from Solid Signal at $49.95 is pretty hard to beat for high performance on a budget

The dual 4bay bowtie design allows high gain and wide beamwidth so you can...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Nov-2015, 6:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,201
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
It looks like all that something like the Xtreme...

It looks like all that something like the Xtreme signal HDB8X for $49.95 from Solid Signal may be your best bet

It has good gain and a wide beamwidth and you can direct one antenna toward one...
Forum: Antennas 13-Dec-2013, 2:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,355
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
buy a vhf/uhf preamp with both vhf and uhf inputs...

buy a vhf/uhf preamp with both vhf and uhf inputs and one output winegard used to make em
never been impressed with any Radio Shack preamps
Far less expensive to use ONE preamp results will be the...
Forum: Antennas 13-Dec-2013, 1:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 99,701
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
You get what you pay for Stick with...

You get what you pay for

Stick with reputable companies like Winegard if you want REAL performance and something that will stay in one piece after a storm
Forum: Antennas 13-Dec-2013, 1:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 22,874
Posted By WIRELESS ENGINEER
Had one of these years ago and it was alot of...

Had one of these years ago and it was alot of bang for the buck
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