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Forum: Help With Reception 30-Apr-2019, 6:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 37,022
Posted By JoeAZ
"Reception at 180 degrees apart."

Where I live, zip code 86301, we have a group of 1 Kw translators
on Mt. Francis, 6 miles away, which serve parts of Prescott. About
20 miles away, there are another group of translators, one...
Forum: Antennas 30-Apr-2019, 5:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 36,574
Posted By JoeAZ
Sorry for the delayed response. Please see my...

Sorry for the delayed response.
Please see my post, "Reception 180 degrees apart."
Forum: Antennas 28-Apr-2019, 1:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 36,574
Posted By JoeAZ
That top antenna would almost certainly be two...

That top antenna would almost certainly be two antenna's
modified into one. I imagine it is NOT very efficient or
effective receiving signals 180 degrees apart. i have come
up with a much better...
Forum: Antennas 15-Apr-2019, 8:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 63,018
Posted By JoeAZ
"Not sure I understand the need to move the...

"Not sure I understand the need to move the antenna approx 45 degrees to receive a good signal on PBS?? "

Hi Johnsonbrits,

I have found that when I have UHF antennas mounted horizontal/...
Forum: Antennas 14-Apr-2019, 2:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 63,018
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings from Prescott, AZ! I have found that...

Greetings from Prescott, AZ!
I have found that the four KAET translators I receive from Williams,
Flagstaff, Mingus Mtn and Prescott are all unusual in their performance.
I receive the best signal...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Apr-2019, 8:22 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 356,108
Posted By JoeAZ
Yes, more than likely. The Channel Master and...

Yes, more than likely. The Channel Master and Clearstream 5 are very
different antennas. How they interact with your DB8-E are also very
different when combined.
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Apr-2019, 2:05 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 356,108
Posted By JoeAZ
You are correct in your assessment that there is...

You are correct in your assessment that there is a cancellation effect
going on. You need to keep the two antennas separate all the way
to each tv. You can accomplish that by either using an A/B...
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 12-Apr-2019, 7:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 68,866
Posted By JoeAZ
Sometimes broadcast waves tend to run closer to...

Sometimes broadcast waves tend to run closer to the ground. That isn't
usually the case but it does happen. I do not know why. The TV Fool
report I use as a "guide" and not a rigid tool. What...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Apr-2019, 12:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 56,007
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings, I would try having your wife view...

Greetings, I would try having your wife view reception and/or the signal meter
for WYJJ while you point your antenna slightly upwards, towards the top of the
trees or slightly towards the sky. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Apr-2019, 2:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 27,552
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings Seekinghelp! A HOA cannot impede,...

Greetings Seekinghelp!

A HOA cannot impede, restrict, or prohibit an outdoor antenna except in very, very rare circumstances like being in a "historically" designated area. I like the Winegard...
Forum: Antennas 5-Apr-2019, 2:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 63,018
Posted By JoeAZ
Nice to see so many others enjoying Arizona! I...

Nice to see so many others enjoying Arizona!
I agree that your HOA most likely cannot legally enforce
having no visible outdoor antennas. I also agree that
VHF low is always going to have...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Apr-2019, 2:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 52,317
Posted By JoeAZ
Wow, your initial post explaining your situation...

Wow, your initial post explaining your situation and findings
is detailed and technically quite knowledgeable!!!!!!!!
Generally, Dish and Directv do not use any amplification as
their equipment...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Apr-2019, 2:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,319
Posted By JoeAZ
Just a thought...... When you install your...

Just a thought...... When you install your antenna, try pointing towards
the Southwest and run a scan or two. See how many of those translators
you receive and jot them down. Then point at the...
Forum: Antennas 3-Apr-2019, 1:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,759
Posted By JoeAZ
My parents home had a similar antenna. No, it...

My parents home had a similar antenna. No, it wasn't very good but
better than the typical dipole/UHF loop inside. The wires that connected
the elements frequently failed and had to be replaced....
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Apr-2019, 8:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 94,088
Posted By JoeAZ
Welcome RMinNJ, You have received some very,...

Welcome RMinNJ,
You have received some very, very good information. In tough signal situations, I always prefer separate VHF and UHF antennas with a RG6 cable for each. Here is why. Even though...
Forum: Antennas 1-Apr-2019, 2:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,759
Posted By JoeAZ
I second the folded dipole log periodic VHF...

I second the folded dipole log periodic VHF antenna.
That has to be very, very old. The rotor appears to
be Channel Master.
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Mar-2019, 2:08 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 356,108
Posted By JoeAZ
You may just be encountering the repack in your...

You may just be encountering the repack in your area.
I suggest you rescan and see if any of those stations
come in again.
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Mar-2019, 6:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,106
Posted By JoeAZ
Mike, There could be any number of issues at...

Mike,
There could be any number of issues at play.
The outdoor antenna could be overloading the tuners
on KCNC and KDVR. This could cause the issues you
are having. Did you "walk" the outdoor...
Forum: Antennas 26-Mar-2019, 1:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 69,419
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings from Arizona Bob, Combining two UHF...

Greetings from Arizona Bob,
Combining two UHF antennas pointing in opposite directions is a
hit or miss proposition. Usually, one or more signals gets cancelled
out. Best success would be...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Mar-2019, 9:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 72,153
Posted By JoeAZ
WELKIN, That is a fine looking and performing...

WELKIN,
That is a fine looking and performing setup you have!
Congratulations on a job well done!

Joe AZ
Forum: TV Fool Discussion / Database Updates 14-Mar-2019, 8:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 62,039
Posted By JoeAZ
Write that down folks. Nascarken and "think." ...

Write that down folks. Nascarken and "think." Absurd I tell you!
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Mar-2019, 1:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 37,007
Posted By JoeAZ
NascarKEN, I would like to invite you to view the...

NascarKEN, I would like to invite you to view the Nascar
event here in Arizona this weekend. It is certain to be
spectacular. Perhaps you should take a break from this
forum and direct your...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Mar-2019, 1:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 47,147
Posted By JoeAZ
Quotes from Rabbit 73: "Your goal will be...

Quotes from Rabbit 73:

"Your goal will be difficult to achieve. Your local signals are much stronger than the signals from Rockford and Milwaukee. You will need a preamp for Rockford and...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Mar-2019, 1:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,082
Posted By JoeAZ
You may want to swap out the television having...

You may want to swap out the television having the issues
with one of your other sets. If the problem continues at that
location with a different set, then the issue is probably the
long cable...
Forum: Antennas 15-Feb-2019, 1:28 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 327,537
Posted By JoeAZ
Those GE antennas are quite sensitive to not only...

Those GE antennas are quite sensitive to not only side to
side aiming but up/down aiming as well. You may want
to experiment and see if pointing skyward slightly gives you
better signals.....
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