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Forum: Help With Reception 4-Dec-2017, 12:26 AM
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Posted By blackstone
I may have been unclear. I added the preamp...

I may have been unclear.

I added the preamp only after testing without it.
It was this one...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Dec-2017, 10:16 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Well, here's what happened today. First, I...

Well, here's what happened today.
First, I hooked the Polaroid up and pointed towards Johnstown; approx. 150 deg.
Picked up WJAC (UHF) but not WWCP (VHF).
Disconnected and moved to the DB8e.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Dec-2017, 2:03 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
I've been looking. I'll try my Polaroid...

I've been looking.
I'll try my Polaroid tomorrow aimed as precise as I can get it and see if I may get WWCP too.
Tonight, am trying to watch Clemson/Miami on 8.1 ABC and it went bad a couple times...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 8:34 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
I get WWCP with my CM antenna aimed at 215 m/l. ...

I get WWCP with my CM antenna aimed at 215 m/l.
Sometimes pretty good and sometimes not at all.

WTAE is an anomaly for me.
I was never able to get it with my CM but have gotten it a couple times...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 4:18 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Thanks, rabbit73. I do not need Youngstown. ...

Thanks, rabbit73.

I do not need Youngstown.

I do need WWCP 8 because 8.1 is the only semi-reliable ABC affiliate.
If I could solve WTAE then WWCP doesn't matter.

WJAC would be nice to have...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Unfortunately, it would be for multiple TVs. ...

Unfortunately, it would be for multiple TVs.

It would be a nice bonus if the Polaroid would pick up both WJAC (UHF) and WWCP (VHF)
but it doesn't seem to work on VHF.

What pre amp would you...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 3:37 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
The Polaroid would be for WJAC only. It doesn't...

The Polaroid would be for WJAC only.
It doesn't seem the Polaroid works with VHF or I'd try for WWCP too.
The DB8e would be for all the Pittsburgh stations I can't get.

But, I'm not sure why I...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 3:19 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
I pick up: 8 WWCP WTOV 9 WQED 13 WPCW 11 ...

I pick up:
8 WWCP
WTOV 9
WQED 13
WPCW 11

That's most of the stations available to me on VHF.

WWCP is fairly important to me because 8.1 is the only ABC affiliate I get reliably due to my...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 3:14 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
I didn't include them because my old Channel...

I didn't include them because my old Channel Master picks them up well.

I'm having troubles with UHF
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 2:08 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
The 6 channels are: WTAE WPXI WPGH WPNT ...

The 6 channels are:
WTAE
WPXI
WPGH
WPNT
ION

KDKA comes in almost with no antenna
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 2:05 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Right now I'm running separate lines for the CM...

Right now I'm running separate lines for the CM and DB8e.
I would, probably, only put a pre amp on the DB8e because I can reach those connections.

Is the metal roof a factor in the poor...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 1:53 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Also. the Polaroid would be for only 1 UHF...

Also. the Polaroid would be for only 1 UHF station in a different direction from all the Pittsburgh stations.
There are 6 transmitters I'm trying to capture there.
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 1:50 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
May I ask why you suggest the pre amp with the...

May I ask why you suggest the pre amp with the CM?

That one is the hardest to get to due to height above roof without dropping the mast to the ground.
(Not easy)
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Dec-2017, 1:40 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Thanks for your feedback, Rabbit73. My...

Thanks for your feedback, Rabbit73.

My Channel Master is performing pretty flawlessly because I am only using it, now, for VHF and I'm getting real good reception for all the VHF channels...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Dec-2017, 11:49 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
And yet another of my brilliant (ahem) thoughts. ...

And yet another of my brilliant (ahem) thoughts.

What if I used the motorized antenna solely to get WJAC (Virtual 6) from Johnstown and then focused the DB8e on getting the Pittsburgh stations?
...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Dec-2017, 3:38 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
My mini experiment with the motorized cheapy. ...

My mini experiment with the motorized cheapy.
It's standing about 6'

Manually adjusting without the rotor I got RF 51, RF 38, RF 43 and RF 25 as well as 32? Virtual 6 from Johnstown
Those...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Dec-2017, 1:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Update and new issues that I hope you will...

Update and new issues that I hope you will continue to offer your advice.

Thank you in advance and I apologize that this is so long.
Just want to give as much detail as I can that may help.

I...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Nov-2017, 10:59 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Just an update, of sorts. I, now, have a...

Just an update, of sorts.

I, now, have a helper and hope to move the antenna higher.
I have 2 more sections of mast.


The leaves are gone but reception has diminished and I am receiving fewer...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Sep-2017, 1:04 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
My wife wants the 4 major networks. We have...

My wife wants the 4 major networks.
We have several choices for 3 of them.

ABC is kind of skinny.

Me, I watch the "sub" stations.
I like to watch Comet which is only available on 6-3 and...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2017, 7:54 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Not arguing the point because I don't know but...

Not arguing the point because I don't know but recent past results are different.
Just stating my personal experience.

I apologize and not trying to be obstinate.



That is one of the many...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2017, 6:50 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Thanks, jrgagne99. The antenna has been in...

Thanks, jrgagne99.

The antenna has been in that exact spot for 60 years.
If it was good enough for my dad, it should be good enough for me.

Just kidding.

When I replaced the mast a year or...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2017, 3:31 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Is there a solution or something I live with? ...

Is there a solution or something I live with?

In years past, WPXI came in reliably.
Now, maybe 50% of the time.

Also, up until a week or so ago, WJAC (Johnstown) and WWCP (Altoona) were also...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2017, 1:02 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
Thank you. Not sure what it's telling me unless...

Thank you.
Not sure what it's telling me unless the hills block or diffuse the signal?
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Sep-2017, 12:36 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
For anyone who may be interested, there are 3...

For anyone who may be interested, there are 3 green lines on the left of the picture.
One faint at the top and 2 heavier.
Including the faint line, the 3rd line down is a close approximation to...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Sep-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 215,602
Posted By blackstone
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