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Forum: Help With Reception 17-Mar-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,216
Posted By GroundUrMast
As rabbit73 already asked, Why? The FCC has...

As rabbit73 already asked, Why?

The FCC has rules in place that protect your right to install and use an antenna for over the air television reception....
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Mar-2017, 9:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,216
Posted By GroundUrMast
Attics can be problematic reception...

Attics can be problematic reception environments... Even if there is no metal in the roofing materials or insulation, there will be some signal attenuation and reflections that would be avoided if...
Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV 16-Mar-2017, 8:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 50,253
Posted By GroundUrMast
A bit dated already, but this article seems...

A bit dated already, but this article seems relevant: https://hdguru.com/new-broadcast-tv-system-might-be-coming-soon/
Forum: Special Topics 16-Mar-2017, 8:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 71,878
Posted By GroundUrMast
That's what I have done with my masts; A...

That's what I have done with my masts; A dedicated bonding connection from the mast to the existing electrical service grounding system using #10 AWG. I treat the coax shield bonding as a separate,...
Forum: Special Topics 16-Mar-2017, 4:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 71,878
Posted By GroundUrMast
Yes, I would recommend that you ground both the...

Yes, I would recommend that you ground both the mast and the coax shield...

Have a look at this thread... http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=901 Particularly post #20

If you need more...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Mar-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,860
Posted By GroundUrMast
One thing is clear though... There are quite a...

One thing is clear though... There are quite a few TV Fool members who desire to help.

It's appreciated.
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Mar-2017, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,084
Posted By GroundUrMast
Ditto Tower Guy and ADTech...

Ditto Tower Guy and ADTech...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Mar-2017, 12:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,302
Posted By GroundUrMast
You're in a challenging location... You need to...

You're in a challenging location... You need to use the most capable antenna(s) to have a realistic chance of reception of any of the major LA based stations. Small antennas won't do the job, not...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Mar-2017, 5:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,302
Posted By GroundUrMast
A large antenna such as the Winegard HD7698P or...

A large antenna such as the Winegard HD7698P or Channel Master CM5020 pointed West toward Mt Wilson may give you some of the stations down in the red shaded section of your report. However, it looks...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2017, 5:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,924
Posted By GroundUrMast
It's common to find a UHF antenna provides some...

It's common to find a UHF antenna provides some degraded VHF reception, and the same is often the case with VHF only designs providing some degree of UHF reception. In either case, the results may...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Feb-2017, 4:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,949
Posted By GroundUrMast
The terrain between you and the transmitters is...

The terrain between you and the transmitters is quite significant. Here's what I would do if in your situation...

I'd go into this a an experiment, knowing that I may end up disappointed with the...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Feb-2017, 4:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,145
Posted By GroundUrMast
Your TV Fool report suggests that reception...

Your TV Fool report suggests that reception should be fairly easy...

I would try testing reception outdoors. All you need to 'spend' is some time and effort moving the existing antenna from the...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jan-2017, 4:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 68,126
Posted By GroundUrMast
If you"re happy, I'm happy. Cheers :)

If you"re happy, I'm happy.

Cheers :)
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jan-2017, 7:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 41,946
Posted By GroundUrMast
Check with www.tinlee.com for custom tuned...

Check with www.tinlee.com for custom tuned filters. Be prepared for sticker shock, as their product is generally custom work that requires expensive test gear and skilled labor to produce.
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,712
Posted By GroundUrMast
I've also got the desire to tree mount several...

I've also got the desire to tree mount several antennas. I've been waiting for sufficient recovery after a surgery to get back into my climbing gear. Perhaps this spring...

I've got several...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2017, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,514
Posted By GroundUrMast
Also... I realize that this time of the year is...

Also... I realize that this time of the year is not when one would expect to see trees growing up into the signal path... but is there any new construction that may be blocking or reflecting signals?...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,096
Posted By GroundUrMast
Totally off topic... My first memories in life...

Totally off topic... My first memories in life are at Lisabeula, right across the water from Olalla. Back when the dock and some of the beach buildings were still there. Time flies whether we're...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jan-2017, 4:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,096
Posted By GroundUrMast
A starting point would be to post a link to your...

A starting point would be to post a link to your TV Fool report so we can see what sort of signal levels you are dealing with, Not everyone will need an amplifier...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jan-2017, 11:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,269
Posted By GroundUrMast
Agreeing with ADTech, I'd look at using a either...

Agreeing with ADTech, I'd look at using a either a large combo (UHF/VHF) like the Winegard HD7698P or two separate antennas... example; an Antennas Direct DB8e combined with a Stellar Labs 30-2476
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Forum: Enthusiast's Exchange 29-Dec-2016, 7:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 924,938
Posted By GroundUrMast
I'm sure you're right about the technology... ...

I'm sure you're right about the technology...

I'm simply suggesting that it would be a good idea to be familiar with the the limits imposed by the FCC. EDIT: Tower Guy correctly refers to CFR 47...
Forum: Enthusiast's Exchange 23-Dec-2016, 6:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 924,938
Posted By GroundUrMast
I'm pretty confident that there is no regulatory...

I'm pretty confident that there is no regulatory problem with a passive (no amplifier) relay, but I'd want to double check the current FCC regulations before adding any active device to a relay...
Forum: Antennas 6-Dec-2016, 9:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,380
Posted By GroundUrMast
Thumbs up Ditto that

Ditto that
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 6-Dec-2016, 8:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397,461
Posted By GroundUrMast
Oxides will theoretically add resistance... But...

Oxides will theoretically add resistance... But in practice, this only has a significant effect if the corrosion/oxidation is at the interface of a connection between two parts. In other words,...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Dec-2016, 7:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,099
Posted By GroundUrMast
I'd give the Antennas Direct DB4E a try. It...

I'd give the Antennas Direct DB4E a try. It covers all the channels that you could hope to catch based on your TVFR. Reliable reception of the Seattle channels is not a reasonable expectation.
Forum: Antennas 3-Dec-2016, 6:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,922
Posted By GroundUrMast
It would make good transmission line between a...

It would make good transmission line between a HAM radio or CB radio and the appropriate antenna... Though you would no doubt need to change the connectors or at least use adapters.

As Stereocraig...
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