Forum: Antennas
24-Jul-2019, 6:55 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 252,842
Sorry for having you go back to the same well...
Sorry for having you go back to the same well again, GroundUrMast. I'm not trying to get you to say something you just cannot do, especially in good conscience. I understand better now after having...
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Forum: Antennas
24-Jul-2019, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 252,842
General Tech & Antenna Safety
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Thanks, GroundUrMast. But I get it. I wasn't aware of this thread before you directed me to it and as a Moderator you were doing your job--something I would not be qualified for and I appreciate...
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Forum: Antennas
23-Jul-2019, 7:49 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 252,842
Thanks for a thorough reply, GroundUrMast! I...
Thanks for a thorough reply, GroundUrMast! I appreciate you taking the time to address this issue. And please accept my apologies, if you thought my previous post was out of place with new member...
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Forum: Antennas
23-Jul-2019, 3:20 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 252,842
Please explain specifically what "some serious...
Please explain specifically what "some serious issues" could be. And what you mean by "electric potential." Any past examples of what has gone wrong when you don't follow your recommendations above...
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Jul-2019, 3:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,191
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Forum: Help With Reception
23-Jul-2019, 1:17 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,191
Please explain specifically what "some serious...
Please explain specifically what "some serious issues" could be. And what you mean by "electric potential." Any past examples of what has gone wrong when you don't follow your recommendations above...
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Forum: TV Database Updates
10-Jul-2019, 9:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 81,950
Retro TV Returns to SOCAL
BREAKING NEWS.....Retro TV finally broke the silence this morning and replied to Top Fans Joe Costanzo and Rondi Green Lumpkin on their Facebook page about a return to Los Angeles, California. NO...
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Forum: Help With Reception
9-Jul-2019, 8:46 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 50,073
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Forum: Help With Reception
8-Jul-2019, 8:41 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 50,073
I think JoeAZ meant your TV signal meter on the...
I think JoeAZ meant your TV signal meter on the television set in your house. Either that, or a small hand held TV you could use up on the roof to see where your best signal(s) strength location is. ...
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Forum: Help With Reception
6-Jul-2019, 9:00 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 50,073
Zip codes usually cover larger areas than an...
Zip codes usually cover larger areas than an exact address. You did the right thing to narrow down your reception quality.
JoeAZ knows your area and he's another experienced Tech on this forum. I...
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Forum: Help With Reception
4-Jul-2019, 8:38 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 50,073
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Forum: Antennas
25-Jun-2019, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 64,002
Here's a Consumer Reports article with many...
Here's a Consumer Reports article with many reader comments that I ran across recently. It explains the advantages and disadvantages of ATSC 3.0 OTA as clearly as I've seen. Buyer beware of "Big...
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Forum: Digital TV and Mobile DTV
24-Jun-2019, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 32,511
Best OTA TV Tuner???
This subject has come up numerous times on the Net and here at TV Fool. But since TV manufactures don't reveal their tuner specs, the consumer is left with nothing more than subjective perception to...
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Forum: TV Database Updates
22-Jun-2019, 9:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 81,950
Retro TV Returns to SOCAL
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So what's REALLY going on with Retro TV returning to SOCAL LA/OC???
As of this early post, still NO update on Retro's Facebook page. Retro TV owes its fans an explanation. Delay?...
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Forum: TV Database Updates
15-Jun-2019, 7:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 81,950
Retro TV Returns to SOCAL
The native's are getting restless as Retro TV has NOT appeared on SOCAL LA/OC TV stations (OTA & Cable) yet as promised on their Facebook page. June 15 was supposed to be the date! Fingers crossed...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-Jun-2019, 3:12 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 93,989
Yes, that thread was how I got my "feet wet" on...
Yes, that thread was how I got my "feet wet" on this forum. Rabbit73 and others (sorry I didn't name everyone!), were very helpful in explaining its dynamics and why it has been such a good antenna...
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Forum: Help With Reception
13-Jun-2019, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 93,989
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Jun-2019, 3:17 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 51,217
Distance Between Antennas
If my memory serves me right, I believe KFLA-LD Channel 8's very directional antenna is what the owner was referring to when I contacted him several years ago by email. But he did say the FCC did not...
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Jun-2019, 2:01 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 51,217
Distance Between Antennas
I was just thinking about this rabbit and realized I probably should have included real channel 8 callsign, KFLA-LD. Thanks for reminding me!
And yes, that is my TV Fool report. I was looking at...
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Forum: Help With Reception
2-Jun-2019, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 51,217
Distance Between Antennas
Thanks for the tip, rabbit73! Next time I post a pic I think I'll get it right because of your kind help, once again. But at least folks can see what my set up looks like now.
And thank you...
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Forum: Help With Reception
2-Jun-2019, 4:51 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 51,217
Distance Between Antennas
Same location, just a different angle. My new Winegard 7000 seemed to be more distinguishable from the side. And yes, I downsized the pic this time (probably too much) because of TV Fool site...
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Forum: Help With Reception
2-Jun-2019, 1:59 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 51,217
Distance Between Antennas
So glad you replied, rabbit73! Hopes and prayers your wife and you are doing better.
I have been posting as attachment, including right now, but still not straight as previous pic in my original...
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Forum: Help With Reception
1-Jun-2019, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 51,217
Distance Between Antennas
OK, after reading everyone's post above again and further written research along with advise from some of my radio Buds locally, I climbed back on my roof Memorial Weekend and put up a Winegard...
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Forum: TV Database Updates
1-Jun-2019, 2:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 81,950
Retro TV Returns to SOCAL
Good to hear from you again, AdTech! Hope your runs all turned out well!
Just so I'm fair and accurate, here's the actual post from RetroTVs Facebook page regarding our above comments on said...
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Forum: TV Database Updates
1-Jun-2019, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 81,950
Retro TV Returns to SOCAL
Posted a couple hours ago on their Facebook page, RetroTV has updated their reentry to the LA Market. Originally scheduled to air on June 1, due to a "slight delay," they will now begin on June 15. ...
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