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Forum: Help With Reception 15-Feb-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 37,353
Posted By elmo
Awesome! Google "HDHomerun." Connect it to...

Awesome!

Google "HDHomerun." Connect it to your coax and your router. Then any computer on your network becomes a TV. There's quite a few software solutions now that can do DVR duties w/the...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Feb-2013, 1:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,229
Posted By elmo
Personally, I don't think HDTV is bad. It's not...

Personally, I don't think HDTV is bad. It's not perfect, but neither was SDTV back in 1978 either. I remember getting up to flip a channel and first dialing the rotator in for best reception. The...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Feb-2013, 3:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,519
Posted By elmo
Have you tried a report for your location? It...

Have you tried a report for your location? It shows pending stations as well, which may give a clue.
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Feb-2013, 2:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,229
Posted By elmo
You're likely dealing with a lot of multipathing...

You're likely dealing with a lot of multipathing since you have a lot of signal around you. The amplified omni directional antenna probably compounds that, hence the fluctuations you are seeing.
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Forum: Help With Reception 11-Feb-2013, 4:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,861
Posted By elmo
Well, you can always try different combinations,...

Well, you can always try different combinations, especially if you aren't getting the reception you'd like. Just keep in mind, the amp doesn't extend the range of the antenna, it just does a better...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Feb-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,925
Posted By elmo
Pure speculation here. Maybe when you have a...

Pure speculation here. Maybe when you have a "specialized" antenna, is it possible that the amp that goes along with it was considered as part of it's design? Or what if the new amp doesn't reject...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Feb-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,916
Posted By elmo
I'd agree with Teleview's ANT751 choice (or even...

I'd agree with Teleview's ANT751 choice (or even the 7000R as you mentioned) over the 91XG, which I don't understand that recommendation at all. You're relatively close so long range isn't a...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Feb-2013, 8:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,332
Posted By elmo
You'll be fine w/the antenna on it. Those dishes...

You'll be fine w/the antenna on it. Those dishes are pretty hefty in comparison, plus I'd *guess* that they catch more wind load than an avg antenna. I removed an oval DTV dish and it felt like 15...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Feb-2013, 6:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,332
Posted By elmo
Wow, what a nice looking signal. An relatively...

Wow, what a nice looking signal. An relatively nearby and stacked up in the same direction. There's a lot of channels there and I don't see any adjacent or overlap warnings either. Do follow up on...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Feb-2013, 5:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,401
Posted By elmo
Well, if you're concerned, why not buy the best...

Well, if you're concerned, why not buy the best signal collector you can get? That said, I assume you want those stations to the east of you. Your report was done at 10 ft, so I imagine you can do...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Jan-2013, 7:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 38,305
Posted By elmo
It's a UHF design only so it won't pick up your...

It's a UHF design only so it won't pick up your available VHF channels. And it's nothing magical. They call it omni-directional because there's no reflector, but it's reception will vary based on...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Jan-2013, 2:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,117
Posted By elmo
Don't confuse popular as being good for you. ...

Don't confuse popular as being good for you. (Besides, people are obsessed with the word "thin" as being good.) You have two good VHF stations, NBC 11 and CBS 13. The Moho is UHF only, so you...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Jan-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 37,982
Posted By elmo
http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/pdf/tel_man_LC42D62U....

http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/pdf/tel_man_LC42D62U.pdf

Check pg 24.
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Jan-2013, 3:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 37,982
Posted By elmo
Don't say that! You should have channels. Did...

Don't say that! You should have channels. Did you do an antenna channel scan on your tv? That's required. Plus tune it from east to south to find the best aim. The plot is a starting point that...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Jan-2013, 1:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,987
Posted By elmo
In the attic, you have multipath issues with...

In the attic, you have multipath issues with signals bouncing around. I don't know that the antenna you have will help in that regard. I don't know much about that antenna at all, I should say.
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Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2013, 1:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,009
Posted By elmo
So you've rescanned for antenna channels on the...

So you've rescanned for antenna channels on the TV, right? Also ensure the least # of splitters/connections/etc. If you can, make the most direct run to the TV as possible. Each is a point of...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2013, 1:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 37,982
Posted By elmo
Well, there's always thermite on a cold night! ...

Well, there's always thermite on a cold night! :D

But seriously, if you own the equipment (which I assume you do), you can likely unload it on ebay for a few bucks if you part it out. The LNB...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2013, 4:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 37,982
Posted By elmo
I'd suggest a Winegard HD7694p aimed South East...

I'd suggest a Winegard HD7694p aimed South East of you. That antenna is not that large, IMO. You could also try something like the CS2-V if you want something a bit more "dishlike" with higher WAF....
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2013, 4:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,762
Posted By elmo
If the others are fine, you could put an amp at...

If the others are fine, you could put an amp at the split where the most signal loss occurs. But then, you could probably have it further upstream as well w/o overloading anything and spreading the...
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jan-2013, 6:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 62,239
Posted By elmo
How about a dab of di-electric grease? It's...

How about a dab of di-electric grease? It's basically non-conductive silicon. I put a smudge on the boot collar of my Winegard and pulled the boot over that. Felt like a bit of cheap insurance to...
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jan-2013, 2:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,095
Posted By elmo
Well, the direction to point is obvious by the...

Well, the direction to point is obvious by the number of stations to your NE. Attic installs aren't usually the best way to go, as the building materials will have an impact, signals bounce around...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jan-2013, 6:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,964
Posted By elmo
I think you'd be fine with a small UHF/VHF...

I think you'd be fine with a small UHF/VHF antenna like the ANT-751, since you're only 25 miles from most with good LOS. Of course, that doesn't take into account trees, buildings, etc. Mount it...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Jan-2013, 6:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,009
Posted By elmo
I have no idea on how to trace wires, other than...

I have no idea on how to trace wires, other than making an end to end connection and testing for signal. Obviously the cable lines are in use, but the sat lines should be available. You can pick up...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jan-2013, 9:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,009
Posted By elmo
I don't think there's an issue with the...

I don't think there's an issue with the co-channel warning on WFSB. They're in opposite directions and the one you want is about 20 miles out while the other is approaching 70 miles.

I'd aim an...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jan-2013, 8:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,299
Posted By elmo
Installation in an attic - well, you've read all...

Installation in an attic - well, you've read all the warnings on that - so best thing is just to try it out. No one can really give a good estimate of reception where it's not externally mounted. ...
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