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Forum: Help With Reception 8-Jul-2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 26,097
Posted By Jake V
If this were me and I wanted all the greens and...

If this were me and I wanted all the greens and maybe a few yellows, I'd get a DB-8e and remove the reflectors. Then aim one panel at 190 degrees on a compass (which would also get the stations at 7...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jul-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,570
Posted By Jake V
Channel 8 (KFMB/CBS) and Channel 10 (KGTV/ABC)...

Channel 8 (KFMB/CBS) and Channel 10 (KGTV/ABC) are both at compass 280 degrees. You might try changing the aim from 292 to 280 degrees.

But even before that, draw an imaginary line from the...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jul-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,644
Posted By Jake V
Your TV Fool Report is only resolved to the block...

Your TV Fool Report is only resolved to the block level. Try re-doing it with these instructions: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508 - It might or might not make a difference but is worth...
Forum: Help With Reception 4-Jul-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,027
Posted By Jake V
You have good, strong signals. I suggest an...

You have good, strong signals. I suggest an ANT-751 pointed at 167 degrees using a compass. If you truly have line of sight from the antenna to the SSE you should get all of the green and most of the...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jun-2015, 1:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,374
Posted By Jake V
Do the aiming of the antenna towards Buffalo...

Do the aiming of the antenna towards Buffalo before thinking about the amp.

Using a compass is best to aim to 147 degrees. But if you don't have one you can guess decently by going to...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Jun-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,374
Posted By Jake V
905dude, In your post on May 31st (post #11)...

905dude,

In your post on May 31st (post #11) you said you pointed your antenna to the "CN Tower by eye". Did you ever re-point it at Buffalo? Pointing it at 147 could make all the difference in...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Jun-2015, 6:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 40,272
Posted By Jake V
Rabbit73 speaks with wisdom. The only thing...

Rabbit73 speaks with wisdom.

The only thing I'll add is that if combining two of the same antennas (like the DB-8e) works best when you have them at 90 degrees to another, and face the antennas...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Jun-2015, 2:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 40,272
Posted By Jake V
Your TV Fool Report is only resolved to the block...

Your TV Fool Report is only resolved to the block level. You might consider re-doing with the following instructions for a more accurate report: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jun-2015, 5:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 23,245
Posted By Jake V
81 degrees and 257 degrees are almost in totally...

81 degrees and 257 degrees are almost in totally opposite directions. For the UHF stations I would consider an Antennas Direct DB-8e with the reflector removed to get the channels in both directions....
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Jun-2015, 5:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,408
Posted By Jake V
Where is your Winegard 7694P antenna located...

Where is your Winegard 7694P antenna located (roof? attic?)?

What direction is the antenna aimed? For real channel 45 it needs to be aimed at 167 degrees (using a compass).
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Jun-2015, 1:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,615
Posted By Jake V
Yes, you need a balun. One end connects to the...

Yes, you need a balun. One end connects to the coax. The other has two leads that connect to the antenna.

If you use Windows on your computer you can use Paint to save your photos at a resolution....
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jun-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,825
Posted By Jake V
It's possible that antenna will get PBS, but it...

It's possible that antenna will get PBS, but it is a piece of junk that won't last.

Can you create a few additional reports, at 35 feet and 50 feet?
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jun-2015, 9:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,825
Posted By Jake V
It's very possible that PBS is the only station...

It's very possible that PBS is the only station you will get.

Does your land extend up the hill to the top of the mountain? How far is it to the top.
Forum: Help With Reception 31-May-2015, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,374
Posted By Jake V
905dude, If you don't have a real compass,...

905dude,

If you don't have a real compass, try this:

1. Go to: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508
2. Enter your address and click "Map This".
3. At the top right of the map click...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-May-2015, 5:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 45,788
Posted By Jake V
The "Magnetic" readings (last column in the TV...

The "Magnetic" readings (last column in the TV Fool Report) correspond to what you will see on a compass. 304 is probably close enough, but you can try to better aim at 316.

You can also try...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-May-2015, 5:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 45,788
Posted By Jake V
What direction is your antenna aimed at? Your...

What direction is your antenna aimed at? Your strongest stations are all at 222 degrees on a compass (roughly southwest). CBS and ABC and some of your weaker stations are at 316 degrees (roughly...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-May-2015, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,854
Posted By Jake V
1. Post the URL to your TVFool Report, and not...

1. Post the URL to your TVFool Report, and not just the graphic.
2. What direction is your antenna aimed? It should be aimed at 212 degrees on a compass (between southwest and south-southwest).
3....
Forum: Help With Reception 28-May-2015, 9:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,911
Posted By Jake V
Your TV Fool Report has a warning saying it is...

Your TV Fool Report has a warning saying it is only resolved to the block level. You might generate a new one using the instructions found here: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508

You...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-May-2015, 1:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,374
Posted By Jake V
First, how did you aim your DB-8e at 147 degrees...

First, how did you aim your DB-8e at 147 degrees (southeast)? Did you use a compass? How sure are you that it is aimed correctly?

Second, you can certainly try an amplifier. Try one with an easy...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-May-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,374
Posted By Jake V
My apologies. I made a typo. Aim them both at...

My apologies. I made a typo. Aim them both at Buffalo at 147 degrees. I typed 174 degrees but meant 147 degrees. Sorry to make you do this again.
Forum: Help With Reception 23-May-2015, 2:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,374
Posted By Jake V
Follow-Up. If the experiment at aiming both...

Follow-Up. If the experiment at aiming both panels of your DB-8e at Buffalo does not get your desired Toronto stations, then aim one panel at Buffalo (147 degrees) and the other at Toronto (102...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-May-2015, 2:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,374
Posted By Jake V
I am not sure why you choose 175 degrees and 155...

I am not sure why you choose 175 degrees and 155 degrees, unless you want specific stations in those directions.

The DB-8e allows the two panels to be aimed in different directions. This is very...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-May-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,374
Posted By Jake V
What direction is your DB8e aimed at right now? ...

What direction is your DB8e aimed at right now?

Are both panels facing the same direction? If not, what direction is each panel facing?

I'd try aiming both panels at Buffalo (146 degrees on a...
Forum: Welcome 12-May-2015, 3:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 61,592
Posted By Jake V
I am only poster on this forum, but I administer...

I am only poster on this forum, but I administer another forum. In our registration email we specifically tell applicants that our administrators and moderators are all volunteers and typically check...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-May-2015, 6:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,682
Posted By Jake V
Here's a re-cap of the stations I'd probably go...

Here's a re-cap of the stations I'd probably go after (with networks added for translators):

KAWB--28 PBS 34.7 dBm at 26 degrees magnetic
KCCO---7 CBS 32.8 dBm at 215 degrees
KSAX--42 ABC 30.8...
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