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Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jan-2013, 8:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,991
Posted By elmo
To simplify it, I find the comparison of flood vs...

To simplify it, I find the comparison of flood vs spot light to be similar to small vs large antenna. The beam of a smaller antenna is wider, but not as far reaching; larger antenna, narrow but far...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Jan-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 59,527
Posted By elmo
I say, purchase where you get the best combo of...

I say, purchase where you get the best combo of price and service. I've purchased antenna gear from Amazon before. They are pretty good about returns.
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,104
Posted By elmo
That's your problem right there; two different...

That's your problem right there; two different signals being fed down the same coax. Each antenna has to have it's own coax. They can be properly joined in a variety of ways, but cannot just be...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2013, 3:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 59,527
Posted By elmo
The lines may be an issue, but it's really hard...

The lines may be an issue, but it's really hard to tell until you actually try an antenna.

Attic installs can be problematic due to signal reflection and degradation. How's the view towards the...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2013, 3:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,557
Posted By elmo
Don't get confused over HD marketing, with "HD"...

Don't get confused over HD marketing, with "HD" being an antenna requirement. Old TV antennas can pick up everything HD and more.

I'm not very familiar with indoor antennas (re: get more...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2013, 3:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,612
Posted By elmo
The least amount of splitters, the better. Each...

The least amount of splitters, the better. Each split comes at a cost of signal strength, as you have seen by swapping out the splitter. A pre-amp installed ahead of the splitter will boost the...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2013, 3:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,104
Posted By elmo
Are the two antennas both run into the same amp,...

Are the two antennas both run into the same amp, or a separate amp for each?
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2013, 2:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,655
Posted By elmo
Some installer huh. I think anyone who wants a...

Some installer huh. I think anyone who wants a career in the service industry could make a good living by just returning calls!

There's a link on the forum for finding installers if you need help...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2013, 2:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,632
Posted By elmo
IMO, you want an antenna that can get VHF too for...

IMO, you want an antenna that can get VHF too for those channels like real 9 & 10; the DB4e is basically UHF only. I'd check into a Winegard HD7696p or similar instead. You'll want to aim it at 221...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2013, 1:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,371
Posted By elmo
To go after your locals, the existing sat...

To go after your locals, the existing sat hardware is fine to use since it's inactive now. The mount is likely is a place that provides a decent view of the broadcast towers. I would think you...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Jan-2013, 1:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,968
Posted By elmo
Can you double check the station? I don't see a...

Can you double check the station? I don't see a KBSS nor 31.1. I'd assume KMSS 33.1 is it?

Any chance you noted signal strength prior to it dropping? Are you getting any amt of signal now -...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Jan-2013, 9:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 39,736
Posted By elmo
Well, that decades old technology is still...

Well, that decades old technology is still bringing you the best picture available. That's what's really sad about cable/dish, but they're in the business of showing you commercials so more...
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Dec-2012, 7:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,926
Posted By elmo
Awesome! It's nice how quickly antenna purchases...

Awesome! It's nice how quickly antenna purchases pay for themselves. And yes, the PQ is easily better than cable. It's crazy that people buy an HD TV only to feed it a crappy signal. That's how I...
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Dec-2012, 7:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,019
Posted By elmo
What # is the particular channel that you are...

What # is the particular channel that you are looking for?
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Dec-2012, 1:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,575
Posted By elmo
A compass is a good start. Use your plot and...

A compass is a good start. Use your plot and table as your guide as it has all the locations on there. You will want to tweak it a degree or two to find the best signal for you. Your TV likely has...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Dec-2012, 9:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,575
Posted By elmo
I'd avoid the omni directional antennas. You...

I'd avoid the omni directional antennas. You want those signals from the N-NE direction; why not aim at them for the best reception.

You have issues getting Ch 10 because it's a VHF channel and...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Dec-2012, 5:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 21,581
Posted By elmo
Ch 8 is a VHF signal, but your antenna is...

Ch 8 is a VHF signal, but your antenna is optimized for UHF. So on the best of days, it may bring it in for you. However, if you added a VHF only antenna and joined them using a UHF/VHF combiner,...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Dec-2012, 2:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,667
Posted By elmo
That cluster at NNE looks like your best shot to...

That cluster at NNE looks like your best shot to get the major stations. I wouldn't even consider the attic at all. As for antenna, get a couple of opinions. You could go all out for a Winegard...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Dec-2012, 8:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,198
Posted By elmo
I'm confused. The upgraded installer antenna...

I'm confused. The upgraded installer antenna didn't pick up as much as the inferior BB antenna?

As for the neighborhood, when I walk around mine, I don't see any antennas either, but I do see a...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Dec-2012, 7:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,084
Posted By elmo
Existing coax is fine - just ensure it's RG-6 and...

Existing coax is fine - just ensure it's RG-6 and that it's not active with cable/internet services. If it's daisy chained, be sure put termination caps on any unused connections. If it's a direct...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Dec-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,903
Posted By elmo
AD recommended that one? I guess they aren't...

AD recommended that one? I guess they aren't worried that you won't get ABC (WLBC Ch 2) with it?! Maybe they don't have the tools to check like we do here, but it can't tune VHF-LO, and WLBC is on...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2012, 12:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,461
Posted By elmo
Hey TK - Redo your plot - the link you posted...

Hey TK - Redo your plot - the link you posted isn't loading up.
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Dec-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 46,120
Posted By elmo
Makes good sense to me. Reception is best at the...

Makes good sense to me. Reception is best at the direction of the boom. With the 751, it's pretty good towards the sides, but it does drop off.

Just a few tips from a guy who went up a ladder a...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 36,112
Posted By elmo
Good luck and keep us posted with the final...

Good luck and keep us posted with the final results!
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Dec-2012, 9:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 46,120
Posted By elmo
WAF is important! ;-) So what direction...

WAF is important! ;-)

So what direction does the 751 point to now? I assume you were able to tune NBC & CBS by turning the antenna towards a NW direction? You typically have to work to find the...
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