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Forum: Help With Reception 24-Apr-2016, 6:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 81,582
Posted By Tim
Yes! You need lot more metal in the air and more...

Yes! You need lot more metal in the air and more height to reliably receive the stations shown on the signal report in your first post on this thread. If you are aiming for the stations in the arc...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Mar-2016, 12:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,731
Posted By Tim
I use TVGuide.com and it shows the sub-channels...

I use TVGuide.com and it shows the sub-channels in my market.
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Mar-2016, 2:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,856
Posted By Tim
The directions the stations are located and the...

The directions the stations are located and the type of antenna you have play a key role in this. It would be helpful if you could post your TV Fool report, the make and model of your antenna/preamp...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Mar-2016, 3:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,976
Posted By Tim
Otay, if that happens to be an issue with the...

Otay, if that happens to be an issue with the property management, then perhaps moving the current antenna and mast assembly to the other end of the balcony so it is not directly against the wall may...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Mar-2016, 2:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,976
Posted By Tim
You could probably mount your mast to the corner...

You could probably mount your mast to the corner post of the balcony with some stainless steel hose clamps...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Feb-2016, 5:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,248
Posted By Tim
Don't get frustrated...it sometimes takes a bit...

Don't get frustrated...it sometimes takes a bit of experimentation to work things out in a signal situation such as yours.
1. I would recommend a 4 ft spacing between antennas to prevent coupling...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Feb-2016, 3:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,025
Posted By Tim
A friend used a small battery powered TV that had...

A friend used a small battery powered TV that had a signal strength bar graph display when he installed his antenna. It saved him a lot of trips up and down the ladder.

When I installed my...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jan-2016, 3:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 95,161
Posted By Tim
A dipole antenna does have gain compared to an...

A dipole antenna does have gain compared to an omni-directional antenna. It is directional. The maximum signal is received broadside to the antenna on each side making a dipole essentially...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Jan-2016, 4:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 68,577
Posted By Tim
The stations are about 90 miles apart and cover...

The stations are about 90 miles apart and cover different markets:
WKAR is in East Lansing with a directional signal that avoids Detroit.
WLPC in Detroit is a low power station with a limited...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Jan-2016, 3:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,295
Posted By Tim
"Please understand that this is a simulation and...

"Please understand that this is a simulation and can only be treated as a rough approximation. Reception at your location is affected by many factors such as multipath, antenna gain, receiver...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jan-2016, 7:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,248
Posted By Tim
From your comments, it appears that the weakest...

From your comments, it appears that the weakest station you really want to receive is WNBC with an NM of 8.9...plus it is a 2 edge signal (as are many of your other stations).

To have the best...
Forum: Help With Reception 14-Jan-2016, 4:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,738
Posted By Tim
Glad to hear of your success! I have been cable...

Glad to hear of your success! I have been cable free for over a year and don't miss it at all. Between OTA and some streaming, there is more than enough for me to watch.
Forum: Help With Reception 13-Jan-2016, 12:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,248
Posted By Tim
Do you know any details about your neighbor's...

Do you know any details about your neighbor's setup? Model of antenna(s), preamp, height of antenna, etc?
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Jan-2016, 2:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,677
Posted By Tim
I would go with some incandescent bulbs first and...

I would go with some incandescent bulbs first and see if the problem still exists. There could always be something else on that same circuit that is causing the issue such as a loose connection...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Dec-2015, 9:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,738
Posted By Tim
I'm not sure what brand or model your antenna is...

I'm not sure what brand or model your antenna is (I am sure some others on here will recognize it) but it appears to be a high gain antenna for VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi and UHF. If the antenna is in decent...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Dec-2015, 7:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,738
Posted By Tim
What do you mean by "old style wiring"? Is there...

What do you mean by "old style wiring"? Is there twin-lead running to the antenna or coax cable?

You have a good signal report. My first suggestion would be to hook up the existing antenna to a TV...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Dec-2015, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,409
Posted By Tim
It really depends on which stations are your...

It really depends on which stations are your 'must haves'. If you are looking to pick up the stations roughly to your south, I would start out pointing the UHF antenna to 162 degrees magnetic and the...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Dec-2015, 1:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 63,701
Posted By Tim
If it works good with the panels pointing in...

If it works good with the panels pointing in different directions, I don't understand why you would want to go to a rotor. For TV antennas, rotors are a pain the the a.., I mean rear...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Nov-2015, 1:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 40,383
Posted By Tim
Wink IPTV is Iowa Public TV...

IPTV is Iowa Public TV...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Nov-2015, 4:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,591
Posted By Tim
There is a pretty good overview at:...

There is a pretty good overview at: http://www.wbklaw.com/uploads/file/Articles-%20News/2015%20articles%20publications/State%20Broadcasters%20Incentive%20Auction%20Presentation%20(8-25-2015).pdf
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Nov-2015, 2:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,591
Posted By Tim
I think you would need a high gain antenna such...

I think you would need a high gain antenna such as the Antennas Direct 91XG mounted as high as possible so there are no trees or buildings in front of the antenna. Feed the antenna with its own coax...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Nov-2015, 4:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,510
Posted By Tim
Either way will work. It is often a matter of...

Either way will work. It is often a matter of economics and the required equipment loads and wind loads on the structure. A large self supporting A shaped tower would be an example of support by...
Forum: Help With Reception 15-Nov-2015, 6:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 68,987
Posted By Tim
You have to physically take the preamp out of the...

You have to physically take the preamp out of the circuit and connect directly to the antenna.
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Nov-2015, 1:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 36,692
Posted By Tim
Are you speaking of FOX WALA on real channel 9?...

Are you speaking of FOX WALA on real channel 9? What kind of antenna do you have? What kind of "signal boosters" do you have? Where are they mounted? Are you feeding one TV directly or splitting to...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Nov-2015, 2:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 93,378
Posted By Tim
The silicone fusing tape I recommended is easy to...

The silicone fusing tape I recommended is easy to remove as it has no adhesive. You apply it like tape and it sticks to itself. Over a couple of days time it fuses into one solid coating of silicone...
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