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Forum: Antennas 23-Sep-2016, 2:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,923
Posted By rickbb
Also keep in mind that since cable signals are...

Also keep in mind that since cable signals are much stronger than OTA, cable is more forgiving of sloppy installers.

Very long cable runs and many splitters inline don't affect the cable signal...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2016, 8:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,978
Posted By rickbb
How are you pointing the old antenna? Does it...

How are you pointing the old antenna? Does it have a UHF element on it or just VHF? I used to think you pointed those the way the "arrow" shape looks, it's actually backwards. Point the "arrow" away...
Forum: Antennas 9-Sep-2016, 5:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,269
Posted By rickbb
Yes, ground both the mast and coax to your house...

Yes, ground both the mast and coax to your house ground rod, (separately), not the water main.
Forum: Special Topics 6-Sep-2016, 5:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 186,130
Posted By rickbb
You won't be able to run the pole all the way...

You won't be able to run the pole all the way into the ground due to the electrical panel being directly below the ridge line.

You could however use a chimney strap mount even though that's not a...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Sep-2016, 5:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,388
Posted By rickbb
So what antenna did you use? How high did you...

So what antenna did you use? How high did you mount it? Enquiring minds want to know.
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Sep-2016, 6:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,388
Posted By rickbb
You can get really good antennas for under $200,...

You can get really good antennas for under $200, some for as little as $50. You will have to aim it no matter what you buy/make, even if it's just grab the pole and twist it back and forth while...
Forum: Special Topics 31-Aug-2016, 2:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 186,130
Posted By rickbb
I think that setup would be fine, but 15ft would...

I think that setup would be fine, but 15ft would be about my max to go without using any guy wires. At 20' definitely use a guy wire system.
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Aug-2016, 2:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,703
Posted By rickbb
I doubt you need a pre-amp, maybe a low power...

I doubt you need a pre-amp, maybe a low power distribution amp/splitter to drive the 3 receivers since you will be close to 100' of cable.

Use the existing VHF/UHF combo for your VHF stations it's...
Forum: Help With Reception 31-Aug-2016, 1:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,388
Posted By rickbb
Since this is going to be a mobile setup I'd look...

Since this is going to be a mobile setup I'd look at a telescoping mast. Mount it to your bumper or in the bed of a pickup truck.

I'd also use a rotor to help with aiming to dial it in every time...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2016, 1:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 30,231
Posted By rickbb
Wood can conduct electricity, but being inside...

Wood can conduct electricity, but being inside and with strong signals you can get away with using it.

For any outside use you will need to use either plastic mounting or use insulating stand...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2016, 1:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,017
Posted By rickbb
Also note that the elevation profile, (not topo),...

Also note that the elevation profile, (not topo), is exaggerated to highlight the various hills, (terrain), between you and the tower. It will not show buildings and houses or any man made obstacle....
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Aug-2016, 2:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 68,330
Posted By rickbb
Ditto: trying to reuse existing sat/cable RG6 and...

Ditto: trying to reuse existing sat/cable RG6 and all their splitters, etc. has given me way more problems that all others I've encountered.

The last house I did had 3 different 3 way splitters...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2016, 2:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 30,231
Posted By rickbb
Don't use the pre amp, you're already getting too...

Don't use the pre amp, you're already getting too much signal now.

As close as those stations are an 8 bay may have too much gain. A 4 bay should be plenty.

You should be able to get just...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Aug-2016, 2:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,594
Posted By rickbb
I second that advice. I have a similar...

I second that advice.

I have a similar report as yours and a 4 bay bow tie with no reflector aimed at your easterly stations will pick up those and the westerly ones from the back of the antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Aug-2016, 1:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,404
Posted By rickbb
All of your stations are 1 and 2 edge and are...

All of your stations are 1 and 2 edge and are scattered all over the compass. I'd recommend a high gain antenna such as a DB8e and a rotator to turn the antenna.

You also have a few VHF channels...
Forum: Antennas 11-Aug-2016, 1:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 70,241
Posted By rickbb
Would be interesting to see if they actually...

Would be interesting to see if they actually work, for $35 bucks it hardly seems it would since a custom job can be hundreds.
Forum: Antennas 10-Aug-2016, 5:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 70,241
Posted By rickbb
If you only want one channel you can get a band...

If you only want one channel you can get a band pass filter from Tin Lee that will block that channel from one antenna and allow only that one on the other. BUT, $$$$$$.
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Aug-2016, 5:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 28,674
Posted By rickbb
The DB8e, (with reflector), has about the longest...

The DB8e, (with reflector), has about the longest range, (gain) of almost all the other UHF antennas out there.

If you only want UHF from the west and VHF from the east, I'd put the DB8e on top...
Forum: Antennas 9-Aug-2016, 9:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 70,241
Posted By rickbb
Not really. VHF and UHF yes but 2 UHF is a hit or...

Not really. VHF and UHF yes but 2 UHF is a hit or miss. It can be done but almost no one knows anyone that's been succesful at it. I've tried several times, no difference that I can see.
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Aug-2016, 3:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,376
Posted By rickbb
Now those are some directional antennas. I see a...

Now those are some directional antennas. I see a future project in the works. My wife is going to kill me when, (if) I put one of those on the roof.
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Aug-2016, 3:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,578
Posted By rickbb
Sudden loss of channels usually indicates either...

Sudden loss of channels usually indicates either the channels are offline, (not likely but it happens), or equipment failure.

Look at your connections, the amp especially. It could have lost the...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Aug-2016, 2:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 28,674
Posted By rickbb
I was going to suggest that. I have a similar...

I was going to suggest that. I have a similar tower distribution and get reception from channels up to 50 miles from both sides of a 4 bay bow tie antenna with no reflector.
Forum: Antennas 2-Aug-2016, 1:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 70,241
Posted By rickbb
They should do well, the encoding is digital but...

They should do well, the encoding is digital but the broadcast is still VHF and UHF. The monster VHF looks it was one of the "100 mile" antennas I used to see as a kid.

The bow tie looks like a...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Aug-2016, 1:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,628
Posted By rickbb
I'm a fan of bow tie style antennas, if I were...

I'm a fan of bow tie style antennas, if I were you I'd do something like the DB4e.
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Aug-2016, 1:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,705
Posted By rickbb
The 300 ohm or splitter in reverse methods are...

The 300 ohm or splitter in reverse methods are for, combining 2 identical antennas. (Or rather trying to, it rarely works, but enough to keep people trying.) Not when combining UHF and VHF antennas....
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