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Forum: Help With Reception 10-Mar-2015, 1:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,499
Posted By Jake V
You have a very challenging signal environment. ...

You have a very challenging signal environment.

Your TV Fool Report is at 13.1 feet. Why? Please make one at rooftop + 5 feet, and again at 35 and 50 feet (the later two will provide useful...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Mar-2015, 7:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,303
Posted By Jake V
You have a good TV Fool Report. It is unlikely...

You have a good TV Fool Report. It is unlikely you would need an amplified antenna. Others will comment on better options for an indoor antenna (probably a Terk HDTV-A).

Do you have a south facing...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Mar-2015, 7:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,303
Posted By Jake V
Please post your TV Fool Report [...

Please post your TV Fool Report [ http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508 ] and what antenna you are using, the antenna location and what direction the antenna is pointed in.

Regarding...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 7:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,653
Posted By Jake V
Nice plot. I'd probably go with an RCA ANT-751R...

Nice plot. I'd probably go with an RCA ANT-751R or an Antennacraft HBU-11 or HBU-22. An Antennas Direct C2V would be fine, too.
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,910
Posted By Jake V
1. Please post the actual link to the TV Fool...

1. Please post the actual link to the TV Fool Report. It is clickable provides information in addition to what is in your graphic.

2. Ten feet is not very high for an antenna. And the signal...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2015, 6:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,217
Posted By Jake V
If your indoor antenna is in the basement it's...

If your indoor antenna is in the basement it's unlikely to give you great reception. The fact that you are below grade will block much/all of the signal.

The first test I'd try would be to out the...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2015, 6:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,505
Posted By Jake V
Your TV Fool Report is a generic one since it did...

Your TV Fool Report is a generic one since it did not find your address in the database.

Re-do and re-post your report using the following directions: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2015, 2:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,740
Posted By Jake V
I like Tower Guy's recommendation. Though in this...

I like Tower Guy's recommendation. Though in this situation using a DB-8e pointed in those directions or a DB-8/DB-8e with reflectors removed would not be overkill.
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,740
Posted By Jake V
Your TV Fool Report has a warning that it is...

Your TV Fool Report has a warning that it is resolved only to the block level. It may or may not be accurate. Repeat with the following instructions: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Feb-2015, 6:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,498
Posted By Jake V
My recommendation for UHF was the DB-8e with...

My recommendation for UHF was the DB-8e with reflectors removed with both panels pointed in unison to 140 degrees on a compass, getting some of the stations at 325 off the back.

Others will...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Feb-2015, 5:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,498
Posted By Jake V
CAchief: The answer to you question is very...

CAchief: The answer to you question is very possibly. You won't know until you try.

I just noticed your TV Fool Report does not have a height associated with it. Please make another and post it,...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Feb-2015, 5:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 52,978
Posted By Jake V
The DB-8e does the work of combining the signals....

The DB-8e does the work of combining the signals. Put any amplification after this.
Forum: General Site Feedback / Discussion 20-Feb-2015, 5:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 157,771
Posted By Jake V
You've posted in the wrong forum. Post your...

You've posted in the wrong forum.

Post your request again in the "Help with Reception" forum below. Also, make sure to include a TV Fool Report.

See the information in these threads:

-...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Feb-2015, 8:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,205
Posted By Jake V
You are correct that the gain is much less when...

You are correct that the gain is much less when the two panels are aimed in separate directions. Others will comment, but I think you should get the majority of stations and would be quite happy.
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Forum: Help With Reception 18-Feb-2015, 8:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,538
Posted By Jake V
1. Your TV Fool Report has a warning that it is...

1. Your TV Fool Report has a warning that it is only resolved to the block level. It may or may not be accurate. Use these instructions to prepare a more accurate report:...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Feb-2015, 8:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,205
Posted By Jake V
You might consider an Antennas Direct DB-8e with...

You might consider an Antennas Direct DB-8e with one panel pointed SE (to about 165 degrees on a compass) and the other panel pointed to NW (to about 327 degrees on a compass) for UHF. It is likely...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 9:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,053
Posted By Jake V
Others will comment. But I think the Eagle...

Others will comment.

But I think the Eagle Aspen is the most inexpensive experiment. A standard indoor antenna (loop or flat one like you tried) is unlikely to get anything in yellow (and might...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 8:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,053
Posted By Jake V
Do you have a window that faces roughly...

Do you have a window that faces roughly southeast?

What antenna do you have now? You said you tried the Winegard Flatwave but didn't say if you still have it. If you still have it put it in a...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 7:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 36,429
Posted By Jake V
If channel scanning for "OTA" or "Antenna"...

If channel scanning for "OTA" or "Antenna" instead of "cable" does not work here are some questions:

What antenna are you using (i.e., model number)? Is it made for UHF?

Where is the antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 7:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 70,818
Posted By Jake V
For the Washington, DC signals aim your antenna...

For the Washington, DC signals aim your antenna just a bit west of south (194 degrees on a compass). Scan. Make a record of what you get and the signal levels. Then adjust the antenna a tiny bit at a...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 7:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,328
Posted By Jake V
First, what height did you use for your TV Fool...

First, what height did you use for your TV Fool Report? I'd re-run it at the estimated height of your antenna (you can use roof height + 5 feet as a reasonable estimate). If you used "0" it could...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 7:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,498
Posted By Jake V
If this were my TV Fool Report I would probably...

If this were my TV Fool Report I would probably experiment with an Antennas Direct DB08e with the reflector removed. Aim it at roughly 140 degrees on a compass to get the SE signals and the NW...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Feb-2015, 2:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,538
Posted By Jake V
There is a warming on your TV Fool report that it...

There is a warming on your TV Fool report that it is only resolved to the block level. So it may or may not be accurate for your location. Please re-do your TV Fool Report using the directions at...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Feb-2015, 9:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,983
Posted By Jake V
An antenna for the attic? Probably not something...

An antenna for the attic? Probably not something that will get what you want.

The roof is different. You have several options. An HBU-44 might work, but I'm wondering if it's ability would be too...
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Feb-2015, 9:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,035
Posted By Jake V
Yes, you can use your current signal distribution...

Yes, you can use your current signal distribution system left by the cable tv.

I'd use a Antennas Direct DB-8e with one panel aimed at 8 degrees on a compass and the other at about 160 degrees....
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