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Forum: Help With Reception 15-Sep-2014, 4:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,073
Posted By Stereocraig
My SNR is in dB, the AGC is in % and signal...

My SNR is in dB, the AGC is in % and signal strength is 0-100 in bars of 5.

The only thing I would find useful about any of them, would be for fine tuning the rotor.

My beef w/ this thing, is...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Sep-2014, 8:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,012
Posted By Stereocraig
Ah yes, it's my first day w/ the new fingers =D ...

Ah yes, it's my first day w/ the new fingers =D

Sounds like you're on the right track.
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Sep-2014, 7:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,012
Posted By Stereocraig
It's a bit difficult to determine that, when they...

It's a bit difficult to determine that, when they rate their performance in miles.
The 55 would most likely clean up anything that is borderline w/ the 33.
You wouldn't know this though, unless you...
Forum: Help With Reception 11-Sep-2014, 4:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 30,922
Posted By Stereocraig
My first thought, is that longer elements, will...

My first thought, is that longer elements, will support less weight.

Many birds, will also avoid fishing line, strategically draped.
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Sep-2014, 5:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 45,590
Posted By Stereocraig
I really hate seeing people needlessly wrestling...

I really hate seeing people needlessly wrestling w/ all of the potential problems of indoor antenna mounting.

Do yourself a huge favor and mount one on the roof. You'll be happy that you did.
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Sep-2014, 7:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,012
Posted By Stereocraig
That's usually what the guys w' the little...

That's usually what the guys w' the little antennas, say. :D
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Sep-2014, 9:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,467
Posted By Stereocraig
WTMJ 4 drops out on me all the time. Not even...

WTMJ 4 drops out on me all the time.
Not even like it doesn't have enough strength either, cause it doesn't even show up on the menu, when this happens. Even though I use a 91XG w/ a rotor.

Just...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Sep-2014, 6:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,467
Posted By Stereocraig
I'm guessing that the two VHF stations you're...

I'm guessing that the two VHF stations you're referring to, are 5 and 8. Which indeed are PBS and also Weather Nation.
If they aren't important to you, that's one thing, but who knows what may pop...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Sep-2014, 5:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,101
Posted By Stereocraig
Indoor Antenna Analogy

This is about wireless routers, but the same guidelines apply to OTA.


http://touchvision.com/video/82236/THE
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Sep-2014, 5:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,795
Posted By Stereocraig
Coax is pretty cheap, so it's best to run a...

Coax is pretty cheap, so it's best to run a continuous length, if possible.
The ground wire isn't going to age like the coax, unless it's terribly oxidized.

You can certainly wait until you see...
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Sep-2014, 4:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,828
Posted By Stereocraig
Bypassing the amp and power inserter, is indeed a...

Bypassing the amp and power inserter, is indeed a sure fire way to determine the condition of the amp.
Although I would expect it to be blocking all signals if it's dead, I suppose it's possible to...
Forum: Antennas 31-Aug-2014, 7:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,587
Posted By Stereocraig
Not sure if there is any truth to it, or if I was...

Not sure if there is any truth to it, or if I was just expected to believe it, because he was my foreman =D

Back when I was building scaffolding, I needed a temp handrail and found a piece of 2"...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2014, 4:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,423
Posted By Stereocraig
I had better not. Your neighbors, may not approve.

I had better not. Your neighbors, may not approve.
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2014, 1:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,423
Posted By Stereocraig
Actually, you don't need to alert the HOA to this...

Actually, you don't need to alert the HOA to this fact, because they are already aware of it.
They are just hoping that you don't.
Just mount the antenna and don't flinch, if anybody says anything....
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,467
Posted By Stereocraig
I'm down here in the corner, in Pleasant Prairie...

I'm down here in the corner, in Pleasant Prairie and FOX 32 is a blowtorch, even at 46 miles.

I am also able to pick up stations from MI, so Lions games, will also be available to me.

The only...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Aug-2014, 9:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,044
Posted By Stereocraig
It's only about 15' from my service entrance and...

It's only about 15' from my service entrance and I have plenty of solid #6.
Cheap insurance, for sure.

On a side note, we had some really close strikes yesterday AM and we lost our router....
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Aug-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,044
Posted By Stereocraig
So, would a 25G tower in 2160# of concrete...

So, would a 25G tower in 2160# of concrete provide an acceptable ground?
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Aug-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,548
Posted By Stereocraig
You should not need an amplified antenna at your...

You should not need an amplified antenna at your location.
It is probably being overdriven by strong signals.

Make sure your TV is set to antenna input, not cable, before you do a channel scan.
...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Aug-2014, 3:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,045
Posted By Stereocraig
Mount the antenna above the house. To expect a...

Mount the antenna above the house.
To expect a signal to travel through a house, is a crap shoot, at best.
You are already having problems receiving stations. Don't make it worse, by blocking the...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Aug-2014, 8:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,045
Posted By Stereocraig
You can try it, but don't expect miracles. ...

You can try it, but don't expect miracles.
You're much better off, just mounting it correctly the first time.

Some signals may already be borderline, so there's really no need to aggravate a...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Aug-2014, 7:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,716
Posted By Stereocraig
I'm 57 and I remember that. "There won't be...

I'm 57 and I remember that.

"There won't be any need for commercials, that's what you'll be paying for."


How soon people forget.
Forum: Help With Reception 12-Aug-2014, 3:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,875
Posted By Stereocraig
Hiding an antenna on the opposite side of your...

Hiding an antenna on the opposite side of your house from the signal, is not a good idea.
It's called Line Of Sight for a few reasons and that's one of them.

It's really not a big deal if it can...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Aug-2014, 6:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 90,120
Posted By Stereocraig
Sometimes, I think I'd rather have the option of...

Sometimes, I think I'd rather have the option of manually entering a channel then to wait for that mini scan.


BTW: Bob is apparently unhappy w/ the advice he rec'd here, cause he went over to...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Aug-2014, 2:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,345
Posted By Stereocraig
That is 100% true, stvcmty. I'm just not...

That is 100% true, stvcmty.

I'm just not going to pass up a chance to take a jab at HOAs. =D

When I installed my first tower, I called the village hall.

They gave me the expected response of...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Aug-2014, 7:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,345
Posted By Stereocraig
HOA rules regarding antennas, are unenforceable. ...

HOA rules regarding antennas, are unenforceable.

http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-reception-devices-rule
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