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Forum: Help With Reception 5-Jan-2018, 1:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,003
Posted By JoeAZ
"Most of that high strength, long distance stuff...

"Most of that high strength, long distance stuff is BS, IMHO."
I agree with Jrgagne99 on every point...........
Forum: Help With Reception 3-Jan-2018, 1:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 33,379
Posted By JoeAZ
All on a $150 budget?????

All on a $150 budget?????
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Jan-2018, 2:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 33,379
Posted By JoeAZ
I will assume that the trees are much higher than...

I will assume that the trees are much higher than the planned
20 foot elevation of your proposed antenna. I will assume those
trees are less than 100 feet away. Under those circumstances,
it...
Forum: Help With Reception 1-Jan-2018, 2:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 33,379
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings, We really need lots more info...

Greetings,

We really need lots more info from you. Trees, height of proposed
antenna, hills, other homes/buildings, etc, etc. Tell us about those
things and how many tv sets you intend to have....
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Dec-2017, 7:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,731
Posted By JoeAZ
The TV Fool data base is missing information so...

The TV Fool data base is missing information so it will be
making a few assumptions. I do not see all your major
affiliates listed, so I assume they are all relatively close to you.
Any antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Dec-2017, 6:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,234
Posted By JoeAZ
The installer should have some kind of hand held...

The installer should have some kind of hand held or similar
signal meter to use on the roof to determine the best antenna
location. Looks like Detroit/Windsor and Toledo are your
best signals...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Dec-2017, 1:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,234
Posted By JoeAZ
Before you drill a single hole, I'd suggest you:...

Before you drill a single hole, I'd suggest you: have someone hold
the antenna where you hope to install, pointing the antenna in
the proper direction. Run a RG6 cable directly to ONE tv and see...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Dec-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,234
Posted By JoeAZ
Nothing to do with the shape but rather any metal...

Nothing to do with the shape but rather any metal or solid
objects near the antenna can cause changes in reception.
It's not likely but you never know..............
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Dec-2017, 1:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,234
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings, The frequencies used for OTA...

Greetings,

The frequencies used for OTA television and Satellite Internet are
very different. I would not expect any interference between the
two. I would mount the satellite dish as far away...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Dec-2017, 1:20 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 654,760
Posted By JoeAZ
That sounds like a good plan. Those lines/rods...

That sounds like a good plan. Those lines/rods that go into the
permanently attached portion with still need to be sanded/cleaned
to maximize reception.
Finally, I'm able to stream WHEC and WHAM...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Dec-2017, 6:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,371
Posted By JoeAZ
Not exactly the news you wanted to hear..... You...

Not exactly the news you wanted to hear..... You might well be better
off streaming television, especially if you already have high speed internet.
I have more than enough to watch via OTA and...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Dec-2017, 6:45 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 654,760
Posted By JoeAZ
"So I took that plastic housing off the antenna...

"So I took that plastic housing off the antenna (after unplugging the power supply inside) and there was quite a bit cobwebs and other bug "trash" in there. I cleaned it up, and after I got back down...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Dec-2017, 1:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,371
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings, Based on the erroneous and often...

Greetings,

Based on the erroneous and often incomplete information on TV Fool,
you are receiving translators, about 7 miles from your location.
Most all of the other signals are far too weak for...
Forum: Help With Reception 8-Dec-2017, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 38,054
Posted By JoeAZ
You may want to call or email WLOS and talk to...

You may want to call or email WLOS and talk to one of their
engineers. They can tell you if they have any translators
near enough to you for consistent reception. As I previously
mentioned, the...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Dec-2017, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 38,054
Posted By JoeAZ
Hi Russ, The tv fool database has been...

Hi Russ,

The tv fool database has been missing major and minor stations
recently. Hard to tell if there are other ABC stations you might try.
You mention you get channel 31. W31DY looks like a...
Forum: Antennas 4-Dec-2017, 6:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 36,510
Posted By JoeAZ
While the likelihood of a direct lightning strike...

While the likelihood of a direct lightning strike is diminished,
lightning can travel long distances on and through the ground.
Properly grounding your system will protect from errant spikes
of...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Nov-2017, 1:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,804
Posted By JoeAZ
The database has been missing major stations in...

The database has been missing major stations in many
markets since late summer. That explains the missing
station, KFVS. I recall someone who lived near Paducah,
KY on the site who needed help. ...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Nov-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 654,760
Posted By JoeAZ
Dagwood, here is what I would do. Check each...

Dagwood, here is what I would do.
Check each outdoor connection. Is there any corrosion? Any rust?
If so, that could be all or part of your problem.
I would run a temporary new and VERIFIED RG6...
Forum: Help With Reception 26-Nov-2017, 1:50 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 654,760
Posted By JoeAZ
Growing up in Cheektowaga and Orchard Park, NY we...

Growing up in Cheektowaga and Orchard Park, NY we were able to
receive locals plus Toronto, Hamilton, Barrie, Peterborough, London
& Kitchener in Ontario plus Erie, PA. We rarely received...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Nov-2017, 2:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 654,760
Posted By JoeAZ
If you have a Winegard antenna, you likely have...

If you have a Winegard antenna, you likely have the CB-8269
cartridge housing. That is the black box where you attach your
cable to the antenna. Those parts tend to get wet, deteriorate
with...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Nov-2017, 6:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,386
Posted By JoeAZ
Because you are in a valley, most of the signals...

Because you are in a valley, most of the signals go right over
your home and antenna. You likely have a two edge signal
on most of your major Tulsa stations. At 70 feet AGL, those
two edge...
Forum: Help With Reception 18-Nov-2017, 1:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,742
Posted By JoeAZ
By FEDERAL LAW, an HOA cannot prevent, impede, or...

By FEDERAL LAW, an HOA cannot prevent, impede, or
prohibit an OTA television antenna with very limited
exceptions. If there are Dish and Directv dishes in
your HOA, a tv antenna is covered under...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Nov-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,742
Posted By JoeAZ
The aircraft are probably causing multipath,...

The aircraft are probably causing multipath, causing your
signals to drop out momentarily. The broadcast signals
bounce off the aircraft to your antenna, arriving either before
or after the main...
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Nov-2017, 8:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,386
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings, Need more info from you. Trees,...

Greetings,

Need more info from you. Trees, buildings nearby???
Is system grounded??? How long are your cable runs?
Where is the splitter in relation to your antenna and the
four tv's????
Forum: Help With Reception 17-Nov-2017, 8:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,742
Posted By JoeAZ
Greetings, You have a number of issues. ...

Greetings,

You have a number of issues.
ANY kind of metal, foil, aluminum, etc, etc make
for unpredictable reception issues. I would first,
point your antenna towards the Miami stations to...
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