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Forum: Help With Reception 30-Mar-2012, 4:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
These are what these guys usually do in Lincoln....

These are what these guys usually do in Lincoln. For them to do this, it's $459... yikes. For me, if I bought their packaged antennas, coax and amps, it'd be about $300. Still pretty hefty. I think,...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Mar-2012, 3:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
I think that's correct. I have 5 hookups around...

I think that's correct. I have 5 hookups around the house. I was only using two of them. Will I need terminators on the other three inside the house? It should just be right at the outlet, right? Or...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Mar-2012, 4:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
Wait, on the splitters, yes I do.

Wait, on the splitters, yes I do.
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Mar-2012, 4:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
I don't think so. I tested my connection...

I don't think so.

I tested my connection without alteration (hookups from them inactive Directv Dish) and it doesn't work. I most likely have to do some adjustments to this - that you guys...
Forum: Help With Reception 30-Mar-2012, 3:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
Here's my setup. the back of my house faces...

Here's my setup. the back of my house faces directly south. And this is where my dish is setup. I also took a picture of the splitter.

If any of you have any more suggestions for what antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Mar-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
Actually, I think we have a big splitter that...

Actually, I think we have a big splitter that sends some wires down to my whole house. Will those screw up the VHF/UHF signals? That's what I'd need to get rid of? If so, then how would I get those...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Mar-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
I can try and see if my current satellite cables...

I can try and see if my current satellite cables will get me any or more channels than this hookup I have with the internal antenna.

If I do get my antenna onto the north side, I would have to see...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Mar-2012, 8:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
Can you elaborate? No satellite devices are there...

Can you elaborate? No satellite devices are there just cable hookups from the directv system.
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Mar-2012, 7:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
I have it next to my tv and have tried it on the...

I have it next to my tv and have tried it on the ground the closest to the window but the cord wasn't very long to go all the way to the window. It's about 4 feet away from it now, on top of my...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Mar-2012, 7:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
By saying, 'pointing to your own roof' are you...

By saying, 'pointing to your own roof' are you referring to the fact these antennas are not directional? Arent there directional ones? Or do they all rely on clear space above them?
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Mar-2012, 6:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
PS: currently, in the basement, I'm using an RCA...

PS: currently, in the basement, I'm using an RCA HD Indoor Antenna and get about 4 channels, ABC KLKN-DT and a virtual channel 8.2, CBS KOLN-DT (to get it, I had to place the antenna in an awkward...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Mar-2012, 5:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,057
Posted By mapliopl
Installation help - Facing South when channels are north

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d0b863362e40e51

My report is above.

I have two areas for TV, room on main floor and basement. All are pre-wired with Directv and Cable...
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