Forum: Help With Reception
18-Jun-2021, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,791
Hi newmguy:
Here's a link to a previous...
Hi newmguy:
Here's a link to a previous thread which discusses the various issues you might be experiencing.
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=16768&highlight=preamps
In the thread,...
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-May-2021, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,696
Hi deeciple:
I have one of those and have...
Hi deeciple:
I have one of those and have used it in the past with expected results, from min to max. I can't remember what specs or numbers I was receiving, though.
I'm not using it currently...
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Forum: Help With Reception
14-May-2021, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,665
Hi deeciple:
I would defer to RabbitEars as...
Hi deeciple:
I would defer to RabbitEars as it is usually up to date, unlike the TV Fool report which, unfortunately has not kept up due to lack of/or very small staff.
Also, I think in a...
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Forum: Antennas
1-Apr-2021, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,556
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Forum: Antennas
31-Mar-2021, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,556
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Forum: Antennas
30-Mar-2021, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,556
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Feb-2021, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,962
Hi Set:
Just to get you started, it looks...
Hi Set:
Just to get you started, it looks like something bidirectional might fit your bill. You can check Antennas Direct website as they have several options.
If you go with a more...
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Forum: Help With Reception
22-Oct-2020, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,861
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Forum: Help With Reception
13-Oct-2020, 3:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,980
Well, it's actually slightly above the Civil...
Well, it's actually slightly above the Civil Aviation Band that you would listen to on a scanner, 108MHz to 136MHz; VHF radio spectrum. Here's a chart explaining. It's a bit out of date since Repack...
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Oct-2020, 3:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,022
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Oct-2020, 3:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,022
Thanks for the report, jamesm113.
There are...
Thanks for the report, jamesm113.
There are some excellent Techs here on TV Fool that I'm sure will be able to assist in resolving your issue. Let's give them a chance to look it over and fingers...
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Forum: Help With Reception
12-Oct-2020, 1:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,022
What market are those two real channels (not...
What market are those two real channels (not virtual) in? In other words, perhaps you could post your Signal Report off RabbitEars.Info? It would be very helpful in getting the help you need from the...
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Forum: Help With Reception
11-Oct-2020, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,022
Hi jamesm113:
A loose coax connection (or...
Hi jamesm113:
A loose coax connection (or any other for that matter), will sooner or later cause reception problems. You proved that after you pushed the cable back on. Always check your...
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Forum: Help With Reception
11-Oct-2020, 4:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,500
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Forum: Help With Reception
10-Oct-2020, 9:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,500
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Sep-2020, 9:59 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 49,067
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Forum: Help With Reception
29-Aug-2020, 9:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,070
Solid Signal has specs on their antennas that...
Solid Signal has specs on their antennas that they currently sell as well as those no longer available. Winegard manufactures many of RCAs outdoor antennas and the specs would be the same for their...
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Forum: Help With Reception
25-Aug-2020, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,070
Hey BigBean:
I think you're barking up the...
Hey BigBean:
I think you're barking up the right tree, although your FM Report looks challenging with the one edge reception at your end. However, give it a go and see what you get. Here's a link...
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Forum: Help With Reception
17-Aug-2020, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 15,172
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Forum: Help With Reception
15-Aug-2020, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,919
Hey 8bit:
The longer the boom and more...
Hey 8bit:
The longer the boom and more elements on a TV antenna, the greater the gain in signal strength typically.
If you can repair that antenna you picked up for free, it might improve your...
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Forum: Help With Reception
15-Aug-2020, 1:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,327
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Forum: Help With Reception
4-Jul-2020, 7:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 15,172
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Forum: Help With Reception
3-Jul-2020, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 15,172
Hello BigBean:
I would think UV rays and...
Hello BigBean:
I would think UV rays and heat from the Sun along with other weather conditions, all contribute to shorten the life of preamps. I don't think you're going to get any longer life out...
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Forum: Help With Reception
26-Jun-2020, 9:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,493
Hi derf:
Tim is correct in the reply he gave...
Hi derf:
Tim is correct in the reply he gave your above comment. But there is probably another possibility.
Because you're so close to the towers of the channels in question (less than 10...
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Forum: Help With Reception
20-Jun-2020, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,370
Hi RG6er:
Welcome to the forum!
Let's...
Hi RG6er:
Welcome to the forum!
Let's start with your rabbitears.info report for your zip code. It's more accurate with repack as the TV Fool report has not been updated for some time. And the...
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