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Forum: Help With Reception 26-Mar-2015, 1:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
It's Done! Finally!

Ok, I don't have any pictures here because I can't seem to figure out how to put them on. Anyways, I CAN tell you all about the results. With my Db8, my signals were as follows, Ch. 24: 38-40, Ch....
Forum: Help With Reception 16-Mar-2015, 3:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
Almost Done! Just another question or two.

Ok everyone, I want to thank everyone for their help. I've had a few setbacks as of late, so it's still not up yet. It's about 75" high and 36" wide. Painted dark green (except the elements and...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Mar-2015, 8:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
It was EXTREMELY hard to find without buying full...

It was EXTREMELY hard to find without buying full rolls of the stuff online. Luckily, I was in a surplus store about 25 miles from here and they sold it by the foot. It's the ONLY place I've found it.
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Mar-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
I made the error.

The error was made when didn't double check where my 12 year old son was holding the tape measure. I just assumed it was in the right spot. I chalked a line and started cutting through 75 inches of...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Mar-2015, 3:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
Oops! I screwed up! Need advice!

Ok, so earlier today I violated the "measure twice, cut once" rule and messed up when cutting the reflector screen gap. So, unless I can use a wider gap, my build may be on hold until I can get more...
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Mar-2015, 3:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
Looks really nice Jason I! I didn't do the curved...

Looks really nice Jason I! I didn't do the curved reflector on mine. I just did the flat one. I also was unable to get transmission lines to work for me. So I just combined the top 4 bays and bottom...
Forum: Help With Reception 7-Mar-2015, 5:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
I'll post the results as soon as I can, but it...

I'll post the results as soon as I can, but it may take a while. I've already built a vertical 8bay as well and it works great. My real channel 32 doesn't come in quite as well as hoped, so I'm...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 8:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
Thank you GroundUrMast....I'm hoping to install...

Thank you GroundUrMast....I'm hoping to install this coming week. Temps are supposed to be in 40-50F range. Looking at maybe a chimney mount. Wish me luck!
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 4:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
Thank you Jason I...I hadn't thought of the need...

Thank you Jason I...I hadn't thought of the need for seep holes. I'm glad you mentioned it.
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 3:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
These are what I'm planning to use. ...

These are what I'm planning to use.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-8-in-Double-Locking-Black-UV-Resistant-Cable-Ties-75lb-Tensile-Strength-100-Pack-295813/202520065

Basically, I'm...
Forum: Help With Reception 6-Mar-2015, 4:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
Nah...I just want it to hold up the ever changing...

Nah...I just want it to hold up the ever changing PA weather. Actually, I want people to see this bit of handy-work.
What do youns (pronounced you-all every where else) think about using UV...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 1:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
Thanks guys. I was really concerned about how...

Thanks guys. I was really concerned about how well this may or may not hold up. Especially the nylon washers I was going to use.
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Mar-2015, 6:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,297
Posted By eggman531916
Painting an antenna?

Hello everyone. My question is if it's ok to paint a DIY antenna or not. I'll be putting it up on the roof (roughly 40-45 feet) and I want it to last as long as possible as my roof has a steep pitch...
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