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Forum: Help With Reception 6-Feb-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,226
Posted By jrgagne99
I strongly doubt that antenna will pull in WLBZ...

I strongly doubt that antenna will pull in WLBZ with an NM of only 9 dB. I think you need more horsepower than that.
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Feb-2018, 7:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,226
Posted By jrgagne99
Yeah, the HD8200 may not quite have the...

Yeah, the HD8200 may not quite have the sensitivity to pick up WABI-13 (CBS) and WMEB-9 (PBS). Whereas the MCM-30-2476 may pull these in, but it will almost certainly miss WLBZ-2 (NBC).

But...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Feb-2018, 5:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,226
Posted By jrgagne99
My bet is the 30-2476 is better than the 8200 for...

My bet is the 30-2476 is better than the 8200 for VHF-Hi, but I don't know for sure. Comparing specs across antenna manufactures is a crap-shoot.

Since NBC is a must-have, I think I would go...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Feb-2018, 5:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,226
Posted By jrgagne99
Assuming you're after the Big-4 Networks + PBS,...

Assuming you're after the Big-4 Networks + PBS, it would appear that you don't need any UHF capability because FOX is simulcast with ABC on WVII real-7. In fact, except for NBC, all the networks...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Feb-2018, 5:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,226
Posted By jrgagne99
Are you after PBS on real channel 10 from Calais?...

Are you after PBS on real channel 10 from Calais? If so, you'll need to add a rotor to your shopping list. My preference would be to try to pick up PBS on real channel 9 from Orono- then you won't...
Forum: Help With Reception 5-Feb-2018, 4:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,226
Posted By jrgagne99
I just used something like these: ...

I just used something like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Solid-Signal-Antenna-Mount-Bracket/dp/B00X03BP5I/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1517852933&sr=1-24&keywords=antenna+gable+mount


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Forum: Help With Reception 5-Feb-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,226
Posted By jrgagne99
I recommend doing the amplification down at the...

I recommend doing the amplification down at the base of the tree. That way if the pre-amp fails, it is easier to replace. Also, I used RG-11 for my 50-ft downlead to save about 1dB over RG-6...
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