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Forum: Help With Reception 2-Nov-2015, 11:35 PM
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Posted By HDTV-OTA
Capacitance hats – didn’t know that; it’s...

Capacitance hats – didn’t know that; it’s good that orientation doesn’t matter.

I have been repositioning and rescanning and the previously noted channels are mostly stable given clear...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Nov-2015, 6:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,637
Posted By HDTV-OTA
There is a single row of evergreen trees...

There is a single row of evergreen trees approximately 200' ft distance directly in front of it.

Question: Do the 4 pair of fins located in the forward section elements play an important role?...
Forum: Help With Reception 2-Nov-2015, 7:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,637
Posted By HDTV-OTA
HD7698P reception

Need some help with this. I purchased the HD7698P and installed it on a 10’ Ft pole next to the house. Using approximately 40 Ft RG-6 new Coax with no splitters. I have used this antenna using a...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Sep-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,637
Posted By HDTV-OTA
Hey that works - great news!! Thanks ADTech. :D

Hey that works - great news!! Thanks ADTech. :D
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Sep-2015, 9:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,637
Posted By HDTV-OTA
Thanks ADTech, Good point on the 8200 low VHF...

Thanks ADTech, Good point on the 8200 low VHF not useful for my purpose. Thanks for the FCC guide. I have a single family home with HOA. Our community does not have a central or common antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 22-Sep-2015, 7:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,637
Posted By HDTV-OTA
Tower Guy - Thanks for the solid response. I've...

Tower Guy - Thanks for the solid response. I've read some good reviews and specs on the HD7698 yagi. This yagi is approximately 14' Ft in length. I would compare the physical characteristics of...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Sep-2015, 5:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,637
Posted By HDTV-OTA
Seattle Everett Antenna Help

Below is my tvfool report. Any recommendations on any antennas such as the DB8, 4228HD or any large Yagi? Thanks for your help. :D
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Forum: Help With Reception 30-Jan-2015, 8:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
I may order another new CM4228HD and see how it...

I may order another new CM4228HD and see how it works. From reading the characteristics and other's reviews, should have received something. Also, the DB8 seems to compare to the CM4228 - maybe a...
Forum: Help With Reception 29-Jan-2015, 2:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
Thanks ADTech. Trip Ericson is the man!! ...

Thanks ADTech. Trip Ericson is the man!!

No worries, It happens to the Best of us!!
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jan-2015, 10:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@ tripelo, Recently learned of and...

@ tripelo,

Recently learned of and viewed “rabbitears.info”. Tremendous resource!

Thanks for providing the different preamp comparison, very useful.

Good to know: “The RF environment...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jan-2015, 9:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
Thanks for the URL for searching...

Thanks for the URL for searching “rabbitears.info” Sure, many “BZ’s” to tripelo for developing and maintaining a tremendous resource.
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jan-2015, 7:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@ Jake V. P.S. Just had an epiphany for...

@ Jake V.

P.S. Just had an epiphany for UHF, you mentioned beer cans – I can cut my empty beer cans up into bowtie shapes (given their sharp edges, birds may not perch on it), spot tie them to my...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jan-2015, 7:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@GroundUrMast Thanks for introducing me to...

@GroundUrMast

Thanks for introducing me to www.rabbitears.info. Checked it out - Did some browsing, there is lots of stuff to be found. Please tell me how or where I should focus to find what...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jan-2015, 3:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@GroundUrMast Thanks for pointing out the...

@GroundUrMast

Thanks for pointing out the tuner configuration - numerous times, I attempted scanning on both “Cable” and “Antenna” settings to rule out the unknown.

You stated, “If...
Forum: Help With Reception 28-Jan-2015, 3:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@ADTech Much appreciated you pointed out...

@ADTech

Much appreciated you pointed out channels 2 & 4 are for licenses and not on the air. That’s good to know, but how do I read my TVFool report to see or know that?

Coaxial cable...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Jan-2015, 9:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@ GroundUr Mast. Thanks for reply. ...

@ GroundUr Mast. Thanks for reply.

You stated that the Y10713 is my best hope for reliable reception for real CH-8, WFAA(ABC). Absolutely, I want to receive ABC, BUT, what about the other...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Jan-2015, 4:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@ Tripelo. Your welcome. Assuredly, your...

@ Tripelo. Your welcome.

Assuredly, your correct, there has been some good information posted and many readers may find informative and helpful.

I’ve read a thousand posts over many...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Jan-2015, 2:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@ Pete, thanks for posting TV Fool report. Is...

@ Pete, thanks for posting TV Fool report. Is that a picture of your array, Xtreme Signal (HDB8X) stacked with a VHF antenna above and below? Nice. Any thoughts on stacking some 8 Bays antennas...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Jan-2015, 8:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@ Tripelo - Nice work

Re. http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=13236&page=5 @ Tripelo - Nice work. Thanks for posting the Signal measurements from several commonly used preamplifiers. It interesting that there is...
Forum: Help With Reception 20-Jan-2015, 3:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
Thanks for the responses. I had planned to mount...

Thanks for the responses. I had planned to mount the 4228 outdoors.

My new 4228 may have been a used or returned item. The box arrived in its original OEM box, box was open, missing 2 hardware...
Forum: Help With Reception 19-Jan-2015, 2:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
Help With Antenna Selection

RE. http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=13236 @ Tripelo, Nice antenna towers. Excellent contributions from all the other members.

Need some more help with buying antennas. Attached is my...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2014, 4:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@ GroundUrMast. Excellent antenna setup...

@ GroundUrMast. Excellent antenna setup recommendation. It gets very windy here occasionally, was wondering if the DB8 has more wind load that a Yagi style antenna. Today, I going to try to buy a...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2014, 4:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
@ Teleview, included the 40ft and 60ft report....

@ Teleview, included the 40ft and 60ft report. Thanks for reminding me about the increased elevation. Thanks

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d5b945d55449cb8
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Forum: Help With Reception 26-Feb-2014, 4:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,369
Posted By HDTV-OTA
Antenna Recommendation setup rural Fort Worth, TX

I’m new to the HDTV antenna subject. For the past several weeks, I have been reading some excellent posts and information on the forums from some very dedicated, knowledgeable and helpful members....
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