TV Fool  

Go Back   TV Fool > Search Forums

Notices

Showing results 1 to 14 of 14
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Broadus
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Apr-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
The two problem stations were 16 and 21, with 21...

The two problem stations were 16 and 21, with 21 being the worse. That didn't make sense to me, as strong as the signal of 21 is, according to the TVFool report.

Yes, I installed the HBU44 but no...
Forum: Help With Reception 21-Apr-2014, 5:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Officially OTA

A friend helped me erect the new antenna and connect it to our two TVs on Friday, though I had to deal reception problems with a couple of stations. Looking it over a hour or so ago, I realized that...
Forum: Help With Reception 10-Apr-2014, 1:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Thanks, teleview and GroundUrMast. Something on...

Thanks, teleview and GroundUrMast. Something on that order is what I had in mind. Hopefully, I'll get it all done within a couple of weeks.
Forum: Help With Reception 9-Apr-2014, 5:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
A little update: after months of thinking about...

A little update: after months of thinking about canceling our DishTV subscription, I finally ordered the Antennacraft HBU44 from Solid Signal via Amazon. About everything I've read confirms this...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2014, 6:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
That's good to know. Thanks. I figured you had a...

That's good to know. Thanks. I figured you had a good reason.
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2014, 6:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Funny that you say that about the HBU44. Were it...

Funny that you say that about the HBU44. Were it not for your recommendation, I would have gone with the HBU55, which is even larger than the 44. :)

We're going to go for it, so you guys will...
Forum: Help With Reception 27-Feb-2014, 4:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Thanks, teleview and GroundUrMast for the extra...

Thanks, teleview and GroundUrMast for the extra clarification and edited posts, especially the detailed info. Lots of specific and helpful information. For the record, I've used an outdoor antenna...
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2014, 5:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Thanks for the clarification. Would you recommend...

Thanks for the clarification. Would you recommend waiting till the leaves come out before I give this a try?
Forum: Help With Reception 25-Feb-2014, 3:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Thanks, teleview. So are you saying that digital...

Thanks, teleview. So are you saying that digital signals are no less strong or whatever than are analog signals, it's just that with digital you either get a picture or you don't and with analog you...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2014, 1:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Thanks for the thread link. I'll check that out....

Thanks for the thread link. I'll check that out. One thing I've discovered is that old regular antennas around here seem to do a good job picking up the towers above Greenville and Spartanburg listed...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2014, 3:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Amplifier?

Looking up the Antennacraft HBU44 on the Antennacraft site indicates that it would need an amplifier: "HBU44 is CEA-rated 'Blue' and 'Violet' for VHF/UHF channels 7-69 when amplified." Do I...
Forum: Help With Reception 24-Feb-2014, 1:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Thanks for the encouragement and suggestion. The...

Thanks for the encouragement and suggestion. The Antennacraft HBU-44 costs less than I figured I would have to spend, so that's all the better.
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2014, 8:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Thanks for your response. I really appreciate it....

Thanks for your response. I really appreciate it.

I really had not considered a tripod plus the CM-1830, but I understand your suggestion. And you're right about foliage--that's what I had in...
Forum: Help With Reception 23-Feb-2014, 7:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,216
Posted By Broadus
Going OTA in Clinton, SC: questions about antenna, mast, and trees

First, thanks for a very helpful site.

Having just set up our new Samsung PN51F5300 (also have a small Toshiba LCD in the kitchen), we are planning to drop our Dish TV subscription, put up an...
Showing results 1 to 14 of 14

 

All times are GMT. The time now is 4:58 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © TV Fool, LLC