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Old 30-Aug-2015, 12:27 AM   #3
rabbit73
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Location: S.E. VA
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I did two FMFOOL reports to see if there might be any strong FM signals that might interfere with TV reception. It might be a good idea to insert an FM trap/filter between the antenna and the tuner. Some preamps have an FM filter.

One report is based on the short coordinates of you tvfool report. The other (est2) is based on my estimate of your location near E Johnson St (23) about 2 blocks SE of the All About Life Rehab Center. See attachments 1 and 2.

FM reports don't link like TV reports, so an image is used.

You can do your own using your exact address or coordinates here:
http://www.fmfool.com/index.php?opti...pper&Itemid=29

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In fact as of this month,I can't even receive it at all as I'm only getting 30% signal from it no matter the time of day.
When I read that at this time of year, I think of trees growing into the signal path. See attachment 3.

When aiming an antenna I first do it for max signal. Then I monitor signal quality as defined by SNR and errors to optimize aim. They aren't always at the same azimuth.
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File Type: jpg Fool82TVF FM est1.JPG (104.6 KB, 1413 views)
File Type: jpg Fool82TVF FM est2.JPG (104.6 KB, 1388 views)
File Type: jpg Trees and UHF2.JPG (101.4 KB, 1398 views)
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