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Originally Posted by ADTech
Don't see any photo....
That means that your reception is from some combination of signal penetration and signal reflections. Impossible to predict as it is what it is.
No. The LNA100 is a better amplifier but has to remain indoors, just keep the lead between the amp and the antenna as short as you can. Up to 30', the LNA100 is still the better choice.
I wouldn't bother unless you have to relocate the amp away from a power outlet.
WADL is a mere three degrees northerly from most of the rest of your stations. It's reception is an antenna location problem, you'll likely need to do some more experimenting with location to see if you can find a spot where everything works out.
When restricted of an indoor or balcony location, the choice of equipment can only go so far. Some locations simply will never allow for reliable reception of everything so, at some point, you have to declare that things are as good as they can get given your constraints.
A common balcony or patio solution involves a 5-gallon bucket filled with sand or gravel and a pole or mast that fit on your balcony. Be creative.
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Thank you, I'm sure things are probably as good as they're going to get. I will probably only be at this apartment a few more months so it's not a huge deal.
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Originally Posted by tclearinghouse
Looks like the image host is the problem, if I open the link to the photo I can actually see it:
http://e15i.imgup.net/DSC_0331cb81.JPG
I am sure that the signal issues you are having is because of the aim, 1/3 of your uhf surface and 1/2 of your VHF is right behind the wall. I would be afraid mounting that to the rail would not be very sturdy, especially if a strong wind comes. What about a Jmount a smaller antenna, like the clearstream 2V? That antenna looks like overkill for your report. |
I hosted the image on another site so it's working now, although displaying sideways. I bought the antenna before I moved there so I wasn't really sure what would work and what wouldn't and I had the intention of using it to get Toledo locals (since that's the area I'm from). A Clearstream 2V would have been a better choice and more aesthetically pleasing, I actually had one too but sold it last summer. I'll just make do.