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Old 1-Sep-2011, 4:42 AM   #21
John Candle
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Tv Antennas and Reception

Due to the W-I-D-E geographic spread and Low signal strength of the American Tv stations , the CM 3020 will be at real disadvantage , the forward beam width is not wide enough to receive the Low Signal Strength American stations. What is needed is a High gain narrow beam width antenna that is zeroed in on WWNY channel 7 , the YA-1713. And if I were to chose a different antenna for reception of the of the American UHF channels I would chose a Channel Master CM4228HD antenna , The CM4228HD has higher gain at the lower end of the UHF channels , 14 thru 30. So the antennas to use are the , YA-1713 for VHF and a 91-XG or CM4228HD for UHF. The higher gain that I spoke of is about 2 or 3 dB , this will help a little as what compared the 91-XG will do , however in this reception situation it's not that much. There are trade off's with every thing , the 4228HD stands up right , vertical , and has a much higher wind load (like a big sail) , this one reason why I recommended the 91-XG first.

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Old 1-Sep-2011, 4:46 AM   #22
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The Canada stations are easy to receive , you can install the CM2016 now and watch many crystal clear digital channels , and work on the American channels reception as time goes along.
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Old 1-Sep-2011, 1:54 PM   #23
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Another question... I have a 6 years old 56inch TV 780p Epson rear projection TV model LS57P2C Yep not many of those out there...but it has a printer in it....ok do I need a converter for the OTA signal? I dont seem to get this answer on the net. If I do need one, any particular one you would recommand?
Thank you again
Billiam.. I did not know about commercial antenna!!!! but it would defeat the purpose of saving money from the cable, I guess...
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Epson provides no support or information for its Livingstation line of TV sets. My first HDTV was a Sharp LCD flat panel that included two NTSC tuners but no ATSC tuners. The only way to get ATSC programming was through a digital set top box. Owing to its age, I am afraid that your TV is similar. There are a number of tuners and converters on the market. However, I really recommend that you back your ears and pop for a new flat panel set. They all have integrated digital tuners. Just about an 55"-60" flat panel set today will make you want to throw stones at your old faithful.
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Old 1-Sep-2011, 4:47 PM   #24
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I agree , It's time for a new Flat panel digital Tv. I Strongly Suggest a SONY or SAMSUNG because they have the latest generation of digital tuner design and that is important for the best reception of digital broadcast Tv signals. The new Tv's that have LED = Light Emitting Diodes that light up the screen have bright sharp clear pictures.
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Old 2-Sep-2011, 1:30 AM   #25
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Thank you very much Gents. I got lots of thinking to do and perhaps shopping.... negociation has begun!... Thank John for the details on the entanna... I am ordering them through the web at the beginning of the week... Looking forward to get free (almost) TV
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