What should I buy?

blade_1994 · 28-Feb-2012, 3:16 AM

Hi, I am interested in picking up stations mostly in the 45 to 65 mile range according to the report. I have not purchased anything so far and would rather spend more and go overboard to get a good signal or catch more stations from further away. I have looked at reviews of DB8, winegard 8200u, orca ax-909g2, stacker and I am lost. What would you recommend for a 2 story roof-top antenna? What about amplifier, motorized rotor, or any other helpful accessory?

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Electron · 28-Feb-2012, 7:52 AM

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blade_1994 · 28-Feb-2012, 1:40 PM

Thanks for the help and links. Would this setup also allow me to bring in the network
WAZE CW Channel: 19 (RF 20)
Receive Power: -72 dBm
Compass Direction to Tower: WSW (229)
http://transition.fcc.gov/bureaus/mb...?zipCode=47586

Another question is will I be able to split this signal and run it to my Stereo tuner to pull in FM radio or will this require a second antenna?

Thanks

MisterMe · 28-Feb-2012, 2:41 PM

WAZE-TV broadcasts on RF-20. There are some TV stations that also simulcast FM radio. However, I find no information that WAZE is one of them. Those that do transmit radio over one of their TV channels. The FM radio is nestled within the Low-VHF band. If WAZE is transmitting radio, then it is doing so in the UHF band. No separate antenna is needed to receive it.

A word about WAZE. According to Wikipedia, WAZE is broadcasting full-power on RF-20 without a license. It is amazing that the Feds have not shut them down. It appears that this gross violation of Federal law is only the latest of the station's problems.

ADTech · 28-Feb-2012, 2:44 PM

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Would this setup also allow me to bring in the network WAZE CW Channel: 19 (RF 20)

No. See http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/pro...etter_id=25217 They're not supposed to be on the air although it's been reported they have been. In any event, an 1100 watt signal isn't going to make the trip to you.

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Another question is will I be able to split this signal and run it to my Stereo tuner to pull in FM radio or will this require a second antenna?

Efficient FM reception will require a different or additional antenna. A 7-69 antenna will usually pick up FM signals but at a much lower efficiency than an antenna designed for the FM band.

It's usually suggested that FM signals be maintained separately from your TV signals although it can be done if proper precautions are observed. I use such a setup at my own home without issues, but I probably have better toys than most folks would have to use to set up and balance the signals. I'm also in an area where there is no VHF TV signals which helps tremendously as VHF reception is usually most easily interfered with.

MisterMe · 28-Feb-2012, 4:15 PM

ADTech's link is to the FCC informing Robert's Broadcat Company, WAZE's owners that its license had been cancelled and its call letters deleted for failure to build its digital facilities.

A closer read of the Wikipedia piece is interesting. WAZE continues to operate as three low-power translators, WAZE-LP (RF-17), WJPS-LP (RF-4), and WIKY-LP (RF-5).

On July 15, 2011, the Evansville Courier & Press reported that WAZE-DT was on the air at full power without a license. Robert's Broadcasting filed for bankruptcy on February 12, 2012. The company is trying to sell its stations.

blade_1994 · 28-Feb-2012, 8:31 PM

I am wanting to do a dual tuner connected to my computer. I am guessing that I will have to run 75 - 100 feet to the inside where the computer will be. Would it be best to y at the antenna and make 2 runs of RG6 into the house? I have read that every split weakens the signal, is that correct? Anyone have much experience with PCI-e tuners, brand or models? I have a quad-core Intel CoreI7 PC with 6GB of ram and 2TB hard drive(only for recording) if that makes any difference.

Thanks you guys are full of useful information.

GroundUrMast · 29-Feb-2012, 3:36 AM

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Originally Posted by blade_1994

I am wanting to do a dual tuner connected to my computer. I am guessing that I will have to run 75 - 100 feet to the inside where the computer will be. Would it be best to y at the antenna and make 2 runs of RG6 into the house? I have read that every split weakens the signal, is that correct? Anyone have much experience with PCI-e tuners, brand or models? I have a quad-core Intel CoreI7 PC with 6GB of ram and 2TB hard drive(only for recording) if that makes any difference.

Thanks you guys are full of useful information.

Yes, each 2-way split divides the input signal power, leaving you with slightly less than half the input power at each output port of the splitter (there is some loss inside the splitter besides that caused by the power division). You'll have the same signal level at each tuner with the splitter at the antenna or down the line some distance. You might as well save the expense of running two lengths of coax when one can do the job.

My preference is to use a network (Ethernet) attached tuner. I own several HDHR units from SiliconDust. http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=820 (They are digital only... so if you have one or more analog signals of interest, the SiliconDust product may not be the ideal solution for you.) Hauppauge is another worthy name in the PC tuner business.

If your home is wired with CAT-5e, you can locate the HDHR tuner up to 100 meters from your Ethernet switch, possibly saving you the hassle of running new RG-6 cable to the computer.