TV Reception in Bedford County PA

[WillyV]

Here ya go teleview,

40' analysis: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...46aeea5b335794

60' analysis: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...46aec60655c358

25' analysis: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...46ae01201c6987

Currious about the interpretation of the compass numbers (ie. 29, 26, 12, 7, 23)... Assume they're channels? If so, it looks like 29 (close to true north) and 44 (south east) might be the only channels that might be doable. Am I interpreting that correctly?

By the way, I went to the transmitter profile for WJAC (29) but didn't understand how to read it. There appeared to be peakes but do I read left to right? Anyway, hope all this is helpful and that I'm doing this properly. Thanks.

[GroundUrMast]

...placing the antenna and post off of the house in the yard which actually might be the best approach. If I use this method, I assume the antenna wire running from the post to the house should be burried underground in PVC pipe, right?

Finally, since the house is new and grounded thru the bottom of the foundation, can you advise what additional steps I should take regarding the grounding of an antenna or dish? ...

Conduit may seem like extra work when there are direct bury grades of coax available, but conduit gives you the ability to service an installation in the future. (Oh how I wish there was conduit for the low voltage lines between my house and shop.)

Grounding the antenna system is the same whether your electrical service is grounded to a pipe, driven rod(s) or UFER (concrete-encased electrode). Run a #10 AWG copper wire from the mast to the electrical service ground (you can connect to the wire between the electrical service panel and the ground rod (or it's equivalent). A separate connection 10' or less in length should be run from a grounding block to the electrical service ground. In most cases this is not a large expense (in money or effort). http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=901

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No advantage of signal strength by going higher then 25 feet antenna height above ground.

To reach out for reception of

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WHAG-TV.
REAL Digital UHF channel 26.1 , (virt) virtual number (25.1) , NBC .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWPB.
REAL Digital UHF channel 44.1-2-3 , (virt) virtual number (31.1-2-3 , PBS channels.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWPX.
REAL Digital VHF channel 12.1-2-3 , (virt) virtual number (x) ION Television channels.

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Above the peak of the roof in such a manner that the roof and chimney and building are not , obstructing , impeding , blocking , reception in the directions of , east south east , south south west.

Install a Winegard HD7698P antenna aimed at about 124 degree magnetic compass direction , a in between aim direction for reception of those 3 Tv stations to the , east , south east.

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The HD7698P antenna is designed to receive , VHF high band channels 7 thru 13 and UHF channels 14 thru 51.

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Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna.

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The signal strengths are Very Weak , so install a , Ultra Low Noise antenna system amplifier.

Install a , http://www.kitztech.com ,
Model KT-200-COAX TV Antenna Booster Remote Power -Coax Fed.

The remote power amplifier provides flexibility of use , to install the amplifier unit inside or outside.

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Recommend the setup Test reception be only 1 Tv connected. No splitters.

If all goes well , can add a 2nd or 3rd Tv with a

Holland Electronics , HFS-2D , 2 way splitter , or , Holland Electronics , HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.

Buy the HFS splitters at , http://www.solidsignal.com

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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. .

http://www.solidsignal.com

http://www.amazon.com

http://www.winegarddirect.com

www.kitztech.com


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W23DR-D Real UHF channel 23 , and , W07DN-D Real VHF channel 7 .

Are both West Virgina PBS. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNPB-TV

As a Test of reception can aim the HD7698P antenna at those 2 Tv stations and scan for channels for the one that is received the best.

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Installing pipe/mast from the ground up , close to the side of the house and fasten the pipe/mast at the eave at the peak of the roof and the pipe/mast extends above the roof is Ok.

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As to the pappadish web site the over 4000 channels and other inflamatory statements

This not the Truth.

I recommend stay away from these type and kind of people.

[WillyV]

My sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to respond. Since the signal analyses seemed so weak for my location, I've decided to go with a basic free to air satellite system. Since I've got very good views of the southern sky, I think reliance on satellites would be an easier "road to hoe." Granted, I won't be able to watch "Monday Night Football" and other stuff but at least I know I'll be able to get a lot more variety and the set up will be easier than trying to rig antennas etc. My sincere thanks again. This is a great forum.