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9-Sep-2011, 10:46 PM
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Advice please...
Here is my tvfool report
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...8387be053a2e94
We have one tv but may add more later.
We are up on a ridge with one thin tree line along a fence row to the West. That is the only spot any trees will be above the antenna.
We live in a mobile home with a metal roof.
The wind gets pretty rowdy up here.
Thanks,
TDC
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10-Sep-2011, 2:40 AM
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Tv Antennas and Reception
The default antenna height is 10 feet. To improve signal strength , Make and post radar plots with antenna at 25 feet and 40 feet.
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10-Sep-2011, 12:55 PM
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Location: southeast Louisiana
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Channel 5 WTVF {CBS} is a low band channel. The 7698p is a high band VHF-UHF antenna .You will need an all band antenna such as the 14 foot long winegard HD8200u
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10-Sep-2011, 2:10 PM
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Location: Delmar, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Candle
I recommend a Winegard HD7698P antenna
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Why omit channel 5 with the wrong antenna?
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10-Sep-2011, 2:45 PM
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WTVF 5 does not show up in the pending applications included. In the pending applications , WTVF-DR 25 and WTVF 50 does show up in the pending applications.
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10-Sep-2011, 3:59 PM
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With a higher antenna height there is a very good possibility that the signal strength will increase and a smaller antenna can be used , please post radar reports at 25 and 40 feet.
Last edited by John Candle; 10-Sep-2011 at 4:21 PM.
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10-Sep-2011, 6:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Candle
WTVF 5 does not show up in the pending applications included. In the pending applications , WTVF-DR 25 and WTVF 50 does show up in the pending applications.
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Channel 50 is far too weak. Channel 25 is not on the air.
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10-Sep-2011, 8:08 PM
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If you want WTVF both now and later, select the 2-69 antenna.
If you don't care about when you can finally get WTVF and want to save some size and money, go with the 7-69 antenna.
Cadiz is a long way from Nashville. Reliable reception is going to be challenging.
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10-Sep-2011, 8:54 PM
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Tv Antennas and Reception
With a higher antenna height there is a very good possibility that smaller antenna can be used because of increased signal strength. Make and post 2 more radar plots , one at 25 feet and the other at 40 feet.
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11-Sep-2011, 10:45 PM
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I know you will hold your breath and cross your eyes , the link is not working. To help better evaluate the reception situation please post 25 feet and 40 feet.
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11-Sep-2011, 11:06 PM
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14-Sep-2011, 9:15 PM
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Well, it looks like my 25 and 40 foot results came through, although repeatedly. Sorry folks, it wasn't intentional.
I would like some help. It looks like going up to 25 feet makes a big difference but going up to forty isn't much better than 25.
I don't know what I'm doing here though, it just looks better to my untrained old eyes.
Anymore advice for me?
TC
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14-Sep-2011, 10:47 PM
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Ok , going higher with the antenna does not improve the signal strength for your reception situation. And I agree with the others , Use a Winegard HD8200U antenna with a Winegard AP8275 preamp. Aim the antenna at about 135 degree magnetic compass. Mount the antenna about 15 feet above ground.
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14-Sep-2011, 10:53 PM
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Last edited by John Candle; 15-Sep-2011 at 12:10 AM.
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