Recent content by oldvoom

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    Improving OTA reception

    I've noticed with some line amps that they actually limit the output to 25db or whatever, depending on their configuration. I use an RCA big ugly in the attic, and I know it is putting out well over 40db, and possibly 60+, based on some experiments and calculation, so the two line amps I had...
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    Free to good home, voom box

    Box is gone, Ronnie, nice meeting you. Hope this helps you out in some way.
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    Strange question about RG6 cable length

    One plus you have right now is a potential future splice point if you ever need to Tee off or reroute. Until you cut it, it will last the lifetime of the wire. Think of it as a built-in available upgrade for when (if) the time comes. I agree with you, mechanical failure would be my issue and...
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    Free to good home, voom box

    I believe I have to be a paying member, although someone correct me if I'm wrong. I am redoing my house and this box fell into the "working but otherwise useless" category, and being only a semi-reformed pack-rat I just couldn't toss it. Like I said, I came here to get set up and want to...
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    Free to good home, voom box

    All, I appreciate all the help I received in the past from this forum, and now I'm returning the favor so to speak. I have a Voom box that I was using for OTA, but I lost the remote. Its not worth getting a new remote, so this box is a candidate for target practice. However, I hate to...