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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Will check the interwebs tonight. Thanks for the tip! I also moved the antenna since I found another hidden yet nice spot to put it on the roof, its late now but I'll snap a picture of it tomorrow. Signal is the same as the pole.
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Big update time! Static, I tried the FM trap and nothing on channel 11 :( Yesterday it was raining badly in my area and I started to see some pixelation on channel 2(the weakest one so far) so I did two things, I raised the antenna by replacing the 4.5ft pole I had with a 6 footer. Then I went...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Thanks for the info! Well hopefully I'll get ch 11 on friday when I'm there.
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Yeah it sucks big time, I contacted antennasdirect about not getting ch 11 and they are shipping a new vhf element to see if thats the problem. The lady also said I could use a signal combiner and join the set she shipped me with the old one and see if that helps. She also suggested adding their...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    I asked the condo administration about putting up the HBU 44 and they said no since it was too big when I had it delivered. I ended up giving it to my father and bought a more compact Clear Stream 2V. The c2v has 2 vhf elements on top rated for 40miles but nothing when it comes to ch11. Also...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Sorry! I meant HBU44, I can't mount it where the dish is because I just noticed theres a wall that would block the signal. I am going to get the RG6 and relocate it on the roof. I will use the J mount from the dish if I can get a friend to lend me his drill so I can make new holes where I plan...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    I have access to the roof where my Dish is located and I can use its RG6 to send the signal to my TV. I am looking for the best long range antenna with high band VHF so I can get WL11 which is the only channel I'm missing. I am thinking of an HBU33 or a clearstream 2 V preferably something...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Hey, I just got this antenna at costco for $50 to test and managed to get WKAQ 2.1 and WAPA 4.1 when mounted to my balcony. The problem is this is an indoor antenna so I can't leave it there all the time. Its a winegard flatwave amplified antenna. Should I go on with the HBU? I am thinking...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Heres the antenna! Its juat coat hangers connected to a UHF VHF Matching Transformer from radio shack ($5). This antenna is only UHF. When I get to the apartment and test it I'll post back with the results.
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    I built it, will post a pic once I get home tonight. Won't be able to test until I return this weekend. At my home it picked up 44 dtv stations while sitting behind the tv. Of course my home is in the metro area and reception is better by default.
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    I know, Its just wierd I managed to grab WAPA 4.1 with the antenna placed in an odd position in my balcony. I am going to build a bow tie antenna tomorrow since I have most of the parts laying around. I plan to mount it in the edge of my balcony facing the transmitters...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    I tinkered with the antenna I had today and managed to get a weak signal of WAPA(4.1). but thats basically it. Telemundo(2.1) is on the same location as WAPA. Univision (11.1) is nowhere to be found yet. I'm tempted to buy an antenna to at least lock 4.1's signal. What do you think of this? and...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Thanks for the input boba, After reading your post I did some research and just gave up. I currently have internet access at my apartment so I guess I'll hook my laptop to the TV and sling my locals. I really appreciate all the help and time looking into this issue :) Posted Using The New...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Thanks for the input boba I'm in a hilly area, i live of the 5th floor(top floor) of the building. I managed to catch these channels using a small portable digital tv from my balcony but with really weak signal. I'm trying to get something that has been proven to reach long distances in order...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Also I need an antenna with High VHF to get WL11 11.1, I thought about the HBU 33 + an AMP, any other suggestions? Its $40 at solid signal and the AMP is $25.
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Sorry, my iphone compass gave me the wrong coordinates. I'll google them in a sec and repost. EDIT http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d1dda8ef4d14aa6 that should be it. I'm seeing its going to be hard to get Telemundo 2.1 , I know WAPA (4.1) is doable as I've gotten it...
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    Thinking also about a HBU33 + antenna craft 30db amp. any thoughts?
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    Need recommendations for a long range OTA antenna.

    According to antennaweb(zip 00738 PR) I can get a few channels from my apartment. I tried with an old terk tv 50 antenna but I failed to get more than 3 channels. The antenna is mounted on the roof of the building. Here is the PDF for my AntennaWeb Stations I would like all the yellow channels...
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    Whats the best Do it Yourself OTA antenna?

    Okay, I got on the roof today, and looked at some houses, almost all of the had Sat dishes and 2 of them had antennas and they both were the flying saucer type. went to the "RatShack" today and saw one...for $129.95, I will try my luck at Wal-mart and costco tomorrow and see what happens.
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    Whats the best Do it Yourself OTA antenna?

    Thanks for the input Boba, I just asked because they claimed it could be done and obtain most of the stations. Also I got one of those ebay yagi antennas claiming a ton of miles and it was completely useless :/ Money isn't a problem, I am willing to spend at max $75 on a decent antenna. Just...
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    Whats the best Do it Yourself OTA antenna?

    I have terk tv antenna sitting in the yard not mounted and I get around 8 channels(its a long slim Terk Branded antenna). It is connected to my 922's OTA module and I only pick up around 5-6 stations and sometimes channels go missing. this is the tvfool for my house TV Fool looking on...
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    New PuertoRico CW local26 with no Audio

    here are my readings in Bayamon (plaza rio hondo area) this is my antenna TERK TV-50 TV/FM/INDOOR/OUTDOOR ANTENNA- Home Theater Plus audio, video, denon, plasma, discount, outdoor speaker, stereo, televisions and more! ch signal 2-83% 4-100% 6-98% 7-77% 9-72% 11-96% 13-95% 24-88% 26-ABC 80% CW...
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    Looking for an OTA tuner....

    get this one Converter Box EZNeo TR-100 HDTV ATSC Tunner - eBay (item 110423371986 end time Aug-18-09 08:30:47 PDT)
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    New PuertoRico CW local26 with no Audio

    check to see if there are any obstructions, mountains walls tall buildings near you, these might affect the signal also what antenna are you using?
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    New PuertoRico CW local26 with no Audio

    if its not possible then I dont really mind, I am there only 2 days even sometimes 1 day a week,mostly I am in Bayamon and I need to work on a mount for the antenna (I have it hanging with 2 cement blocks to hold the left and right side of it)
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