Recent content by JaxJeff

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    2.80 dramatically hurt my HD PQ

    Since 2.80 I haven't noticed anything weird at all. The NFL preseason game on ESPNHD looked absolutely beautiful last night on my 53" Panasonic RPTV. No complaints by me, but I'd like to know what the update was all about???
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    Need Help/Suggestions for OTA Install

    Kimmel, thanks for your post. I now understand a little better after your latest post. I tried the amplified antenna and it was pretty much the same--not too much a difference. It looks as though I'm going to have to do an outdoor antenna mount. How close should I place this to the Dish...
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    Need Help/Suggestions for OTA Install

    Got the antenna... I picked up a regular UHF/VHF antenna from Wal-Mart today. Hooked it up and boy did the fun begin. I moved it all over the place in every direction trying to get the strongest possible signal for the locals. Most I could come up with on any given channel was 85% tops, but...
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    Need Help/Suggestions for OTA Install

    Thanks for your reply. Went to the website you mentioned and looks like I will need a "small, multi-directional antenna." DTV Antenna Type Call Sign Channel Network City State Live Date Compass Orientation Miles From Frequency Assignment * yellow - uhf WTEV-DT 47.1 CBS...
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    Need Help/Suggestions for OTA Install

    Good afternoon! I am looking for some advice on installing an OTA. Currently, I have a Dish 500/3 room system with a 811 in the family room and a 522 in one of the bedrooms. I am wanting to install an OTA so I can receive my locals in HD. I've never done this before and was wondering if...