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Thanks for the suggestions, Primestar31. Yes, I need VHF high as Atlanta NBC and PBS are rf 10 and 8 respectively. As for TV fool, my worst station show a 16.8 db NM, so not too bad, except for having to shoot through the trees. I actually shoot diagonally through one side of the woods and it...

Yep, I just got done reading them. Not so great, really. And your point on the plastic cases is a good one. That leaves the Channel Master pre-amps. The reading I've done on the new ones is mixed at least relative to the old models. I used to run a Winegard 8275 which was waaay to much vhf...

Hello all, this is my first post on the OTA forum:) I've been playing with OTA for about 3 years. Has anyone tried a Winegard LNA200 pre-amp? Looks pretty good on paper: http://www.winegard.com/offair/amplifiers.php They are spec'ing a 1db noise figure on uhf and over 2,000,000 uV total power...

I appreciate you guys keeping the Craigslist thread going and I'm watching it for reasonably local opportunities to buy something high quality. Between my life and the limitations of my short bed pickup, the logistics of longer distance stuff is a bit beyond me at the moment. 6' fits where I...

I bought a 6' Fortec with a polar mount from Ricks on Friday. He checked with his supplier and they still have a good number in stock. $299.00 plus $68.00 FedEx ground. Higher than I'd like, but I want to get started in C-band and don't want to wait around looking for a used dish. I need a 6'...

Hello, northgeorgia, I'm in the Athens area. Thanks for this. Looking at the maps, Intelsat 21 may be a few db stronger than 9 was, but only a few. I'm going to try to squeeze a 6' into the space, but this will literally be a game of inches. I need to get out there this weekend and do some...

I'm trying to get some C band capability and I only have room for a 6. I was considering the WSI as a starter dish. Is the problem general flimsiness, poor assembly fit, both or something else? BTW, Sadoun is still showing 6' on the web for $149.00 (While supplies last)

Thanks guys:) T4Runner, I hadn't even considered the DVB S2 issue. A 6 footer should fit, I'll have to go out there and get some accurate measurements and draw it up. I will have to be a little more careful as to the precise location and make sure to get it high enough for the bottom of the...

Hi, first post here. Since we lost Al Jazeera, I'm looking for alternative international news on FTA. Intelsat 21 at 58 west looks promising with France24, DW, NHK, etc. on C band. My problem is my best shot at it is in a 7' strip between my house and a fenced property line. I could probably...