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  1. snaggerbob

    Question about combine/splitter.

    I think you need something called a diplexor. It combines satellite and antenna cable runs.
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    Best OTA STB???

    You can usually get them for under $40. I have 3 and they work great.
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    HD UHF Question

    How far away are you from the towers? You may get away with a good indoor antenna.
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    Newbie HD Antenna Ques.

    Looks like you will be able to get NBC and Fox without a problem. I use a Channelmaster 4228 and like it. It is UHF only. Your CBS is VHF and 50 miles away so yopu may have trouble with it. Will your antenna be mountede on your roof? Not familiar with VHF antennas, Maybe someone else will give...
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    approx 30 miles away...indoor an option?

    Are you trying to pull in a digital signal? The silver sensor is highly rated and if it doesn't work, take it back.
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    Help with CM 7777 amp

    I agree with Rick0725, put it low and see how it performs. Mine is about 2ft from the antenna and that works for me. I'm about 30 miles from the towers.
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    Southcentral Illinois antenna help

    The curveture of the earth blocks your signal after 60 miles unless you get high enough. I'm in Taylorville with a Channelmaster 4228 antenna with a Channelmaster 7777 pre-amp about 20 ft in the air and can't get CBS out of Champaign which is about 60 miles. The digital signal must be at least...
  8. snaggerbob

    Southcentral Illinois antenna help

    Anything over 60 miles is a stretch. You will need to be pretty high up in the air for digital reception.
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    Best antenna for 30+ miles?

    The 4228 is a great antenna. You might try a Zenith silver sensor. It's about the best indoor antenna out there. If it doesn't work, take it back.
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    OTA Signal Strength

    You need at least a 80 signal to receive adequate digital reception. Most of your towers are 37 miles away so a good outdoor antenna will probably be needed. Looks like you will also need a combination uhf vhf antenna since a few of your stations are in the lower band.
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    New guy OTA antennas

    The Silver Sensor is UHF only.
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    Looking for OTA HDTV Indoor Antenna

    The Zenith Silver Sensor is the best indoor antenna. At 3 miles it should be a piece of cake.
  13. snaggerbob

    Inexpensive OTA STB?

    Check out the Voom receivers on E-bay. Make sure the unit is activated or it won't be any good. You can probably pick one up for $50.
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    OTA Antenna -uhf-vhf - Suggestions??

    Maybe you could put it in the attic? It would be better than the indoor cabinet models and out of sight from the wifie.
  15. snaggerbob

    Suggestions for HD OTA Receivers-Mid TN area

    the channelmaster 7777 is a great amp. It's a combination uhf vhf. at 60 miles an amp will be helpful.
  16. snaggerbob

    New OTA Antenna, no HD receiver yet - what should I see on HD channels?

    If you live in the woods your reception might not be so great. You may want to think about going higher. I would wait and see what happens when you get everything up and running. The CM 7777 is a good choice but again I would wait and see what happens.
  17. snaggerbob

    When is too far away too far away..

    it shouldn't be a problem if you have the proper equipment. check www.antennaweb.org to see what stations you can receive and what sort of antenna you will need.
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    About how good are pre amps specifically the radio shack one?

    Try a channelmaster 4228 antenna with a 7777 pre amp. It works for me. I'm 30 miles from the antenna farm.
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    Suggestions for ota

    100 miles is quite a distance. You may have trouble receiving anything that far out. You need to go to antenna web and find out what stations are available to you. They will also suggest the type of antenna you will need.
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    help please!8 days to superbowl

    If you buy a voom box off of ebay, make sure you ask the seller if it is activated. If the Super Bowl is what you are concerned about you may want to just go to your local electronics store and ask them for a good Hd receiverl If you are that close to Detroit you shouldn't have much trouble...
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    help please!8 days to superbowl

    If yout tv is hd ready you will need a set top box to receive hd ota transmissions. Your local tv stations will have to send the hd signal. you may be able to pick up a used voom box off of ebay but be sure the voom box is avtivated.
  22. snaggerbob

    CM-4228 Problems -- Can U Help?

    The 4228 is a uhf antenna. Are the stations you want uhf? Check with Antenna web.
  23. snaggerbob

    Bad antenna install, need opinions please

    Did he use a signal meter to find the best location?
  24. snaggerbob

    Need splitter advice

    I used a channelmaster 7777 pre amp mounted just below my cm4228 and a regular coax splitter to feed 2 HD sets. I put the power source about mid way from the TVs Both work fine. Remember to split the signal after the power source.