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    How to keep a preamplifier cool in the attic?

    I had two CM 7777 preamps in the attic over heat, " Im guessing" in the past 5 years. Its not the power supply or the inserter. The first CM preamp only works with the strongest UHF signals no VHF. Seconded CM preamp total failure. Reconnected the first preamp using the same power supply and...
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    Old broadcast towers

    What happens to the old broadcast towers when a station upgrades? Refurbished for other markets, trashed, sold over seas.
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    Fox 29 Philadelphia

    Fox 29 is on RF channel 6 at the moment. Light tv, Movies, and Buzzer are M.I.A. Im not sure why. Just letting people know.
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    I want Philly locals.

    I know this question has been asked many times before but the second service house address stumped me and didn't find a answers. Thanks MY zip 08087, gets NY locals, wants Philadelphia. My friend has Direct TV and get NY locals but want Philadelphia. I told him to change the service address...
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    finding dish focal point. ( in Hindi)

    found this video about finding solid dish focal point. Its in Hindi but you get the idea. FF to 7:20 minutes. i gave it a fast try, it should work. opinions/ideas/suggestions..
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    lnbf “funnel”??

    Thinking out loud. Would it be possible to design a funnel or reflector so that one lnb could see 5 degrees give or take left and right of a central satellite? Example, satellite 105-95
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    Digital AM radio recommendations under 100$

    My apology if this is the wrong forum. Suggestion on a digital AM/fm radio or LARGE number display am/fm radio with good AM reception and sound? Its for my neighbors dad 65+ in age. listens to talk radio. He liked my ccrane Solar Observer size and sound but not the analogy display. Also showed...
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    Hughesnet dish to FTA.

    Can a hughesnet dish 36x26 be reused for KU band FTA? If i can I would like to aim the dish at a news satellite\s IF multiple LNBs are worth the effort. I am not real religious, is 97w worth it? How would i mount the new LNB? Can i make this work on a budget of 100$ for one TV? I need...
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    tvfool.com vs RabbitEars.info coverage maps

    Has anyone compared coverage maps from tvfool.com and RabbitEars.info?
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    Low VHF interference

    how far can interference travel from outside power lines and still cause interference on low VHF rf channel 2?
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    KJWP Philadelphia reception help

    I am trying to get kjwp but i think i have to much interference. i made a twin lead antenna if my math is right, the antenna is 98.46 inches long and in my attic about 22 feet off the ground. no reflector or director. i have tried aluminum screen about 40 inches back, but not covering the full...