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So with COVID-19 I've had time on my hands at home and did a bunch of comparative measurements so that I could avoid doing all the chores my wife wants. Used Nuts About Nets spectrum analyzer to compare--the only variation in the configuration was the final antenna. Note that this would have...

I took an old C-band parabolic and repurposed it for terrestrial TV. Doesn't that sound like fun? So, the first thing you have to realize is that the 10' C-band antennas are pretty solid, heavy and with a fair degree of wind resistance. As the reflecting surface is typically expanded metal with...

So, the first thing you have to realize is that the 10' C-band antennas are pretty solid, heavy and with a fair degree of wind resistance. As the reflecting surface is typically expanded metal with 2 mm perforations, this thing is going to present quite a wind load. Even after removing all the...

In the mean time, to think about: Satellite dish is rugged, will last forever But it's way over 100 lbs and unwieldy. You will not get this on your roof without an amazing forklift, helicopter, etc. Required pole is 3" steel; due to weight and wind-load, you're going to need minimum of 5 ft...

Hookay, old thread...but I have a response. Situation: 70-120 miles away from some very big signals (1 MW), but almost nothing less than 30 miles away. Everything is UHF except VHF 7 and 11. Goal: Grab every signal I can; currently at about 75 virtual channels (but up to 100 are possible)...

Since you have a bit of a challenge, I'd strongly recommend 3 things: No matter what, don't use RG/59U cable. It's cheap for a reason...only use RG/6 Seriously consider a rotator. They aren't that expensive and will really improve your chances of a good signal. Consider a mast-mounted preamp...

The CM7777 is one of the hottest amps around (yes, you can do 6 dB better...but I'm not sure signal strength is your real problem). The BOLT has an internal splitter that will reduce the input at each tuner by around 6 dB. But I'm not sure weak signal is the problem. Try removing the preamp and...

I've heard great things (particularly price/performance) for that little RCA amp. But if you're looking for a hotter amp, check out Kitz Tech's KT-500 preamp. It has a noise figure below 1 dB and have 36 dB of gain (adjustable). The biggest problem you'll have with it is overload...