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  1. Rick0725

    Need help choosing OTA antenna

    These types of threads are starting to get rather old. do you want to revisit the antenna issue again in 2009? The stations in question are going to vhf in 2009 according to fcc records. Do you want a little cushion and the best signal possible? Do you want to screw around and/or become...
  2. Rick0725

    Does CM4221 get Upper VHF?

    the cm 4221 is not typically suggested for hi band vhf use. if you take that chance, the conditions are just right, and it works you lucked out. but for internet advice, I prefer to advise on the cm4228 since most want to purchase just one antenna and not be stuck with one if the antenna does...
  3. Rick0725

    Does CM4221 get Upper VHF?

    The gain for hi band vhf on the cm4221 is -18 to 0 dbd. For hi band vhf purchase the cm4228...end of story. You should know better by now!!! WTF
  4. Rick0725

    Considering an LG DR787T and axing my Voom

    the LG DR787T has a digital tuner but will not output 720p and 1080i hd but down converts to 480i/480p. I almost purchased one till I read the fine print. so avoid it if you are looking for hd.
  5. Rick0725

    CM 4228 and multipath Help needed!

    You need to first determine if you actually have multipath, need to make sure your antenna is properly aimed, and be aware of the fact that it may be a challenge to find a sweetspot (antenna aimed down the middle so to speak) reception wise with your current antenna. multipath diagnosis...
  6. Rick0725

    hd station dropping out constantly at 100%

    the antenna is a multidirectional, really can not be aimed to tame multipath or peak signal, the amp has a tadd bit too high gain, and does a poor job taming multipath. the dish 622 has a very tempermental ota tuner, diplexing signal with that unit is problematic at times, and a marginal...
  7. Rick0725

    New guy looking for advice

    the 91xg should perform better on uhf than the radio shack by a few db. keep in mind, with overload (from too high amp gain) your aim may be off because the signal level can go up when you aim away from the towers and go down when you aim towards the tower. therefore your bearing can get all...
  8. Rick0725

    New guy looking for advice

    your results are puzzling. the 91xg has more gain on uhf than the vu 190. the 91 xg out performs the uhf on my hd8200p and even did better on some channels than the cm4228 when I compared antennas last year. -check inside the connectors to make sure the braid is not wrapped around the...
  9. Rick0725

    Disappointed with Silver Sensor. Other antenna suggestions?

    the new cm4220 2 bay is more than 1/2 the price of the db-2, a little larger, and works better. http://www.warrenelectronics.com/antennas/4220.htm you are experiencing poor reception indoors 9 miles from the towers which may be due to signal blockage, reflections common in urban areas...
  10. Rick0725

    91Xg Antenna and CM 7777 preamp

    the switch inside the amp is set to "separate" in order to utilize the separate vhf and uhf ports on the preamp. If you desire to receive fm in your setup, the switch is set to "out". if you do not wish to receive fm or if you experience interference due to strong fm signals set the fm...
  11. Rick0725

    91Xg Antenna and CM 7777 preamp

    You can combine your combo antenna with the 91xg through a cm7777 or cm7778 with the internal switch set to separate. the 2 antennas should be spaced at least 3.5' apart. the ports are isolated by 30db which is adequate. I have tried adding filtering and have found very little improvement...
  12. Rick0725

    Reception Help

    try the cm7777 preamp and see what happens. only thing to look out for is overload. the first sign is the signal level will go down some and going up as you point away from the towers. if you look at old style analog pictures, look out for co-channel interference etc. in regards to the...
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    Reception Help

    the best you can do is try to receive signal with what you have. the cm7777 may overload your system since you have several stations rather close. try to find a signal sweetspot when you aim to receive as many signals as you can. I am not going to speculate the success with the trek...
  14. Rick0725

    No Weatherproof Boot?

    sounds like a great plan. suggest a 91xg for uhf mounted on top...light in weight, great performer, and can mount the two antennas on a shorter mast with the proper spacing between the 2 antennas. just be careful with your preamp selection. the cm7777 is not suggested in the yellow antennaweb...
  15. Rick0725

    get them all with no rotation???

    please copy and paste the antenna web results from your exact address
  16. Rick0725

    Digital signal strength??

    which antenna were you interested in? btw -solid signal carries the line at a discount.
  17. Rick0725

    How far can you reach???

    -the main mast is attached to the side of the home - trimmed a 10' heavy duty mast to about 7.5 ft. -do not use guy wires...used 1.25" emt conduit cut and shaped to fit. one end clamped just below the rotor and the other end bolted to the roof. the emt setup is very sturdy and something to...
  18. Rick0725

    How far can you reach???

    come out in the summer. have a pool and a refrigerator for the beer
  19. Rick0725

    How far can you reach???

    the user needs normal everyday advise. not ducting or out of the ordinary. everyday I get my locals decent 50 miles north nothing 55-65 miles east 70's 70 miles west nothing 70 miles south nothing
  20. Rick0725

    How far can you reach???

    while he was smoking a boner.
  21. Rick0725

    Need some help please.

    got an idea... try the amplified square shooter at best buy or the radio shack antenna below. just to get a feel for what will work or not work. if it works and you are satisfied keep it...if not return it and go to plan b. report your results. It will help determine a better alternative...
  22. Rick0725

    Best Antenna???

    try again when the weather improves and snow melted off the roof. The installer did not want to deal with conditions then, it was probably dangerous/slippery, cold, and he was running late. he would have rushed and done a halfass job then anyway. in the meantime call the csr you spoke...
  23. Rick0725

    Best Antenna???

    A second opinion sometimes gets the job done. When I subcontract work, I sometimes need to come out and advise the inexperienced where to install the damn thing if they feel there are issues. Did you try the supervisor route or do you definately have a problem with foliage. sometimes they...
  24. Rick0725

    Best Antenna???

    75 miles is going to be a challenge for digital reception for you and most other folks. The local geography is going to be an issue at your home and will worsen your chances of success. It is going to be one of those things where you try and if it does not work you are SOL. It will cost a few...
  25. Rick0725

    Best Antenna???

    agree. I could not use the cm4228 for the same reason. The 91xg tamed the issues much better. 74 miles will be a challenge. cm7777 for the amp.