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OTA Antenna Forum Hi Colin - sounds like you've got it pretty much nailed. I continue to suggest for those with OTA antenna questions to visit the Antenna forum at the HomeTheaterSpot. There are a couple of real antenna gurus over there that have helped lots of folks work through specific...

Although not everyone might want to go down this path, my opinion is if you want solid OTA reception with the least amount of hassle (subjective, I know :) ), take matters into your own hands. There is a great OTA forum over at the HomeTheaterSpot where a couple of OTA gurus help a lot of...

Vicki - all the indicators look good anyway, so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you on Tuesday. Hopefully the rain will not be a factor that day and since the installer says he has the gear, that's at least 50% of the battle. Good luck - keep us informed as you have the time. Doug

Did I miss the post? Inquiring minds want to know! Vicki? Cheers, Doug

Gill - you mean there hasn't ALWAYS been cable and satellites? :D BTW - the reason you're not getting any rain up there is that it is all DOWN HERE!!! Please, PLEASE take it back. We've had enough! Soggy in Auburn, CA :shocked Doug

Can't do the satellite dish and STB activation, but you sure could do your own OTA - and probably get superior results. Doug

Same boat with regard to antenna. I was already set and we just used my existing setup (188" CM Quantum 1160A on a rotator). The OTA part of a Voom install is the hardest part as long as you have decent LOS to the satellite. My installer almost visibly gave a sigh of relief when he saw my OTA...

Steve - what a horror story. Have you considered looking for a local Voom installer? I know we have a couple here "over the hill" in No. Cal and if I had difficulty with my initial install (which thankfully I didn't) I was going to contact them since they honor the Voom promotion and it cuts...

Vicki - I'm just up the hill from you in Auburn. When I called to sign up, I asked for a 24" dish and the CSR said it was noted in the install work order. I called later to get the number of Installs, Inc. (which is 888-443-2306 btw) so I could get the name/number of my installer to touch base...

Yes - you need a balun. Can be found at Radio Shack - example: http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F003%5F001%5F003%5F001&product%5Fid=15%2D1230

I'd suggest that SD PQ is both variable and subjective. Compared to HD, the SD PQ is somewhat soft on my 65" Mits, but very watchable. Some of the SD offerings are better than others, perhaps based on how much Voom is choosing to compress the channels and the quality of their downlink for the...

Winter - you may be receiving some channels outside your DMA (what the FCC thinks the local channels are you should get). Until the "Super DMA" updates get fully propagated, you may see these stations in your guide (they were picked up during a scan) but will always see "no info" as the guide...

Jason - welcome. Although not always needed, it doesn't hurt if you have the time to contact your installer a day or two ahead of your install date just to make sure you are on the same page and to validate the appointment. You should get the name of the installer from Voom when you place your...

Congratulations and welcome aboard! Enjoy your Voom, Doug

Indeed - there's nothing special about OTA antennas for digital stations. If you hook your antenna up to your Voom box and then do a local channel scan, you may be surprised at what you get. Good luck, Doug

Azmuth: 171 Elevation: 41 From zip500.zip Cheers, Doug

Maybe the metal ones work better? :rolleyes:

I had the same experience in getting the info on my installer from Voom. Installs, Inc. is actually the prime contractor for installations and sub out to other installers if they don't have a local presence. Try calling Installs at 1-888-443-2306 and ask them who your installer will be. You...

Thanks Gill - I also read your other post. I read from the bottom up most of the time as well since that would be chronological order, right? :) I may have some small tree problems - we were pretty lucky and are kind of pointing the dish through a gap in the trees - although not at a real...

Best Practice Pays Off (for sure) Quick update. Installer showed up at 8:30 in a 8-12 window. Had the 24" dish as planned. On the ground, he was skeptical as to whether or not we'd be able to get LOS to the Voom bird and after getting up on the roof, he still wasn't sure - but didn't...

Just got installed this morning. Went off without a hitch so I didn't need to use your installer as Plan B... I posted a thread earlier about calling yesterday to verify appointment and found I wasn't slated for a 24" dish. A couple of phone calls fixed that. The installer showed up on...

Thanks joep - I agree. My OTA has been in for years (I don't live in an area that has cable - e.g. the sticks) and I already have an ATSC receiver that demonstrates my digital OTA capability which is very good. I don't intend to use the existing OTA coax for the dish, since this is an...

I have a Voom install scheduled for tomorrow and following the tips and advice here on the board, I called Installs Inc., got the name of my installer, then called them to verify appointment and equipment. I had been pretty insistent with the Voom folks about getting a 24" dish on the initial...

Gary - thanks. I'm in Auburn and have an install scheduled for the 14th. Just in case the installer comes up short and I need a second source, I'd rather go to an installer who has a track record rather than relying on the potential "random number generator method" used by Installs. Having...

Do you recall who the installer was? Obviously a pro. Thanks, Doug