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  1. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    Thank you Trip. Where can I find information on when the move will take place? I haven't been able to find anything, but I don't know that I really know where or what to look for. Thanks.
  2. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    Trip, thank you for merging the threads. Where can I find a diagram or map showing me the current location and where they are being moved to?
  3. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    I know this post is a bit old, but I am just getting back to this. I purchased an Antra AT-PAA28 mast-mounted pre-amp, but it did not seem to help. I do need to try turning the amplification up to see if it makes a difference, but I am thinking I need to get a different antenna. I am moving...
  4. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    If this is not the right answer, is there a better option in the < $100 price range that will go on my mast without moving it?
  5. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    I have been having trouble pulling in our local Fox/ABC affiliate. A lot of the relevant information for my situation is in the thread Antenna Changes. The issue is KWYB-LD is a low power translator broadcasting on UHF channel 19 (virtual 18). I currently have an RCA ANT751E. I tried a powered...
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    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    I live in a rural area. There are some other towers, but they are far away and difficult to pull in. See my rabbit ears from first post. I will try the preamp to see what happens. I would like to avoid moving the antenna as my roof is really high (25-30’) and still may not provide me with line...
  7. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    Do the pics help answer my questions?
  8. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    I forgot to mention, not sure if it makes a difference, but all of my channels are broadcast from the same location. There are 4 transmitters, it’s just one of them is much less power than the others: KBZK - channel 13: 1.8 kW + 10.21 dB gain = 18.9 kW ERP KUSM - channel 8: 1.8 kW + 9.98 dB gain...
  9. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    All, I really appreciate the input and responses. However, I still have some questions. Please humor my ignorance. 1) What is the difference between an amplifier and a preamplifier? Or are they the same thing? 2) since the powered splitter didn’t fix my issue, should I send it back and try...
  10. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    Is that the right piece of equipment to purchase?
  11. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    Is something like the Skywalker the way to go? Does it have to be mounted on on the "mast"? Or can I put it at my cable box?
  12. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    Oh, because they are transmitting at lower power than the other stations? I think I get it. Thanks.
  13. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    In addition to the longer mast in my original post, I also purchased a powered splitter (Antennas Direct 4-Port TV Distribution Amplifier) and installed both today. I am seeing basically the same results. Attached is a screenshot of the signal strength from one of my TV's. Notice it is getting...
  14. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    Ok, so the rear-most element isn't causing my issues. Will getting this longer mounting pipe help? Or do I need to get a signal booster? Am I losing too much signal through my splitter?
  15. spec1alk

    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    I forgot to ask, I am connecting 3 TV's and possibly a recording tuner to the antenna. Do I need to purchase a signal booster? I also have an Extreme Broadband Manufacturing BDS104H 4 Way HD Digital High Performance Coax Cable Splitter that I am using to split the signal. I have grounded the...
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    Antenna Changes - Belgrade, MT

    Here is a link to my rabbitears.info. I bought an RCA ANT751E in 2014. It has worked pretty well over that time. However, I have always had trouble pulling in KWYB-LD, even though the transmitter is located in the same spot as the other channels on the list. The other stations/channels at that...