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I live in San Francisco. I get the local channels through dish. Do I need an OTA antenna? Are the channel I'm getting the digitals versions? I'm looking to get ER and others in HD and I want to make sure I'm completely setup or if I should pick up a Terk or something.
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ok new update. I took down the terk. On my roof there is this big metal antenna that looks like it's from the seventies. I went out bought a longer coaxial cable, a diplexer, and a coaxial connection to the antenna. When trying to connect the antenna unit to the antenna, the wingnuts on the antenna actually crumbled from age. I ended up doing a quick hack for time being involving electical tape. 
After all was connected, I ran the scan digital on the 811 and it returned 14 strong hits compared to the two or three weak ones earlier. Now for some reason I'm not picking up CBS or ABC, but most of the other are coming in at 80% to 90%. Not bad. I did try using a high-gain signal amplifier (boosts signal up to 26db) but I actually lost NBC and a couple of others. The amplifier isn't bi-directional, don't know if that makes a difference. So... there it is.
After all was connected, I ran the scan digital on the 811 and it returned 14 strong hits compared to the two or three weak ones earlier. Now for some reason I'm not picking up CBS or ABC, but most of the other are coming in at 80% to 90%. Not bad. I did try using a high-gain signal amplifier (boosts signal up to 26db) but I actually lost NBC and a couple of others. The amplifier isn't bi-directional, don't know if that makes a difference. So... there it is.
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What do you mean by a segnal amplifier (Pre-amp). If you get a pre-amp, you should also get a annutuetor. This way you can adjust the strength. It sounds like you might be getting some multi-pathing.
1) Check antennaweb.org for antenna suggestion. See if CBS and ABC are coming from the same direction as the other channels.
2) Get a Pre-amp and annutetor to allow for adjustments.
3) Walk around your neighborhood and see what type of antennas people are using.
4) Check avsforums.com for some suggestion. Lots of posts there indicating what works and does not in your area.
robotX said:ok new update. I took down the terk. On my roof there is this big metal antenna that looks like it's from the seventies. I went out bought a longer coaxial cable, a diplexer, and a coaxial connection to the antenna. When trying to connect the antenna unit to the antenna, the wingnuts on the antenna actually crumbled from age. I ended up doing a quick hack for time being involving electical tape.
What do you mean by a segnal amplifier (Pre-amp). If you get a pre-amp, you should also get a annutuetor. This way you can adjust the strength. It sounds like you might be getting some multi-pathing.
1) Check antennaweb.org for antenna suggestion. See if CBS and ABC are coming from the same direction as the other channels.
2) Get a Pre-amp and annutetor to allow for adjustments.
3) Walk around your neighborhood and see what type of antennas people are using.
4) Check avsforums.com for some suggestion. Lots of posts there indicating what works and does not in your area.
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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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. can we say over priced garbage!!!
I'm thinking of switching to DirecTV and wanted to know what equipment I should be asking for.
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
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why not just do a rebranding of the two
As they pivot away from using dishes and more toward streaming, the DirecTV brand would make much more sense.why not just do a rebranding of the two
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agree to a certain point!!! is charlies pockets gonna get tight and will he cancel channels because he don't want to pay for them??? a hopper 3 on dtv channel lineup would be amazing and every mans dream come true lol
Squirrels have eaten my antenna wire on my home unit that is a car radio running of the 12 volt side of my solar system. I need a new antenna and would like to add something to one of my existing masts. The reason I am looking at this that I am also covered in trees which has not been a problem, but something mast mounted would future proof me. Thanks in advance.
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We have the pro-500 and it's a beast pulling in the signal!!! always full bars no matter how much it rains. it's worth every penny
I am a animal lover, but this year I gave up gardening. Even moved it to potted plants on the second story deck last year. Can't tell you how much use my Ruger 10-22 got, but it was a losing battle for me. Never got any food. So now they eat coax instead! 20 acres of dense woods behind me and my stuff tastes better, either veggies or wires!
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i might think about running cables through some conduit to prevent the Squirrels from chewing em all to hell
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Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90
Walter Koenig, who memorably played Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series and seven "Star Trek" feature films, died Sunday in Los Angeles.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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