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My zipcode is 47362. Large trees are on the west side of my house and there is no clear view of the south/south west.

I did the antenna web thing. It said a need a medium directional antenna. I am about 50 miles away from Indianapolis.

There are stations that are Northwest, west, southwest that I would like to receive. Ch 4,6,8,13, 20, 23, 29,40,49,59,63 Ch 4 will be decreasing power but increasing ch 29 power after the change over. Ch4 and Ch29 are the same station. Ch13 digital channel will be moving back to Vhf after the change. Ch 8 will remain in the VHF band after the change.

What is odd. I get channel 6.1 (Wrtv 6 digital channel) comes in clear with just a cheap rca uhf/vhf antenna. Very few pixelation problems.

The problem is we want to get all the channels in at the same time for both recording and watching two different stations at a time. The stations may be in different directions. Ch 4 can go just as long as I can get ch 29.

I heard the Channel Master 4228 does work for long distance but the channel Master 4221 works better through trees. The channel master 4228 does get the upper vhf band because of a quirk in the design. The 4221 does have a wider area but does not get the upper vhf without modification.

It comes down to this I need a VHF/UHF antenna that has half of a circle range at long distance that will not cause pixelation and will go through trees.


Thank you for any advice.
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TRG
TRG
Wow! you actually have signals that you want coming in from FOUR different directions. Most of the channels will be coming in from due west or ~271 degrees. Channel 49 WIPB PBS is coming in from due North or ~6 degrees. Channel 23 WNDY MyN is coming in from west north west or ~303 degrees. And Channel 4 WTTV CW and Channel 63 WIPX ION from the southwest or ~232 degrees.

OK this is going to take a little experimenting on your part. First off I would buy something a little larger than the recommended antenna to make up for trees and your other obstructions. I tend to favor the Winegard HD 769 series. These are new antennas that cover channels 7-69 very nicely. I'm thinking maybe a HD 7695P (Red Zone) or a HD 7696 (Blue zone). Install facing due west. You might get lucky and pick up 23, 4 and 63 off to the sides. You may want to turn the antenna a little to the southwest if 4 and 63 give you trouble. Channel 23 is one of the stronger signals in your area. Your biggest problem, as I see it is with 49 due north of you. But maybe not. That station is only 11 miles away and the signal is very strong. You may have to install a small inexpensive UHF only antenna like a Winegard PR-9012 or similar to receive PBS. You can combine the two antenna signals together and run them down a single coax to your TV.

I hope this helps. You have a challenging but very doable application. Let us know if we can help any further.
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What do you thing of this method? Antennas Direct XG91 UHF and Winegard YA-1713 VHF

If I do this method, what size mast and if need what size tripod?

I am basing it on this one guy experience. He is shooting through trees and down in valley. The only difference is that I down in the valley but up on a hill. My house is on the hill. It is about the same distance that I am from Indianapolis and Dayton, Oh.

home.indy.rr. com /challengerul/antenna.html
Jim5506
The only thing I would add to his install is to put guy wires to the thrust bearing.
vurbano
Wow! you actually have signals that you want coming in from FOUR different directions.
Holy OTA jackpot Batman
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Originally Posted by TRG
Wow! you actually have signals that you want coming in from FOUR different directions.


Holy OTA jackpot Batman

That has changed a little. I studied tv fool website direction.

It is now three directions. The two station I think, I will have trouble getting in.
Whmb 40.1 (16) and Wipx 63.1 (27)

I think wipb tv 49.1 (23) will come in very strong so keep the antenna to west will not be a problem.

If look at tv fool website, and had a super antenna (Dxing) I could receive signal from all directions.

I just noticed a conflict. I may have to contact both stations about this.

After the change according to tv fool website
Wipb tv real channel is 23, Wipb tv virtual channel is 49.1

However,
Wndy real channel is 32, Wndy virtual channel is 23.1

This could cause some problems, not everybody can disable the virtual channel.
No Static At All
I just noticed a conflict. I may have to contact both stations about this.

After the change according to tv fool website
Wipb tv real channel is 23, Wipb tv virtual channel is 49.1

However,
Wndy real channel is 32, Wndy virtual channel is 23.1

This could cause some problems, not everybody can disable the virtual channel.
You only need to be concerned with the "real" channel numbers. The virtual channel number is just the number displayed by the digital tuner. You're good to go; no conflicts.

As far as using 91XG & YA-1713, you should be able to pick up eveything down to WLFI-DT(CBS); unless your TV FOOL profile differs from what your zip code indicates. Put both antennas on a 5 foot Radio Shack mast above the rotor. About 25-30 feet off the ground with no more than 100 feet of RG-6 cable; and you should be good to go.

If you can post your exact address TV FOOL profile; a better overall assessment will be possible.

** I agree with the comments about the Winegard 1080. My neighbor put one up(40 feet AGL) and it barely picks up VHF-8 @ only 6 miles out. It's not very impressive on UHF either. A decent pair of rabbit ears would easily outdo it.
Scott Greczkowski
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
Several Dish offers showed up today in my account. Once you choose one the rest are removed. Offers were Showtime, Starz, AMC and others.
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I tried on Hopper last night. Many more offers than the website has. I even got 3 free months of Gallery. Only offered 1 month on website
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I got Starz/Encore again for 50% off for 3 months yesterday.
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I tried on Hopper last night. Many more offers than the website has. I even got 3 free months of Gallery. Only offered 1 month on website
How do I check for offers on my H3? My contract runs out in January.

OH - how about them Tigers!!
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Darrell S
How do I check for offers on my H3? My contract runs out in January.

OH - how about them Tigers!!
You have to find my account in the settings. Only works if you're connected to internet.
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You have to find my account in the settings. Only works if you're connected to internet.
Thanks, I found it. I have no offers.
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Added the protection plan last week and went to cancel it. The website offered me 3 months free.
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nkapon
Last reply · posted in Canadian Satellite Services
Hello there :)

We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.

Please ping me if you are interested :)

Thanks,
Nimrod
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nelson61
Hello there :)

We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.

Please ping me if you are interested :)

Thanks,
Nimrod
It is really really simple install (no special tools or instruments required and they guide you through using their starlink app and a simple set of instructions.

You can order direct from starlink online or from an authorized retailer.

Not at all like the special equipment needed for a satellite install.
nkapon
It is really really simple install (no special tools or instruments required and they guide you through using their starlink app and a simple set of instructions.

You can order direct from starlink online or from an authorized retailer.

Not at all like the special equipment needed for a satellite install.
Thank you Nelson,
Yes, I fully agree. I can install it with my teeth, and both hands tied behind my back...but this installation is for a commercial user that will not do it themselves, and myself, Im overseas...

But it looks like that we managed to find someone who can drive there for the work.

Thank you 🙏
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have you got it done
dishstaller
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. :eek

Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.

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I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
harshness
I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.

What America can't afford is the payments on $80,000+ pickups and SUVs and $40,000+ crossovers.
dishstaller
I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.
Believe it or not, 8 yrs...96 mon is starting to become common.

What I can't believe is the interest rates they are charging now. I've got a high credit score and when recently at a Ford dealership I inquired about what the rates were for new vehicles and he said 6.9%. Yikes.
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This should hit a lot of folks with a dose of reality. I can only imagine how much more common this will get as AI progresses.

I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.

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harshness
They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole.
The "Secure Asset Fund" had about $1 billion in reserves... in Bitcoin.

The fund started in 2018, so it may take a while to make investors whole, much less replenish the fund.
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The "Secure Asset Fund" had about $1 billion in reserves... in Bitcoin.

The fund started in 2018, so it may take a while to make investors whole, much less replenish the fund.
That's kinda what I was seeing but all the news reports are suggesting that all investors will be made whole immediately.
The other thing they weren't clear about was the BTC that was "locked out" of the system. I guess that means that the stolen BTC is basically worthless now because I don't see how it could be replaced....but there is a LOT about the crypto world that leaves me scratching my head.
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Jimbo

Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
Tony as the director.🙄
Jimbo
Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
Howard Simmons
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
Jimbo
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
KAB
KAB
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
Jimbo
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
I'm curious how they are going to implement Tony into Origins (If they do) ...
Tony was introduced to Gibbs and the team, on NCIS, which makes it the Mothership side of things, he worked in Baltimore prior to NCIS, NO mention when they met that anyone had known one another ...
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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
Teased Meeting ?
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I didn't recognize him till I saw this... (William Katt)

View: https://youtu.be/n9S3F87A588?si=tU_YQX6h3vDmrGEf

Good episode.
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. :(

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R.I.P.
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Rest In Peace
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R.I.P., Jean-Luc.
meStevo
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Starting a thread klang !

After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.

Keri Russell Wow GIF by NETFLIX
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Finished season 3 last night. Still one of my favorite shows.

Anyone else wonder if there might be something else going on with Callum? Seems to me he has too much access to Russian intelligence.
meStevo
One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

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Renewed for season 5.
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
KAB
KAB
Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.