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andy_horton
Last reply · posted in Over the Air Television By RabbitEars.Info
The " big 3" networks in Chattanooga Tennessee are in the VHF range. With my amplified rabbit ears depending on how long I extend the rods, the signal level drops by around 10-15 points for no apparent reason. Nothing moving near the antenna and with the adjustable gain I even have it set to the lowest setting to get a signal between 50-80. I can't figure out why. Is it the wiring in my apartment? Even up high it does the same thing. Any thoughts?...Thanks.
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Tampa8
What it really means is the rabbit ears is not enough to keep the signal. You need something either at a window that directly faces the transmitting antennas, or an outside type that faces them.
andy_horton
What it really means is the rabbit ears is not enough to keep the signal. You need something either at a window that directly faces the transmitting antennas, or an outside type that faces them.

Thank you. I'll try putting them at the window. I'm not allowed to put an antenna on the outside.
Jim5506
Indoor antennas are at the whim of everything metallic or containing water that is in your house.

Even a person (large bag of water) walking around the room and disrupt the RF signal indoors and metal appliances, etc. cause horrible reflections.

I have used a small outdoor VHF antenna indoors with some success, see if you can find one and mount it about 1 ft below the ceiling pointed toward the target.
boba
Indoor antennas are at the whim of everything metallic or containing water that is in your house.

Even a person (large bag of water) walking around the room and disrupt the RF signal indoors and metal appliances, etc. cause horrible reflections.

I have used a small outdoor VHF antenna indoors with some success, see if you can find one and mount it about 1 ft below the ceiling pointed toward the target.
Or as Iceberg posted a picture of his antenna near the ceiling in an apartment closet.
andy_horton
Thanks y'all. I think I found the "sweet" spot for reception. The rabbit ears are fairly close to the window in a V shape with amplification set to its lowest setting. I have a steady 61-65 on ABC, NYC, and CBS. Going to try the paper clip for the others. If not, back to the clothes hanger. Very little pixelation on any channel now. Not bad for an indoor antenna. Also using ROKU for streaming and Netflix. Also hooked up an HDMI cable from my laptop to my tv for streaming from different sites that have tv shows and movies plus YouTube. Also cut the cord!!!! Yay....it feels good good not to be "paying" if you will for tv other than Netflix. Of course I still pay for HSI from Comcast but have a really good deal on it for a year. I guess you can never cord cut completely but I have done so as much as possible. It feels really good!!!! Now if I can get through Saturday mornings with all those kids shows on the big 3. Guess I'll stream Netflix or watch a dvd. :-)
M
Or as Iceberg posted a picture of his antenna near the ceiling in an apartment closet.

since boba has mentioned it a few times but yet didnt post a link here is the orignal "antenna in the closet" pic
http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads...th-good-VHF-Hi-coverage?p=3314889#post3314889

but now there are newer ones
http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads...th-good-VHF-Hi-coverage?p=3417756#post3417756
Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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....
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Show and Tell - Al Wilson
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On with the Show - The Rolling Stones
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The Show Must Go On - Pink Floyd
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If Love Must Go - Dobie Gray
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Drift Away - Dobie Gray
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Van
Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?
Who says dinner or lunch has to be the only good meals of the day?

Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
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Dos cackleberrys over easy on top of 2 corned beef hash patties fried in skillet... Chocolate milk.
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Cold morning today, only 32 degrees. Fired up the oven and made cinnamon rolls (from a tube) and a pot of coffee.
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2 egg burrito with bacon and a side of hashbrowns. Coffee.

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Breakfast Quesadillas. Grilled flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, chopped green chile, cheddar & Jack cheese and bacon. Coffee.

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Taco omelette. 3 eggs, taco meat from yesterday, diced green chilis, cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, avocado, black olives, chopped tomato, La Victoria Salsa Brava.

This one was really, really good!
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osu1991
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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sdfntx
Sorry to hear this. R.I.P.
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R.I.P.
dishstaller
My Mom was a huge McMillan & Wife fan.

RIP
dfergie
Mcmillan and wife was where I remember her from, R.I.P. ...
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R.I.P.
Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Some of the channels start next week.

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comfortably_numb
My favorite is probably Holiday Pops.
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It's not even Halloween yet.
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I like the Jimmy Fallon channel. This will be its third year. I like that it's all fresh each year. Also fun when he pops on live from time to time.
dishstaller
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Terrible tragedy. You would think that they would have safe guards in place that would prevent something like this from happening. I guess if you are going to ride in a passenger train it might be best to get a car near the rear.

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Jimbo
Terrible tragedy. You would think that they would have safe guards in place that would prevent something like this from happening. I guess if you are going to ride in a passenger train it might be best to get a car near the rear.

They will have to look at the switching sections to determine WHY 2 trains were on the same track ... at the same time.