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Trying to decide what type of antenna would be the best fit for my location. Here's my TV Fool report:
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I actually did have a directional antenna here many years ago but I'd like to avoid having to use a rotator again if possible. I'll be happy if I can just get the major networks out of Baltimore (ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox) which are all at about 99 degrees.
Ideally, I'd like to put it inside the attic but I'm not sure if any antenna would be strong enough for that. ...I do have a fair amount of room up there though and the construction is particle board, plywood and tar paper with shingles.
I'm towards the top of a hill but not quite at the top. There are a fair amount of trees in the area but none within several hundred feet of 99 degrees.
The plan is to use a pre-amp and then a couple distribution amps to feed the signal throughout the house.
Thanks for the help.
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I actually did have a directional antenna here many years ago but I'd like to avoid having to use a rotator again if possible. I'll be happy if I can just get the major networks out of Baltimore (ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox) which are all at about 99 degrees.
Ideally, I'd like to put it inside the attic but I'm not sure if any antenna would be strong enough for that. ...I do have a fair amount of room up there though and the construction is particle board, plywood and tar paper with shingles.
I'm towards the top of a hill but not quite at the top. There are a fair amount of trees in the area but none within several hundred feet of 99 degrees.
The plan is to use a pre-amp and then a couple distribution amps to feed the signal throughout the house.
Thanks for the help.
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I agree and disagree.
I've never tried the Solid Signal 8 bay UHF antenna, but I do know that a DB8 8 bay antenna receives several VHF channels 40 to 45 miles away from Philadelphia, including channel 6 which is even in the lower VHF band with very good signal strength and no video breakups.I had wanted to test the Stellar Labs 8 bay antenna to see how well it performs, but didn't get a chance.
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Thanks for pointing this out. When I looked at the HDB8X on another site last night I noticed it was only rated for 25 miles for VHF. ..so I was already worried about that. The HBU55 on Craig's list looks like a steal. Only downside is that it will be pretty ugly mounted outside. Not that I mind or anything. ...but the wife does.
I agree that pointing to Washington might be a better option. The only problem there is that I'm a Steelers fan and Baltimore stations tend to carry more games since it's the same conference.
Thanks for pointing this out. When I looked at the HDB8X on another site last night I noticed it was only rated for 25 miles for VHF. ..so I was already worried about that. The HBU55 on Craig's list looks like a steal. Only downside is that it will be pretty ugly mounted outside. Not that I mind or anything. ...but the wife does.
I agree that pointing to Washington might be a better option. The only problem there is that I'm a Steelers fan and Baltimore stations tend to carry more games since it's the same conference.
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I have one vhf station in my area in the only time it would come in is when it was really humid and the antenna was facing 90 degrees from the actual location. So sw instead of nw
I own one and let's say the vhf specs arent the bestI agree and disagree.
I have one vhf station in my area in the only time it would come in is when it was really humid and the antenna was facing 90 degrees from the actual location. So sw instead of nw
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Just thought I'd provide an update for those who were kind enough to offer some advice.
I went up into the attic today to measure for the HBU55 that pamajestic recommended. While I was up there, I decided to hookup an old combo antenna that used to be on the roof (I really want this to work in the attic if possible). I pointed to DC (160 degrees) as suggested instead of Baltimore. Anyway, I ended up getting 3 of the 4 networks I'm targeting plus 7 or 8 other channels that I'll probably never watch. WJLA and WUSA are coming in pretty well (around 60%). I'm getting NBC only WHAG out of Hagerstown instead of DC. Not sure how that's happening since i'm not even pointing that direction. The DC NBC station was picked up by the TV I tested with in the attic but the signal was too weak to view. So I'm only missing FOX at this point and there is no sign of it whatsoever.
I have no idea what antenna this is. ...I think maybe a Channel Master but it was many years ago that I bought it. The boom is around 85" and it's nearly as wide. The UHF portion is 36" long. Right now I have it hooked up to an old Channel Master amp because there's a splitter in the attic going to the bedrooms. ...so a pre-amp won't really work. A second 10db amp is also hooked up on the first floor and at this point I'm receiving all channels on 8 different TV's in the house.
The problem now is that the HBU55 is going to be too big to fit because of the way it needs to be angled. I'm pretty sure it would hit into those trusses. Anyway, I've got around 126" in length to work with if I'm going to get Fox and complete this mission.
Any suggestions on an antenna that's better than this one that would fit up there? Max width needs to be somewhere around 80" but I can probably maneuver it around the trusses it it's slightly bigger than that. ...and I have no idea if that amp is the best for the job so I'll take any advice I can get on that as well.
Would the HD Stacker be a good option here? I've read the claims about it but I don't know enough to know if it's legit.
Thanks again to all for the help on this.
I went up into the attic today to measure for the HBU55 that pamajestic recommended. While I was up there, I decided to hookup an old combo antenna that used to be on the roof (I really want this to work in the attic if possible). I pointed to DC (160 degrees) as suggested instead of Baltimore. Anyway, I ended up getting 3 of the 4 networks I'm targeting plus 7 or 8 other channels that I'll probably never watch. WJLA and WUSA are coming in pretty well (around 60%). I'm getting NBC only WHAG out of Hagerstown instead of DC. Not sure how that's happening since i'm not even pointing that direction. The DC NBC station was picked up by the TV I tested with in the attic but the signal was too weak to view. So I'm only missing FOX at this point and there is no sign of it whatsoever.
I have no idea what antenna this is. ...I think maybe a Channel Master but it was many years ago that I bought it. The boom is around 85" and it's nearly as wide. The UHF portion is 36" long. Right now I have it hooked up to an old Channel Master amp because there's a splitter in the attic going to the bedrooms. ...so a pre-amp won't really work. A second 10db amp is also hooked up on the first floor and at this point I'm receiving all channels on 8 different TV's in the house.
The problem now is that the HBU55 is going to be too big to fit because of the way it needs to be angled. I'm pretty sure it would hit into those trusses. Anyway, I've got around 126" in length to work with if I'm going to get Fox and complete this mission.
Any suggestions on an antenna that's better than this one that would fit up there? Max width needs to be somewhere around 80" but I can probably maneuver it around the trusses it it's slightly bigger than that. ...and I have no idea if that amp is the best for the job so I'll take any advice I can get on that as well.
Would the HD Stacker be a good option here? I've read the claims about it but I don't know enough to know if it's legit.
Thanks again to all for the help on this.
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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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They will have to look at the switching sections to determine WHY 2 trains were on the same track ... at the same time.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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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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