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Cool website. I read all the posts and as soon as I get my receiver
and antennae, I'll check back with them to post my info and try to
nail down a final reception strategy.
On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 10:05:32 -0500, Dennis Mayer <Polaris1@execpc.com>
wrote:
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>
>Owlman wrote:
>>
>> Wow! You are good. My zip is actually 92119, but you've got the
>> basic area. The primary channels we need are those to the northwest
>> of us (about 12 miles) and southeast (about 9 miles)--though not in a
>> straight line. The one station (Fox) is pretty much south or maybe
>> southwest of us southwest of us by about 20 miles. It's probably the
>> least important of the channels for us to receive.
>>
>> I don't have power readings at this point, since I'm not getting my
>> receiver until Wednesday (just getting ready for it by doing some
>> research).
>>
>> I've thought about trying the Zenith Silver Sensor that I've read
>> about on this group and seeing how much of a hassle the manual
>> adjustment is. I also spotted on Radio Shack's website a
>> multi-directional antenna that actually attaches to our DISH satelitte
>> dish--not sure if that's a good thing or not.
>>
>>
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F003%5F001%5F002%5F000&product%5Fid=15%2D2190
>>
>> I just checked out your recommendation for the Channel Master 3021 and
>> I think it would be doable, but it won't have a completely
>> unobstructed view of the broadcast antennae--it would likely be below
>> our roof level for the southern channels, but may have a fairly clear
>> view to the northwestern signals.
>>
>> If I can find a good local antenna supplier, hopefully, I can try out
>> a couple of options and see which works best.
>>
>> Any other thoughts or guidance? I certainly do appreciate your taking
>> the time to help me on this.
>>
>> On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 22:00:23 -0500, Dennis Mayer <Polaris1@execpc.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >Owlman wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I live in the San Carlos area of San Diego. HDTV UHF broadcasting
>> >> occurs in at least 3 different directions from me. What antenna will
>> >> work well for this kind of situation? I don't want to install a
>> >> rotor.
>> >>
>> >> I live less than 10 miles from Mt. Miguel antennae, 12 miles from Mt.
>> >> Soledad antennae, and about 20 miles from Channel 6's antenna in
>> >> Mexico.
>> >>
>> >> I greatly appreciate your help.
>> >
>> >
>> > After a mini ton of research on your location via both
>> >
>> > Garmin GPS maps (topo & street) and Antennaweb.org....
>> >
>> > I tracked your location down to ZIP 92113, Logan Heights,
>> > St Anns Catholic Church area....
>> >
>> > Yes, there are 7 "UHF" Digital TV networks at the 3 locations....
>> > The words All UHF is important...
>> >
>> > NW Chans 25, 55 at 12mi & 309 Deg
>> > E Chans 18, 19, 30, 40 at 10 miles & 77 Deg
>> > SE Chan 23 (Mexico FOX) at 14 mi & 147 Deg
>> >
>> > You prefer no rotor... And all station are 14 miles or closer.
>> >
>> > The Digital 'relative' Power levels of the 7 signals can be
>> >
>> > determined by a Samsung Set Top Box.. Only you have this info...
>> >
>> > 1) You need a UHF antenna for the 7 Digital signals...
>> > I'm not here considering the more complex Analog VHF
>> > channel setup....
>> >
>> > 2) Based upon the relative strength of each channel..
>> > You might try using the Front & Back of the antenna....
>> > For reception.. Like a Channel Master 3021 UHF
>> > 4 bay bow tie...
>> >
>> > Aiming direction is NW to SE (Front to back or reverse)
>> > This gets 25 & 55 head on AND bisects the 4 East channels
>> > and Mexico channel, each off by 35 Deg....
>> >
>> > 3) If 1 Antenna does not cover 3 directions....
>> >
>> > Antenna 1 does cover both NW & SE.... then 2nd Antenna ($25 unit)
>> > covers the 4 East channels....
>> >
>> > You'll need some sort of Combiner from Radio Shack to
>> > merge the 2 Antenna signals....
>> >
>> > Now just how bad the Digital Multi Path is... is Important....
>> >
>> > With no Rotor, close range, all UHF, & 3 directions...
>> > It's possible.
>
>
> For San Diego DTV reception results.... from 'neighbors'...
>
> Go to
http://www.hdtvpub.com and enter your Zip Code...
>
> After reading the hodgepodge of OTA set ups and results.....
>
> With some Care, testing, & pre tabulated local data,
>
> You may want to enter/update Your Local HDTV Signal
>
> Strength Info...
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