k0ua
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As Dave pointed out balanced transmission lines like twinlead have less loss per foot than all but the largest most expensive of coaxial cables. Although we can debate the merits each. But only if you want to.
let's talk antennas
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Shucks! I thought this was going to be a tutorial about putting HF antennas on your CUT!
k0ua
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I probably wouldn't want to risk anything more elaborate than 18 dollars ham stick. I would be afraid it will get torn off pretty quick:laughing:
I wouldn't mind having a satellite radio on my tractor, but right now I'm looking for a TV antenna to put on my house, I type in TV antenna, and that 150 mile Lava brand comes up a lot, it sells for only $30.00-$60.00, I think it must be junk when the average 75+ mile antenna cost about $100.00+, anyone have any long term luck with this Lava style antennas, it's not that big and it does look different.
jhasafety1
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In my area we used to buy a dual antenna package to reach the two cities that area each 30+ miles away. I bought this antenna on sale for $28. Best thing I have ever bought. Amazon.com: Amplified HD Digital Outdoor HDTV Antenna with Motorized 360 Degree Rotation, UHF/VHF/FM Radio with Infrared Remote Control: Electronics
k0ua
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We used to sell tons of those old Springfield/Joplin/Monett specials.. If I had a dollar for every one of them I put up in the country, I would have a bunch of dollars. I put a bunch of them on some of those "rainsplitter" roofs on some of those beautiful old 3 story houses in Monett. One slip, and that would have been that.
Underdog57
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What would be a good antenna to buy to get " over the air" TV broadcasts? I have a old aluminum antenna I took off my roof last year when we got a new roof, everything appears in good shape. Should I reuse this old antenna or do I need to buy a newfangled one to get the new digital over-the-air local stations?
School me please!
School me please!
k0ua
Epic Contributor
What would be a good antenna to buy to get " over the air" TV broadcasts? I have a old aluminum antenna I took off my roof last year when we got a new roof, everything appears in good shape. Should I reuse this old antenna or do I need to buy a newfangled one to get the new digital over-the-air local stations?
School me please!
If your "old School" antenna has a good UHF section, it will be fine. Most of the channels (not all) are on UHF. Look at the channel data for your area for likely channels you could get, and the azimuth to aim your antenna.
Underdog57
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According to the chart I need a "violet" (large directional with pre-amp). The stations are between 25-40 miles away and I have a lot of trees around the house. I probably could mount this approx 30' high.
What do you think of this unit?
Spectrum Antenna SP613 Long Range Outdoor TV Antenna
Thanks.
What do you think of this unit?
Spectrum Antenna SP613 Long Range Outdoor TV Antenna
Thanks.
k0ua
Epic Contributor
seems like a lot of money to me..
How do you feel about building one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlShMxSCZJ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c26FTeArau4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Od5EQSvrI
I have this thing, I bought at HD, and it picks up 16 stations many over 50 miles away. I have it up about 8 foot above the deck.. I live in a valley.
Winegard Freevision Outdoor HDTV Antenna-FVHD30H - The Home Depot
