[mythtv-users] Antennas
John Finlay
finlay at moeraki.com
Fri Nov 15 05:54:00 UTC 2013
On 11/14/2013 11:17 PM, DaveD wrote:
> Comcast has screwed us for the last time! They have encrypted all
> stations, even the local channels. I thought the FCC had rules
> against that, but I guess the corporate lobby is just too big. We
> surfs have little clout against the big money-grubbers.
>
> So, I'm going to try an antenna and am looking for advice. We are
> north of Seattle near Everett and are near the top of a hill.
> According to http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/, we
> should get strong signals on 13 channels, which include the ones we
> watch (and record) the most. Unfortunately, there are some big trees
> to the south, in between us and the towers in Seattle. Will they
> interfere with our reception?
>
> I've been thinking about getting one of these
> http://www.smarthome.com/69123/Lava-Electronics-HD-2605-Remote-Control-HDTV-Antenna/p.aspx
>
> and putting it on a pole at the top of one of our trees. Anyone ever
> tried an antenna in a tree? Will the sway cause problems when windy?
> I'm not worried about the mechanics or electrical details (I'm an
> electrical engineer), but I'm wondering if a moving antenna (wind
> sway) can lock onto the signal properly.
>
> Advice appreciated.
>
> Dave D.
>
Plug in your address or GPS location into the following website.
http://tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29
And then check out the forum:
http://www.avsforum.com/t/254620/seattle-wa-ota/9810
for info on OTA reception, etc. in the Seattle area. There are some
really knowledgeable people there.
John
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