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Piggie · 07-31-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sillyshy

Oh thanks but the once I posted earlier from Amazon will they still work but not so good quality or just not work at all?

Not sure the quality because the two links you sent didn't specify the type, brand or length of cable I could see.

EscapeVelocity · 07-31-2009, 05:44 PM

While Im not contradicting the good advice given by Don and Piggie here.

Both of the products in your first post are good products, I hae a Motorola BDA-S1 and an RS DA-5200.

The question is, are they appropriate for your particular situation. And Don and Piggie have answered that question for you. They certainly arent appropriately used together as the RS Antenna has an integrated amplifier.

Piggie · 07-31-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Don_M

What you need is an inexpensive pair of VHF/UHF rabbit ears, like this:

That's RadioShack's budget rabbit ears. Be sure to check out the discount and dollar stores, too, because you may be able to come up with something even less expensive than the RS model, but just as effective.

They live in a problem situation. One station so strong it will destroy weaker stations if the antenna has an amp as it will surely overload.

Then the other stations in the 40 NM range which could actually use a small suburban outdoor.

I should have added this earlier but the antenna I think works best in this situation is the Terk HDTVi without the amp.

Amazon.com: Terk Technology HDTVi VHF/UHF HDTV Indoor Antenna: Electronics

Something to think about anyway. I have seen this antenna solve more indoor problems with this type of TV Fool plot than anything else indoors.

EscapeVelocity · 07-31-2009, 06:27 PM

Agreed.

Piggie · 07-31-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by EscapeVelocity

Agreed.

I never had one but I did own a Silver Sensor about 3 years ago before I had digital and it was impressive compared to a loop.

The HDTVi is basically a Silver Sensor with VHF rabbit ears. This antenna is probably not pushed as much as we should for indoor inquiries.

staticMHZ · 07-31-2009, 07:21 PM

let us know how it works out for you, you are 15 miles tops from the majority of stations, should have success. Put it near a window if you can.

EscapeVelocity · 07-31-2009, 08:16 PM

The Motorola BDA S1 (and S2 and S4) the number indicating the number of outputs, is a low noise GaSFet amplifier designed to handle cable frequencies as well, and alos 2 way traffic on a cable modem. 2db noise.

sillyshy · 08-02-2009, 02:38 PM

Well I bought the cheap antenna and like my other's amp or not they all still give me ************. No luck. I think I may need cable. I did however buy the RG6 Coaxial Cable and the RG6 twist-on connector made my Philiphs so is the antenna bought all at walmart the RG6 twist on connector will not connect with my antenna using the cable what am I doing wrong or did I buy wrong item?

1inxs · 08-02-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sillyshy

Well I bought the cheap antenna and like my other's amp or not they all still give me ************. No luck. I think I may need cable. I did however buy the RG6 Coaxial Cable and the RG6 twist-on connector made my Philiphs so is the antenna bought all at walmart the RG6 twist on connector will not connect with my antenna using the cable what am I doing wrong or did I buy wrong item?

Something common to installing the F connectors is, cutting too deep when removing the outer insulation. If you cut too deep and don't get the connector screwed in real deep, it fails to make a connection. I would recommend going to a TV installer supplier and purchasing the exact length of RG6 cable you need. Have them install the F connectors with a crimper. It will cost you less than Walmart and you'll know it is correct. They can test it before you take it home. What town are you near?

sillyshy · 08-02-2009, 04:15 PM

oh i never even cutted anything what am I suppose to remove or cut?


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