2-HD7000R stacked in different directions question

Is it possible to stack 2 of the HD7000R? 1 pointed @ 30* and the other @ 245* with a combiner?
I was considering mounting a UHF @ 245* with a combiner but the shipper goofed and sent me 2 antennas on 1 order.
I understand I can stack them, combine in same direction but was wondering if doing this @30* & 245* if they would be lossy & null each other out. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I understand I can stack them, combine in same direction but was wondering if doing this @30* & 245* if they would be lossy & null each other out. Thanks!

They for sure would be lossy, and may result in severe multi-path interference. Do you have VHF stations from one direction and UHF stations from the other? If so, you could use a UVSJ to combine the two antennas (each receiving a different band) without loss.

UHF channel with one VHF channel from the direction @ 245* & the VHF is so strong I receive it from the back side @ 80% signal from the antenna pointing at 30*.

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It is important that both lines from the antenna be the same Length to the inputs of the Coupler like it says. If your RG6 is long 75 foot or more you can add an amp. I would also seperate the two antennas by 5 feet (don't stack them right on top of each other). Just my 2 cents.

This was what I was going to use for my brother, but his Antenna is on hold.

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Its just a 2way splitter in reverse in a special box.

Guest,

I highly doubt combining the two antennas will be sucessful. I would run two coaxial cables to either a manual or remote-controlled A-B switch and establish two independent (seperate) antenna systems. Please keep us posted on your results.

Jim

The 3.5dB loss is the same as a common splitter, makes me suspicious.

That -3.5dB says the signal is both going down the line to the TV and also being re-radiated out the other antenna, just like a common splitter.

Of course if your signals are strong enough to be cut in half and still work, I would not buy a $14 splitter when a $3 one will do the same job.

OP, whats your TVFool look like?

That way we can see what your trying to acheive and any tricks that may be possible to get you up and running without attempting combining and risking multipathing issues.

I agree, without seeing the TVFool report, anything suggested is a shot in the dark. Using a standard Splitter in reverse, is always a losing situation. They make combiners specially for that ! But given that the HD7000 is full range antenna, I can certainly agree that if there's any co-channel issues, that WILL be a problem.

Originally Posted by SWHouston

I agree, without seeing the TVFool report, anything suggested is a shot in the dark. Using a standard Splitter in reverse, is always a losing situation. They make combiners specially for that ! But given that the HD7000 is full range antenna, I can certainly agree that if there's any co-channel issues, that WILL be a problem.

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TV Fool

As you can see, you have channels in 4 directions. The HD7000's reception range should work for any of those. Also, it has a rather wide beamwidth. You could probably pick up both your 235° and the 250° with one Antenna (a), and the 20° with the other (b). Or you could point it (b) toward your 170° channel, and give up CBS for a CW. You could use a Winegard CC-7870 2-Way TV Antenna Joiner Coupler (CC7870) from Solid Signal to join your two Antennas together on to one Coax. Now, there is a CBS at your 20° location, but, it's rather weak, so try the 170° with your (b) antenna first, and hope for the best. Also, I don't see any co-channel problems, so it should be ok to use those two "back to back".

image.jpgI am receiving CBS pointed @ 30* +80%
A friend has a combiner so this weekend I will try pointing the 2nd antenna @ 245* add the combiner and see what happens. I will keep you posted on the results.
Thank you,

AZ-Toolman, I presume you're the Guest we've been talking to . That 245* sounds pretty close and I get the 30*, but, I'm not sure what you mean by "+80%"

Originally Posted by SWHouston

Also, I don't see any co-channel problems, so it should be ok to use those two "back to back".

There is still the issue of multipath especially due to the spacing apart of the antennas, even off the back you are stll going to pick up a reasonable signal on the other antenna. He wont know till he tries it, but theres the possibility of issues.

Personally, I think it would be better (unless you want Telemundo or Daystar) to just point for 20degrees magnetic.

A large combination antenna on that heading should pickup:
(A large UHF antenna with a smallish-medium VHF diplexed together would also acheive a similar result, as Fox is the only VHF station and is quite strong.)

MyNetwork
ABC [VHF-High]
Fox
NBC
CBS
PBS
Univision
Home Shopping Network
UniMas
Azteca America

and any associated subchannels.

The CW will likely be strong enough to come in off the back of the antenna [especially if you are already receiving it] . Pre-amp may also help, especially if feeding multiple outlets.




If you aim at 240degs you are just, for the most part, receiving the exact same content:

NBC is just a retransmitter of same at 20degs
CBS is same station
UniMas is only an analog broadcast of same at 20degs
PBS only differs in subchannels, primary channel is same as 20degs
ABC is just a retransmitter of same at 20degs


If you are already receiving the CW, it would likely be the first to go if you did combine the antennas because both signals arriving at each antenna are going to receive a more similar signal strength wise, and the tuner may not be able to discern one from the other.

Alternatively you could swing your current antenna around to 240degs and receive most/all services from that site with your current antenna. You will end up with less services though.

Originally Posted by SWHouston

AZ-Toolman, I presume you're the Guest we've been talking to . That 245* sounds pretty close and I get the 30*, but, I'm not sure what you mean by "+80%"

Yes, sorry for the confusion unregistered to AZ-Toolman. I was getting errors trying to register on iPhone.
80% signal on tv with cbs sorry for typo. I get delays while typing with iPhone

Not into the Spanish stations. I tried aiming 245* but one of the stations from 30* was down to 44% signal and pixiling.
PBS @ 245* has PBS kids and world which aren't available from the 30*.

Alternatively, you could aim for 240degs, which should give you the English majors except Fox, and use a Ch25 Jointenna and a UHF antenna (or your other HD7000R) to mix it in. You would likely lose the other PBS that way, and MyNetwork. Im assuming Fox was the station at 20degs that was having issues though.


The other option is to go for a omni or bi directional antenna, which should give you most stations there. Likely to need a pre-amp though, especially if split and/or long run(s)

UPDATE
I installed the 2nd HD700R and found out several things. I had to space the vertical stacking about 30" apart.
I tried several splitters and the only one I could get to work was one for an antenna and satellite. If I reversed the coax I would loose the signal on the top antenna pointed @ 245* 27.1 uhf and the antenna pointed @ 30* vhf would be 80-100% signal. Reverse the coax again and both directions the signals 50-60% except for channel 11.1 38-40% signal.
I need recommendations for a real combiner.
MOST are splitters. Ideas?
Thanks