OTA Question

On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:48:30 -0400, JER67 wrote:

Winegard --- SquareShooter®HDTV Antenna SS-1000 & SS-2000
Address:http://www.winegard.com/offair/squareshooter.htm

Anyone have any experience with either of these models?

I only have to look at the price to tell you I wouldn't buy one. Not when
I can get a better one for half the price. Just the shape and size will
tell you a lot. It's not going to have good vhf reception. UHF will
probably be pretty good. But if you cracked one of these open you'll
probably just find a simple double bow tie antenna. A Channel Master 4221
4 bay bow tie would more than likely work better at half the price. Now if
it's looks you're looking for....


As for my TV model is is the Mitsubishi
WD-57732 medalion model DLP (new)
with a built in HDTV decoder/tuner.
With (2) Antenna inputs so I could put a
VHF/UHF combo antenna and run separate quad shielded RG-6 leads into the
TV. One being for VHF & one for UHF
my TV has an easy switch between so I don't mind switching inputs...

When in doubt, go the traditional route.

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First off I want to thank ALL of you for your time and assistance. I
have no problem with an good size antenna on my house, BUT the wife
that's another story. Still trying to convince her. At this point I
only need UHF... BUT from what I have read I will need VHF in 02/09 for
HDTV ch's.

To prevent an argument with the wife I "might" go with the Winegard
SS-1000 (non amplified) OR Winegard SS-2000 (amplified) They look
identical.

There are a few reasons I am considering the Amplified one.

1) My understanding is that without plugging it in it will work
passively like the SS-1000. (both are the same price $89, dont mind
spending it if it works good) I am good at electrical & don't mind
adding an outlet if need be.

2) If "the wife" wont let up about mounting it outside, I could mount it
in the attic.
My attic is about 3 ft tall up there; but there is enough room to mount
it.
With the signal loss due to my house structure & asphalt shingles I
could plug in the amplifier and not loose as much even though its in the
attic.

Am I on the right path? OR going way off in the wrong direction with
what I should do?

Your time and assistance is greatly appreciated!

~J~
Framingham, MA. 01701

Hey ~J~ or anyone else

what do you think of

Antennacraft.net—HDX1000 HDTV antenna!
Address:http://www.antennacraft.net/

it's $69 at StarkElectronic looks kinda like the one you wrote about

Brian

On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:06:37 -0400, JER67 wrote:

Your time and assistance is greatly appreciated!

And I hate to see anyone make a bad decision. Here's the ones I wouldn't
buy, but the prices are better than you quoted.

http://www.warrenelectronics.com/antennas/ss1000.htm

http://www.warrenelectronics.com/antennas/ss2000.htm

Here's what I would buy if I were you. At $25 it'll work better than the
SS models. It's more than twice as big and should also work well in the
attic to make your wife happy.

http://www.warrenelectronics.com/antennas/4221.htm

You shouldn't need a pre-amp unless your cable run is going to really be
long, 100' or more, or you are going to split the signal many multiple
times. In that case get a distribution amp. It's easier to work with than
a pre-amp anyway. Just MO.

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On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:06:37 -0400, (JER67) wrote:

First off I want to thank ALL of you for your time and assistance. I
have no problem with an good size antenna on my house, BUT the wife
that's another story. Still trying to convince her. At this point I
only need UHF... BUT from what I have read I will need VHF in 02/09 for
HDTV ch's.

To prevent an argument with the wife I "might" go with the Winegard
SS-1000 (non amplified) OR Winegard SS-2000 (amplified) They look
identical.

There are a few reasons I am considering the Amplified one.

1) My understanding is that without plugging it in it will work
passively like the SS-1000. (both are the same price $89, dont mind
spending it if it works good) I am good at electrical & don't mind
adding an outlet if need be.

2) If "the wife" wont let up about mounting it outside, I could mount it
in the attic.
My attic is about 3 ft tall up there; but there is enough room to mount
it.
With the signal loss due to my house structure & asphalt shingles I
could plug in the amplifier and not loose as much even though its in the
attic.

Am I on the right path? OR going way off in the wrong direction with
what I should do?

Your time and assistance is greatly appreciated!

~J~
Framingham, MA. 01701


Sounds good to me.

On Jul 11, 4:48 am, (JER67) wrote:
Here was the model that:
"You Do It Electronics" recommended
partly due to "wind"

Winegard --- SquareShooter®HDTV Antenna SS-1000 & SS-2000
Address:http://www.winegard.com/offair/squareshooter.htm

Anyone have any experience with either of these models?

As for my TV model is is the Mitsubishi
WD-57732 medalion model DLP (new)
with a built in HDTV decoder/tuner.
With (2) Antenna inputs so I could put a
VHF/UHF combo antenna and run separate quad shielded RG-6 leads
into the
TV. One being for VHF & one for UHF
my TV has an easy switch between so I don't mind switching
inputs...

Again any & all input is greatly appreciated!

~J~

Yep. I put up that antenna in Dec 2004 in 90274 35 miles from the
towers. I _do_ have line of sight to the "towers" on Mt Wilson. The
signal is split 4 ways to a Samsung STB and 3 ATI HDTV Wonders. No
amplifiers and 100 feet of RG-6 coax. For now all DTV in Los Angeles
is UHF but that will change in 2009. This antenna _might_ be
sufficient for KABC-DT when they go back to ch 7. The analog feed is
weak but not ghosting. For now it works very well and has the big plus
point of _not_ looking like an antenna.

GG

"JER67" wrote in message
...
First off I want to thank ALL of you for your time and assistance. I
have no problem with an good size antenna on my house, BUT the wife
that's another story. Still trying to convince her. At this point I
only need UHF... BUT from what I have read I will need VHF in 02/09 for
HDTV ch's.

1) My understanding is that without plugging it in it will work
passively like the SS-1000. (both are the same price $89, dont mind
spending it if it works good) I am good at electrical & don't mind
adding an outlet if need be.

2) If "the wife" wont let up about mounting it outside, I could mount it
in the attic.
My attic is about 3 ft tall up there; but there is enough room to mount
it.
With the signal loss due to my house structure & asphalt shingles I
could plug in the amplifier and not loose as much even though its in the
attic.

Am I on the right path? OR going way off in the wrong direction with
what I should do?

Your time and assistance is greatly appreciated!

~J~
Framingham, MA. 01701



This may be a cheap option at least until you need VHF. Someone posted an
indirect link to this DIY antenna many months ago. I built the DB-4
version.All my stations are UHF here. Mine is mounted looking out a small
second story window but could have been put in the attic. Being indoors
didn't have to make anything to withstand the weather. Was able to make it
from wood, cardboard, aluminum foil and wire from 12-2 romex. No duct tape
so hope I don't lose my Possum Lodge membership :0b. I already had a 30075
ohm transformer so basically it didn't cost me anything to make. Getting 6
channels at 33 miles and another I don't watch at ~45 miles and 7 degrees
from the others. Not the answer for everyone but the price is right even if
it's only used until the cut off.. 2-3hrs build time and I'm slow. BTW, a
lot of people were making them for outdoor use but I think I'd buy a mfg
unit for mounting on a mast.

http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index...opic=9613&st=0

I have an inexpensive RS preamp on it. Won't make a difference on how many
stations you see but may help lock-on in a borderline weak signal
situation. DC power to the preamp goes through the coax so plugs into AC
near the receiver. Seriously doubt you'll need one.

On Jul 11, 1:17 pm, "Tam/WB2TT" wrote:


The pros are that the two antennas do not have to be pointed in the same
direction. Also you could have a fringe antenna mated to a local antenna.
Even for two high gain antennas, stacking them one above the other is not as
obnoxious as a huge combined antenna with a 15 + foot boom., and the two
separate antennas will work better.

Tam

What I have. A small "localized" antenna manufactured for station
geography -- ontop of a larger and generic hi-gain. The smaller being
dedicated to a particular "fringe" station. Regular 300ohm mating
between them with RJ-6 downlead for the rest.