tigerbangs prescription for deep fringe reception

Dolphan · 03-05-2007, 02:46 PM

I'm still getting multipath on one channel(53 digital) with the 4225. Should I try a 91 XG? I thought I read where Rick0275 says it is one of the best for multipath. I have wind and trees! When the wind is fairly calm my signal is fine.

Rick0725 · 03-07-2007, 05:54 AM

where are the trees in relation to the antenna and the way its aimed.

front,back, sides or combination?

Dolphan · 03-07-2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick0725

where are the trees in relation to the antenna and the way its aimed.

front,back, sides or combination?

In the front the trees are uphill from the antenna and behind they are level with it. I have the 91XG comining today. Should I tilt it up in front some? How critical is antenna movement? I'm using four 5 foot Channel Master mast sections but the antenna mount is less than 5 feet from the top. The base is in the ground. I could use rigid 1 inch or 1 1/4 inch pipe to really stiffen everything if necessary.

Rick0725 · 03-07-2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolphan

In the front the trees are uphill from the antenna and behind they are level with it. I have the 91XG comining today. Should I tilt it up in front some? How critical is antenna movement? I'm using four 5 foot Channel Master mast sections but the antenna mount is less than 5 feet from the top. The base is in the ground. I could use rigid 1 inch or 1 1/4 inch pipe to really stiffen everything if necessary.

is there a spot that the antenna can be mounted and aimed where the leaves/coverage is less. also the setup with 4 five foot sections of mast does not turn me on. can you locate an extendable mast instead. pipe also works ok.

you need to stablize the mounting system tightly so the entire system does not move during wind gusts.

you can try to angle the antenna up...start around 10 degrees and see if the signal strength improves. only problem...one channel may improve and another gets worse.

when you assemble the antenna the arrow on the elements face the front of the antenna.

enclosed are the instructions in case they are not in the box.

http://www.solidsignal.com/manuals/9...structions.pdf

Dolphan · 03-08-2007, 06:25 AM

I found a shop that carries 10 foot mast pipe to replace the 5 fotters so less joints/flexibility or I can just get 1 1/4 galvanized electrical pipe. Thanks for the instructions on the XG 91. It has some parts eh?

tigerbangs · 03-08-2007, 10:22 AM

If multipath is your problem, the XG-91 will probably tame it, but, as Rick said, tilt it up in the front about 10 degrees or so: higher if there is a ridge that is visible to you between you and the transmitters.

Dolphan · 03-08-2007, 08:42 PM

I got the XG 91 mounted on 1 1/4 inch galvanized pipe. Haven't even tweaked it and every channel is working. No wind right now though.

DeerHunter · 03-10-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolphan

I got the XG 91 mounted on 1 1/4 inch galvanized pipe. Haven't even tweaked it and every channel is working. No wind right now though.

Hey Dolphan,

sent you a pm.

Dolphan · 03-10-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DeerHunter

Hey Dolphan,

sent you a pm.

Just sent a reply.

Dolphan · 03-18-2007, 07:14 AM

Had a couple days of strong winds and the XG 91 and HDP 269 combo works great! As long as the wind is under 20 mph the signal is very good.

DeerHunter · 03-18-2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolphan

Had a couple days of strong winds and the XG 91 and HDP 269 combo works great! As long as the wind is under 20 mph the signal is very good.

Hey Dolphan,

How about a few pics of your setup???

Dolphan · 03-18-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DeerHunter

Hey Dolphan,

How about a few pics of your setup???

I have one but can you tell me how to post it?

DeerHunter · 03-18-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolphan

I have one but can you tell me how to post it?

Yeah, when you're posting...see the little paper clip icon, click it then you can upload your image file from your pc. Click on a browse button, then goto where your image file is , then click upload.

Dolphan · 03-18-2007, 06:41 PM

When I try to upload it says the file is too large. It is 1 picture 1.58 meg. Aaaaarrrrggghhhh!

DeerHunter · 03-19-2007, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolphan

When I try to upload it says the file is too large. It is 1 picture 1.58 meg. Aaaaarrrrggghhhh!

Yup, you'll need to resize the image. Max is 800x800.

03-08-2007, 10:22 AM	#231
tigerbangs Antenna Maven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Springfield, MA Age: 54 Posts: 2,116	If multipath is your problem, the XG-91 will probably tame it, but, as Rick said, tilt it up in the front about 10 degrees or so: higher if there is a ridge that is visible to you between you and the transmitters. __________________ Real men don't use indoor antennas; neither do real women!

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Dolphan High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West of the Eastern Continental Divide Posts: 33	I found a shop that carries 10 foot mast pipe to replace the 5 fotters so less joints/flexibility or I can just get 1 1/4 galvanized electrical pipe. Thanks for the instructions on the XG 91. It has some parts eh?

03-08-2007, 08:42 PM	#232
Dolphan High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West of the Eastern Continental Divide Posts: 33	I got the XG 91 mounted on 1 1/4 inch galvanized pipe. Haven't even tweaked it and every channel is working. No wind right now though.

03-18-2007, 07:14 AM	#235
Dolphan High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West of the Eastern Continental Divide Posts: 33	Had a couple days of strong winds and the XG 91 and HDP 269 combo works great! As long as the wind is under 20 mph the signal is very good.

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Dolphan High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West of the Eastern Continental Divide Posts: 33	When I try to upload it says the file is too large. It is 1 picture 1.58 meg. Aaaaarrrrggghhhh!