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  1. Greg_GG

    How good are Antennas

    According to antenna .org cbs=vhf 119degrees 40miles away nbc=vhf 115degrees 39miles away fox=vhf 115degrees 40 miles away upn=vhf 119 degrees 37 miles away abc=vhf 119 degrees 40 miles away all of the stations close by are vhf and are around NYC what about grounding or amps. Thanks...
  2. Greg_GG

    How good are Antennas

    Thanks guys for the info. I think I am going to dive into OTA TV. I have to take the old antenna down. I was thinking of getting the Radio Shack vu190(even the it is only green colro I was recommened violet color). Can you guys tell me how to ground the pole/antenna and if that antenna will do...
  3. Greg_GG

    How good are Antennas

    Jack the wire is not a coaxial it is that flat wire stuff the antenna appears to be in so, so shape. I just cut down a tree limb that was intangled with the antenna in doing so one of the antenna bars bent down. I just want to see if it is worth going out and getting a better antenna. Also do I...
  4. Greg_GG

    How good are Antennas

    I would say the pole is about 20 ft or about 3ft above my roof line since the pole is on a hill which is above my house foundation. When I say snow 2 and 4 and 9 has specs all the rest is SNOW. I live acording to the antenna.org site 46 mile from all the major channel tower in NYC and Secaucass...
  5. Greg_GG

    How good are Antennas

    OK here we go. I hooked up the outside pole mounted antenna. I get channel 2 light snow, channel 4 light snow , and channel 9 light snow that is it. Can I hook up a powered antenna with the outside antenna to hope for better and more channel or am I out of luck?? Thanks again. Greg
  6. Greg_GG

    How good are Antennas

    Thanks to everyone who responded I am going to try to hook up the antenna that is in my back yard I will post on how it came out. Greg
  7. Greg_GG

    How good are Antennas

    Thanks Steve but i still have too many questions. The antenna that the site said was a violet for the vhf,uhf. The next qustion is do I have to point the thing everytime I want to watch a different show. What type do I buy as I said before the house came with a I think they call it a boom...
  8. Greg_GG

    How good are Antennas

    Hello everyone, I am wondering how good antennas are to pick up TV signals or HD signals. I am sick of paying $80 buck a month when I can get something for free since I do not watch Cable Channels too often. When I moved into my house in mount olive township new jersey the house had an old tv...
  9. Greg_GG

    Basement HT ??

    Thank you Erik for your time and fast response I will take you up on your offer when I get close or dive into this project. Greg
  10. Greg_GG

    Basement HT ??

    I didn't plan on having it inspected. Plus I can always say it was there when I bought the house. It is an old lake house and none of the ceilings are that high. I was just curious if it was possable to do with the height and room restrictions. Keep in mind I don't want or need the best. Than...
  11. Greg_GG

    Basement HT ??

    Hello everyone. I am a big fan but never had the money to start any project. Well I have some money and was thinking of putting a low cost room in my basement. I already have the componets I will use for the time being. I would like to build the room in my basement. The problem is my area, 12ft...
  12. Greg_GG

    New DVD Player

    I have a quick question. I want a new DVD player for my b-day and don't have a clue which is a good one. I have a Mitsubishi 46 HDTV and want a good quality player (I am using my sony playstation now so I think anything would be better) Buget is low 300 or below even though I like Denon but I...
  13. Greg_GG

    Need Imput for new DVD Player

    Hello everyone I am looking for a new DVD player. But not sure what to get. I want to get the most bang for the buck. I have a Mitsubishi 46 in HDTV 16-9 and want something good I am looking at the Panisonic Progressive scan not sur modle number $200 or the Denon avr2800 progressive scan. I like...
  14. Greg_GG

    Getting started in the field

    Thank everyone for there response I will keep reading the forum. Greg
  15. Greg_GG

    Getting started in the field

    Hello everyone. I love this forum. I have a quick question. I love playing around with Home theater stuff and would like to do it for a living. Can anyone tell me how or what do I need to do to get started in pursuing it? thanks Greg
  16. Greg_GG

    Splitting a Satallite Feed

    Thank everyone for there replys. I got a powered RCA muti-switch and it worked. I do have another question I am interested in getting into the field of Home Theater installs does anyone know of a good place to start? Thank Greg
  17. Greg_GG

    Splitting a Satallite Feed

    Hello everyone I a new. I love home theater and everthing that comes with it. On the bad side is that I don't have that much knowlege about it. I do have two questions the first is, if I want to do installs where do I begin. The second is I want to add addition DSS (Direct TV) recievers. I have...
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