Radio Road: RE: Antenna by Brian Levy

Radio Road: RE: Antenna by Brian Levy

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In Reply to: Antenna posted by Brian Levy on June 4, 2012 at 06:22:46:

Thanks all. I've decided to go with the CM Masterpiece CM5020. The installer had e-mailed that he generally uses the CM4221, CM4228HD, DE4 and DE8; all which the specs say only goes down to channel 7. He said tehy can mod the antenna to get down to 2 but it may compromise the upper channels. I politely explained that when there are antenna that are spec'd down to 2 I see no reason to modding an antenna not designed for my requirements.

He admitted he does not carry the 5020 but can get 1 Saturday from the distributor Saturday but, it will put off the work by a week and increase the cost but not sure as he does not know his cost; no one has ever wanted the model as most look for 7-69 and for FM there is an $80 omni directional that he can add.

He thinks it is overkill but, will do what his customer requests. Imagine a seller arguing with a customer who wants to spend more. He also, mentioned that with the advertised reaching power I should be able to reach Rochester besides Buffalo. I looked it up and think to do so would require a rotor though so not banking on it unless he can position the antenna in a way to cover all 3 locations within the angle of acceptance. It might be possible.

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Topic - Antenna - Brian Levy 06:22:46 06/4/12 ( 29)

RE: Antenna - Brian Levy 06/7/12 06:07:55 06/7/12 ( 6)
- RE: Antenna - BFitz 10:19:37 06/12/12 ( 0)
- RE: Antenna - kintyre695 06:44:53 06/9/12 ( 2)
  - RE: Antenna - Brian Levy 08:49:43 06/9/12 ( 0)
  - RE: Antenna - Brian Levy 08:37:20 06/9/12 ( 0)
- If the directions are the same for the Toronto FM stations - Timbo in Oz 15:16:39 06/8/12 ( 1)
  - RE: If the directions are the same for the Toronto FM stations - Brian Levy 08:40:10 06/9/12 ( 0)
Are CH 0-6 staying for Digital TV anyway? - Timbo in Oz 00:44:21 06/7/12 ( 1)
- RE: Are CH 0-6 staying for Digital TV anyway? - Brian Levy 08:45:16 06/9/12 ( 0)
CH2 is a bit below FM band II or just at the bottom? - Timbo in Oz 00:49:15 06/6/12 ( 0)
RE: "Or, shall I just go with an omni directional FM antenna" - 1973shovel 08:15:33 06/5/12 ( 3)
- RE: "Or, shall I just go with an omni directional FM antenna" - Brian Levy 13:54:39 06/5/12 ( 2)
  - Ahh, I thought music was your primary goal, not TV. Good luck with your project. (nt) - 1973shovel 15:04:47 06/5/12 ( 1)
    - RE: Ahh, I thought music was your primary goal, not TV. Good luck with your project. (nt) - Brian Levy 12:48:42 06/6/12 ( 0)
One direction? If you can work in your loft and a diagonal points the right way, build a rhombic up there - Timbo in Oz 23:38:39 06/4/12 ( 2)
- RE: One direction? If you can work in your loft and a diagonal points the right way, build a rhombic up there - Brian Levy 07:11:17 06/5/12 ( 1)
  - if you need them, go pull them in - Timbo in Oz 00:40:51 06/6/12 ( 0)
RE: Antenna - 6bq5 13:47:34 06/4/12 ( 10)
- Leaning towards this one - Brian Levy 13:57:56 06/5/12 ( 6)
  - RE: Leaning towards this one - 6bq5 14:17:53 06/5/12 ( 5)
    - 'and more elements provide more gain' not for a Yagi - Timbo in Oz 02:33:34 06/7/12 ( 4)
      - RE: 'and more elements provide more gain' not for a Yagi - Brian Levy 06:15:52 06/7/12 ( 3)
        
        wifey in cleaing things up disposed of it. - Timbo in Oz 16:18:53 06/7/12 ( 2)
        
        RE: wifey in cleaing things up disposed of it. - Bruan Levy 17:35:15 06/7/12 ( 1)
        
        A couple of cars that I'd like IF I could get a lucrative contract? - Timbo in Oz 23:17:59 06/7/12 ( 0)
- RE: Antenna - Brian Levy 07:07:10 06/5/12 ( 0)
- What EL 84 said...~nT - Cleantimestream 19:03:34 06/4/12 ( 1)
  - I was tired when I read your post. Took me a second or two, and then gave me a smile! (nt) - 1973shovel 08:17:30 06/5/12 ( 0)
RE: Antenna - Chas 10:46:48 06/4/12 ( 0)