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2020-07-21 Thread Robert Boyer via CnC-List
I mounted my TV antenna on the mast, on the top starboard side. It works great and I think the height is a big advantage. I was able to use it the entire length of the ICW. Bob Bob Boyer s/v Rainy Days C Landfall 38 (Hull # 230) (Spending winters in the Bahamas, summers in Baltimore, and

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2020-07-20 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
I use a $25 Leaf antenna when at a dock. I use shorepower to I run the TV and AC. I'm near Baltimore so there are many channels available and in range. I simply lay the flat antenna on the coachroof and get about 35 stations. Chuck Scheaffer Resolute 1989 C 34R, Pasadena, Md > On

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2020-07-20 Thread Charlie Nelson via CnC-List
Hello all; I added a 19" TV to my boat anticipating some cruising in the future. It fits nicely on the port side forward bulkhead above the settee facing aft. I even found an ac outlet nearby for power. I have been advised by locals who have TVs aboard to go with a omni directional antenna,

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2018-05-08 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Wow. That antenna looks nice. Does this replace my VHF antenna. Same coax cable? Yes, please send me price . > On May 8, 2018 at 11:02 AM Frederick G Street via CnC-List > wrote: > > Chuck — take a look at the new smaller Shakespeare HDTV marine antenna: >

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2018-05-08 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Chuck — take a look at the new smaller Shakespeare HDTV marine antenna: http://shakespeare-ce.com/marine/product/3004-seawatch-hdtv-antenna/ Definitely smaller than the old “UFO” style TV antennas; it’s amplified, and needs

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2018-05-08 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
Chuck, Getting the antenna up to the top of the mast would certainly help reception.   What antenna are considering putting up there? Danny On 5/7/2018 10:32 PM, Chuck S via CnC-List wrote: Hi Edd, I am near Baltimore and as I stated earlier,  "I get 35 channels with a leaf antenna I lay

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2018-05-07 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Hi Edd, I am near Baltimore and as I stated earlier, "I get 35 channels with a leaf antenna I lay on the deck, but it sometimes pixelates just when the comedian says the punchline. Can be frustrating." I was wondering if a mast mounted TV antenna was worth the trouble. Chuck Resolute 1990

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2018-05-07 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
Chuck, Maybe it’s because we are so close to NYC, but I know a few people who have those $20-$30 HDTV antennas that stick to a hatch. They work well for them. All the best, Edd --- Edd M. Schillay Captain of the Starship Enterprise C 37+ | Sail No:

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2018-05-07 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Hey guys, I am rewiring the mast and lighting and VHF antenna and wonder if I should pull in a TV antenna cable? Does anyone have one that works well? I get 35 channels with a leaf antenna I lay on the deck, but it sometimes pixelates just when the comedian says the punchline. Can be