Original install picture. Yes, I need VHF as we have digital stations on RF channels 5(lp),8,10,12 locally in addition to UHF.
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/VU-190XR.html
The old boy has done its job for 15 years. Hope the new Channel Master CM-5020 will last as long because I don't plan on being up on the roof much.
Missing a few VHF elements from winter snow and ice storms.
but on close inspection she still looks pretty good. The outdoor transformer Balun failed from cable damage after some fasteners broke from age and weather.
Easily replaceable but it's time for a total replacement.
The new guy, ready for OTA action once it's mounted on the mast.
The old preamp mast block looks to be in good shape but I'll see if the new technology HDTV tuners can eliminate the multi-path issues I needed the pre-amp (off axis antenna pointing) for originally.
Those bright shiny F connectors were sealed with 3M(TM) Scotchkote Electrical Coating FD
IMO, one of the best electrical sealants ever made.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company...ing-FD-15-oz-Can/?N=5002385+3294648449&rt=rud
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/VU-190XR.html
The old boy has done its job for 15 years. Hope the new Channel Master CM-5020 will last as long because I don't plan on being up on the roof much.
Missing a few VHF elements from winter snow and ice storms.
but on close inspection she still looks pretty good. The outdoor transformer Balun failed from cable damage after some fasteners broke from age and weather.
Easily replaceable but it's time for a total replacement.
The new guy, ready for OTA action once it's mounted on the mast.
The old preamp mast block looks to be in good shape but I'll see if the new technology HDTV tuners can eliminate the multi-path issues I needed the pre-amp (off axis antenna pointing) for originally.
Those bright shiny F connectors were sealed with 3M(TM) Scotchkote Electrical Coating FD
IMO, one of the best electrical sealants ever made.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company...ing-FD-15-oz-Can/?N=5002385+3294648449&rt=rud
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