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by Janitor Tzap
Tue May 07, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Have you noticed all the garbage on some websites?<RANT>
Replies: 4
Views: 129

Re: Have you noticed all the garbage on some websites?<RANT>

Thanks for explaining that.. Makes sense now.. explains why my memory is being heavily used at times. I wish there was a way to do a memory dump after all the tabs are closed. Go down load CCleaner: https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/download Set it up for "Custom Clean" though "Optio...
by Janitor Tzap
Tue May 07, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Have you noticed all the garbage on some websites?<RANT>
Replies: 4
Views: 129

Re: Have you noticed all the garbage on some websites?<RANT>

Who needs those kinds of speed anyway ? gigabit could run a whole office or more. I have 250mbs and even that is way more then i need.. I run FF as well, and in my Task Manager, it shows like 12 processes of FF running, with just 1 page open. and if i use Ebay or Youtube, It taxes the heck out of m...
by Janitor Tzap
Sat May 04, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Have you noticed all the garbage on some websites?<RANT>
Replies: 4
Views: 129

Have you noticed all the garbage on some websites?<RANT>

I run FireFox with Add Blocker Plus, and NoScript Runner, on an old Windows 7 machine. My local IP decided to move all E-Mail over to Yahoo. Now when I go to check just my E-mail. I first must allow all the garbage scripts on the web-page to load first, or it will think I'm a BOT. Thus, I then have ...
by Janitor Tzap
Thu May 02, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........
Replies: 25
Views: 3247

Re: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........

Hey Dacflyer, Check out this video from " The Antenna Man " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9118Hw8wZHA He discusses issues involved with Multiple Antenna Setups . He also talks about a new type of Powered Signal Combiner that solves most problems with Weak Signals, and Multi-Path Interfer...
by Janitor Tzap
Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........
Replies: 25
Views: 3247

Re: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........

Bowtie style Antenna's are good for receiving the UHF bands. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/Bowtie_UHF_TV_antenna_1954.png They also are directional. Here is the radiated reception pattern of just a single Bowtie, with no reflector. https://www.elprocus.com/wp-content/uploads/Bo...
by Janitor Tzap
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........
Replies: 25
Views: 3247

Re: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........

The lower image is the omni directional, the upper image is directional. I think dacflyer said he had two omnis one Lava one he can't remember (the brand?). Well, I suggest he should look at a better Antenna, and maybe stacking the two directional Antennas. One pointing south, the other north. So d...
by Janitor Tzap
Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........
Replies: 25
Views: 3247

Re: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........

The LAVA Antenna...... Is it this one. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcTfvbbmyylMu_-OoIhvHkyt9u2phfvTtCY5fR7Ztd7po90XIQbCWE3mP7Msvu3-K2KMXOkIlNZQVjZkXBf6OjLfl3KFOZaYQKxRC2ppamxd&usqp=CAc Or is it this one. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5179lPN11-L.__AC_SY300_SX300_Q...
by Janitor Tzap
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........
Replies: 25
Views: 3247

Re: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........

Maybe That's my issue, lot of multi path interference.. I have been using the so called omni directional antennas LAVA antenna and 1 other that i cannot recall right this second.. I still have to adjust it every once in a while .. It's funny, I can pick up stations to the south of me more than 100 ...
by Janitor Tzap
Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........
Replies: 25
Views: 3247

Re: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........

Multi-Path Interference https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/MultipathTVghost.png/375px-MultipathTVghost.png In this illustration, an object (in this case an aircraft) pollutes the system by adding a second path. The signal arrives at receiver (RX) by means of two different pat...
by Janitor Tzap
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........
Replies: 25
Views: 3247

Re: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........

ADDITION: This past week end, I spent several days trying to find a Television to replace a 19" Insignia TV. The Insignia TV had burned out the LED's for the Back Lighting 18 months after I had purchased it. Thus, it was just 6 months out of warranty. :x Well....... I found the same 19" I...
by Janitor Tzap
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cable tv service
Replies: 8
Views: 2927

Re: cable tv service

Here's another option: Pluto TV https://pluto.tv/welcome From what I've read on the website. All you need is a Internet connection, that you can connect to a streaming ready device. {Computer, Laptop, Internet Ready Television, Streaming Dongle for Television, Tablet, or Smart phone.} Once you get r...
by Janitor Tzap
Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cable tv service
Replies: 8
Views: 2927

Re: cable tv service

Isn't everything scrambled so it can be unscrambled in the box? (even basic channels) And the cable company could disconnect the cable to your house from the splitter to prevent use of black market box to steal service. Now that I re-looked at Moe's question. I agree with dyarker, and you'll still ...
by Janitor Tzap
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cable tv service
Replies: 8
Views: 2927

Re: cable tv service

If I discontinue my cable service boxes would there be enough signal from the coax to connect direct to the TV for basic channel reception ? That depends..... Here's how DISH Network does there Satellite setup. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/83/21/8a/83218a607516b7781f861335d32d32bf.jpg But here is a si...
by Janitor Tzap
Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HD Radio
Replies: 10
Views: 2086

Re: HD Radio

Here's a website that I came across: https://hdradio.com/get-a-radio/car-radios/

They show what models of car have HD Radios.
Also, shows which model & make have HD.
Plus, Home Receivers and Portables.


Signed: Janitor Tzap
by Janitor Tzap
Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........
Replies: 25
Views: 3247

Re: ASTC 3.0 or NextGen TV..........

and the rollout is already in jeopardy due to Patent disputes. (This may change again). And the Lawyers are doing their thing again. https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/30/23897460/lg-drops-atsc-3-0-support-fcc-broadcast-tv https://www.via-la.com/licensing-2/atsc-3-0/ $ 0.30 per unit licensing fee, doe...