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GUIDELINES
Signal Scale:
0%     = never received anything
0-10%  = some signal - never watachable
20-30% = comes in, but sometimes choppy
40-50% = decent signal
60-99% = great stable signal

-------INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION-------

Location: (include city and street)
Antenna: (make/model) (vhf,uhf,both)
Antenna Location: (tower with height, attic, indoor)
Amplifier: (yes/no) (type, location)
Cable Type:
HDTV Receiver: (make/model)

MADISON STATIONS
03 WISC (D50) = %
15 WMTV (D19) = %
21 WHA  (D20) = %
27 WKOW (D36) = %
47 WMSN (D11) = %
57 WBUW (D32) = %

OTHER RELIABLE STATIONS


Anything else can be added at the end.

[TravelHD]

Location: County Line Rd., Hartland, WI
Antenna: 91XG AntennasDirect - UHF ONLY
Antenna Location: roof mount with rotor
Amplifier: uhf/vhf/fm amp 25db
Cable Type: RG-6
HDTV Receiver: LG Electronics LST-4200A

MADISON STATIONS
03 WISC (D50) = 50%
15 WMTV (D19) = 35%
21 WHA (D20)  = 40%
27 WKOW (D36) = 60%
47 WMSN (D11) =  0%
57 WBUW (D32) = 40%

OTHER RELIABLE STATIONS
04 WTMJ (D28) = 90%
06 WITI (D33) = 85%
10 WMVS (D08) = 85%
12 WISN (D34) = 85%
18 WVTV (D61) = 55%
24 WCGV (D25) = 50%
36 MPTV (D35) = 80%
52 WWRS (D43) = 45%
55 WPXE (D40) = 65%
58 WDJT (D46) = 85%

signals reported are from moving rotor to best spot for each channel.
(WZZM 13 (D39) is watachable in the summer sometimes)

[Logic7]

Location: Rockford IL
Antenna: Channel Master dont remember the model # UHF/VHF with rotor
Antenna Location:On the roof of a ranch style home
Amplifier: Winegard 8700
HDTV Receiver: Directv HR10-250 HDTivo

MADISON STATIONS
03 WISC (D50) = 62%
15 WMTV (D19) = 87%
21 WHA (D20) = 90%
27 WKOW (D36) = 95%
47 WMSN (D11) = 90%
57 WBUW (D32) = 78%
Rockford
13 WREX (D54) = 68% NBC
17 WTVO (D16) = 68% ABC
23 WIFR (D41) = 63% CBS
39 WQRF (D42) = 11% FOX   which means no picture,because of where I have my antenna pointed.
My antenna is pointed at what I consider the sweet spot which for me is west NW. If I point it directly at the Rockford towers i'm either at 100% or high 80s for 39. 39 is only broadcasting in digital so thats why im not worried about it. Im on the NE side of town.

[Rio]

Location: Lexington Park, De Forest, WI
Antenna: Terk TV55
Antenna Location: 2nd floor indoor by window facing South
Amplifier: yes, the Terk TV55 has it's own small amplifier
Cable Type: Coax
HDTV Receiver: Kworld ATSC HDTV tuner for computer

MADISON STATIONS
03 WISC (D50) = 95%
15 WMTV (D19) = 90%
21 WHA (D20) = 92%
27 WKOW (D36) = 88%
47 WMSN (D11) = 70%
57 WBUW (D32) = 85%

WISC comes in perfect always
WMTV is has a clear picture, but skips frames and is unwatchable
WHA comes in great most of the time
WKOW is usually very good can have small pixilation problems
WMSN is almost always great even with low signal
WBUW is choppy and has pixilation often

[senor_slice]

Location: Village of Highland, WI
Antenna: Terk HDTVO Antenna Amplified  
Antenna Location: On side of my 2 story home about 12' off of the ground
Amplifier: It has its' own amplifier
Cable Type: RG-6
HDTV Receiver: Charter Moxi Cable Box and Sony 60"
SXRD TV for OTA

 MADISON STATIONS
03 WISC (D50) = 90-95%
15 WMTV (D19) = 70-80%
21 WHA (D20) = 85-90%
27 WKOW (D36) = 90-95%
47 WMSN (D11) = 35-65%
57 WBUW (D32) = 25-35%

I thought that I would try the Terk Antenna since it was small and it fit in the range of antenna according to antennaweb.org (41.4 miles from Madison).  I was very surprised that it works as good as it does since I have a large grove of trees just east of my home in the direction that I had to point the antenna.  The only problem is that Fox 47 and WBUW 57, the channels that I wanted since they don't come with the Charter package, come in only from time to time.  The other locals come is great.

[i4tas]

Location: Highway 23, Southern Adams County
Antenna: RadioShack Long Range UHF Antenna & Bunny Ears (for VHF)
Antenna Location: 30 ft Tower, both antennas mounted
Amplifier: Some Old Preamplifier
Cable Type: new and old cables
HDTV Receiver: LG LST-3100A HD Receiver

MADISON STATIONS
03 WISC (D50) = 65%
15 WMTV (D19) = 30% (inconsistent)
21 WHA (D20) =  40%
27 WKOW (D36) = 70%
47 WMSN (D11) = 60%
57 WBUW (D32) = 60%

OTHER RELIABLE STATIONS
(when antenna is turned north)
09 - WAOW-DT (D29) = 25%
20 - WHRM-DT (D24) = 50%
13 - WEAU-DT (D39) = 40%



WMTV breaks-up in bad weather and certain times of the day.

[jonzes]

Location: N. Brearly Madison (~1mi E. of capitol)
Antenna: Terk TV55, both
Antenna Location: First floor indoors near celing facing west.
Amplifier: Built into antenna.
Cable Type: Normal coax
HDTV Receiver: Samsung T451

MADISON STATIONS
03 WISC (D50) = 100%
15 WMTV (D19) = 100%
21 WHA (D20) = 100%
27 WKOW (D36) = 100%
47 WMSN (D11) = 100%
57 WBUW (D32) = 100%

OTHER RELIABLE STATIONS

I cannot recieve any other stations.


I have only seen HD content on PBS so far in 1080i but normal reception has been suprisingly perfect on all stations, I assumed I would have to install on the roof but just haning the antenna in our sunroom did the trick.  Can't wait for world cup this weekend!

[marky6841]

Location: edge of Verona & Madison on top of a hill
Antenna: Terk T-5
Antenna Location: 1st floor in front of window facing west
Amplifier: yes, internal
Cable Type: Charter HD cable with Moxi DVR/Monster cables
HDTV Receiver:  Pro Brand HD Receiver from Circuit City  

MADISON STATIONS
03 WISC (D50) = 92%
15 WMTV (D19) = 85%
21 WHA (D20) = 92%
27 WKOW (D36) = 92%
47 WMSN (D11) = 92%
57 WBUW (D32) = 85%

[i4tas]

Reception Report from Old Tower,  

Location: Highway 23, Southern Adams County  
Antenna: RadioShack Long Range UHF Antenna & Bunny Ears (for VHF)
Antenna Location: 30 ft Tower, both antennas mounted  
Amplifier: Some Old Preamplifier
Cable Type: new and old cables  
HDTV Receiver: LG LST-3100A HD Receiver
 
MADISON STATIONS  
03 WISC (D50) = 65%  
15 WMTV (D19) = 30% (inconsistent)  
21 WHA (D20) =  40%  
27 WKOW (D36) = 70%  
47 WMSN (D11) = 60%
57 WBUW (D32) = 60%  

 
Location: Highway 23, Southern Adams County  
Antenna: Large VHF Antenna & UHF Yagi
Antenna Location: 55 ft Tower, both antennas mounted  
Amplifier: ChannelMaster PreAmp
Cable Type: RG-6  
HDTV Receiver: LG LST-3100A HD Receiver
 
MADISON STATIONS  
03 WISC (D50) = 80%  
15 WMTV (D19) = 40% (went out a few times)  
21 WHA (D20) =  60%  
27 WKOW (D36) = 80%  
47 WMSN (D11) = 80%
57 WBUW (D32) = 70%  
 
20 WHRM (D24) = 30% (comes in off back, sometimes)
 
I also have another antenna for reliable NBC reception from WEAU-DT NBC 13 (amazing coverage area)

[Pauly]

Location: Portage, WI
Antenna: Winegard HD8200U  (UHF/VHF)
Antenna Location: In Attic with asphalt shingles facing South
Amplifier: Winegard HP-8800
Cable Type: RG-6 
HDTV Receiver: Samsung DTB-H260F
 
MADISON STATIONS 
03 WISC (D50) = 80% 
15 WMTV (D19) = 80% 
21 WHA (D20) =  100% 
27 WKOW (D36) = 80% 
47 WMSN (D11) = 100%
57 WBUW (D32) = 70%

[shadow]

Location: Stoughton, WI, up on a hill
Antenna: Budget TV Antenna from Radio Shack Model #T-749
Antenna Location: Sitting on top of the TV
Amplifier: None needed
Cable Type: Coaxial
HDTV Receiver: Zenith Digital TV Tuner Model DTT901

MADISON STATIONS
3.1   WISC-DT                      (50)   UHF = 100%
3.2   My Madison TV              (50.2) UHF = 100%
15.1  WMTV-HD                    (19)    UHF = 100%
15.2  AccuWeather                (19.2) UHF = 100%
21.1  WHA-HD                       (20)     UHF = 100%
21.2  Wisconsin Channel         (20.2)  UHF = 100%
21.3  WPT Create                  (20.3)  UHF = 100%
27.1  WKOW-DT                    (26)    UHF = 100%
27.2  Retro Television Network (26.2)  UHF = 100%
47.1  WMSN-DT                    (11)     VHF = 100%
57.1  WBUW-HD                    (32)     UHF = 100%

OTHER RELIABLE STATIONS

Mayville, WI

52.1  WWRS-D1  Local TBN station      (43)    UHF = 100%
52.2  WWRS-D2  The Church Channel  (43.1)  UHF = 100%
52.3  WWRS-D3  JCTV (Music Videos)  (43.2)  UHF = 100%
52.4  WWRS-D4  Enlace USA (Spanish) (43.3) UHF = 100%
52.5  WWRS-D5  Smile Of A Child         (43.4) UHF = 100%

That's 16 channels of free TV without the need for DISH Network, DirecTV OR Charter!  Do the math.

[Cheese!]

-------INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION-------

Location: Lakeside Street, Madison, WI
Antenna: Terk-T5 (vhf-uhf)
Antenna Location: Attic
Amplifier: No
Cable Type: Coaxial
HDTV Receiver: Toshiba

MADISON STATIONS
03 WISC (D50) = 100
15 WMTV (D19) = 100
21 WHA  (D20) = 100
27 WKOW (D36) = 100
47 WMSN (D11) = 70 (what is up with that?)
57 WBUW (D32) = 100

OTHER RELIABLE STATIONS
52 WWRS (D43) = 40-60 (Weather Depending)
13 WREX (D54) = 20-40 (Weather Depending)

(In fall and late summer I can normally pick up WISN, WPXE, WIFR, WTVO, KFXB and somtimes WHRM and WAOW)

[hoophead]

Location: E. Cady St., Watertown, WI
Antenna: Winegard HD9095P - UHF Yagi
Antenna Location: On the roof (peak) of my bungalow style home
Amplifier: None
Cable Type: RG-6
HDTV Receiver: DISH VIP722 DVR/Receiver

MADISON STATIONS *
03 WISC (D50) = 100%
15 WMTV (D19) = 95%
21 WHA  (D20) = 95%
27 WKOW (D36) = 100%
47 WMSN (D11) = Not received yet until UHF signal later in 10/2010
57 WBUW (D32) = 100%

OTHER RELIABLE STATIONS - None required. Also, DISH provides Milwaukee locals for us.

* Around last month (9/2010) signals for 3 & 57 have gone down dramatically (to 65-75%).
CH27 about at 85-92% now. CH15 and CH21 has gone down to 82% nowadays.
(See other forum on this subject.)