Can I use an old Look-TV Antenna for OTA? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Beamfinder · 2006-10-17, 10:52 PM

Hi,
My location is Pickering, Ontario (near the boarder of Scarborough). The house that I bought has already an antenna on top of it's roof on a long pole. I am 96% sure that this antenna is from Look Communications company that was offereing digital TV service couple of years ago. Here is a link to the picture of the antenna simillar to what I have.

http://www.look.ca/en/tv/tv_installation.html

My question is this: Can I use that antenna for receiving free HDTV on the air if I buy a HD tuner? I already have an HD projector in my basement, but it needs HD tunner. Please let me know. Thank you.

rob50312 · 2006-10-17, 11:18 PM

No Look-tv is in a much higher frequency.

Beamfinder · 2006-10-18, 02:05 AM

Thank you for your response.

jbracing24 · 2006-10-18, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beamfinder

Hi,
The house that I bought has already an antenna on top of it's roof on a long pole.

That's the way LOOK had to install them to get line of sight. They won't come back for the antenna, so toss it but keep the cable and pole, its reusable

L'inquisiteur · 2006-10-27, 08:48 PM

This is a California Amplifier active antenna for the frequencies between 2.3 and 3 Gigaherz.

Cyclism · 2007-01-10, 02:04 PM

You cannot use a Look antenna because they operate on different frequencies. But all is not lost, you can use the mast for attaching a recommended outdoor antenna and your existing cabling, but you can't use the Look antenna for OTA reception.

Tom.F.1 · 2007-01-11, 10:20 AM

short answer is NO, but the forum won't let me reply with only 2 characters.

HDTV101 · 2007-01-19, 10:00 PM

At what frequency range does Look transmit?
We currently transmit at 2596-2686MHz.

Tom.F.1 · 2007-01-21, 10:18 PM

You said 'we'? but your sig says bev?
Does look do any HD?

peanuts · 2007-03-16, 11:23 AM

Could an OTA antenna such as the CM4221(8) be used on the same mast(assuming Look service is also maintained) without interference between signals?

stampeder · 2007-03-16, 12:37 PM

The different frequency ranges should ensure no cross-interference, but I would make sure that the 2 antennas are at least 30cm apart on the mast so that the reflectors of each don't cause multipath interference with the other.

If possible the OTA antenna should be on top. If you have to move the Look antenna to do that, make sure to scribe or mark the aiming direction on its brackets and on the pole so that you can remount it elsewhere on the pole again with no fuss.

I don't know your location so I'm adding that its also possible to put a rotor up top and mount the OTA antenna on it, above the Look antenna.

peanuts · 2007-03-16, 01:09 PM

Thanks very much.

I've been sniffing around for a while now, and plan on taking the HD OTA plunge shortly. I'm in Ajax ON about 1km from the lake and will likely go 4228 aimed at Buffalo with a professional install, but thought I'd inquire about the existing antenna/mast as it is at the highest point on my house.

stampeder · 2007-03-16, 01:12 PM

I think you'll do just fine with OTA from where you are, peanuts, and here's the thread for your area to compare with others' results:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=36538

Looking forward to seeing your results there too!

Scorponox · 2007-04-20, 02:37 PM

Would this antannae work to recieve HDTV signals? I did some research and found a link to it's specifications:
http://www.vytek.com/pro_mmds_2010-130.html

magnet · 2007-04-20, 02:50 PM

NO:
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ghlight=looktv

2006-10-17, 10:52 PM	#1
Beamfinder Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Can I use an old Look-TV Antenna for OTA? Hi, My location is Pickering, Ontario (near the boarder of Scarborough). The house that I bought has already an antenna on top of it's roof on a long pole. I am 96% sure that this antenna is from Look Communications company that was offereing digital TV service couple of years ago. Here is a link to the picture of the antenna simillar to what I have. http://www.look.ca/en/tv/tv_installation.html My question is this: Can I use that antenna for receiving free HDTV on the air if I buy a HD tuner? I already have an HD projector in my basement, but it needs HD tunner. Please let me know. Thank you.

2006-10-17, 11:18 PM	#2
rob50312 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: derry + winston Mississauga Posts: 1,303	No Look-tv is in a much higher frequency. __________________ CM 4248 at Buffalo,XG43 at Toronto,M4 at Buffalo,CH 11 yagi at Ham.

2007-01-11, 10:20 AM	#7
Tom.F.1 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 1,928	short answer is NO, but the forum won't let me reply with only 2 characters. __________________ Samsung TV, Pio-Elite AVR, OppoBD, Wharfedale Speakers, Kicker Subs. Bell EVu, DB-4e OTA:)

2007-01-21, 10:18 PM	#9
Tom.F.1 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 1,928	You said 'we'? but your sig says bev? Does look do any HD? __________________ Samsung TV, Pio-Elite AVR, OppoBD, Wharfedale Speakers, Kicker Subs. Bell EVu, DB-4e OTA:)

2007-03-16, 11:23 AM	#10
peanuts Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ajax, ON. Posts: 9	OTA & Look Antenna on same mast? Could an OTA antenna such as the CM4221(8) be used on the same mast(assuming Look service is also maintained) without interference between signals?

2006-10-18, 02:05 AM	#3
Beamfinder Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Thank you for your response.

2006-10-27, 08:48 PM	#5
L'inquisiteur Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 166	This is a California Amplifier active antenna for the frequencies between 2.3 and 3 Gigaherz.

2007-01-10, 02:04 PM	#6
Cyclism Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver - OTA, Pioneer KURO Elite Signature PRO-141FD, 27" iMac, WDTV Live. Posts: 2,780	You cannot use a Look antenna because they operate on different frequencies. But all is not lost, you can use the mast for attaching a recommended outdoor antenna and your existing cabling, but you can't use the Look antenna for OTA reception.

2007-01-19, 10:00 PM	#8
HDTV101 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,000	At what frequency range does Look transmit? We currently transmit at 2596-2686MHz.

2007-03-16, 12:37 PM	#11
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	The different frequency ranges should ensure no cross-interference, but I would make sure that the 2 antennas are at least 30cm apart on the mast so that the reflectors of each don't cause multipath interference with the other. If possible the OTA antenna should be on top. If you have to move the Look antenna to do that, make sure to scribe or mark the aiming direction on its brackets and on the pole so that you can remount it elsewhere on the pole again with no fuss. I don't know your location so I'm adding that its also possible to put a rotor up top and mount the OTA antenna on it, above the Look antenna.

2007-03-16, 01:09 PM	#12
peanuts Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ajax, ON. Posts: 9	OTA & Look Antenna on same mast?... Thanks very much. I've been sniffing around for a while now, and plan on taking the HD OTA plunge shortly. I'm in Ajax ON about 1km from the lake and will likely go 4228 aimed at Buffalo with a professional install, but thought I'd inquire about the existing antenna/mast as it is at the highest point on my house.

2007-03-16, 01:12 PM	#13
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	I think you'll do just fine with OTA from where you are, peanuts, and here's the thread for your area to compare with others' results: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=36538 Looking forward to seeing your results there too!

2007-04-20, 02:37 PM	#14
Scorponox Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	Can I use this [Look TV] antannae to get HDTV signals? Would this antannae work to recieve HDTV signals? I did some research and found a link to it's specifications: http://www.vytek.com/pro_mmds_2010-130.html

2007-04-20, 02:50 PM	#15
magnet Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 4,014	NO: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ghlight=looktv __________________ When it comes to humility, I am the greatest!

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