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theraostvf
8-Jan-2013, 4:19 PM
Hello,

I appreciate your help in selecting the best antenna arrangement for my situation.

Currently, I have HDTVi VHF/UHF HDTV Indoor Antenna. I get only Fox, ion and some foreign channels subject to weather condition. Is there anyway to get ABC, NBC, CBS and PBS ?

Can I use multiple indoor antennas with Splitter/Combiner ?

I live in 3rd floor apartment. Even though I have Balcony window on North side, I am not sure if I can only opt for indoor antenna for just 1 TV.

Here's my TV Fool report:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dcc494443ef8c75

Thanks!

GroundUrMast
8-Jan-2013, 5:53 PM
In an ideal world, you would be able to use an outdoor antenna with an unobstructed view to the east. Your TVFR indicates a mid to large size antenna (Winegard HD7694P or HD7696P) would do well if pointed between east and north east.

However, if you're limited to using an indoor antenna, the HDTVi will do best if it has a view to the east.

Can you mount an RCA ANT-751 on your balcony and get a view to the east?

teleview
8-Jan-2013, 6:33 PM
The main group of Digital Tv stations is to the east.

In doors Is not a reception friendly environment and Never Will Be a reception friendly environment.

The best indoor reception will happen in a building that is , wood with wood or vinyl siding.

The following is a - Non Complete - list of building construction that will further , reflect , reduce , block , Tv reception.
Concrete , concrete blocks , bricks , rock walls , metal siding , metal roof , metal backed insulation , stucko Wire , solar panels , metal doors , metal beams , HVAC , and etc. .

What is the building construction??

Are there any windows or balconies of your apartment to the , east ??

Is there another apartment/s between your apartment and the main group of Tv transmitters to the east ??