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copper
30-Jun-2013, 8:42 PM
Hello,

I'm looking to switch from cable to a roof mounted antenna. The channels I'm primarily interested in are approx. 50 miles to the SE.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d0559daf3f3aa63

I've tried a couple friends' antennas on the 2nd floor with very poor results. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

teleview
1-Jul-2013, 8:36 AM
A Simple reception.

The Current Broadcast Tv stations/channels transmitted and received in the , USA , Canada , Mexico , are.

VHF low band channels 2 thru 6.

VHF high band channels 7 thru 13.

UHF band channels 14 thru 51.

Your location has receivable Broadcast Tv stations/channels in All 3 Tv bands.
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Above the Peak of The Roof in such a manner that the reception is not bolcked by the roof and house in the direction of , south east.

Install a Winegard HD7084P ALL Channel Antenna aimed at about 120 degree magnetic compass direction.

Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.
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Here are some above the roof antenna mounts.

http://www.ronard.com/909911.html. Use the 5 foot , ronard (911) , antenna mount.

http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html. Use the , ronard (4560) , eave antenna mount.

http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html. Measure the chimney and install a , ronard (2212) or ronard (2218) or ronard (2224) , chimney antenna mount.

Buy the ronard antenna mounts at soildsignal by typing , ronard (x) , in the soildsignal search box or buy from ronard.

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Install a Winegard , LNA-100 'Boost' , antenna system amplifier.

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For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.

For 2 Tv's connected use a simple common 2 way splitter.

For 3 Tv's connected use a simple common 3 way splitter.

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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. .

http://www.solidsignal.com.

http://www.amazon.com.

http://www.winegardirect.com.

http://www.ronard.com.

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As always , trees and tree leaves , plants and plant leaves , have a Negative effect on Broadcast Tv reception and so do buildings including your own roof and house and other obstructions.

The Best Practice is to install a Tv reception antenna at a location that has the least amount to no amount of obstructions of any type or kind in the directions of reception including your own roof and house.