Moving to Coral Springs, FL and ditching cable

[dengar]

Hey guys, here is my location. Antenna will be either mounted outside or in the attic depending how difficult it is to mount. Looks like Im the middle of 2 major areas. I would like to be able to get them all so Im looking for a multi directional antenna. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d46ae8082e3314f

[GroundUrMast]

Because the two major groups of signals are directly opposite one another, a directional antenna is appropriate. Contrary to what one may think, many directional antennas will have a useful amount of reception to the rear.

A premium solution would be the Winegard HD7694P pointed south. The RCA ANT-751r would also be a very effective option.

[dengar]

Thanks.

I just spoke to a rep at Solid Signal and he recommended 2 of the Winegards. One for each direction. Now what? LOL!

[teleview]

Tvfool is the Correct place to receive the Correct Information.

Install Only 1 Antenna.

Your choice , ANT751 or Winegard HD7694P antenna aimed , South.

I favor the ANT751 antenna.

And Yes the HD7694P will work also.

Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing.html.

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna.

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A antenna system amplifier will most likely not be required.

If at some point in the future your evaluation is a amplifier might help with some weaker signals.

You can Test reception with a Winegard , LNA-100 'Boost' amplifier , installed/connected Before any splitter.
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Install the ANT751 antenna Above The Roof in such a manner that the roof and house are not impeding and blocking reception to the , South and North.

Instal the ANT751 UP HIGH in the air is the best practice.

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

The Best Pratice is to install the ANT751 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.

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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. .

http://www.solidsignal.com.

http://www.amazon.com.

http://www.winegarddirect.com.

Home Depot and Lowes will sometimes have the ANT751 in stock in the the store , no mater what the Home Depot and Lowes web sites say.

[GroundUrMast]

I've never had a problem when ordering/purchasing equipment from them but I'm starting to wonder about the advice being dispensed by the folks at Solid Signal.

@teleview is right, buy one antenna, install it where it has a good chance to intercept high quality signals. (You can always add more hardware if needed, but that's quite unlikely given the wonderful TV Fool report you've got.)

[dengar]

The front of my house faces south, so I was thinking of installing it on the east side of the house, then point it south. Tons of trees in my neighborhood so that cant be helped.

[teleview]

Installing the antenna Up High Is Important.

[dengar]

Installing the antenna Up High Is Important.

Hey guys, Im ready to buy the RCA. I have a 1 story house so Im going to need a pole/mast to mount it higher. Is there a specific diameter I need?

[GroundUrMast]

The Channel Master CM-1805 is typical of an intermediate length mast. It's nominally 1 3/8" in diameter.

If you need a 10' section of mast, consider 1 3/8" diameter chain-link fence top rail. I've been able to find it at the big box home center every time I needed some.