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WhoseTARDIS
12-Oct-2013, 11:21 AM
Hello, I need some suggestions for antennas. ABC, FOX, NBC and CBS have a tower on Wopsy Mt above Altoona, so these channels I should be able to receive with a good antenna. What kind of antenna do you all think I would need for PBS stations (WPSU) North of me? Thanks

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d46ae88435335d4

GroundUrMast
12-Oct-2013, 8:24 PM
Those are some tough reception conditions. :(

'Go big or go home' applies in this case. You'll need to mount a large UHF antenna above or clear of trees and nearby buildings.

I would consider the Antennas Direct 91XG or DB8e or perhaps the Winegard HD9095P.

An Antennas Direct PA-18 preamp would also be needed.

Then, you'll need to consider a rotator.

teleview
12-Oct-2013, 10:29 PM
For reception of ,

WHVL-LD Real UHF channel 27 , MyNetwork and America 1.

WPSU-TV Real UHF channel 15 , PBS channels.

WTAJ-DT Real UHF channel 32 , CBS.

WATM-DT Real UHF channel 24 , ABC and FOX and This Tv.

Aim a Channel Master CM4228HD at about 15 degree magnetic compass direction.

Install a CM7778 preamp.

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For reception of ,

WJAC-TV Real UHF channel 29 , NBC and Me-Tv.

Install a second antenna and amplifier that is the same as the first antenna and amplifier.

Aim at about 280 degree magnetic compass direction.

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The 2 antennas systems Are Not connected together on to 1 coax.

The 2 antenna systems are separate antenna systems all the way to the Tv location/s.

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A Remote control A/B antenna switch is used to change antennas.

www.mcmelectronics.com

Part number 32-4425.

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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. .

www.soildsignal.com

www.amazon.com

www.channelmasterstore.com

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A antenna rotator is not required.

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WhoseTARDIS
13-Oct-2013, 12:40 AM
Thanks for the help! I knew this would be a tough job to receive these channels. Glad I have the internet for Netflix and Amazon Prime on the Roku box. This will save me a hundred dollars a month! :) Any suggestions on a stand alone DVR?

WhoseTARDIS
13-Oct-2013, 12:47 AM
How high can I go with my antenna, without using guy wires? I plan on installing some sort of pole in the ground like a 16' 4x4, but not sure what kind of mast or how far above the pole I can go.

teleview
13-Oct-2013, 3:39 AM
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Use the , ronard(911) , 5 foot tripod antenna mount.

www.ronard.com/Tripods%200703/4712.html
10 foot tripod antenna tower.

www.ronard.com/ychim.html
Measure around the chimney and use a , ronard(2212) , ronard(2218) , ronard(2224) , chimney antenna mount.

Can go 10 feet above mounts with no guywires.

Here are , Free Standing , No Guywires , Lay Over , Aluminum , Towers , Do antennas installation and adjustments standing on the ground.

www.palcoelectronics.com