Newbie needs info

[bristol]

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First of all this site is awesome. I need as much info as I can get. I will be getting rid of Directv hopefully. I will be installing on my roof. I have not purchased anything yet. I am 2 hrs north of Tampa. 2 hrs east of Orlando. Closest somewhat big city is Ocala Florida - 1/2 hr north of me. Thank you for all your help. Minimum 2 TV's possible up to 4. My report is attached.

[bristol]

What did I do wrong that nobody is responding?

[GroundUrMast]

Nothing, we're just slow... :o

A simple system that should offer the major networks and additional programing would be a Winegard HD7698P pointed northward. (Start with due north and fine tune the aim from there. I'd also install an RCA TVPRAMP1R at the antenna.

You'll have the best success if the antenna is not pointed at trees or other obstructions, higher is better if you can do so safely.

[bristol]

Thanks. I now feel confident about purchasing equipment. Will report back.

[bristol]

After further review the possibility exists, due to trees, I may have to aim my antenna SSE instead of N. Would I still be looking at the same setup that was suggested.

[teleview]

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Trees or no trees.

The -->Main Group<-- of Tv stations that you will like to receive are to the , North North East.

Aiming the antenna to the , south south east , will make for , A Lot Less , reception of the , Main Group of Tv stations to the , North North East.

The Tv stations to the , south south east , strong signal strength , the Tv stations to the , North North East , strong to Very Weak Signal Strength.

--->Aim the antenna at about 20 degree magnetic compass direction.<---

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

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna.

As always , the starting antenna aim direction is the --> strating antenna aim direction , the antenna aim direction can be adjusted for best reception.

Most Digital Tv's have a Signal Strength Meter and some Digital Tv's also have a Signal Quality Meter .

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Here are some Strong and Sturdy antenna mounts.

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

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

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

www.ronard.com/ychim.html
Measure around the chimney and use a , ronard(2212) , ronard(2219) , ronard(2224) .

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

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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. .

www.solidsignal.com

www.amazon.com

www.winegarddirect.com

[teleview]

For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.

For 2 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.

For 3 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.

For 4 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-4D , 4 way splitter.

Buy the HFS splitters at , www.solidsignal.com .

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The Tv/s Must Channel Scan for the , OTA=Over The Air , Digital Broadcast Tv stations/channels , often named the ~ DTV Channels ~ Antenna Channels ~ Air Channels ~ in the Tv Setup Menu because the Tv transmissions travel through the Air from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna.

Some digital Tv's will Automatic channel scan for cable Tv channels.

DO NOT channel scan for cable Tv channels.

Go into the Digital Tv Setup Menu and select ~ DTV Channels ~ Antenna Channels ~ Air Channels.

Scan for channels.

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[bristol]

Long time coming finally hooked up and no more Directv. Here is what I ended up using so far. HD Stacker with RCA TVPRAMP1R amp on roof 25-30 ft high and I am receiving these stations. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 20.1, 20.2, 44.1, 47.1, 51.1 and 51.2. Should I be receiving more signals? If I tweak a little do you think I can get 28.1 I am currently aimed 20° http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de1c68a2363a359