Mounting antenna in tree

[Aphilippi]

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My setup is a antennas direct db8 with an amp 200' from house about 20' on my garage. Right now my antenna is facing the woods. My question is if I should try to mount the antenna directly to a tree and get it way up there. It would be right next to the house so it would be a much shorter coax run but it will still be facing into some trees. Or should I build a mast on garage where it's located now but get it about 10' higher. If I mounted it on the tree Would I lose anything my blocking the back of the antenna. Right now I'm picking up a few channels in the opposite direction it's facing. Thanks

[teleview]

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The idea is to use tall straight tree to get the antenna up in the air.

The idea is to select a tall straight tree that will allow better reception in the directions of reception.

Notice the word--> directions. And directions of reception.

And can cut away branches of the tree that the antenna is mounted on and other trees so the antenna will have better reception in the directions of reception , and can even do more such as topping off surrounding trees so the the antenna has better reception in the directions of reception.

http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=13967.

[Aphilippi]

Thanks for the reply. My only concern is.losing reception directly behind the tree. I think i will be able to clear somewhat of a path in front of.it.

[teleview]

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Falling out of a tree is Very Close To - Zero Fun.

Do not fall out of a tree.