Couple of questions

[Michael]

I am toying with getting an attic mounted antenna to be able to pull in some stations when Direct TV is off air due to storms or whatever reason. I may eventually disconnect satellite service from my bedroom TV and use antenna input only - but not immediately. I need to work on the wife a little more before making that change.

First question - can satellite service and antenna input be spliced together on the same cable and if so, what if I add an amplifier to the antenna side? Will that work or must I run a second cable to that TV with satellite input? This second TV is currently an old tube style antique but will be replaced soon with a new smaller wall mounted HDTV.

The second question has to do with antenna choices. I do not want to spend a fortune nor do I have a lot of space in my attic. I am looking at the RCA Ant751R or possibly an Antennas Direct C2-V-CJM, but if there is a better option to consider, I would love the input. Finally, what direction would you recommend that I point the antenna? My TVFool analysis is as follows:

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d5b940776482998

I much appreciate any input you can provide.

[GroundUrMast]

There are some satellite system configurations that allow you to easily insert OTA TV signals, then there are some that make it a challenge. You'll need to consult the providers documentation to know for sure how to proceed.

Small attic mounted antennas will offer some reception, but you'll have greater success and an easier time if you put the antenna outside. If in the same situation, I'd have an Antennas Direct DB8e above my roof, facing 75° (compass). I'd also have an Antennacraft Y5713 pointed at 269°. The two antennas would connect to the UHF and VHF ports of an RCA TVPRAMP1R preamplifier.

[Michael]

Thanks for the input GroundUrMast. Looks like I need to go big or go home. Gives me something to chew on.

[teleview]

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The Local Digital Broadcast Tv stations/channels can be received with a , http://www.antennacraft.net , HBU11K antenna installed Above The Peak Of The Roof in such a manner that the roof and building are not , obstructing , impeding , blocking , reception in the directions of , South East , South , South West , West , North West , East North North East.

Aim the HBU11K antenna at about 208 degree magnetic compass direction.

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

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna.

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These Local Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels.

KFXK-DT REAL UHF Channel 31 FOX , and digital sub channel KTPN/KLPN MyNetwork.

KECB REAL UHF Channel 51 Me-Tv and Mundo Fox.

KLTV-DT REAL VHF high band Channel 7 ABC and digital sub channels Bounce and Tele-La-Vida.

KLPN the same as KTPN REAL UHF Channel 47 MyNetwork.

KLGV-LP REAL UHF Channel 36 TBN.

KETK-TV REAL UHF Channel 22 , NBC and digital sub channel Estrella Tv.

KYTX-DT REAL UHF Channel 18 CBS and digital sub channels CW Plus and COZI Tv.

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A antenna system amplifier will most likely not be required.

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To find what Networks are being transmitted by the Tv stations and Much More Interesting and Useful Information , this is the way I find the information.

As an example , type variations of the Tv station Call Sign in the , google or yahoo search box , as an example , kytx , kytx tv , kytx-tv , kytx-dt and etc. .

Two web sites that will be found that have a lot of Practical and Useful information concerning the Tv station/s are.

http://www.wikipedia.organd http://www.rabbitears.info.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KYTX-TV

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Some satellite systems will allow the connection of and distribute the Tv antenna reception to the Tv's and some satellite systems Will Not.

A diplexer arrangement will be used to connect the satellite system and Tv antenna.

A diplexer combines the satellite signal and Tv antenna on to one coax and then a diplexer separates the signals at each Tv location.

Some satellites systems can do this and some can not.