tmerrickkeller
3-Jul-2014, 12:41 PM
Hello, all. Here is the link to my location in South Dakota.
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de1c61296ff03ad
As you can see, the home (some trees in immediate area, but admittedly flat terrain generally) is between Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa television stations.
I originally thought about getting a DB8e, since the signals come largely from two separate directions. However, ultimately I decided to purchase a Winegard HD8200U, and I think I will get it up about 25' in the air. I also purchased a companion LNA-200 booster, good new wire, a tripod and feet, which will all be connected to a single HDTV, no splitting (yet).
Using just an indoor leaf-type antenna, I was able to pull in 6-8 channels depending upon weather conditions. I am hoping to pull in most everything suggested by the non-grey sections of the signal analysis.
My question is two-fold: did I goof up by not getting the DB8e and pointing it in two directions, or can I use the 8200U to pick up both Sioux Falls and Sioux City? And if I can, should I point the antenna at a spot halfway between those towns, or more directly toward one than the other (since Sioux City is farther away, more toward those signals, relying on the Sioux Falls signals to come in regardless)? Thanks, all.
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3de1c61296ff03ad
As you can see, the home (some trees in immediate area, but admittedly flat terrain generally) is between Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa television stations.
I originally thought about getting a DB8e, since the signals come largely from two separate directions. However, ultimately I decided to purchase a Winegard HD8200U, and I think I will get it up about 25' in the air. I also purchased a companion LNA-200 booster, good new wire, a tripod and feet, which will all be connected to a single HDTV, no splitting (yet).
Using just an indoor leaf-type antenna, I was able to pull in 6-8 channels depending upon weather conditions. I am hoping to pull in most everything suggested by the non-grey sections of the signal analysis.
My question is two-fold: did I goof up by not getting the DB8e and pointing it in two directions, or can I use the 8200U to pick up both Sioux Falls and Sioux City? And if I can, should I point the antenna at a spot halfway between those towns, or more directly toward one than the other (since Sioux City is farther away, more toward those signals, relying on the Sioux Falls signals to come in regardless)? Thanks, all.