New bee needs help

[rberning]

I am trying to get the best Ota HDTV. My current antenna is not picking up VHF and there a couple st ation there I want. The farthest transmitter is about 20 miles over some semi rough country. I am looking for advice on a good outdoor antenna.

Thanks

Bob

[GroundUrMast]

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[rberning]

My current antenna is not picking up VHF and I need to replace it, any suggestions. Thanks

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[GroundUrMast]

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ADTech following post is more helpful.

[ADTech]

There is no need for a low-VHF antenna unless you want redundancy. Both translators that show on low-V are too far to the north anyway to be picked up reliably on a 2-69 antenna aimed to the west.

All the translators you need, plus your local channel 10, tranmit from Grindstone Mtn. A simple 7-69 antenna ( I suspect most UHF antennas would also pull in KENV anyway) pointed at 265 magnetic will do fine. You could point the same antenna towards Lamoille Summit and get most of the same programming, probably only missing the translator for KENV.

For more info on your local coverage, see http://www.elko.tv/

[GroundUrMast]

ADTech is making a valid point.

Which stations on your 'must have' list are missing?

[rberning]

I see that, I must need a better antenna! I did order the Winegard 7080P
So that should solve things for me.

Thanks for the help.

Bob

[John Candle]

Yes the HD7080P will work for your situation. Aim the antenna some where between magnetic compass 252 and 294 for best reception of all channels. The HD7082P would have been a better choice. The HD 7082P will collect more signal for the same money. Money aside , it is still better to go with at least one size bigger Tv antenna so as give elbow room for variable reception conditions. Read and understand this about , Real Digital Tv Channels , Virtual Digital Tv Channels , Analog Tv Channels , http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=695 . . Here are the current Tv channels , VHF low 2 thru 6 , VHF high 7 thru 13 , UHF 14 thru 69. I recommend a Strong and Sturdy antenna mount such as a tripod mount , chimney mount , peak of the roof eave mount. Here are places to buy Tv antennas and etc.. http://www.3starinc.com , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.starkelectronic.com , http://www.amazon.com I recommend that at forums of all kinds , Do Not take a flying jump on the first suggestion that is tossed into the ring.

[John Candle]

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