Replacing 3 antennas with one?

[skatingrocker17]

I have 3 antennas, the Antennas Direct 91XG UHF antenna combined with an AntennaCraft Y10713. For FM, I use the AntennaCraft 70 FM antenna.

Would I be able to get the same performance with a single antenna such as the Winegard HD8200U? I only live about 30 miles from most of the stations, and I know I can get away with much less (I have cable anyways), but I like to mess around with antennas. For FM, I like to listen to some Detroit/Windsor stations that are between 70-85 miles.

[GroundUrMast]

A single antenna such as the Winegard HD8200O or HD7084P, or the Channel Master CM3020 would cover the bands that your individual antennas cover, and these antennas compete with the gain performance of your existing antennas. If all signals of interest are originating from the same direction, a single antenna may makes sense, but when you need flexibility in aiming, separate antennas may provide a better solution.

If you are chasing after a weak signal, and it happens that you've got a strong FM signals nearby, you may find that a separate FM antenna and related cabling helps avoid problems with FM interference to the TV signal(s).

There's not a one-size-fits-all answer to this question.

[Stereocraig]

I prefer individual, dedicated components, whether it be antennas, audio gear, tools, etc.

As long as everything is working well, you might as well keep what you have.

[No static at all]

I'd stick with separates. No combo antenna can match the performance of the Antennacraft 70 for deep fringe FM reception. (especially if you do this simple modification (http://www.ham-radio.com/k6sti/fm6.htm))

I personally don't like using TV antenna systems for FM, especially if amplification is employed.

I NEVER recommend amplifying FM as it can likely add noticeable noise to distant FM stereo broadcasts. (and you just don't need it with such low line loss)