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Stingerrray
5-Jun-2011, 9:11 PM
Hi Guys, I am in need of a decent antenna. It is possible that I would install it in the Attic. Or in the back yard (although I would the prefer the attic). I am not versed in this at all. Any help would be appreciated greatly and a great time saver for me. Back yard is on the northern side of the house.

Thanks in advance,
Robert

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John Candle
5-Jun-2011, 9:23 PM
How many Tv's will be connected??

Stingerrray
5-Jun-2011, 9:26 PM
1 at first then 2 after I find that first one works OK.

Thanks,
'Robert

John Candle
5-Jun-2011, 10:27 PM
The Digital broadcast television transmissions are strong at your location. One of these indoor antennas at each Tv will work fine , http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=233 . Provided that the building is not wrapped with metal siding or a metal roof or poured concrete walls or brick from ground to roof. Here is how to point indoor Tv antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html , point the indoor Tv antenna at about 20 degree magnetic compass. . Or a Winegard Hd7694P antenna can be mounted in the attic and pointed at about 20 degree magnetic compass , the HD7694P will supply plenty of signal to 2 Tv's. Provided that the roof or walls are not made of metal. Here are some places to buy Tv antennas and etc.. , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://3starinc.com , http://www.starkelectronic.com , http://www.amazon.com

Stingerrray
6-Jun-2011, 3:20 AM
John thanks much for your help. I will go with the attic antenna. I would also like to add FM for my stereo. Should I just go with a little higher model of winegard that has FM??

Many Thanks,
Robert

John Candle
6-Jun-2011, 7:46 AM
For FM radio reception it is best to use a separate FM antenna and separate coax. The Winegard HD6010 antenna is for local reception , and the HD6055P is a directional antenna for long distance FM radio reception.