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Anderson
4-Sep-2011, 7:48 PM
Hello: I have no idea what I need as an antenna. I have analog with a converter box for my TV. Not knowing anything about TV's I am not sure what I need. Please help with direction. Zip Code 43340. Thanks in advance Here is a link to my Radar Plot. http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d838722f6277331 I have several tree around my house that are quit close, then it is flat and open.

John Candle
4-Sep-2011, 8:06 PM
Make a radar plot with your exact address , if exact address does not work the use the >>Start MAPS<< part of tvfool , move the pointer to your location and make the radar plot that way. Also enter the antenna height. How many Tv's will be connected??

Anderson
4-Sep-2011, 8:54 PM
John: There will be two TV's. I added the link to my radar plot in the first message. Thanks Richard

Anderson
4-Sep-2011, 8:58 PM
John: Here is the new Radar Plot. http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d838721952c4d1b

John Candle
5-Sep-2011, 2:15 AM
I recommend a Winegard HD7698P antenna aimed at about 145 degree magnetic compass , Columbus OH. And a ChannelMaster CM3412 distribution amplifier. Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html. Here are places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.amazon.com , http://www.starkelectronic.com , http://www.3starinc.com. Here are antenna mounts , http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html

John Candle
5-Sep-2011, 2:21 AM
Install new RG-6 coax cable on the outside of the house from the antenna.

Anderson
5-Sep-2011, 11:31 AM
Thanks for the info.