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zeroegopaintball
14-Sep-2011, 5:57 PM
as you can guess by the title I'm completely new to this and basically sick of paying Comcast so much damn money. here are my analysis results
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d14f3de512772da
what antenna do you guys suggest? if i go with a large outdoor omni-directional is there any reason for a rotator/auto-rotator? i've seen one or two models that have them and i was under the impression that only a directional would need a rotator. any other useful info is also greatly appreciated.

looking at this one - AntennaCraft HDMS9100 Programmable Direction Memory Mini-State TV Antenna (HDMS9100) http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?mc=03&p=HDMS9100&d=AntennaCraft-HDMS9100-Programmable-Direction-Memory-MiniState-TV-Antenna-(HDMS9100)&c=TV Antennas&sku=
John Candle
14-Sep-2011, 9:15 PM
The Antenna Craft is a good antenna for local strong stations , Your location has weaker stations the Antenna Craft might not receive like WFYI and WNDY. I recommend a Winegard HD7694P antenna with a Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp , aimed at about 125 degree magnetic compass. This will get you All of the network channels and then some. Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html. Here are some antenna mounts , http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html. How many tv's are/will be connected?? Here are places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.amazon.com , http://www.starkelectronic.com , http://www.3starinc.com.
John Candle
14-Sep-2011, 9:15 PM
How many tv's are/will be connected??
Tower Guy
14-Sep-2011, 9:21 PM
I recommend a Winegard HD7694P antenna

That will work fine for Indy stations. You could add a Y5-7-13 and a channel 11 Jointenna if you have difficulty with WLFI.
zeroegopaintball
14-Sep-2011, 10:38 PM
There will be two tvs connected. Thanks for the quick responses.
John Candle
14-Sep-2011, 11:04 PM
WLFI channel 11 is Very Strong and will be received just fine with the HD7694P antenna. The HD7694P antenna receives channels 7 thru 69.
zeroegopaintball
15-Sep-2011, 12:48 AM
What kind of splitter would i need to get the best quality for both tv's?
John Candle
15-Sep-2011, 4:05 AM
A simple common 2 way splitter will be fine.
Tower Guy
15-Sep-2011, 1:51 PM
WLFI channel 11 is Very Strong and will be received just fine with the HD7694P antenna. The HD7694P antenna receives channels 7 thru 69.

It's not a matter of signal strength, it's a matter of signal quality. A mis-aimed antenna causes multipath. If the location is open in all directions you're right, if not, a second antenna is the best solution.
zeroegopaintball
15-Sep-2011, 3:49 PM
how does this sound? Winegard HD-7696P antenna with Winegard AP 8800 pre-amp. i figured if the 7694 was good then the 7696 would be a lil better, true?. as far as the CPA-19 pre-amp John suggested, it says its only compatible with Clearstream C1, C2, & C4. only reason i choose the 8800 instead. if Tower Guy ends up being correct i can always add a smaller antenna to the same mast correct?